SparkyLinux 2026.06 Released with Linux Kernel 7.0
SparkyLinux 2026.06 updates its semi-rolling Tiamat ISOs with Debian Testing Forky packages, Linux kernel 7.0, and Calamares 3.4.2.
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Godot 4.7 Open-Source Game Engine Released with Linux Wayland HDR Support
Godot 4.7 adds HDR output on Linux Wayland, a new Asset Store, AreaLight3D, Android export improvements, shader previews, and more.
Someone Wants Linux to Still Boot 1,000 Years From Now
Eternal is an open-source project that runs Linux on a tiny virtual machine designed for long-term software preservation.
Mastodon 4.6 Released with Collections and Redesigned Profiles
Mastodon 4.6 brings curated profile Collections, redesigned profiles, email subscriptions, landing page changes, and more to the decentralized social media platform.
Mozilla Opens Up Firefox Roadmap with Big Browser Changes Ahead
Mozilla plans native Containers, expanded PDF editing, Quick Answers, Smart Window, and other upcoming Firefox features.
Tails 7.9 Anonymous OS Rolls Out with Tor Browser and Firmware Updates
The privacy-focused Tails 7.9 is now available with Tor Browser 15.0.16, updated firmware for newer hardware, and a Secure Boot notification fix.
SonicDE Launches as a KDE-Based Desktop for X11 Holdouts
SonicDE is a new community project focused on preserving KDE’s X11 desktop components as upstream Plasma moves fully to Wayland.
PipeWire 1.6.7 Multimedia Framework Fixes Silent Audio Ports After Rate Changes
PipeWire 1.6.7 is out with fixes for silent ports after sample rate changes, ALSA sync regressions, and several smaller audio improvements.
After Recent AUR Security Scare, Yay 13.0 Adds New Review and Automation Features
Yay 13.0 adds Lua hooks, PKGBUILD age visibility, and new automation tools following recent concerns over AUR package security.
Ubuntu 26.10 Steps into AI with Local Speech-to-Text
Canonical’s Project Myna brings local speech-to-text dictation to Ubuntu Desktop, starting with the 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release.