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Immich 2.3 Adds Multilingual OCR Models

OnNovember 19, 2025

Immich 2.3, a self-hosted photo and video management platform, adds multilingual OCR models and introduces maintenance mode.

Xen 4.21 Hypervisor Arrives With New PDX Compression

OnNovember 19, 2025

Xen 4.21 open-source type-1 hypervisor adds a new PDX compression algorithm, updated toolchain requirements, and improvements across x86, Arm, and RISC-V.

ClamAV to Cut Signature Database Size by 50%

OnNovember 18, 2025

ClamAV will retire outdated signatures on December 16, reducing both databases by about 50% to improve performance and trim update costs.

Blender 5.0 Released with a UI Overhaul, Smarter Nodes, and HDR Support

OnNovember 18, 2025

Blender 5.0 is out with a major UI redesign, a revamped Node Editor, new Closure and Bundle systems, and HDR color management support.

Systemd 259 RC1 Previews SysV Script Removal

OnNovember 18, 2025
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Systemd 259 RC1 previews the removal of SysV init script support and introduces major compatibility changes ahead of the v260 transition.

KDE Plasma 6.5.3 Delivers Bug Fixes Across KWin, Discover, and Breeze

OnNovember 18, 2025

KDE Plasma 6.5.3 is now available, delivering fixes across KWin, Discover, and Breeze, improving stability, navigation, and desktop responsiveness.

Steam’s Nov 2025 Client Update Brings Expanded Chat Reporting, New Controller Support

OnNovember 18, 2025

Valve’s latest Steam client update adds expanded chat reporting tools, suspicious message alerts, and new controller support, including fixes for PS5, Xbox 360, and Nintendo devices.