Ente wants to take on Google Photos with its privacy-first photo storage service | TechCrunch

Despite Google's intentions for its default image viewing and editing app for Android, the Photos app has, over the years, become one of the most popular

Ditch Proprietary Reminder Apps, Try Tasks.org Instead

Stay organized with Tasks.org, an open source to-do and reminders app that doesn't sell your data.

ProtonUp-Qt v2.12 brings a new Steam Deck theme and support for Proton-CachyOS

ProtonUp-Qt is a tool to add extra compatibility tools on Linux / Steam Deck like GE-Proton. A new release out now with version 2.12.

KDE Plasma 6.3.4 fixes 'the most common Plasma crash', now down to zero very high priority bugs

Work on the KDE Plasma desktop sounds like it continues to go very well, with some really important bug fixes arriving to make the experience a lot nicer. My favourite Linux desktop environment and what powers the Desktop Mode on Steam Deck.

Linux support for Command & Conquer Generals Zero Hour is coming along now it's open source

Now that the code for Command & Conquer Generals (along with other classic RTS games from EA) is open source, the community is working on getting it working natively on Linux without the need of Wine / Proton.

304: Linux 6.14 is here, HP considers SteamOS, plus new Zorin OS & EndeavourOS and more Linux news! - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have a brand new version of the Linux kernel, including a boost for gaming performance and GPU workload protection in the Linux 6.14 r...

Fixing a Steam Deck OLED bug for the Linux kernel 6.14 release was a major challenge

With the Linux kernel 6.14 out now, I noted in my quick-look overview about a bug that was fixed for the Steam Deck OLED model. Collabora have given a little more info on their work for this issue and how it was a challenge.

Flowblade 2.20 Releases With Sync Editing Upgrades

This update brings improved sync editing, new Sequence Link Container Clips, and keyframe animation presets for faster, smoother workflows.

Nexus formally announce their open source cross-platform Nexus Mods App: Stardew Valley Preview

The new cross-platform and open source Nexus Mods App is coming along with their team now formally announcing the Stardew Valley Preview. With support for Linux / Steam Deck baked right in.

GNOME 48 is HERE with Performance Boosts, Battery Health Features & Digital Wellbeing! - Tunnell Vision - TuxDigital

GNOME 48 is here, bringing new features, performance improvements, and quality-of-life updates to the desktop. From notification stacking and digital wellbei...

303: GNOME 48, GIMP 3.0, Kali Linux, New Pebble Watches, SteamOS Preview released & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, there is just so much to talk about that we couldn't fit it all in the show. It is just a stacked week. And we're going to be s...

412: How Fake Cell Towers are Tracking You, Open Source Rayhunter Tracks Them - Destination Linux - TuxDigital

In this episode of Destination Linux, we explore the interplay of technology, community, and privacy. Hosts Ryan, Michael, and Jill share insights from the S...

Linux kernel 6.14 out late due to 'pure incompetence' - don't get too excited about Linux gaming boosts

Linux kernel 6.14 has arrived today, and a day later than it was expected. As usual there's lots new from supported hardware to various improvements.

Emulation manager EmuDeck 2.4 brings Steam library integration changes, improved BIOS checker

EmuDeck is an all-in-one solution for managing emulation on Linux, SteamOS, Steam Deck and other handhelds and the 2.4 release brings some nice additions.

Thief-like free and open source game The Dark Mod 2.13 brings better AI vision and new graphical goodies

The Dark Mod is a seriously impressive project giving us a completely free and open source standalone Thief-like stealth game, and The Dark Mod 2.13 release is another great one.

Wine 10.4 continues work on Bluetooth driver and more Vulkan video decoder support in WineD3D

Wine 10.4 is out now as the latest development release of the Windows compatibility layer, bringing new features and assorted bug fixes.

FOSS infrastructure is under attack by AI companies

LLM scrapers are taking down FOSS projects' infrastructure, and it's getting worse.

GNOME 48 released with Notification Stacking, Performance Improvements and initial HDR support

GNOME 48 is a big new release including multiple major enhancements to one of the most-used desktop environments on Linux. There's some big stuff in this one!

Introducing WEBCAT: Web-based Code Assurance and Transparency

In this post, we introduce Web-based Code Assurance and Transparency, a project that supports verifiable in-browser code for single-page browser applications.

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta released

Fedora Linux 42 Beta and for macOS hardware Fedora Asahi Remix 42 Beta are both now available for some testing to help make another great Linux distribution release.

NVIDIA cuOpt Has Been Open Sourced

NVIDIA has open sourced its proprietary AI-powered decision optimization engine.

ckb-next adds support for two more Corsair devices on Linux and fixes a major bug for multiple others

Much like we have OpenRazer and Polychromatic for Razer devices on Linux, we also have the constantly updated community supported ckb-next for better Corsair hardware support that just got updated.

Blender 4.4 Released with a Big Update for the Experimental Vulkan Backend - 9to5Linux

Blender 4.4 open-source 3D graphics creation software is now available for download with new features and numerous improvements.

Roblox Unveils Cube 3D: An Open Source AI Model for 3D Creation

Cube 3D is Roblox's bet on revolutionizing 3D content creation.

GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now

Not gaming news but big news in the open source world - the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) version 3.0 is finally out now.

After a Decade of Waiting, GIMP 3.0.0 is Finally Here!

At last, GIMP 3.0 has arrived.

CoolerControl is a feature-rich cooling device control for Linux - v2.0 out now with major new additions

Control all your cooling devices on Linux across CPUs, GPUs, RGB lighting and more with CoolerControl. A big 2.0 release is out now.

OpenRazer and Polychromatic upgrades bring support for new Razer devices on Linux

Both the OpenRazer driver and Polychromatic app for users have seen upgrades in the last few days to bring improved Razer device support to Linux.

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) adds AMD RDNA4 support and NVIDIA locked clocks support

Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT) version 0.7.2 is out now bringing with it expanded hardware support for AMD GPUs along with new features for NVIDIA GPU owners.

Zed Editor Now Has Native Git Support for Coders!

Zed now has proper Git support. You can now commit, push, and manage branches without leaving the editor!

302: KDE Devs launch a company, CrossOver 25, Garuda Linux, & more Linux news - This Week in Linux - TuxDigital

This week in Linux, we have so much to talk about. First of all, KDE developers have launched their own company called TechPaladin Software. Also, the CodeWe...

Former Blue Systems devs form Techpaladin Software to work on KDE with Valve as their first client

Here's one I missed from earlier this week. KDE developer Nate Graham announced the formation of an open source consultancy company called Techpaladin Software, with their first client being Valve to continue improving the Steam Deck desktop mode whi…

Nextcloud Summit 2025 - The digital sovereignty revolution starts here

DXVK 2.6 brings expanded Nvidia Reflex support and lots of game fixes for Linux / Steam Deck

DXVK is a tool used by Proton that translates Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 to Vulkan. It's one of the projects that enables Windows games to run so well on Linux platforms like Steam Deck. Version 2.6 was just released.

Bazzite Linux announced two new editions designed for game developers

Bazzite Linux, a popular choice for people wanting to put Linux on their handhelds or living room PC, is getting two new editions designed to help developers.

Mesa 25.1 will default to Zink+NVK instead of the old Nouveau OpenGL driver for NVIDIA on Linux

Time for a bit of modernisation. With the upcoming Mesa 25.1 release, Collabora developer Faith Ekstrand announced a big change for NVIDIA GPU users. If you're not using the proprietary NVIDIA driver, that is.

Open Source Fueled The Oscar-Winning 'Flow'

A great achievement pulled off using open source software!