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Vivaldi Browser 7.9 Introduces UI Auto-Hide for Full-Screen Browsing

OnMarch 19, 2026

Vivaldi 7.9 is out now with auto hiding interface elements, a new Follower Tab system, and updates to improve browsing flow.

PipeWire 1.4.11 Released as Bug Fix Update for Older Stable Series

OnMarch 19, 2026

PipeWire 1.4.11 multimedia framework arrives as a maintenance update for the older 1.4 branch, fixing crashes, memory issues, and improving JACK compatibility.

GNOME 50 Desktop Environment Released, This Is What’s New

OnMarch 18, 2026
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GNOME 50 Tokyo introduces parental controls with screen time limits, as well as significant performance and usability enhancements.

Java 26 Released With HTTP 3 Support and Performance Gains

OnMarch 18, 2026

Java 26 is now available, featuring HTTP/3 support, enhanced G1 garbage collector performance, faster JVM startup, and new APIs.

Systemd 260 Drops SysV Init Support in Major Cleanup Update

OnMarch 17, 2026
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Systemd 260 drops SysV scripts, raises kernel and dependency requirements, and brings key internal changes across the stack.

Free VPN and Split View Are Coming to Mozilla Firefox

OnMarch 17, 2026
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Mozilla is adding a free VPN and Split View to Firefox, giving users more privacy and a better way to browse side by side.

Blender 5.1 Launches With Big Speed Improvements Across Animation, Rendering, and UI

OnMarch 17, 2026

Blender 5.1 is out now with faster action and shapekey evaluation, better GPU rendering, new compositor and geometry nodes, and Linux-specific updates.