Collabora Online 26.04 Office Suite Released with Optional AI Assistant
Collabora Online 26.04 is now available with an optional AI assistant, Markdown support, improved document review, and new Calc features.
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.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 30, 2026 (July 20 – 26)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: COSMIC 1.4, VirtualBox 7.2.14, Firefox 153, Wine 11.14, Hyprland 0.56, OBS Studio 32.2, Debian developers debate ban on AI-assisted contributions, and more.
FireDragon v13 Released as a Complete Rewrite of Garuda Linux’s Browser
Garuda Linux has released FireDragon v13, a full reimplementation of its privacy-focused Firefox-based browser with new search, privacy, and performance controls.
JOPDF Offers Linux Users Free, Full-Featured PDF Editing
JOPDF is a cross-platform PDF editor that lets Linux users edit text and images, annotate, convert, compress, and manage PDF files for free.
Auto-cpufreq 3.1 Adds GUI Monitoring and Bluetooth Controls
The Linux power management tool expands its graphical interface with monitoring mode, Bluetooth controls, and improved Lenovo laptop support.
KDE Plasma 6.8 Is Getting Automatic RDP Session Locking
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.8 release will automatically lock the session when the last connected RDP client disconnects.
Meet Shadowfetch Linux, a New Debian-Based Distro Built Around Local AI
Shadowfetch Linux combines Debian Testing, KDE Plasma 6.6, creative software, privacy-focused defaults, and tools for running AI models locally.
Debian Developers Debate Ban on AI-Assisted Contributions
Debian developers are discussing whether to prohibit LLM-assisted contributions or allow them under a new set of accountability and disclosure rules.
Wine 11.14 Brings New WoW64 Mode to FreeBSD
Wine 11.14 is now available with DirectSound 7.1 format conversions, a new WoW64 mode for FreeBSD, Start Menu icons, and 21 bug fixes.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 Released with Browser Upgrade and Printing Support
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.0 updates Morph Browser to Chromium 134 and introduces printing, screenshot editing, and display notch support.