Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux Firmware Updater Adds Support for SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8
Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8 modular smartphones, as well as various other improvements.
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Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux firmware updater is now available for download with support for the SHIFT6mq and SHIFTphone 8 modular smartphones, as well as various other improvements.
GStreamer 1.28.3 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with hardware-accelerated H.265 encoder support for NXP i.MX 8M Plus processors and other changes.
The upcoming Debian 14 "Forky" operating system series will ship with reproducible package builds and official support for the LoongArch64 architecture.
SparkyLinux 8.3 distribution is now available for download with support for Linux kernel 7.0, based on Debian 13 โTrixieโ. Hereโs whatโs new!
MX Linux 25.2 is now available for public beta testing based on the Debian 13.4 release and featuring a new text mode installer, as well as numerous other installer improvements.
9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for May 10th, 2026, brings news about Steam Controller, Dirty Frag vulnerability, Mesa 26.1, COSMIC 1.0.12, Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3, KDE Gear 26.04.1, KDE Frameworks 6.26, Inkscape 1.4.4, Firefox 150.0.2, Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.9, Giada 1.4.1, Parrot 7.2, Shelly 2.2.4, and more.
Audacious 4.6 open-source media player is now available for public beta testing with a File Browser plugin, a macOS Now Playing plugin, support for playing Musepack SV8 files, and much more.
Shelly 2.2.4 open-source graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with various improvements. Here's what's new!
Parrot 7.2 penetration testing distribution is now available for download with updated tools, security patches, and Linux kernel 6.19.13. Hereโs what else is new!
Firefox 150.0.2 open-source web browser is now available for download with improvements to the Split View feature, built-in PDF viewer, search suggestions, video calls, and more.
Giada 1.4.1 open-source loop machine and music production software is now available for download with support for switching scenes via keyboard or MIDI, displaying inactive scenes, and more.
KDE Frameworks 6.26 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop environment. Hereโs whatโs new!
TUXEDO BM 15 is now available for pre-order as an upgradable business Linux laptop powered by an Intel Core i5 120U, up to 64GB RAM, up to 8 TB SSD, and 4G LTE support.
A new Linux kernel security vulnerability, Dirty Frag, has been uncovered and allows a local user to escalate its privileges to gain root access.
Ubuntu Touch OTA 1.3 update is now rolling out with improvements to handling of desktop apps on Lomiri, improved handling of docks with input devices, improved playback of AMR voice message sent via MMS, and other changes.