Newlle as a virtual AI assistant for the GNOME desktop with API integration for Google Gemini, OpenAI, Groq, and also local LLMs is out with a new release. Newelle has been steadily expanding its AI integration and capabilities and with the new Newelle 1.2 are yet more capabilities for those wanting AI on the GNOME desktop...

With the upcoming Linux 6.20~7.0 kernel cycle it looks like the time slice extension work could finally been merged, which has seen various attempts over the past decade. Time slice extension for the Linux kernel implemented using Restartable Sequences "RSEQ" allows user-space processes to request a temporary, opportunistic extension of their CPU time slice without being preempted...

Where FOSS desktop OSes meet geopoliticsHands On Uniontech's Deepin 25.0.10 release shows that the Chinese desktop world isn't waiting on Western tech. It's modern and good-looking, and (pausing only to sigh deeply) has built-in "AI".…

Arduino expands the UNO Q lineup with a 4GB RAM and 32GB storage variant, making the hybrid Linux SBC better suited for standalone use.

Queued into tip/tip.git's "sched/urgent" Git branch today is a patch to disable the kernel scheduler's NEXT_BUDDY functionality that was re-implemented back during the Linux 6.19 merge window. It turns out to cause some performance regressions that have yet to be otherwise addressed...

Depreciation of popular management tool requires a new look at Azure-based systemMicrosoft recently announced it will deprecate System Center Operations Manager (SCOM) Management Packs (MPs) for SQL Server Reporting Services, Power BI Report Server,and SQL Server Analysis Services.…

Discover the recommended ways to install Figma on Linux, explore potential issues with unofficial methods, and optimize your Figma experience on the Linux desktop.

Back at CES AMD announced the Ryen 7 9850X3D as a faster sibling to the Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Today they have announced the suggested price for this 3D V-Cache desktop processor and confirmation of its availability starting on 29 January...

With Equinix Metal headed for shutdown, Alpine Linux has secured fresh backing from regional cloud and hosting providers, emerging with more diverse and resilient infrastructure than before.

GNU Guix 1.5 is out after three years, delivering Plasma 6.5, GNOME 46 on Wayland, rootless package management, and more than 12,500 new packages.

AMD today released a new version of Ryzen AI Software, the user-space packages for Microsoft Windows and Linux for making use of the Ryzen AI NPUs for various AI software tasks like Stable Diffusion, ONNX, and more...

As Big Red's governance of the popular database comes into question, contributors to MySQL consider wresting controlDevelopers in the MySQL community are working together to challenge Oracle to improve transparency and commitment in its handling of the popular open source database, while considering other options, including forking the code.…

After 30 years of development, ReactOS continues its quest to support Windows applications and drivers in an open environment.

While slightly too late for making it into the Mesa 26.0 release that branched yesterday, merged now to Mesa Git for Q2's Mesa 26.1 release are some new RadeonSI Gallium3D (OpenGL) driver optimizations for the latest AMD Radeon RDNA4 graphics cards...

Raspberry Pi has released the Raspberry Pi Flash Drive, a USB 3.0 Type-A flash storage device intended for file transfer, backups, and operating system use across Raspberry Pi boards and other computers. The flash drive is available in 128 GB and 256 GB capacities, with pricing starting at around $30. The Raspberry Pi Flash Drive […]

As part of my end-of-year 2025 benchmarking I looked at how the Intel Xeon 6980P Granite Rapids performance evolved in the year since launch and seeing some nice open-source/Linux optimizations during that time. On the other side of the table were also benchmarks of how AMD EPYC 8004 Sienna evolved in its two years, Ubuntu 24.04 vs. 26.04 development for AMD EPYC Turin, the AMD EPYC Milan-X in its four years since launch, and also a look at the performance evolution lower down the stack with the likes of sub-$500 laptop hardware. Out today is a fresh look at how the Intel Xeon 6780E Sierra Forest has evolved in its one and a half years since its launch.

The Linux Mint project has unveiled Linux Mint 22.3, carrying the codename “Zena”, the latest point release in the popular Mint 22 series. This new version continues Mint’s reputation for delivering a comfortable, user-friendly desktop experience while remaining stable and reliable. As a Long Term Support (LTS) release, Linux Mint 22.3 will receive updates and security patches through April 2029.

Rust 1.93 is out today as the first feature release for this programming lanugage of 2026...

A dark and minimal KDE Plasma customization with a space-inspired aesthetic.This setup features an astronaut wallpaper with dusk tones on a deep black background, creating a calm and immersive desktop atmosphere.Desktop Environment: KDE PlasmaStyle: Dark / Space / MinimalFocus: Clean layout, comfortable contrast, daily use

Manjaro 26.0 aims to deliver Arch speed with fewer sharp edges; here’s how it handles installation, performance, and everyday tasks.