Linux NewsKubuntu Focus M2 and Zr Linux Laptops Now Ship with Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus
Kubuntu Focus launches refreshed versions of the Focus M2, Focus Zr, and Focus XE laptops, along with a new Focus Ar laptop with latest generation Intel processors.
OBS Studio 32.2 Promises New Filter to Compose SDR into HDR, Beta Out Now
OBS Studio 32.2 enters public beta testing with a new filter to compose SDR into HDR, dynamic bitrate support for multitrack video, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS support, and more.
Steam Machines Is Up for Reservation from $1,049 with Arch Linux-Based SteamOS 3
Valve officially launched the Steam Machines today as an all-in-one Arch Linux-based gaming machine and desktop computer powered by SteamOS.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: June 21st, 2026
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for June 21st, 2026, brings news about KDE Plasma 6.7, postmarketOS 26.06, Firefox 152, SparkyLinux 2026.06, Darktable 5.6, VirtualBox 7.2.10, GNU Linux-lbre 7.1, Qt Creator 20, Giada 1.5, Thunderbird 152, PorteuX 2.7, NVIDIA 595.84, PipeWire 1.6.7, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10, Shelly 2.4, and more.
Darktable 5.6 Open-Source RAW Image Editor Released with New AI Features
Darktable 5.6 open-source RAW image editor is now available for download with support for new cameras, new noise profiles, new AI features, and many improvements.
postmarketOS 26.06 “Alpen Avocado” Released with GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6
postmarketOS 26.06 distribution is now available for download based on Alpine Linux 3.24 and featuring the GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, Phosh 0.55.0, and Sxmo 1.18.1 graphical interfaces.
System76 Refreshes the Serval WS Linux Laptop with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs
System76 refreshes its powerful Serval WS Linux-powered laptop with high-end Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti graphics, as well as up to 12TB storage and 96GB RAM.
Shelly 2.4 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Released with New Features
Shelly 2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux-based distributions is now available for download with improved support for AppImage and Flatpak packages, CLI refactor, and other changes.
Slackware-Based PorteuX 2.7 Released with Linux 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, and More
PorteuX 2.7 Linux distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.1, KDE Plasma 6.7, GNOME 50.2, support for the new NTFS-plus driver, a new native PorteuX cursor theme, and more.
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 Improves Wi-Fi SSID Handling and Accessibility
Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.10 flashing tool for Raspberry Pi devices is now available for download with improved Wi-Fi SSID handling, reliability and accessibility improvements, and bug fixes.
Latest Raspberry Pi OS Release Is Powered by Linux Kernel 6.18 LTS
Raspberry Pi OS 2026-06-18 is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new default touchscreen associations, new icons, updated Labwc Wayland compositor, and more.
Debian-Based SparkyLinux 2026.06 Rolling Brings Linux Kernel 7.1 Support
SparkyLinux 2026.06 distribution is now available for download based on Debian 14 “Forky” and powered by Linux kernel 7.0, but also offering support for installing the latest Linux 7.1 kernel series.
PipeWire 1.6.7 Is Out with Better ALSA Support and Small Fixes
PipeWire 1.6.7 audio/video server for Linux is now available for download with fixes for various issues and regressions for the ALSA sound stack, scheduler, the RT portal, and more.
NVIDIA 595.84 Linux Driver Improves Support for 007 First Light and Other Games
NVIDIA 595.84 production-ready graphics driver for Linux is now available for download with improvements for several video games and various bug fixes to improve stability.
Firefox 153 Enters Beta Testing as the Next Extended Support Release Series
Firefox 153 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with new color picker quick action, PDF improvements, support for QWACs, and new features for web developers.