Mozilla Thunderbird Previews Redesigned Desktop Settings
Mozilla Thunderbird shares a prototype of its redesigned desktop settings, featuring improved navigation and clearer categories.
Firefox Offers Unlimited Free Built-In VPN Data Until January 2027
Mozilla removes the 50 GB monthly data cap from Firefox’s free built-in VPN through January 2027, allowing unlimited browsing protection.
Blender 5.3 Released with Gaussian Splatting, Vulkan by Default
Blender 5.3 adds native Gaussian Splatting support, enables Vulkan by default on Linux, and improves rendering, animation, and video editing.
Darling Turns to AI to Accelerate macOS Compatibility on Linux
The Darling project welcomes AI-generated contributions as developers work to improve macOS app compatibility, ARM64 support, and Apple frameworks.
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Kwi Is a New KDE Terminal Emulator Built on Ghostty Technology
KDE developer unveils Kwi, a new terminal emulator using Ghostty technology, GPU acceleration, and a modern Kirigami interface.
Linux Mint Previews New Terminal, System Monitor, and Hibernation Support
Linux Mint reveals plans for a new terminal, system monitor, archive manager, improved hibernation support, and Nemo file previews.
Linux Lite 8.2 Released with Linux Kernel 7.3, Gaming Optimizations
Linux Lite 8.2 is released with Linux 7.3 kernels featuring selected CachyOS patches, gaming optimizations, and system utility improvements.
Canonical Wants Ubuntu Core Desktop to Become the Future of Ubuntu
Canonical resumes Ubuntu Core Desktop development, outlining plans for an immutable, Snap-based desktop that could eventually become Ubuntu’s default.