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Google Chrome Is Finally Coming to ARM64 Linux

OnMarch 14, 2026

Google confirms Chrome will soon run natively on ARM64 Linux systems, bringing official builds to the platform for the first time.

KDE Plasma 6.7 Set to Bring Press-and-Hold Character Input Feature

OnMarch 14, 2026
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KDE developers are preparing Plasma 6.7, introducing a press-and-hold typing feature, enhanced widgets, and support for installing sound themes.

KDE Frameworks 6.24 Released with Core Library Enhancements

OnMarch 13, 2026

KDE Frameworks 6.24 is now available, with updates across core libraries, including improvements to KIO, Kirigami, and Wayland support, as well as multiple bug fixes.

TrueNAS Responds to Community Concerns With New Community and Enterprise Vision

OnMarch 13, 2026
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TrueNAS details its long-term direction, emphasizing the free Community Edition and introducing TrueNAS Connect as a bridge to enterprise features.

KDE Introduces KIO S3 for Native Amazon S3 Storage Access

OnMarch 13, 2026

The KDE project has announced KIO S3, which provides direct access to Amazon S3 and S3-compatible storage within KDE applications through the KIO framework.

What to Expect from Krita Digital Painting App in 2026

OnMarch 13, 2026
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Krita developers outline their 2026 roadmap, focusing on a mobile-friendly interface, faster performance, improved color management, and a potential new file format.