Ubuntu Core 26 Offers Game-Changing Enterprise Features

Ubuntu Core 26 could be a game-changer for organizations looking for increased security and reliability.

Distribution Release: Quarkos 26.04

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Quarkos, a desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu’s long-term support branch (and a sister project of the Q4OS distribution), has been updated to version 26.04. This initial release …

I’ve used adaptive chargers with my iPhone and Android for a year – but should you?

Adaptive charging aims to reduce battery wear by keeping speeds low, but are the optimizations worth it? Here’s my verdict.

Distribution Release: Proxmox 9.2 “Virtual Environment”

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Proxmox is a commercial company offering specialised products based on Debian GNU/Linux. One of the products, “Virtual Environment”, has received a new update and is based on Debian 13 “…

Samsung’s free 32-inch Odyssey monitor deal is back in stock – how to qualify

Samsung’s BOGO monitor deal is back. Here’s what you need to know.

Alpine Linux Experiments with Systemd Compatibility While Keeping Its Lightweight Identity

by George Whittaker

Alpine Linux, one of the most recognizable non-systemd Linux distributions, is reportedly experimenting with an optional systemd compatibility layer—a move that has…

Vivaldi 8.0 is out with a dramatic new look and UI layouts

A bold new look arrives in Vivaldi 8.0, the latest update to the Chromium-based web browser. Vivaldi 8.0 sees the browser’s main UI elements (the bits that make a browser looks like a browser, so tabs, toolbars, panels, and content) drop their boundari…

You can’t install Deepin Desktop from the official Fedora repo anymore – here’s why

Once called the most beautiful Linux, Deepin Desktop was plagued by security issues. Here’s why the distro’s exile isn’t all bad news.

Microsoft won’t send you SMS texts for login anymore – why it’s pushing passkeys instead

Text messages are a weak, vulnerable way to authenticate account logins. Soon, you’ll have to switch to one of these safer, more secure methods.

Warp's Oz Platform Can Now Run Claude Code and Codex Alongside Its Own Agent

The devs have also rolled out automatic multi-agent coordination and expanded self-hosting options.

FOSS Weekly #26.21: Microsoft's Distro, Bitwarden Drama, Adobe on Linux, New Email Client and More

Fedora no longer trusts on AI … or so it seems for now.

6 pet deals you don’t want to miss this Memorial Day weekend, including robot litter boxes

I have two cats. These are the pet tech products I own and recommend or plan to buy while these Memorial Day deals last.

Solid-state vs. graphene heat dissipation: Why my portable battery of choice is easy

The Momax Q.Mag X is one of the more reliable wireless battery packs I’ve tried, thanks to its enhanced heat dissipation.

Google’s AI features just got more confusing

Google’s new Gemini features sound useful, if you can remember their names and where to find them.

HPLIP 3.26.4 Released with Many New HP Printers Support

HPLIP, the HP developed free open-source drivers for HP’s inkjet and laser printers, released new 3.26.4 one day ago. The new version of this HP Linux Printing and Imaging System added many new printers support, fixed few security vulnerabilities, but no new distributions support for its official installer. New printers support in HPLIP 3.26.4 include: […]

Rust Could Eliminate 80% of Linux Kernel CVEs!

Linux’s stable maintainer is betting on a new Rust type to address a class of bugs C has never been able to fully prevent.

I tested Motorola’s $1,500 Razr Ultra, and it’s so close to being my dream flip phone

The 2026 Razr Ultra delivers major hardware upgrades while maintaining the same stylish design it’s known for. Too bad it’s overpriced.

The Flipper One is the Linux cyberdeck I wish my Raspberry Pi could be

If you love your Flipper Zero, you’re really going to dig the new Flipper On, which runs on Linux and can do so much more.

I talked to homeowners considering a battery backup – these are their biggest questions

Home batteries are a significant investment, but price is not always the biggest hurdle.

Every preorder offer on the new Fitbit Air – where to save and score free accessories

The new Fitbit Air is available to preorder now. Here’s where and how you can snag deals before it’s released next week.