Linux NewsLinux Mint 22.3 “Zena” Enters Public Beta
Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now in public beta, offering users an early look at new features and improvements before the final release.
NVIDIA Releases Linux Driver 590.48 With Wayland and Vulkan Fixes
NVIDIA’s Linux driver 590.48 debuts as a New Feature Branch release with Wayland fixes, Vulkan performance improvements, and updated platform requirements.
Systemd 259 Released With Major Changes Ahead of Legacy SysV Removal
The systemd v259 release makes journald persistent by default, drops TPM 1.2 support, and fully transitions networking components to nftables.
Asahi Linux Delivers Apple Silicon Gains With Kernel 6.18
Asahi Linux reports major upstream progress in Linux kernel 6.18, improving Apple Silicon support across audio, USB-C, sensors, and more.
Flatpak 1.16.2 Adds Reinstall Support for Bundle Installations
Flatpak 1.16.2, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, introduces reinstall support for bundle installs, Intel Xe VA-API enablement, and multiple stability and security fixes.
Opus 1.6 Audio Codec Released With 96 kHz Audio and ML Improvements
Opus 1.6 open-source audio codec introduces 96 kHz Opus HD support, ML-based bandwidth extension, improved redundancy, and more.
VLC 3.0.23 Media Player Released With Windows Fixes and Security Updates
VLC 3.0.23 media player is out with Windows-focused fixes, OpenGL improvements, better image handling, and additional security updates.
Mozilla’s New Leadership Will Prioritize Transparent AI and User Control
Mozilla CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo says Firefox will evolve into a modern AI browser while keeping privacy and clarity at the forefront.
Mabox Linux 25.12 Released With Panel Improvements and GTK2 Removal
Manjaro-based Mabox Linux 25.12 introduces panel and menu improvements, a revamped update notifier, and completes the transition away from the aging GTK2 toolkit.
Global Internet Traffic Rose 19 Percent in 2025, Cloudflare Data Shows
Global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, driven by AI bots, increased mobile usage, and expanding satellite connectivity, according to Cloudflare Radar data.
KDE Ni! OS Is a Playful Take on Immutable Linux Built on NixOS
A KDE developer introduces KDE Ni! OS, a light-hearted but practical experiment that brings immutable Linux concepts to KDE using NixOS.
OpenShot 3.4 Released With Performance Gains and New Video Effects
OpenShot 3.4 video editor delivers a 32% performance boost, new video effects, faster exports, and an experimental timeline aimed at smoother, more reliable editing.
Rhino Linux 2025.4 Brings Lomiri Packages and Updated Kernels
Rhino Linux 2025.4 introduces new Lomiri packages, improved PINE64 support, and multiple kernel updates across supported devices.
Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 6 Released With Strong Focus on Accessibility
Emmabuntüs DE 6 launches with a Debian 13.2 base with accessibility improvements, new speech tools, and enhanced support for visually impaired users.
DietPi 9.20 Brings RustDesk Server and Broad SBC Improvements
DietPi 9.20 is out with RustDesk Server support, USB improvements for Orange Pi boards, kernel updates, and multiple stability and bug fixes.