Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API
Go 1.25 lands with major toolchain and runtime enhancements, including experimental GC, encoding/json v2, and new testing/synctest support.
Linux & Open Source News
Explore the latest updates from the Linux and Open Source ecosystem. Find out about the newest distributions, software releases, and community-driven projects making headlines.
VirtualBox 7.2 Lands with ARM Windows Virtualization, Linux Video Acceleration
VirtualBox 7.2 arrives with ARM Windows virtualization, Linux video acceleration, open-source NVMe controller, GUI changes, and broad host/guest fixes.
SparkyLinux 8.0 Launches with Debian 13 Base
SparkyLinux 8.0 arrives with a Debian 13 base, Linux kernel 6.12 LTS, updated desktops, new tools, and improved installation options.
KDE Gear 25.08 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.08 apps collection arrives with new travel tools, productivity boosts, better search in Dolphin, and more.
Arch’s New Bumpbuddy Tracks and Flags Out-of-Date Packages Automatically
Arch Linux introduces Bumpbuddy, a new tool that automatically tracks upstream releases and flags outdated packages for maintainers.
Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown
Kaisen Linux 3.0 lands with a Debian 13 “Trixie” base, but it’s also the last release, as the project officially shuts down.
Podman Integrates Quadlets Directly into Its CLI
Podman now includes native Quadlet commands, streamlining declarative container and service management directly from its CLI.
Syncthing 2.0 Launches With Major Database Overhaul
Syncthing 2.0, an open-source peer-to-peer file synchronization tool, debuts with a switch to SQLite, revamped logging, faster syncing, and more.
NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver v580.76
The new NVIDIA 580.76.05 Linux driver fixes Vulkan hangs, improves Wayland support, and adds advanced display options for better performance.
Kubuntu Focus Zr GEN 1: A Linux-First High-Performance Mobile Workstation
Kubuntu Focus unveils the Zr GEN 1, delivering the most powerful mobile hardware with an out-of-the-box Linux experience.