Budgie 10.9.4 Desktop Environment Released, No UI Changes
The Budgie 10.9.4 desktop environment modernizes its plugin system but brings no new features or visual changes for end users.
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Bottles 52.1 Released With Playtime Tracking
Bottles 52.1, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, adds playtime tracking support, script arguments, and resolves sandbox-related issues.
IncusOS: A New Immutable Linux System Built for Running Incus
IncusOS debuts as a modern, immutable Debian-based system built specifically to run Incus with atomic A/B updates and TPM-secured boot.
KDE Plasma 6.6 Introduces QR Code Wi-Fi Connections, Boosts Performance
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.6 adds QR code Wi-Fi setup, memory optimizations, and refinements across System Settings and Breeze.
Hyprland 0.52 Adds Input Rotation, Forceidle, and Rendering Tweaks
Hyprland 0.52, a tiling Wayland compositor, lands with improved rendering, per-device rotation support, and bug fixes.
Kdenlive 25.08.3 Arrives With Stability Fixes and SVG File Support
Kdenlive 25.08.3 open-source video editor adds SVG file support, improves image rendering, and refines subtitle handling on Linux.
TUXEDO Unveils InfinityBook Max 15: A Linux Laptop with Ryzen AI 9
The new TUXEDO InfinityBook Max 15 starts at €1,689, offering Ryzen AI 9 power, RTX graphics, and full Linux support in an aluminum chassis weighing 1.95 kg.
Google Releases Magika 1.0: AI-Powered File Type Detection Tool
Magika 1.0 debuts as Google’s AI-driven open-source file identification tool rebuilt in Rust, doubling file type coverage and delivering 99% accuracy.
Kubuntu Website Inaccessible Due to SSL Configuration Mistake
The official Kubuntu site is currently inaccessible due to an HTTPS setup issue, but the real concern isn’t the certificate itself — it’s what this says about the project’s reputation.
Calibre 8.14 E-Book Manager Adds Tolino Firmware Support
Calibre 8.14 e-book manager introduces Tolino driver updates, improved language suggestions, and a new Virtual Library shortcut.