Vanilla OS 3 “Reunion” is now available with GNOME 50, Linux kernel 7.1, ARM64 support, reproducible builds, and a new backup tool.

The Arch Linux package manager Shelly reaches version 3.1 with native PKGBUILD execution and improved handling of AUR dependencies.

KDE Plasma 6.8 is shaping up to significantly improve remote desktop support with better unattended access, dynamic resizing, privacy features, and lower latency.

PackageKit 2.0 is being planned with a complete interface break, major code cleanup, and a redesigned Linux offline update experience.

Woodpecker CI 3.18 adds pipeline log downloads, tighter plugin environment handling, Kubernetes improvements, and multiple bug fixes.

COSMIC Desktop 1.7 is out with shake-to-find cursor support, improved network filesystem browsing, sharper scalable cursors, and various fixes.

Armbian 26.8 is now available with Linux kernel 7.1, a completely rewritten installer, Armbian Imager 2.0, and bootable UEFI ISO images.

GrapheneOS says the first officially supported Motorola devices are expected in 2027, starting with higher-end flagship models.

Shadowfetch Linux 3.0 “Umbra” introduces the Fireline safety system for coding agents, with sandboxing, checkpoints, MCP tools, and local AI features.

The first public Multikernel Linux release lets several independent kernels run side by side on one machine with dedicated CPUs, memory, and devices.

LibreOffice 26.8 is now available with a new Paragraph Composer in Writer, native OpenType variable font support, Calc improvements, and better document compatibility.

FreeRDP 3.31 is out with numerous security and bug fixes, plus faster graphics performance for AVC/H.264 Remote Desktop sessions.