FFmpeg Merges Decoder For Samsung's APV - Advanced Professional Video Codec - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Merges-APV-Decoder
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Merges-APV-Decoder
Phoronix
FFmpeg Merges Decoder For Samsung's APV - Advanced Professional Video Codec
Merged today to the widely-used FFmpeg open-source multimedia library is an APV decoder and APV bitstream muxing and demuxing capabilities
FerenOS: A Refreshing Take on KDE Plasma That Could Win You Over - The New Stack
https://thenewstack.io/ferenos-a-refreshing-take-on-kde-plasma-that-could-win-you-over/
https://thenewstack.io/ferenos-a-refreshing-take-on-kde-plasma-that-could-win-you-over/
The New Stack
FerenOS: A Refreshing Take on KDE Plasma That Could Win You Over
FerenOS has a polished KDE Plasma implementation and includes the customizable Vivaldi browser as the default, all while delivering impressive performance.
GNOME 49 Will Enjoy Better Performance With More Fullscreen Apps - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Better-Direct-Scanout
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-49-Better-Direct-Scanout
Phoronix
GNOME 49 Will Enjoy Better Performance With More Fullscreen Apps
Another change to look forward to with GNOME 49 come September is better/faster direct scanout for more applications thanks to a change that was merged to the Mutter compositor this past week.
Firefox 138 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
https://linuxiac.com/firefox-138-now-available-for-download/
https://linuxiac.com/firefox-138-now-available-for-download/
Linuxiac
Firefox 138 Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New
Firefox 138 open-source web browser enables TLS client authentication on Android, improves tablet desktop mode, and enhances dynamic forms autofill handling.
FreeBSD Foundation – what's it been up to past 0.25 century • The Register
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/28/freebsd_foundation_25/
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/28/freebsd_foundation_25/
The Register
From PlayStation to routers, you've probably been using FreeBSD without knowing it
Interview: The OS came first, the foundation later – so what does it do?
Turntable is a Universal Scrobbling App for Linux - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/turntable-is-a-universal-scrobbling-app-for-linux
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/04/turntable-is-a-universal-scrobbling-app-for-linux
OMG! Ubuntu
Turntable is a Universal Scrobbler App for Linux
If you're looking for an easy way to "scrobble" music on Linux, no matter which music player you use, check out a new app called Turntable — and even if
A Linux 6.15 Performance Regression Hits Modern AMD CPUs Review - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-615-amd-regression
https://www.phoronix.com/review/linux-615-amd-regression
Phoronix
A Linux 6.15 Performance Regression Hits Modern AMD CPUs
Separate from last week in uncovering a big performance regression on Linux 6.15 affecting workloads like Nginx and that regression getting fixed, I unfortunately discovered another heavy-hitting regression on Linux 6.15.
Urgent Update: Kali Linux Users Must Manually Install New Repository Key
https://linuxiac.com/kali-linux-users-must-manually-install-new-repository-key/
https://linuxiac.com/kali-linux-users-must-manually-install-new-repository-key/
Linuxiac
Urgent Update: Kali Linux Users Must Manually Install New Repository Key
Kali Linux users must manually install a new archive signing key after the previous one was lost, impacting system updates until resolved.
qBittorrent 5.1 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released as a Major Update - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/qbittorrent-5-1-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-as-a-major-update
https://9to5linux.com/qbittorrent-5-1-open-source-bittorrent-client-released-as-a-major-update
9to5Linux
qBittorrent 5.1 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Released as a Major Update - 9to5Linux
qBittorrent 5.1 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download as a major update that introduces several new features.
Delta Force devs say Desktop Linux support is 'not part of our agenda in the future' | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/delta-force-devs-say-desktop-linux-support-is-not-part-of-our-agenda-in-the-future/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/04/delta-force-devs-say-desktop-linux-support-is-not-part-of-our-agenda-in-the-future/
GamingOnLinux
Delta Force devs say Desktop Linux support is 'not part of our agenda in the future'
For anyone hoping to play Delta Force on Desktop Linux, the developer Team Jade has given a pretty clear no. That's despite it working on Steam Deck due to the anti-cheat they've used.
Meson 1.8 Build System Released - Wayland Module Declared Stable - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Meson-1.8-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Meson-1.8-Released
Phoronix
Meson 1.8 Build System Released - Wayland Module Declared Stable
Meson 1.8 was released this afternoon as the newest update to this popular, cross-platform and open-source build system / build automation tool.
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.4 Released with Support for Ubuntu 25.04
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04
https://9to5linux.com/trinity-desktop-environment-r14-1-4-released-with-support-for-ubuntu-25-04
9to5Linux
Trinity Desktop Environment R14.1.4 Released with Support for Ubuntu 25.04 - 9to5Linux
Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) R14.1.4 desktop environment is out with various new features and enhancements for nostalgic KDE 3.5 fans.
The Fusion Chime Vision Is a Three-Part, Open Source, ESP32 Smart Doorbell System
https://www.hackster.io/news/the-fusion-chime-vision-is-a-three-part-open-source-esp32-smart-doorbell-system-fb796fac7612
https://www.hackster.io/news/the-fusion-chime-vision-is-a-three-part-open-source-esp32-smart-doorbell-system-fb796fac7612
Hackster.io
The Fusion Chime Vision Is a Three-Part, Open Source, ESP32 Smart Doorbell System
Doorbell, chime, and display form the three gadgets making up this flexible smart entry system.
Dasung Paperlike 13K is a 13.3 inch E Ink color monitor
https://liliputing.com/dasung-paperlike-13k-is-a-13-3-inch-e-ink-color-monitor-crowdfunding/
https://liliputing.com/dasung-paperlike-13k-is-a-13-3-inch-e-ink-color-monitor-crowdfunding/
Liliputing
Dasung Paperlike 13K is a 13.3 inch E Ink color monitor
Dasung Paperlike 13K is a 13.3 inch E Ink color monitor
Mozilla Thunderbird 138 Released, Here’s What’s New
https://linuxiac.com/mozilla-thunderbird-138-released-heres-whats-new/
https://linuxiac.com/mozilla-thunderbird-138-released-heres-whats-new/
Linuxiac
Mozilla Thunderbird 138 Released, Here’s What’s New
Mozilla Thunderbird 138 open-source email client brings customizable new mail alerts, dark mode refinements, folder management fixes, and more.
LibreOffice 25.2.3 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 68 Bug Fixes - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-25-2-3-office-suite-is-now-available-for-download-with-68-bug-fixes
https://9to5linux.com/libreoffice-25-2-3-office-suite-is-now-available-for-download-with-68-bug-fixes
9to5Linux
LibreOffice 25.2.3 Office Suite Is Now Available for Download with 68 Bug Fixes - 9to5Linux
LibreOffice 25.2.3 is now available for download as the third point release to the LibreOffice 25.2 office suite series with 68 bug fixes.
Valve's Proton 10.0 Beta Released With More Windows Games Now Playable On Linux
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Proton-10.0-Beta-Released
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Proton-10.0-Beta-Released
Phoronix
Valve's Proton 10.0 Beta Released With More Windows Games Now Playable On Linux
Valve and CodeWeavers today announced the much anticipated beta release of Proton 10.0 as the newest version of their downstream version of Wine that powers Steam Play for running Windows games on Linux.
Bytedance Proposes Faster Linux Inter-Process Communication With "Run Process As Library" - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bytedance-Faster-Linux-IPC-RPAL
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Bytedance-Faster-Linux-IPC-RPAL
Phoronix
Bytedance Proposes Faster Linux Inter-Process Communication With "Run Process As Library"
Bytedance engineers are exploring faster inter-process communication (IPC) on Linux via a new approach they call Run Process As Library (RPAL)
openSUSE Leap 16 Beta Launches with Wayland and SELinux by Default
https://linuxiac.com/opensuse-leap-16-beta-launches-with-wayland-and-selinux-by-default/
https://linuxiac.com/opensuse-leap-16-beta-launches-with-wayland-and-selinux-by-default/
Linuxiac
openSUSE Leap 16 Beta Launches with Wayland and SELinux by Default
openSUSE Leap 16 Beta is now available, adopting SELinux by default, offering a stable base from SLE 16, kernel 6.12, GNOME 48, KDE 6.3, and more.