📰 Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS is now available to download

Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS is now available to download, the first of 5 point releases scheduled for the ‘Resolute Raccoon’ in the 3 years. The release doesn’t add new features, but brings a refreshed installation image (.iso) that includes all of the bug fixes, security patches and package updates released since the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release back in April.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/ubuntu-26041-lts-point-release-download

#ubuntu

📰 Germany invests €500,000 in Flatpak as Europe takes another step toward digital sovereignty

It's one of two big Linux-based investments the agency has made in 2026,.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/germany-invests-500000-in-flatpak-as-europe-takes-another-step-toward-digital-sovereignty/

#flatpak #linux #linuxbased

📰 GPU Reset Recovery Merge Request For GNOME Mutter Submitted

Google Summer of Code 2026 featured a project working on GPU reset recovery for GNOME's Mutter compositor. GSoC has now wrapped up and the project overall was largely successful although some outstanding work remains. In this last week the merge request has been opened to conduct code review on this GPU reset recovery implementation for GNOME...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-GPU-Reset-Recovery-PR

#gnome

📰 The Linux Kernel Is Approaching 2,000 CVEs Per Release

With the proliferation of AI/LLM models analyzing the Linux kernel's vast codebase, there has been a surge in the number of CVEs per kernel release. After typically being around 500 CVEs fixed per release, we are now approaching 2,000 CVEs fixed per release and perhaps will break that threshold for Linux 7.3...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-Kernel-CVEs-Nearly-2000

#kernel #linux

📰 OpenShot 4.0 adds colour grading, recording dock and Qt 6 support

OpenShot 4.0 sees the open-source video editor add colour grading tools, a recording dock for audio and screen capture and new AI effects.You're reading OpenShot 4.0 adds colour grading, recording dock and Qt 6 support, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/openshot-4-0-release

#opensource #ubuntu

📰 Calibre ebook manager lets you generate AI book covers

Calibre, the open-source ebook manager, now lets you generate AI ebook covers for content in your library, using genre prompts or custom ones. You're reading Calibre ebook manager lets you generate AI book covers, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/calibre-ebook-ai-covers

#opensource #ubuntu

📰 The Challenges In Bringing AMD ROCm To FreeBSD

This summer an intern with the FreeBSD Foundation worked on porting AMD ROCm to FreeBSD. The internship is concluding while the FreeBSD ROCm code is almost to the stage of being able to perform simple vector addition workloads...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-ROCm-FreeBSD-Intern-Report

#amd

📰 Debian Project Formalizes Responsible Use of Generative AI

The Debian Project has voted to adopt a formal position on the use of generative AI within the project, with "Responsible Use of Generative AI" winning out in the general resolution.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/debian-project-formalizes-responsible-use-of-generative-ai

#debian

📰 GE-Proton 11-6 released with updates for Wayland, PS5 Controllers and more upgrades

The community build of Valve's compatibility layer GE-Proton 11-6 is out now, bringing major new features and changes to running Windows games SteamOS / Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/ge-proton-11-6-released-with-updates-for-wayland-ps5-controllers-and-more-upgrades/

#linux #proton #wayland

📰 Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer DXVK 3.1 brings improvements for game launchers, older Frostbite engine and more

DXVK 3.1 is out now bringing more impressive upgrades for the Direct3D 8/9/10/11 to Vulkan translation layer that powers Valve's Proton.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/direct3d-8-9-10-11-to-vulkan-translation-layer-dxvk-3-1-brings-improvements-for-game-launchers-older-frostbite-engine-and-more/

#proton

📰 NVIDIA VA-API Driver 0.0.18 Ships More Fixes, Chrome/Chromium Decode On Direct Backend

Firefox has finally begun supporting Vulkan Video decoding to complement their long-used VA-API support on Linux. This is good news for the official NVIDIA Linux graphics driver stack as it's been the notable vendor not supporting the Video Acceleration API. But prior to Firefox rolling out its experimental Vulkan Video support, an independent implementation of VA-API built atop NVIDIA's NVDEC interface has been available for supporting GPU...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/NVIDIA-VA-API-Driver-0.0.18

#chromium #firefox #linux

📰 OpenTS is a new open-source reconstruction of Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun is a true classic - one I remember excitedly reading magazine previews about and it continues to live on.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/opents-is-a-new-open-source-reconstruction-of-command-conquer-tiberian-sun/

#opensource

Over 8,300 Gitea servers vulnerable to code execution attacks
—> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-8-300-gitea-servers-vulnerable-to-code-execution-attacks/

📰 Game launcher 'Launchbox' should get a Linux version in 2027

During their recent celebration event and livestream, the developers of the popular game launcher Launchbox confirmed they are working on a Linux version.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/game-launcher-launchbox-should-get-a-linux-version-in-2027/

#linux

📰 China-Linked Fire Ant Hijacks Cisco Routers to Steal Credentials and Blind Security Logs

A China-nexus cyber espionage actor tracked as Fire Ant has expanded a long-running campaign beyond VMware hypervisors to compromise Cisco IOS XR routers, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS) servers, and Linux management hosts used to route, authenticate, and manage high-value networks.Sygnia, the incident response firm that investigated the intrusion, said the actor.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/china-linked-fire-ant-hijacks-cisco.html

#linux

📰 Servo 0.5 Released: DuckDuckGo Properly Rendering, Up To 10x Faster Text Rendering

Servo 0.5 is out today as the newest monthly update to this open-source, Rust-based browser engine. Servo 0.5 ships many notable enhancements for benefiting those running the Servoshell example browser or looking at Servo as an opportunity for embedded use...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Servo-0.5-Released

#opensource

📰 New Linux Patches Tune AMD Ryzen Zen 6 To Optimize Performance & Power Consumption

Ahead of the next-generation AMD Ryzen Zen 6 client processors debuting, an important patch series was posted overnight to the Linux kernel mailing list. These patches provide new Zen 6 client Energy Performance Preference "EPP" tunings that are important for optimizing performance and power consumption for these upcoming AMD Zen 6 desktop and laptop processors...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Zen-6-Client-EPP-Tunings

#amd #kernel #linux

📰 Tether Brings the Apple Continuity Experience to Linux

The open source offering syncs iMessage, SMS, and OTP codes between iPhone and Linux without needing a Mac device.

🔗 Source: https://feed.itsfoss.com/link/24361/17435541/tether-apple-continuity-on-linux

#linux #opensource

📰 3mdeb Enhancing The UEFI Update Capsules Experience For Open-Source Firmware

Open-source firmware consulting firm 3mdeb is out with a new blog post highlighting their recent work on enhancing the UEFI update capsules experience for open-source firmware with Coreboot and their downstream Dasharo offerings...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OSS-Firmware-UEFI-Updates-Cap

#opensource

📰 Steam Deck / SteamOS hit over 30,000 Verified + Playable games

A big milestone has been hit by Valve for the Steam Deck, and SteamOS for other devices like the Steam Machine, with over 30,000 Verified + Playable games.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/steam-deck-steamos-hit-over-30-000-verified-playable-games/

#steam

📰 Debian 11 “Bullseye” Is Now Officially Unsupported

Debian 11 “Bullseye” reaches end of life on August 31, 2026, after five years of official support.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/debian-11-bullseye-is-now-officially-unsupported/

#debian