Kdenlive 26.04 Video Editor Brings Timeline and Workflow Improvements
Kdenlive 26.04 is now available, offering enhanced timeline navigation, improved transitions, better audio capture, updated subtitle features, and a new Heatmap effect.
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.
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus) Reaches End of Standard ESM Support
With the end of standard ESM support for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, users must now choose between a staged upgrade or extended paid security coverage.
Trinity Desktop R14.1.6 Adds Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Support
Trinity Desktop R14.1.6 updates the classic KDE 3-style desktop with new app refinements, bug fixes, and Ubuntu 26.04 LTS support.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 17, 2026 (Apr 20 – 26)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, CachyOS April ISO, COSMIC 1.0.11, LXQt 2.4, VirtualBox 7.2.8, Mozilla Firefox quietly adds Brave’s adblock engine, and more.
CachyOS April Release Brings Shelly Package Manager
CachyOS April 2026 ISO replaces Octopi with Shelly and adds installer, DNS-over-HTTPS, hardware, and NVIDIA updates.
BleachBit 6.0 Lands as the Project’s Biggest Release in Years
BleachBit 6.0 cleaner and privacy tool adds a new cookie manager, deeper browser cleaning, support for Vivaldi and Zen, and over 100 improvements.
Asahi Linux Improves Apple Silicon Support as Fedora Asahi Remix 44 Nears
Asahi Linux moves Apple Silicon support forward with a new installer, Mac Pro support, firmware updates, and Fedora Asahi Remix 44 preparations.
Void Linux Switches Main NVIDIA Package to Open Kernel Modules
Void Linux now uses NVIDIA’s open DKMS kernel modules in its main NVIDIA package, starting with the 595.xx driver series.
Colorado Adds Open-Source Exemption to Age-Attestation Bill
System76’s Carl Richell says Colorado SB51 has gained a strong open-source exemption after passing a House committee.
Niri 26.04 Brings Long-Awaited Blur Support to the Wayland Compositor
Niri 26.04 scrollable-tiling Wayland compositor adds long-awaited blur support, improved screencasting, faster rendering, and more.