Linux Kernel Might Get Smarter Reboots
Google engineers propose LUO, a state-machine-driven system to manage live Linux kernel updates with minimal disruption.
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Wine 10.4 Improves Vulkan Video Decoder
Wine 10.4 is out now with better PDB support, Vulkan video decoding updates, bug fixes, and more.
PhotoPrism AI-Powered Photos App Rolls Out Major Usability Upgrades
PhotoPrism's latest release adds PDF support, improved UI, and new translations and sets the stage for upcoming batch editing and multi-user features.
Calibre 8.0 Brings Major Kobo Upgrade and KEPUB Support Arrive
Calibre 8.0 ebook manager adds native KEPUB editing, Kobo firmware support, folder-as-device connections, and major bug fixes.
Git 2.49: Faster Packing, Smarter Cloning, and More
Git 2.49 distributed revision control tool introduces faster packing, smarter cloning, Rust integration, and more.
Miracle-WM 0.5 Released with Drag-and-Drop Tiling
Miracle-WM 0.5 Wayland compositor is here with drag-and-drop tiling, floating mini-grids, window animations, and bug fixes.
GNOME 48 Desktop Environment Released, Here’s What’s New
GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” desktop environment brings notification stacking, performance boosts, new fonts, digital wellbeing tools, and more.
Vivaldi Browser 7.2 Boosts Performance with Faster Address Bar
Vivaldi 7.2 speeds up browsing with a faster address bar, improved page loading, and new customization tools.
Blender 4.4 Released: Animation & Rigging Get a Major Overhaul
Blender 4.4 open-source 3D creation suite introduces slotted actions, revamped animation tools, GPU performance upgrades, and more.
PeerTube 7.1 Expands Podcast 2.0 and Apple Podcast Support
PeerTube 7.1 open-source decentralized video platform released with improved podcast support, better playback stability, and more.