Linux NewsFreeCAD 1.1 Brings Many Improvements For Open-Source CAD
FreeCAD 1.1 is out today as the newest feature release for this leading open-source CAD application...
Lemonade 10.0.1 Improves Setup Process For Using AMD Ryzen AI NPUs On Linux
Earlier this month with the release of the Lemonade SDK 10.0 and FastFlowLM 0.9.35, using AMD Ryzen AI NPUs for running LLMs on Linux finally became feasible. AMD XDNA 2 NPUs can now run on Linux well for LLM workloads! Released on Tuesday was Lemonade 10.0.1 with a few improvements for the setup process of this local LLM open-source solution on Linux...
Ubuntu 26.10 Looks To Strip Its GRUB Bootloader To The Bare Minimum For Better Security
Ubuntu developers at Canonical are looking to strip the signed GRUB bootloader features to the bare minimum for the Ubuntu 26.10 release later this year. Dropping support for XFS, ZFS, Btrfs, LVM, md-raid (except RAID1), LUKS-encrypted disks, and other features is being looked at in the name of security...
Mesa 26.0 Will Make It In Time For The Fedora 44 Release
With the recent Fedora 44 beta release, Mesa 25.3 graphics drivers were in use rather than the newest Mesa 26.0 series. The good news is that there is now approval for getting Mesa 26.0 drivers to land in time for next month's official Fedora 44 release...
Unvanquished 0.56 Released With More Renderer Improvements, OpenMP Added To Engine
Unvanquished 0.56 is out today as the latest major update to this prominent open-source, community-driven shooter game. Unvanquished continues progressing after more than a decade in development for this open-source game and with today's v0.56 release features improved visuals, OpenMP for CPU-based rendering of skeletal models, and other enhancements...
Pine64 teases PineTime Pro with AMOLED display, GPS and custom chip
It’s been nearly 7 years since Pine64 (remember them?) introduced the PineTime (remember that?), a FOSS-friendly smartwatch priced under $30 and aimed at tech tinkerers and open hardware hackers. Now, it’s time for take two. Revealed in a community update recapping its activities at FOSDEM 2026, Pine64 has announced an updated version is on the way, with an AMOLED display, built-in GPS, blood oxygen sensing and a rotating digital crown (with an extra button). Individual components can be powered down independently, something the original couldn’t do, which Pine64 says will improve battery life. The new ‘Pro’ will use what Pine64 […]
Kali Linux 2026.1 Is Out with New Default Theme, New Tools, and BackTrack Mode
Kali Linux 2026.1 ethical hacking and penetration testing distribution is now available for download with 8 new tools, fresh new artwork, Kali NetHunter updates, a BackTrack mode, and other changes.
Intel's Vulkan Linux Driver Lands New Feature To Boost DX12 Game Performance
Intel's open-source "ANV" Vulkan driver for Linux systems enabled a new feature called BTP+BTI RCC Keying. You may be wondering what it means or stands for, but long story short it helps with the performance of Direct3D 12 (DX12) games running on Linux by way of Valve's Steam Play with Proton + VKD3D-Proton...
Kali Linux 2026.1 Released with New Theme and Kernel 6.18
Kali Linux 2026.1 introduces BackTrack mode, updates NetHunter, upgrades to kernel 6.18, and adds eight new tools along with several package changes.
Thunderbird 149 Email Client Enables Exporting of Selected Address Book Cards
Mozilla Thunderbird 149 open-source email client is now available for download with support for exporting selected address book cards, the ability to create address books in the Account Hub, and other changes.
Linux-powered PinePhone might not get a sequel, and postmarketOS is one reason
Old Android phones are still a better option.
4 reasons Linux Mint is the best Windows 11 replacement
Hopefully the final push that makes you go open source.
Firefox 149.0 released
Version 149.0 of the Firefox web browser has been released. Notable features in this release include a new split-view feature for viewing two web pages side-by-side, a built-in VPN for browser traffic only, and more.
Krita 5.3 brings new tools and Wayland support to the open-source paint app
It's still mainly for art, but it can be a Photoshop or GIMP replacement as well.
Oracle Releases Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 - Still On Linux 6.12 LTS Base
Days after Oracle celebrated their RHEL-based Oracle Linux distribution turning 20 years old, today they announced Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel 8.2 "UEK 8.2" as their alternative to the RHEL-clone kernel with Oracle Linux...