COSMIC Desktop 1.6 Released with Per-App Sound Controls, Compositor Improvements
COSMIC Desktop 1.6 adds per-application sound controls, compositor protocol improvements, terminal enhancements, and fixes across core desktop components.
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.
Thunderbird 154 Lands with Microsoft Graph Support, Better Desktop Integration
Mozilla Thunderbird 154 is now available with optional system tray support, Microsoft Graph integration, improved search behavior, and more.
VirtualBox 7.2.16 Adds Linux FRED Support, Improves Wayland Clipboard
VirtualBox 7.2.16 is out with Linux FRED support, better Wayland shared clipboard handling, RHEL 9.8 fixes, and improved VMSVGA 3D performance.
Orion Browser for Linux Officially Enters Beta
Orion Browser has officially moved its Linux version into beta, with Flatpak builds now available for both x86_64 and ARM64 systems.
TUXEDO OS Will Track Debian Testing Kernels with Its Own Hardware Fixes
TUXEDO is replacing Ubuntu’s HWE-based kernel cadence with a continuously updated model built around Debian Testing.
Aura Glass Gives the GNOME Desktop a Complete Frosted-Glass Makeover
Aura Glass gives the GNOME Desktop a polished glassmorphism makeover with dynamic blur, multiple color schemes, custom styling, and an interactive installer.
Firefox 154 Adds WebSocket Local Network Protection and New AI Controls
Mozilla Firefox 154 strengthens local network privacy, adds a Manage AI shortcut, improves PDF handling, and expands web platform support.
Linux Kernel 7.2 Released with Btrfs, Scheduler, and Networking Improvements
Linux kernel 7.2 is out with cache-aware scheduling, Btrfs large folios, Rust on s390, and broad networking and virtualization improvements.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 33, 2026 (August 10 – 16)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Manjaro 26.1, Omarchy 4.0, GNOME 51 Beta, OpenSSH 10.5, Podman 6.1, KDE Plasma 6.6 gets three years of LTS support, and more.
GIMP 3.4 Takes Shape with New Project Format and Better PSD Support
GIMP developers preview major 3.4 features, including a new project format, improved PSD compatibility, and expanded non-destructive editing.