Debian 13 trixie arrives with RISC-V support and updated Linux kernel
Debian 13 “trixie” is now available with RISC-V support, updated desktop environments, refreshed software, and extended support.
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HandBrake 1.10 lands with AV1 hardware decoding and new social-friendly presets
HandBrake 1.10.0 delivers AV1 hardware decoding, new social presets, and key fixes for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
GPT-5 critics are dead wrong
I finally got my hands on GPT-5 and it is far better than the online complaints suggest. Here is why the critics are wrong.
Calibre 8.8 improves EPUB3 handling and Google lookup for ebook lovers
Calibre 8.8 improves Japanese EPUB support, fixes bugs, upgrades TTS performance, and expands news sources for ebook fans.
Tails 7.0 RC1 is here and it’s based on Debian 13 with GNOME 48
Tails 7.0~rc1 is now available with Debian 13, GNOME 48, and major software updates. Try it now before the official release on October 16.
Google begins testing new AI-powered Finance experience
Google is rolling out an AI-powered version of Google Finance in the U.S. with upgraded chart tools, real-time data, and a smarter way to research the markets.
AlmaLinux finally gets native NVIDIA support
With native NVIDIA driver support, AlmaLinux makes it easier than ever to use NVIDIA GPUs on Linux, including full CUDA and Secure Boot compatibility.
Guitar Center now has an AI that tells you what gear to buy
Guitar Center is using AI to make shopping for gear more like jamming with a personal tone expert. Its new Rig Advisor tool delivers artist-inspired suggestions, comparisons, and inventory details right from your phone.
OpenAI releases GPT-5 and the world will never be the same
OpenAI’s GPT-5 is officially here, offering faster answers, better reasoning, and fewer hallucinations. But is it actually useful for real work?
ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 now supports new AI agent and smarter plugins for Linux, Windows, and macOS
ONLYOFFICE 9.0.4 is here with its first inline AI agent, improved plugin support, and a long list of smart bug fixes across all editors.
Tablet market bounces back in Q2 2025 as Apple leads and Amazon stuns
Global tablet shipments climbed 13.1 percent in Q2 2025, led by Apple and a major surge from Amazon. Tariff concerns and smart timing helped drive the rebound.
Surfshark FastTrack boosts VPN speeds by up to 70 percent
Surfshark launches FastTrack to increase VPN speed by up to 70 percent. As a Linux user and longtime fan, I can say this new feature is a smart move.