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Phosh 0.52 GNOME-Based Mobile Shell Brings QR Codes for Wi-Fi Hotspots

OnJanuary 5, 2026

Phosh 0.52 introduces QR code sharing for Wi-Fi hotspots, lock screen brightness gestures, new debug controls, and more.

Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 1, 2026 (Dec 29, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026)

OnJanuary 4, 2026

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Manjaro 26, Devuan 6.1, IceWM 4.0, Archinstall 3.0.15, Orbitiny Desktop Pilot 8, Shotcut 15.12, key Linux and open-source moments of 2025, MiDesktop brings KDE 1 back to life, and more.

Manjaro 26 Released With Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 on Wayland

OnJanuary 4, 2026

Manjaro 26 "Anh-Linh" is now available, bringing Plasma 6.5 and GNOME 49 with Wayland as the default session.

Two Linux Distributions I’m Watching Closely in 2026

OnJanuary 4, 2026
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These two Linux distributions have not yet reached stability, but I have high hopes for them in 2026.

Pebble Round 2 Revives the Iconic Smartwatch With Open-Source PebbleOS

OnJanuary 3, 2026

Pebble Round 2 revives the iconic smartwatch with a color e-paper display, two-week battery life, and open-source PebbleOS.

Archboot Adds COSMIC Desktop as a New Install and Rescue Option

OnJanuary 3, 2026
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Archboot, a menu-driven Arch Linux installer, expands its desktop lineup by adding COSMIC.

KDE Plasma 6.6 Improves Accessibility, Wayland Usability, and UI Polish

OnJanuary 3, 2026

The upcoming Plasma 6.6 release will introduce new accessibility features and UI refinements, including Slow Keys for Wayland and improved notifications.