Category: News
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May 2026 Linux App Release Roundup: What’s New and Noteworthy
May 2026 brought a slew of updates to various Linux applications, showcasing significant advancements across several popular software. Major Browser UpdatesThe month opened with noteworthy updates for browsers: Firefox 151 introduced a revamped new tab page, while Vivaldi 8.0 featured an overall design overhaul. Additionally, Kagi’s Orion launched as a public beta, enhancing web browsing…
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Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1 Now Available for Download!
Canonical has released the initial monthly snapshot of Ubuntu 26.10, codenamed ‘Stonking Stingray’. This snapshot marks the first of four planned releases leading up to the stable version scheduled for 15 October 2026. Utkarsh Gupta announced the release on the Ubuntu developer mailing list, mentioning that certain images are missing from this snapshot but will…
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Canonical Steps In: Taking Over Flutter Desktop Maintenance
Google has announced at the Google I/O 2026 event that Canonical will now serve as the lead maintainer and ‘strategic steward’ for Flutter desktop across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This development follows a strengthened partnership between Google and Canonical, highlighted by Kate Lovett, Engineer Manager at Google, who stated that the Flutter desktop experience has…
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Creating Sandbox: Canonical’s Workshop for Reproducible Development Environments
Canonical has introduced Workshop, an open-source tool designed for creating reproducible development environments with a single command. This innovative tool leverages YAML files, allowing developers to replicate their setups on various hardware and devices while minimizing the challenges of dependency management and configuration drift. In Workshop, development environments are constructed using Software Development Kits (SDKs)…
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Raspberry Pi 6 Delayed Until 2028: What You Need to Know About the Abandonment of NPU Features
The Raspberry Pi 6 is not expected to be released before 2028 and will not include an onboard Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for processing AI workloads. This information was revealed during an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session with key engineers and leaders from the Raspberry Pi Foundation on Reddit. Historically, major Raspberry Pi models have…
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Cinnamon Desktop Introduces Its Own Native Screenshot Tool: What You Need to Know
Linux Mint developers are in the process of creating a new screenshot utility specifically for the Cinnamon desktop, set to launch with the next major release of the distribution. This homegrown tool will enhance screenshot options and address existing issues related to the differences between Client Side Decoration (CSD) and Server Side Decoration (SSD) windows,…
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Daily Builds of Ubuntu 26.10 Now Available for Download!
Daily builds of Ubuntu 26.10, nicknamed "Stonking Stingray," are now available for users to try out as development for the next major release intensifies. Interested users can download these daily builds to test features and provide feedback before the official release scheduled for October 15, 2026. Daily builds are updated mostly every day from the…
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Upcoming Fix for GNOME Sushi Spacebar Preview in Ubuntu 26.04
GNOME Sushi, a file preview tool similar to macOS’s Quick Look, is set for a fix in Ubuntu 26.04. Users can activate Sushi by selecting a file in Nautilus and pressing the spacebar, which brings up a floating preview window for images, videos, audio files, PDFs, and text files. This tool, while not preinstalled with…
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ONLYOFFICE 9.4: Exciting New Features and a Stricter Licensing Approach
A new version of ONLYOFFICE, the open-source productivity suite, has been released, featuring a modest set of improvements. This update, arriving almost two months after ONLYOFFICE halted its eight-year partnership with Nextcloud over licensing concerns, has led to changes in both its features and licensing terms. ONLYOFFICE 9.4 tightens its licensing language regarding attribution, copyright…
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Vivaldi 8.0 Launches: A Major Design Overhaul Redefining the Browsing Experience
Vivaldi has released version 8.0, which marks a significant redesign, described as the "biggest design overhaul" in the browser’s history. The new interface, named "Unified," eliminates borders around main UI elements, aiming for a seamless appearance where toolbars, tabs, and content blend into a cohesive unit. The overall design aims to enhance user experience by…
