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Type with your voice on Linux using this Whisper-based app

Your mouth can (probably) say things quicker than your hands can type, yet voice typing is rarely used as a primary input method on desktop – yet most of us think nothing of using it on mobile. Tha...

Thunderbolt is an open-source ‘AI client’ from Mozilla’s for-profit arm

Thunderbolt is a new open source AI client from the Mozilla-owned MZLA Technologies aimed at enterprises who want to run self-hosted chatbots on their own infrastructure. MZLA Technologies is the f...

Linux Mint’s next release won’t be until Christmas 2026

Linux Mint has confirmed it is switching to a longer development cycle, in order to give the team more time to ‘fix bugs and improve the desktop’. As a result, the Linux Mint 23 release is now slat...

Zorin OS 18.1 released, new Lite edition available

The first point release to Zorin OS 18 is now available for download, arriving six months and some 3.3 million downloads after the original launch. Zorin OS 18.1 is a point release update. It’s sti...

Opera GX for Linux arrives on Flathub & Snap store

Installing Opera GX on Linux is now easier, with official packages available on the Canonical Snap Store and Flathub. Opera GX made its debut Linux release in March 2026, with the gaming-centric we...

Tributary is the GTK4 Rhythmbox port of your dreams

Ever wondered what a GTK4/libadwaita version of Linux music player Rhythmbox might look like? A new app in development imagines just that. Tributary is billed as a “high-performance, Rhythmbox-styl...

Quick Lofi – a GNOME extension for chill beats to study to

Quick Lofi is a GNOME Shell extension that puts a lofi radio player in your top bar. If you’ve ever opened a new browser tab to load a “lofi beats to study to” stream on YouTube — lofi girl, perhap...

Linux 7.0: faster swap, Intel TSX & Rock Band 4 controller support

Linus Torvalds has released Linux 7.0, the kernel version that Ubuntu 26.04 LTS runs on. Linux 7.0 includes a new standardised filesystem error reporting system, faster swap performance and hardwar...

Mozilla’s New Firefox Mascot ‘Kit’ Triggers Online Backlash Over Pronouns

From cute mascot to online outrage, Firefox’s “Kit” quickly became the center of a debate no one expected. But is the controversy even justified?

Won’t Somebody Think of the Children? Why Big Tech’s ‘Tobacco Moment’ Isn’t What It Seems

As regulators rush to “protect children,” we risk creating something worse. A more centralized, identity-driven, and surveilled internet that strengthens Big Tech instead of challenging it.

21-year-old Polish Woman Fixed a 20-year-old Linux Bug!

She wasn't hunting for bugs. She was doing something mundane when she discovered the issue and made the fix. We need more such positive stories.

Cal.com Goes Close Source Because "AI Can Easily Exploit Open Source Software"

That said, the old codebase will live on as Cal.diy under the MIT license.

Russian Baikal CPUs Are Losing Their Place in the Linux Kernel

After sanctions, bankruptcy and removal of kernel maintainers, Baikal's unfinished kernel code is being removed.

Privacy Email Service Tuta Now Also Has Cloud Storage with Quantum-Resistant Encryption

Tuta Drive is almost here, and it makes Google Drive and OneDrive look sus. I explored the early access release.

FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More

Some good news, some not so good news.

Can You Identify The Fake Linux Distros From The Real Ones?

With over 300+ Linix distros, it is never easy to remember all of them. Still, you can make a guess and see if you can identify some fake distros in this fun quiz.

CachyOS Rolls Out A Super-Charged Linux 7.0 Kernel

The popular Arch Linux based CachyOS has now rolled out the Linux 7.0 kernel to its users. But beyond re-basing against the latest upstream kernel version it is also carrying some extra patches...

Intel QAT Zstd, QAT Gen6 Improvements Merged For Linux 7.1

In addition to the notable libcrypto optimizations and improvements merged during this first week of the Linux 7.1 merge window, the main cryptography subsystem pull was also merged. Notable here a...

Linux 7.1 Sees RAID Fixes, IO_uring Enhancements

The block subsystem and IO_uring changes were merged this week for Linux 7.1 in continuing to enhance Linux storage capabilities...

GhostBSD 26.1 Now Based On FreeBSD 15.0, Switches to XLibre X Server

GhostBSD 26.1-R15.0p2 released today as a big upgrade for this desktop-focused, BSD operating system derived from FreeBSD...

Linux 7.1 Adds New AMD SMCA Bank Types, Presumably For Upcoming EPYC Venice

The AMD Machine Check Exception "mce_amd" driver as part of the Error Detection And Correction (EDAC) subsystem is introducing support for new SMCA bank types on AMD platforms. Given the timing the...

WireGuard For Windows Reaches v1.0

For those making use of the WireGuard open-source, secure VPN tunnel software, WireGuard For Windows 1.0 is finally available...

Linux 7.1 Scheduler Changes May Benefit Some Workloads

The scheduler changes for Linux 7.1 are now in place and may bring performance benefits for at least some systems and workloads...

GNOME's Maps, Graphs, RustConn & Other App Improvements

For pairing nicely with the GNOME 50 desktop release last month, a number of GNOME-associated apps have been seeing new features and refinements...

US-sanctioned currency exchange says $15 million heist done by "unfriendly states"

Grinex says needed hacking resources "available exclusively to ... unfriendly states."

Recent advances push Big Tech closer to the Q-Day danger zone

Here's which players are winning the race to transition to post-quantum crypto.

“Negative” views of Broadcom driving thousands of VMware migrations, rival says

Western Union exec says there were "challenges" working with Broadcom.

Iran-linked hackers disrupt operations at US critical infrastructure sites

As the US and Israel's war has ramped up, so too have hacks on US industrial sites.

Thousands of consumer routers hacked by Russia's military

End-of-life routers in homes and small offices hacked in 120 countries.

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

The viral AI agentic tool let attackers silently gain admin unauthenticated access.

New Rowhammer attacks give complete control of machines running Nvidia GPUs

GDDRHammer, GeForge and GPUBreach hammer GPU memory in ways that hijack the CPU.

Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption

No, the sky isn't falling, but Q Day is coming, and it won't be as expensive as thought.

Proudly Canadian Maple Linux 1.4: Who Knew Tux Could Be So Polite?

Discover Proudly Canadian Maple Linux 1.4, where Tux embodies politeness. Explore its features and experience a unique blend of functionality and charm. The post Proudly Canadian Maple Linux 1.4: W...

Springing into AI: PyTorch Conference Europe & ICLR 2026

Join us at the Springing into AI: PyTorch Conference Europe & ICLR 2026. Discover cutting-edge research, network with experts, and shape the future of AI. The post Springing into AI: PyTorch Confer...

Linux Continues to Make History, Hitting 5% Usage on Steam

Learn about Linux's remarkable journey as it achieves 5% usage on Steam, showcasing its increasing popularity and influence in the gaming industry. The post Linux Continues to Make History, Hitting...

OpenSSH 10.3 Brings Agent Forwarding Updates And Improvements

Learn about the significant enhancements in OpenSSH 10.3, focusing on agent forwarding updates that boost security and improve user experience. The post OpenSSH 10.3 Brings Agent Forwarding Updates...

Netrunner 26 Released with XLibre Xserver, Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”

Discover Netrunner 26, featuring the XLibre Xserver and built on Debian 13 “Trixie.” Experience enhanced performance and user-friendly features today. The post Netrunner 26 Released with XLibre Xse...

Must Be April Fools’ Day. Gentoo Says It’s Moving to Hurd

Gentoo has a Hurd port you can boot today, plus a straight-faced promise to ditch Linux by year’s end. We’re guessing only one of those things is real. The post Must Be April Fools’ Day. Gentoo Say...

Komodo 2.0 Build and Deploy Tool Adds Docker Swarm Support

Elevate your development process with Komodo 2.0, featuring Docker Swarm support for seamless builds and deployments. Optimize your workflow today! The post Komodo 2.0 Build and Deploy Tool Adds Do...

Daphne – Audio Player and Music Library Manager for Linux

Discover Daphne, the ultimate audio player and music library manager for Linux. Organize, play, and enjoy your music collection effortlessly. The post Daphne – Audio Player and Music Library Manage...