Category: News
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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…
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Linux Firmware Service: A Call to Hardware Makers for Support and Funding
Before the Linux Vendor Firmware Service (LVFS) was introduced, updating firmware on Linux was a challenging task. Users often needed to hunt for updates across various websites and encountered problems when relying on Windows-based executables for installations. The launch of LVFS in 2017 transformed this experience by providing a centralized repository where companies could easily…
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CrossOver 25.1.0 Launches with Essential Microsoft Office Fixes for Linux Users
CodeWeavers has announced the release of CrossOver 25.1.0, enhancing the compatibility layer used to run Windows software on Linux and macOS. This latest version focuses on improving the stability of Microsoft Office 2016 on Linux, addressing long-standing login issues with Office 365 Outlook, which should benefit users who depend on these programs. CrossOver’s update also…
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NVIDIA 580 Linux Graphics Driver Launch: Enhanced Wayland Support Unveiled!
NVIDIA has launched the NVIDIA 580 series of graphics drivers, marking a notable update for their GPUs on Linux, BSD, and Solaris platforms. This release includes enhanced support for Wayland with the introduction of the fifo-v1 protocol for Vulkan, along with fixes for crashes in GTK 4 applications using the Vulkan backend on Wayland. A…
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Ubuntu 25.10 to Feature an “Unstable” Linux Kernel: What It Means for Users
Canonical has announced a new kernel policy that aims to use the latest possible Linux kernel for new Ubuntu releases. However, this policy carries a risk: Ubuntu 25.10, named "Questing Quokka," may ship with a kernel in "release candidate" (RC) status. This means users might receive an “unstable” kernel, although this term is more technical…
