Kali Linux 2026.3 Released with KDE Plasma 6.7, Linux Kernel 7.1
Kali Linux 2026.3 arrives with KDE Plasma 6.7, Linux kernel 7.1.5, six new security tools, and major NetHunter improvements.
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.
Linuxiac Weekly Wrap-Up: Week 43, 2026 (October 19 – 25)
Catch up on the latest Linux news: Kernel 7.3, OBS Studio 33.0, COSMIC 1.11, KeePassXC 2.8, OpenSSL 4.1, BeamFS filesystem proposed for inclusion in the Linux kernel, and more.
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.2 Released with Security Fixes, VoLTE Improvements
Ubuntu Touch 24.04-2.2 and 24.04-1.6 are out with certificate security fixes, VoLTE improvements, and AppArmor updates.
Meet Riff, an Open-Source Spotify Client Built for GNOME
Riff offers Linux users a native Spotify experience with GTK4, libadwaita, playlist management, playback controls, and GNOME integration.
KDE Plasma 6.9 to Improve Wayland PiP and Multi-Monitor Support
KDE Plasma 6.9 is getting improved Wayland Picture-in-Picture support, smarter window positioning across monitors, and browser integration updates.
systemd Officially Adds Rust Support for New Components
systemd introduces optional Rust support for new components, using Meson instead of Cargo while keeping its existing C architecture intact.
WireGuard Easy 15.5 Adds AmneziaWG 3.1 Support, Security Fixes
WireGuard Easy 15.5 adds AmneziaWG 3.1 support, security fixes, configurable WireGuard interfaces, and improved proxy handling.
Contour 0.8 Terminal Emulator Adds Command Blocks, Faster Rendering
The Contour 0.8 terminal emulator adds command history navigation, output folding, faster rendering, and improved shell integration.
Transmission 4.1.4 BitTorrent Client Fixes Download and Security Issues
Transmission 4.1.4 addresses lost download progress, webseed issues, a macOS security flaw, and several Linux desktop client bugs.
OBS Studio 33.0 Released with Updated Browser Engine, Plugin Changes
OBS Studio 33.0 upgrades Chromium Embedded Framework, overhauls plugin loading, improves source snapping, and fixes Linux issues.