PipeWire 1.6 Nears Stable Release with Massive Internal Refactoring
The PipeWire 1.6 Linux multimedia framework is coming soon—expect smarter link negotiation, refined audio handling, and faster response times.
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ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 Introduces Powerful PDF Redaction, New Annotations
ONLYOFFICE Docs 9.1 delivers 4× faster spreadsheet formulas and advanced tools for PDF redaction and editing.
FSF Gives More Details About Its New Librephone Project
The Free Software Foundation reveals its technical plans for Librephone, focusing on free firmware and open hardware research.
GStreamer 1.26.7 Brings Fixes for CUDA, RTSP, and Surround Sound Handling
GStreamer 1.26.7 multimedia framework fixes CUDA 13 runtime errors, improves RTSP keepalive handling, and enhances overall stability.
Thunderbird 144 Released with Bug Fixes and Flatpak Runtime Update
Thunderbird 144, an open-source email client, rolls out with bug fixes, improved stability, and an updated Flatpak runtime based on Freedesktop SDK 24.08.
GNOME Flatpak Runtime Drops 32-Bit Compatibility Extension
GNOME Flatpak Runtime has dropped its 32-bit compatibility extension, focusing future builds entirely on 64-bit and ARM architectures.
Firefox 144 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 144 introduces AES-256 encryption for passwords, new web APIs, and smoother transitions with improved WebGPU performance.
Dash to Panel v72 Update Resolves Fullscreen and Opacity Bugs
The Dash to Panel GNOME extension v72 fixes fullscreen, opacity, and gradient bugs on GNOME 49.
KDE Frameworks 6.19 Is Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Frameworks 6.19 fixes 7z crashes, refines Breeze Icons, and delivers better performance across core libraries.
TT-RSS Shuts Down, but the Project Lives On Under a New Fork
Tiny Tiny RSS is shutting down, but a new fork will keep the popular open-source RSS reader and news aggregator alive and maintained.