Category: Apps
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PipeWire 1.6: Enhancing Bluetooth Audio Streaming with Hearing Aid Support
PipeWire 1.6 has begun development, aiming to enhance audio and video stream management on Linux systems. This upcoming version introduces several significant features, including Bluetooth Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids (ASHA support) and MIDI 2.0 clip compatibility. Additionally, PipeWire 1.6 promises improvements in explicit synchronization, a new timer-queue helper for better timeout scheduling, and examples…
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GStreamer 1.26.7 Enhances NVIDIA Jetson AV1 Encoder Support
The GStreamer project has announced the release of GStreamer 1.26.7, the seventh maintenance update to the popular open-source multimedia framework. This update introduces several improvements, notably enhancing support for the NVIDIA Jetson AV1 encoder. Key updates include enhancements to the rtpbasepay2 element for reusing the last Presentation Timestamp (PTS) when applicable, alongside new capabilities in…
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Blender 5.0 Beta Launches with Exciting HDR and Wide Gamut Display Features
Blender has officially launched the beta version of Blender 5.0, introducing remarkable updates to the open-source 3D creation suite. Users can now explore extensive support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and wide gamut colors, which enhances color accuracy and vibrancy in 3D visuals. Key features of Blender 5.0 include a new color space for Blend…
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KDE Frameworks 6.19 Launches with Enhancements and Bug Fixes
The KDE Project has released KDE Frameworks 6.19, enhancing both functionality and iconography within the KDE environment. This update includes significant improvements, such as enhanced support for the 7z format in the KArchive archive manager. Newly added right-to-left (RTL) versions of microphone and audio icons aim to better support diverse user needs. Notable fixes in…
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Wireshark 4.6: A Major Update to the Open-Source Network Protocol Analyzer Released
Wireshark has released version 4.6, marking a significant update to its open-source, cross-platform network protocol analyzer available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release introduces several new features and enhancements aimed at improving user experience and functionality. One of the key advancements includes the ability to decrypt NTP packets utilizing Network Time Security (NTS). Additionally,…
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ClamAV 1.5 Launch: Major New Features in the Latest Open-Source Antivirus Engine
ClamAV has released version 1.5, marking a significant upgrade for this open-source antivirus engine. This version introduces several major new features, enhancing its capabilities in detecting a variety of malicious threats including trojans and viruses. One of the key updates is the integration of CVD signing and verification, which now utilizes external .sign files. This…
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Download GIMP 3.0.6 Now: Enhanced Photoshop Brush Support Awaits!
GIMP 3.0.6 has been officially launched, marking the latest stable release of the widely-used open-source image editing software available for GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows. This release, which comes approximately four and a half months after GIMP 3.0.4, is packed with notable upgrades, particularly an enhancement for Photoshop brush support. One of the standout features in…
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OBS Studio 32.0: Enhanced PipeWire Video Capture and the Introduction of a Basic Plugin Manager
OBS Studio has released version 32.0, introducing significant enhancements for video recording and live streaming on platforms like Linux, macOS, and Windows. This new version arrives approximately two and a half months after the previous release. Key improvements in OBS Studio 32.0 include a basic plugin manager and support for Voice Activity Detection (VAD) with…
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Firefox 144 Enhances Security with Stronger Encryption for Password Manager Logins
With the launch of Firefox 143, Mozilla has promoted Firefox 144 to the beta channel for public testing, making notable changes aimed at enhancing user experience and security. One of the key updates is the transition from the older 3DES-CBC encryption to a more modern AES-256-CBC encryption for logins saved in the Firefox Password Manager.…
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MKVToolNix 95.0 Enhances Chapter Generation for Superior MKV Manipulation
MKVToolNix has released version 95.0, introducing enhancements to its chapter generation feature and several bug fixes. This update, titled “Goodbye Stranger,” allows users to add chapter placeholders for appended files, which are then automatically replaced with the respective file titles. Additionally, the new version improves the display of matrix data from MP4 files to accurately…
