Mecha Systems Introduces Linux Handheld

Mecha Systems has revealed its Mecha Comet, a new handheld computer powered by – you guessed it – Linux.

Linux after Linus? The kernel community finally drafts a plan for replacing Torvalds

Linus plans to live forever. But just in case he doesn’t, there’s now a succession plan (though no actual successor).

The long-rumored ChromeOS and Android merger just got its strongest hint yet – and I’m hyped

A leaked bug report shows Google’s Aluminium OS in action.

BSD Release: OPNsense 26.1

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. OPNsense is a FreeBSD-based specialist operating system designed for firewalls and routers. The project’s latest release is version 26.1. “For over 11 years now, OPNsense is driving inno…

Transmission 4.1.0 Released with Big Updates

Transmission 4.1 adds support for IPv6 and dual-stack UDP trackers, sequential downloading, and improved µTP (Micro Transport Protocol) performance.
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KDE Plasma 6.6 is almost here, and this Linux distro gave me an early look – here’s how

If you’re looking to see what’s coming in KDE Plasma 6.6, your best bet is to give KDE Neon Unstable a try.

How to enable Advanced Protection on Android 16 – and why you shouldn’t skip it

One of Google’s most critical features is hidden behind a single setting. Here’s where to find it, and how it helps.

What is this Clawdbot, Err Moltbot, Everyone's Screaming About?

This open source project has survived Anthropic's trademark lawyers, crypto scammers hijacking its identity, and security holes exposing users.

The Second Beta of Plasma 6.6 Released with Numerous Bug-fixes

After almost of 2 weeks beta-1 testing, the second beta of KDE Plasma 6.6 is out before the final release planned for 17th February 2026. Plasma 6.6 Beta 2 contains mostly bug-fixes, stability and user experience improvements, along with few minor new features. First, for those who missed the first Beta, it introduced new feature […]

Distribution Release: FydeOS 22.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The FydeOS project has announced the release of FydeOS 22.0, the latest stable release of the project’s ChromeOS-based Linux distribution that delivers a Google Chromebook-like experienc…

The best home battery and backup systems of 2026: Expert tested for emergencies and more

We tested and researched the best home battery and backup systems from brands like EcoFlow and Tesla to help you find the right fit to keep you safe during outages or reduce your reliance on grid energy.

GNU Artanis: Techical report 2026-Jan-28

Source: Planet GNU

COSMIC Desktop ‘Frosted Glass’ UI Effect Previewed

COSMIC, the Linux desktop that can look and work however you dang well like, is adding more bling. System76 co-founder Carl Richell has given us our first look at the ‘Frosted Glass’ effect coming to the COSMIC desktop in Epoch 2 (as the de…

I put away my iPad and Kindle within hours after testing this tablet (and it’s cheaper)

While it may no longer be the latest model, the TCL Tab 10 Nxtpaper 5G has quickly become my go-to e-reader for several reasons.

parallel @ Savannah: GNU Parallel 20260122 (‘Maduro’) released [stable]

GNU Parallel 20260122 (‘Maduro’) has been released. It is available for download at: lbry://@GnuParallel:4

Quote of the month:

  64コアで、64並列でsimlationを回してtopコマンドで状況を見るのは心地よい。簡単に並列処理を実現できるGNU parallelコマンドは素晴らしい。

    — Daisuke Iizuka @diizuka@tw…

Need to manage virtual machines on Linux? I found an easier way

If you’re looking for a way to manage virtual machines on Linux and even do it remotely, Cockpit is what you want.

Moonshot’s new Kimi K2.5 model can build websites from visual inputs – here’s how it works

While it’s not yet clear how practically useful the capability will be for individuals and businesses, the model’s “coding with vision” capability makes vibe coding even vibier.

The Alienware 16 Aurora is a powerhouse Windows laptop, and it’s under $1,000 right now

In a world where $1,000 will barely cover a RAM upgrade, you can snag the Alienware 16 Aurora on sale for less money.

FSF Blogs: GPL-compliant reasonable legal notices and author attributions

Source: Planet GNU

Open Invention Network Shifts to Tiered Funding and Expands Linux System

After two decades of endowment‑backed patent defense, Open Invention Network is moving to a tiered funding model and expanding its Linux System coverage.
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