Category: News
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Exploring Firefox 142: New Tab Topics, Local AI for Extensions, and Exciting Features!
Mozilla has launched Firefox 142, introducing several features to enhance user experience and developer capabilities, with a notable focus on AI integration. Key Features of Firefox 142 Topic-based New Tab Page (US Only) In this update, users in the United States will notice a new feature on the New Tab page: recommended stories categorized by…
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Firefox 142 Has Arrived: Discover the Latest Features and Enhancements!
After a month of beta testing, Firefox 142 is now available for download, ahead of its official release set for August 19th, 2025. This version introduces several noteworthy features aimed at boosting user experience and enhancing privacy. One of the standout updates is the addition of a flexible exception list in the Enhanced Tracking Protection…
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Unveiling the New Wallpaper and Mascot Artwork in Ubuntu 25.10
The latest version of Ubuntu, 25.10, codenamed "Questing Quokka," has unveiled a new default desktop background and mascot artwork that are set to greet users upon installation or upgrade. This new wallpaper features the quokka mascot prominently against a purple gradient backdrop, continuing the distribution’s tradition of unique wallpapers for each release. The design adheres…
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Debian Trixie-Based Grml 2025.08 Released to Celebrate Debian’s 32nd Anniversary!
Debian-based Grml has released version 2025.08 to mark the 32nd birthday of Debian. This latest version uses the newly launched Debian 13 "Trixie" and is supported by the long-term Linux 6.12 kernel. Grml 2025.08 brings users updated software packages, enhanced hardware support, and various bug fixes from earlier releases. Among the significant updates in this…
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Kiro (Agentic AI) Updates: Download Limits and New Paid Tiers Introduced
Kiro, an “agentic” AI Integrated Development Environment (IDE) developed by a team at Amazon AWS, has introduced new usage tiers and limitations as it transitions from its preview phase. Initially announced as a free tool available on Windows, macOS, and Linux during its preview, users now face a selection of paid plans that impose restrictions…
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Celebrating 28 Years of GNOME: Public Testing Begins for GNOME 49 Beta Release
The GNOME Project has officially launched the beta version of GNOME 49, coinciding with the desktop environment’s 28th anniversary. This new release introduces several enhancements, including media controls on the lock screen, a fresh default wallpaper, and a new notification encouraging donations to the GNOME initiative. Just five weeks after the announcement of the GNOME…
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Introducing the Mini Floating Panel Extension: Unlocking New Features You’ve Been Waiting For!
A new version of the Floating Mini Panel GNOME Shell extension has been released, offering enhanced functionality to users. This update adds the useful feature of displaying and hiding indicator and applet icons. For those unfamiliar, the Floating Mini Panel transforms the GNOME Top Bar into a movable, compact widget that can be activated automatically…
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VirtualBox 7.2 Released: Major UI Overhaul and Enhanced ARM Support
VirtualBox has released version 7.2.0, introducing significant updates including hardware-accelerated video decoding for Linux hosts, UI changes aimed at enhancing user experience, and support for the latest Linux kernel. This version marks the start of a new stable series, building on the user interface improvements made in previous releases. One of the most noticeable changes…
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VirtualBox 7.2 Released: Marking Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.17
Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2, the latest stable version of its open-source virtualization software, compatible with various operating systems, including GNU/Linux, Solaris, macOS, and Windows. For Linux users, this update introduces initial support for the upcoming Linux kernel 6.17, along with enhancements for the Linux 6.16 kernel series on both host and guest systems. It…
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KDE Gear 25.08 Released: Discover the Latest Enhancements in This Open-Source Software Suite
The KDE Project has launched KDE Gear 25.08, marking the latest stable version of this open-source suite of applications tailored for the KDE Plasma desktop environment and various GNU/Linux distributions. This release includes numerous enhancements and features across several applications aimed at improving user functionality. Notable updates in KDE Gear 25.08 include the introduction of…
