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FFmpeg 8.1 Brings Vulkan Compute Codecs and New Decoder Support

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March 16, 2026
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PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Bug Fixes for Memory Handling and Audio Filters

PipeWire 1.6.2 Released with Bug Fixes for Memory Handling and Audio Filters

March 16, 2026
PipeWire 1.6.2 multimedia framework arrives as a bugfix update addressing memory handling issues, shared memory optimization problems, and more.
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March 16, 2026
River 0.4 introduces a new architecture separating the Wayland compositor from the window manager.

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