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Ubuntu’s New Folder Icons: A Design Update That Will Spark Debate
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is undergoing a major visual update with the introduction of new folder icons that feature a squatter shape and a vibrant design. These redesigned icons are part of a series of changes in the daily builds of Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon.’ Alongside the folder icons, other changes include the restyled icons for…
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Is Firefox About to Unveil a New Logo? Clues from Mozilla’s Socials Indicate Change Ahead!
Mozilla’s social media presence hints at a potential redesign for the Firefox browser logo. Recently, its official social accounts switched from the iconic Firefox logo to a simple purple globe, omitting the familiar fox character. This change has sparked speculation about an impending logo update. While Mozilla hasn’t officially confirmed any changes, they playfully mentioned…
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GIMP 3.2 Released: Introducing Link Layers, Enhanced SVG Export, and Improved Painting Experience!
The stable version of GIMP 3.2 has been released, bringing significant updates and features to users across all major desktop operating systems, including Linux. This release comes a year after GIMP 3.0 and marks the beginning of a new streamlined release process for the software. Among the most noteworthy features introduced in GIMP 3.2 are…
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Google Chrome Finally Arrives on ARM64 Linux: What You Need to Know
Google has announced that Chrome will finally be available for ARM64 Linux devices in Q2 2026. Until now, users of Ubuntu and other Linux distributions on ARM hardware, such as the Raspberry Pi or Snapdragon X Elite laptops, could only use Chromium, the open-source version of Chrome. The long-awaited arrival of an official Google Chrome…
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Exploring Firefox’s New AI Feature: A Deep Dive into the ‘Smart Window’ Beta Experience
Firefox is currently developing an AI-powered browsing feature called "Smart Window." This initiative aims to integrate artificial intelligence as a primary tool for browsing the web. Although it is still in beta, I had the opportunity to test it in version 149.0b7 on macOS. Overview of Smart Window Smart Window can be activated through a…
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Introducing Arduino’s New AI Single-Board Computer: Ubuntu-Powered Innovation
Arduino has introduced the VENTUNO Q, a new single-board computer designed specifically to handle AI workloads at the edge, such as in robotics, industrial automation, and computer vision. Unlike typical boards aimed at hobbyists, this advanced device is powered by Qualcomm’s Dragonwing IQ-8275 processor that combines CPU, GPU, and NPU capabilities, delivering 40 TOPS of…
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Ghostty 1.3 Released: New Features Include Search Functionality and Scrollbars!
A significant update for the Ghostty terminal emulator, version 1.3.0, has been released, introducing several new features, such as scrollback search, native scrollbars, and process completion notifications. This version reflects six months of development, boasting over 2,800 commits from 180 contributors, enhancing performance, bug fixes, and optimizations for users on macOS, Linux, and FreeBSD (note:…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Key Highlights from March 8th, 2026
The 282nd installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup is here for the week ending March 8th, 2026, bringing you the latest developments in the Linux world. If you missed last week’s roundup, you can catch up on everything GNU/Linux/Open Source here. Acknowledgments The team appreciates the generous donations received this week, and thanks all the…
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HandBrake 1.11 Unveils New ProRes and DNxHR Encoders with Enhanced MOV Output Support
HandBrake, the well-known open-source video transcoder, has released its first significant version of 2026, updating to 1.11.0. This release introduces new professional encoding capabilities, featuring support for DNxHR and ProRes encoders. These encoders offer a variety of presets suited for different production needs, maintaining resolutions up to 4K and enabling output in a MOV container.…
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HandBrake 1.11: New Open-Source Video Transcoder Features AMD VCN AV1 10-Bit Encoding Support
HandBrake 1.11 has been released as a significant update to the popular open-source video transcoder. This version introduces several new features and enhancements, including an AMD VCN AV1 10-bit encoder and an array of new presets aimed at improving the transcoding process for users with AMD 9000 series GPUs and newer. Key updates in HandBrake…
