Catch up on the latest Linux news: Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS launches with COSMIC 1.0, Kali Linux 2025.4, Manjaro 25.1 Preview, Cinnamon 6.6, Plasma 6.5.4, Firefox 146, GNOME to reject AI-generated Shell extensions, and more.

SparkyLinux 2025.12 updates the semi-rolling release with Debian Testing packages, Linux kernel 6.17, and refreshed desktop ISOs.

Fresh is a newly released open-source terminal text editor combining modern UI elements, mouse support, plugins, and strong performance.

DietPi 9.20 is out with RustDesk Server support, USB improvements for Orange Pi boards, kernel updates, and multiple stability and bug fixes.

Rhino Linux 2025.4 introduces new Lomiri packages, improved PINE64 support, and multiple kernel updates across supported devices.

OpenShot 3.4 video editor delivers a 32% performance boost, new video effects, faster exports, and an experimental timeline aimed at smoother, more reliable editing.

A KDE developer introduces KDE Ni! OS, a light-hearted but practical experiment that brings immutable Linux concepts to KDE using NixOS.

Global internet traffic grew 19% in 2025, driven by AI bots, increased mobile usage, and expanding satellite connectivity, according to Cloudflare Radar data.

Manjaro-based Mabox Linux 25.12 introduces panel and menu improvements, a revamped update notifier, and completes the transition away from the aging GTK2 toolkit.

Mozilla CEO Anthony Enzor-DeMeo says Firefox will evolve into a modern AI browser while keeping privacy and clarity at the forefront.

VLC 3.0.23 media player is out with Windows-focused fixes, OpenGL improvements, better image handling, and additional security updates.

Opus 1.6 open-source audio codec introduces 96 kHz Opus HD support, ML-based bandwidth extension, improved redundancy, and more.

Asahi Linux reports major upstream progress in Linux kernel 6.18, improving Apple Silicon support across audio, USB-C, sensors, and more.

Flatpak 1.16.2, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, introduces reinstall support for bundle installs, Intel Xe VA-API enablement, and multiple stability and security fixes.

The systemd v259 release makes journald persistent by default, drops TPM 1.2 support, and fully transitions networking components to nftables.

Kdenlive 25.12 open-source video editor introduces a new docking system, redesigned menus, improved markers, audio monitor updates, and more.

Arch Linux has made its official WSL image fully reproducible, ensuring bit-for-bit identical builds using archived repositories and normalized timestamps.

OpenZFS 2.4 extends Linux kernel compatibility up to 6.18 while supporting FreeBSD 14, 15, and 16, bringing major performance, quota, and storage improvements.

Kodi 22 “Piers” is taking shape with FFmpeg 8, HEIC support, Python 3.13, and wide-ranging platform improvements ahead of the final release.

Fwupd 2.0.19 introduces new CRC calculation tools, adds udev support without systemd, and delivers multiple bug and security fixes.

The Mageia team has outlined the Mageia 10 release schedule, including alpha, beta, RC milestones, and a final release planned for April 2026.