Bottles 52.1 Released With Playtime Tracking
Bottles 52.1, a Wine prefix manager for running Windows apps on Linux, adds playtime tracking support, script arguments, and resolves sandbox-related issues.
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KDE Plasma 6.6 Introduces QR Code Wi-Fi Connections, Boosts Performance
The upcoming KDE Plasma 6.6 adds QR code Wi-Fi setup, memory optimizations, and refinements across System Settings and Breeze.
Hyprland 0.52 Adds Input Rotation, Forceidle, and Rendering Tweaks
Hyprland 0.52, a tiling Wayland compositor, lands with improved rendering, per-device rotation support, and bug fixes.
Kdenlive 25.08.3 Arrives With Stability Fixes and SVG File Support
Kdenlive 25.08.3 open-source video editor adds SVG file support, improves image rendering, and refines subtitle handling on Linux.
Google Releases Magika 1.0: AI-Powered File Type Detection Tool
Magika 1.0 debuts as Google’s AI-driven open-source file identification tool rebuilt in Rust, doubling file type coverage and delivering 99% accuracy.
Calibre 8.14 E-Book Manager Adds Tolino Firmware Support
Calibre 8.14 e-book manager introduces Tolino driver updates, improved language suggestions, and a new Virtual Library shortcut.
GNOME 50 Ends the X11 Era After Decades
GNOME 50 completes the long migration to Wayland, dropping X11 backend code and relying on XWayland for any remaining compatibility needs.
Linux Mint’s Cinnamon Menu Gets New Layout Customization Options
Linux Mint users can now move the search bar and reposition system buttons in Cinnamon’s menu, and the project also introduces a revamped System Information tool.
KDE Gear 25.08.3 Apps Collection Rolls Out, Here’s What’s New
KDE Gear 25.08.3 bugfix update brings fixes and improvements for Kdenlive crashes, Dolphin’s zoom handling, Okular stability, and Kate’s editor behavior.
SQLite 3.51 Brings New JSONB Functions and Better Performance
SQLite 3.51 introduces new JSONB functions, improved query performance, enhanced CLI tools, and expanded support for 64-bit WebAssembly builds.