GNOME 49 Beta lands with new apps Papers and Showtime replacing old favorites
GNOME 49 Beta replaces Evince and Totem with Papers and Showtime, alongside updates to core apps, Wayland improvements, and UI refinements.
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LibreELEC 12.2 brings improved Intel and Raspberry Pi support but drops old Nvidia GPUs
LibreELEC 12.2 improves Intel and Raspberry Pi hardware support, removes aging Nvidia driver, and urges Tvheadend users to move to v4.3.
Canonical brings certified Ubuntu Linux to Qualcomm Dragonwing processors for edge AI innovation
Canonical has released certified Ubuntu Linux images for Qualcomm Dragonwing processors, giving enterprises a secure, long-term platform for edge AI deployments.
VirtualBox 7.2 lands with Arm upgrades, Linux 3D boost, and a tidier interface
VirtualBox 7.2 delivers major upgrades for Arm and Linux users, a more practical interface, and dozens of bug fixes but not without trade offs.
SparkyLinux 8.0 debuts with Debian 13 base
SparkyLinux 8.0 “The Seven Sisters” debuts with a Debian 13 base, updated software, and new package management features.
CrossOver 25.1.0 fixes EA and Ubisoft launchers, improves Microsoft Office on Linux
The new CrossOver 25.1.0 release fixes launcher and controller issues, improves Steam stability, and enhances Microsoft Office support on Linux.
Linux Mint 22.2 Zara BETA now available for download
Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’ beta delivers new features, visual changes, and fingerprint login ahead of its full LTS release, but testers should expect bugs.
Linux Foundation forces ‘woke’ inclusive language rules on developers
The Linux Foundation has updated its inclusive language guide, telling developers to replace common programming terms in what critics call “woke” word-policing.
Kubuntu Focus launches 18-inch Zr GEN 1 mobile Linux workstation with NVIDIA RTX 5090 GPU
Kubuntu Focus has unleashed the Zr GEN 1. It’s an 18-inch mobile workstation with up to an RTX 5090 GPU, massive RAM capacity, and ultra-fast PCIe 5.0 storage starting at $4,095.
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.
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.
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.