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Lakka 6.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18, RetroArch 1.22.2, new PS2 core, and Raspberry Pi CRT builds

February 22, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Linux penguin crt

Lakka 6.1 updates its Linux base, adds a new PS2 core, refreshes libretro support, and introduces CRT-ready Raspberry Pi images for authentic retro gaming.

Categories Gaming, Linux, Open source, Raspberry Pi Tags CRT gaming, Lakka, Lakka 6.1, LibreELEC, libretro, Linux kernel 6.18, PlayStation 2 emulation, Raspberry Pi, retro gaming, RetroArch

SpecFive adds open-source MeshCore to its off-grid mesh devices

February 14, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
specfive meshcore open source off grid device

SpecFive is adding open-source MeshCore support to its off-grid mesh devices, aiming to deliver predictable, secure communication for tactical and emergency teams.

Categories Open source Tags ATAK, emergency response tech, mesh networking, MeshCore, off-grid communication, open-source networking, Ranger, SpecFive, tactical communications, Voyager

Say hello to GoogleSQL

February 3, 2026 by Brian Fagioli
Zeta Google SQL

Google has retired the ZetaSQL name and consolidated its SQL dialect under the GoogleSQL brand, aligning open source and product documentation at last.

Categories Google, Open source Tags BigQuery, Google, GoogleSQL, Open Source, Spanner, SQL, ZetaSQL

OpenAI launches open source Codex app for macOS, but leaves Windows and Linux developers waiting

February 2, 2026 by Brian Fagioli

The Codex app promises a new way to manage AI coding agents, but its macOS only launch raises questions about why Windows and Linux developers are being left out.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Open source, OpenAI Tags AI coding tools, Codex, Codex app, developer workflow, Linux developers, macOS, OpenAI, Windows developers

OpenShot 3.4 reminds Linux, macOS, and Windows users why open source video editors still matter

December 16, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
OpenShot 3.4 scaled

OpenShot 3.4 is a practical update that improves speed, reliability, and everyday usability for an open source video editor.

Categories Open source, Software Tags free video editor, Linux video editor, open source video editor, OpenShot, OpenShot 3.4

HTC VIVERSE and Wonderland Engine team up to boost open source 3D creation

November 21, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
open source wall tag.png

HTC’s VIVERSE and Wonderland Engine have launched an open source integration that lets creators publish immersive 3D worlds directly from Wonderland Engine into VIVERSE.

Categories Open source, Virtual reality Tags 3D creation, browser based worlds, developers, HTC, multiplayer, Open Source, VIVERSE, VR, WebXR, Wonderland Engine

Microsoft releases Zork I, II, and III as open source

November 20, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Zork

Microsoft has open sourced Zork I, II, and III under the MIT License, preserving the original codebase and making the Z-Machine available for study.

Categories Open source, Gaming, Microsoft Tags gaming history, Infocom, Linux, Microsoft, open source games, retro games, Z machine, Zork, Zork open source

FreeBSD 15.0-RC1 release candidate arrives

November 17, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
BSD knockoff daemon

FreeBSD 15.0-RC1 arrives with pkgbase changes, new VM and container images, and expanded cloud support as the project nears the 15.0 release.

Categories BSD, Open source Tags aarch64, AWS EC2, BSD, cloud images, FreeBSD, FreeBSD 15.0, FreeBSD 15.0-RC1, OCI containers, operating system, QEMU

Thunderbird 145 drops 32-bit Linux support as it embraces Exchange and modern email standards

November 13, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
thunderbird logo nature background.png

Thunderbird 145.0 is here, dropping 32-bit Linux support the same week Firefox did. The update also introduces Exchange support, DNS over HTTPS, and a long list of fixes.

Categories Open source, Software Tags DNS over HTTPS, email client, Exchange, IMAP, Linux, Mozilla, Open Source, privacy, Thunderbird, update

qBittorrent 5.1.3 released for Linux and Windows

May 3, 2026November 11, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Qbittorrent

qBittorrent 5.1.3 delivers important fixes for Linux, Windows, and macOS users. It now supports Wayland AppImages natively and improves accessibility, stability, and performance.

Categories Open source, Software Tags AppImage, BitTorrent, Linux, macOS, Open Source, qBittorrent, software update, torrent client, Wayland, Windows

Magika 1.0 goes stable as Google rebuilds its file detection tool in Rust

November 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Google’s Magika 1.0 is now stable and rebuilt in Rust, offering faster file detection and support for over 200 modern file formats.

Categories Open source, Software Tags AI, cybersecurity, file detection, Google, Magika, ONNX, Python, Rust, TypeScript

Cloudflare open sources tokio-quiche to make QUIC and HTTP/3 easier for Rust developers

November 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
cloudflare developer eating quiche

Cloudflare has released tokio-quiche as open source, making QUIC and HTTP/3 development easier for Rust users by handling async networking complexity.

Categories Open source Tags Cloudflare, HTTP/3, MASQUE, Open Source, QUIC, Rust, Tokio, tokio-quiche, WARP
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