HeliumOS 10 is released with secure boot, BTRFS by default, and an experimental Edge edition
HeliumOS 10 arrives with Zsh, secure boot, Docker, and BTRFS out of the box. The new Edge Edition supports newer kernels and NVIDIA GPUs.
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Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.16
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.
Shotcut 25.07, the open-source video editor, lands on macOS, Linux, and Windows with new filters and audio tools
Shotcut 25.07 brings new video and audio editing features, better UI themes, and speech-to-text improvements to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
Slackel 8.0 Openbox Linux distribution now available
Slackel 8.0 Openbox lands with Linux kernel 6.12.39, UEFI support, 32-bit compatibility, and custom GUI tools for fast, portable Linux installations.
Linux kernel could soon expose every line AI helps write
A new Linux kernel patch proposal could make AI coding assistants like Claude and Copilot identify themselves in kernel commits.
AI-generated panda image hides stealthy Linux malware built for crypto mining
Koske is a new Linux malware strain likely crafted with AI tools. It hides inside panda images, installs stealthy rootkits, and mines crypto across up to 18 currencies.
OPNsense 25.7 Visionary Viper is the open source firewall upgrade power users have been waiting for
The new OPNsense 25.7 Visionary Viper release brings serious upgrades for firewall users. Expect better onboarding, stronger backups, and modular security tools.
Thunderbird 141 adds archive shortcut to notifications and cleans up emoji mistake
Thunderbird 141 adds helpful features like archiving from notifications and warns of expiring OpenPGP keys. It also fixes emoji labeling and folder creation issues.
Google-backed DraNet aims to fix Kubernetes networking for AI workloads
Google engineers are trying to fix Kubernetes’ clunky networking for AI and HPC with DraNet, a new open-source project that’s now in beta.
Debian trixie release set for August as full freeze looms
Debian 13 trixie is launching on August 9. A full freeze starts July 27, so developers have a short window left to submit unblock requests.
Arch Linux isn’t immune: Malware found hiding in AUR packages
Arch Linux pulled three AUR packages that were secretly installing malware. If you used them, you’ll want to take action fast.
Intel kills Clear Linux OS as support ends without warning
Intel has officially ended support for Clear Linux OS without warning, archiving the project and cutting off updates.