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Jellyfin 12.0 Media Server Released with Faster Database, Modern UI

OnSeptember 8, 2026

Jellyfin 12.0 is out with a faster database backend, Modern UI by default, FFmpeg 8.1, expanded books and comics features, and security fixes.

GStreamer 1.28.7 Released with Security and Playback Fixes

OnSeptember 7, 2026

GStreamer 1.28.7 is now available with security updates, playback fixes, OpenCV 5 support, and stability improvements.

Bottles Pushes Windows App Support Further on ARM64 Linux

OnSeptember 7, 2026

Bottles pushes its ARM64 efforts forward with Soda 11.0-10, opening the door to running Windows software on more ARM64 Linux devices.

Asahi Linux Officially Adds Support for Apple M3 Macs

OnSeptember 7, 2026

Asahi Linux now officially supports Macs powered by Apple M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips, with support merged into the installer.

KDE’s Photos App Is Proposed as a Future Replacement for Gwenview

OnSeptember 7, 2026
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KDE’s Photos application is being positioned as a potential successor to Gwenview, with broader desktop use now in focus.

Shelly 3.1.3 Arch Linux Package Manager Adds AUR Cache Cleanup

OnSeptember 7, 2026

Shelly 3.1.3 improves AUR package handling, expands PKGBUILD compatibility, and adds new cleanup and automation features.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 36, 2026 (August 31 – September 6)

OnSeptember 6, 2026

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Arch 2026.09, LFS 13.1, Audacity 4.0, OpenShot 4.0, Noctalia 5 Shell, Firefox 155, Debian 13 takes over 2,2K CERN control systems, and more.

Another Comeback, Another Linux Project: Ikey Doherty Introduces Barney

OnSeptember 6, 2026
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Ikey Doherty is back with Barney, a new Linux build project that arrives with bold ideas and familiar questions about long-term commitment.

Omarchy Funding Climbs to $13M, With Over $4M a Year Set for Spending

OnSeptember 6, 2026
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With $13 million already committed, Omacom says it will spend aggressively over the next three years to support Linux Desktop development and its wider ecosystem.