COSMIC Desktop 1.0.4 Improves File Manager, App Store, and Overview Mode
COSMIC Desktop 1.0.4 introduces performance improvements, bug fixes, and stability updates across files, applets, settings, and core components.
GStreamer 1.28 Brings Vulkan Video AV1 and VP9 Decode Plus H.264 Encode
GStreamer 1.28 multimedia framework expands Vulkan video support with AV1 and VP9 decoding, H.264 encoding, and improved hardware acceleration across platforms.
Transmission 4.1 BitTorrent Client Released With Major Improvements
Transmission 4.1 BitTorrent client is out with faster downloads, lower CPU usage, improved IPv6 support, and hundreds of fixes.
COSMIC Desktop Is Preparing a Striking New Visual Feature
COSMIC Desktop is experimenting with new visual effects as developers tease frosted glass UI work and more animations.
The Second Plasma 6.6 Beta Released Ahead of February Launch
The second Plasma 6.6 beta is now available with extensive stability fixes and new core modules as KDE prepares for the final release in mid-February.
TigerVNC 1.16 Released With Wayland Desktop Sharing Support
TigerVNC 1.16, a cross-platform VNC client & server, is out with a new Wayland server, improved keyboard handling, and a more responsive native viewer.
OpenSSL 3.6.1 Released With High Severity Security Fixes
OpenSSL 3.6.1 is out with fixes for multiple high-severity vulnerabilities affecting TLS, PKCS12, CMS, and certificate handling.
Xfce Begins Work on xfwl4, a Rust-Based Wayland Compositor
Xfce says the first development release of its new Wayland compositor xfwl4 is expected around mid-2026, with work already underway.
Godot 4.6 Open-Source Game Engine Released With Workflow Improvements
Godot 4.6, a free and open-source game engine, is out with improvements to the editor, performance optimizations, and usability enhancements across everyday game development tasks.
Solseek TUI Package Manager Is Now Officially Available in Solus
Solus has added Solseek to its stable repositories, bringing a fast, keyboard-driven TUI package manager to users.