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FFmpeg’s Major Release: Introducing Vulkan Video Processing for Enhanced Performance
FFmpeg, the robust open-source media engine that powers many video tasks across platforms, has recently released a significant update—version 8.0—marking it as one of the largest in its history. This update introduces Vulkan compute-based codecs, which enable an alternative method for video encoding and decoding using compute shaders that can function with any Vulkan 1.3…
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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: Highlights and Updates for August 24th, 2025
The 254th edition of the 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup highlights key developments in the Linux environment for the week that ended on August 24th, 2025. Despite a slower news cycle, several noteworthy releases made headlines. Latest Releases: LibreOffice 25.8 was launched, introducing numerous new features. Read more here. Firefox 142 became available, featuring various enhancements. You…
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CachyOS August 2025 ISO Snapshot: Unveiling the New Package Dashboard
Arch Linux-based CachyOS has released a new ISO snapshot for August 2025, introducing several improvements, including a web-based package dashboard. This dashboard simplifies the process of finding packages across all CachyOS repositories and allows users to view details about the latest updates. Users can sort packages by architecture, name, repository, and update time, with support…
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Aviator: The Fast, User-Friendly App Revolutionizing AV1 Video Encoding on Linux
AV1, or AOMedia Video 1, is an open-source, royalty-free video codec that offers excellent quality while maintaining smaller file sizes. This makes it an appealing choice for major streaming services, as it helps reduce bandwidth costs. Additionally, if you’re into uploading content or creating high-quality backups of media like Blu-Rays, AV1 is a smart choice.…
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High Tide Update: New Features Include Gapless Playback and Replay Gain for Linux Users!
High Tide, the GTK4/libadawaita application designed for Tidal, has received a significant update, progressing from version 0.1.8 to 1.0.0. This version brings a collection of fixes and enhancements aimed at improving user experience. With this update, the responsiveness of High Tide has seen marked improvements thanks to several optimizations such as cache adjustments, revamped page…
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FFmpeg 8.0 “Huffman” Launches with Exciting New AV1 Vulkan Encoder and VVC VA-API Decoding Features
FFmpeg 8.0, codenamed “Huffman,” has been officially released, marking a significant upgrade to the open-source multimedia framework. This version introduces numerous new features and enhancements, following its predecessor, FFmpeg 7.1, released over ten months ago. Among the new capabilities in FFmpeg 8.0 is an AV1 Vulkan encoder, which improves video encoding quality and performance. The…
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Calibre 8.9 Enhances HTMLZ Output with Embedded Font Support for E-Book Management
After a brief hiatus since the release of Calibre 8.8, developer Kovid Goyal has announced the arrival of Calibre 8.9, the latest stable version of this open-source e-book management software. This update introduces several notable enhancements. One of the key features in Calibre 8.9 is support for embedded fonts in HTMLZ output, improving the aesthetic…
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Kdenlive 25.08 Update: Enhanced Audio Mixer and New 10-bit H.265 Support
A new version of Kdenlive, the open-source video editor, has been released with enhancements aimed at improving the user experience. Kdenlive 25.08.0 showcases significant upgrades to its audio mixing capabilities with a redesigned sound control board that provides clearer visuals and better scalability on HiDPI displays. The updated Titler tool has received attention, allowing for…
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Warning: Free VPN Extension Caught Taking Screenshots and Uploading Data
If you are a user of Google Chrome or any Chromium-based browser and have installed a free VPN extension from the Chrome Web Store, it’s vital to verify its legitimacy. This caution is especially crucial for users in the UK, where VPN usage has surged recently due to the implementation of online age verification systems.…
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Say Goodbye to Linux Kernel 6.15: Upgrade Now to Linux Kernel 6.16!
As of today, the Linux kernel 6.15 series has officially reached its end of life (EOL), prompting users to upgrade to the newer Linux kernel 6.16. Released on July 28, 2025, kernel 6.16 has already started appearing in various distributions like openSUSE Tumbleweed and Arch Linux. Linux kernel 6.15, launched on May 25, 2025, was…
