The latest installment of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for the week ending on January 11, 2026, is packed with essential updates from the Linux community. In case you missed the previous roundup, you can catch up with the last week’s news here.
This week’s highlights include several new distribution releases: Linux Mint 22.3, Nitrux 5.1, Debian 13.3, and Mageia 10 alpha. Additionally, there are new software releases such as KDE Gear 25.12.1, and GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate among others.
Here’s a rundown of the hottest news stories from this week:
- GStreamer 1.28 Release Candidate is now available for testing with more Rust goodies
- StarBook Horizon Linux laptop is now on sale with 32GB RAM, Wi-Fi 6E, and Coreboot
- Review: First Look at Devuan GNU+Linux 6 “Excalibur” on Raspberry Pi 5
- Immutable distro Nitrux 5.1 arrives with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, new tools
- Debian 13.3 “Trixie” is here with 108 bug fixes and 37 security updates
In addition to these highlights, new releases of Linux distributions include:
This week also saw updates across various applications and kernels, highlighting the continuous growth and support within the Linux ecosystem.
Next week, keep an eye out for the releases of Firefox 147, KDE Plasma 6.6 Beta, and GNOME 50 alpha, among other announcements. For those eager for updates, the weekly roundup continues to serve as an essential resource for Linux enthusiasts.