Linux kernel developers are reviewing a killswitch proposal that can disable vulnerable functions after recent CVE disclosures.

Parrot OS 7.2 is now available with Linux kernel 6.19, updated security tools, Debian package sync, and Copy Fail mitigation.

Kdenlive 26.04.1 fixes a serious project file vulnerability and ships stability improvements across editing, audio, subtitles, transitions, and project recovery.

Valve’s second Steam Client update for May 2026 fixes Steam Controller firmware, Steam Input, charging puck, and streaming issues.

Hyprland 0.55 introduces Lua configs, user-defined layouts, ICC profiles, scrolling updates, and color management improvements.

Omarchy 3.8 adds built-in reminders, live Waybar weather, transcoding tools, and easier default app selection.

FreshRSS 1.29 self-hosted RSS feed aggregator adds new sorting controls, feed icons, webhook support, and PHP 8.5 improvements.

Debian now blocks non-reproducible packages from entering testing, making reproducible builds a migration requirement for the 14 (Forky) cycle.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Parrot OS 7.2, Manjaro 26.1 Preview, Hyprland 0.55, KDE Gear 26.04.1, COSMIC Desktop 1.0.12, Linux kernel killswitch proposed, and more.

PeaZip 11.1 updates its 7z backend, fixes security issues, and improves archive extraction workflows across Linux and Windows.

RPM 6.1 RC1 introduces the first test build for the 6.1 package manager series, with updates across macros, builds, signing, and verification.

SparkyLinux 8.3 ships refreshed Debian 13.4-based KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce, and Openbox editions.

Tails 7.7.3 fixes the Dirty Frag Linux kernel vulnerability with kernel 6.12.86 and updates Tor Browser, Tor, and Thunderbird.

Photoflare 1.7 returns after years without a release, adding Qt 6, G’MIC filters, a rewritten canvas engine, and many editing improvements.

GStreamer 1.28.3 delivers security fixes, playback improvements, and stability updates across NVIDIA, OpenGL, V4L2, RTSP, and Apple media components.

Fwupd 2.1.3 Linux firmware updater adds Redfish authentication, SHIFTphone hardware support, XMC SPI chip support, and more.

LibreOffice 25.8.7 is the final update in the 25.8 series, providing crash fixes, document handling improvements, and security updates.

KDE Plasma 6.6.5 fixes bugs across KWin, KScreen, Plasma Desktop, Workspace, Discover, Powerdevil, Spectacle, and more.

Fedora Hummingbird is a container-native, rolling-release Fedora variant built on OCI images, atomic updates, and minimal, low-CVE components.

GitLab has confirmed workforce reductions and organizational changes as it shifts its platform strategy to focus on AI agents.

COSMIC Desktop 1.0.13 brings compositor, Files, setup, OSD, media player, and workspace fixes, plus translation and dependency updates.