FOSS Force Mostly Open Tech News Quiz — August 15, 2025

On Wednesday we learned that Apple has rejected a claim that Elon Musk has made against it. What was that claim?
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Ghostty Terminal Rewrites its GTK Build to Fix Linux Issues

Ghostty terminal has undergone a GTK rewrite, embracing the GObject type system. The result: new features, better memory management, and improved stability.
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VirtualBox 7.2 Release Brings Big UI Change, Better ARM Support

VirtualBox 7.2.0 brings hardware-accelerated video decoding for Linux hosts, a rejigged interface, and support for running Windows on ARM.
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I changed 3 settings on my PS5 to give the system an instant performance boost

With a few simple adjustments, you can easily enhance your experience across gaming, streaming, and even online security.

Buy OnePlus’ latest flagship smartwatch for up to $80 off – act fast since this deal won’t last

With its market-leading charging speeds, mega battery life, and premium build, the OnePlus Watch 3 is a worthy rival to other flagship wearables.

FSF Blogs: We want to see how you use free software every day!

Share with the community how you use free software every day, for
work or fun! Submit up to ten photos to the FSF40 Photo Contest from
August 14 – August 31, 2025.

VirtualBox 7.2 Officially Released with Initial Support for Linux Kernel 6.17

VirtualBox 7.2 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for Linux kernel 6.17 and 6.16. Here’s what else is new!
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Linux Mint Released 22.2 Beta with Accent Color & Fingerprint App

Linux Mint, the popular Ubuntu LTS based Linux Distribution, released new 22.2 Beta version on Tuesday. It’s a new point release for current 22 release series, code-name “Zara”, features Linux Kernel 6.14, Ubuntu 24.04 package base, and 5 years of support until 2029. The 22.2 release finally introduced accent color feature that has been available […]

Amazon will sell you the Samsung S25 Edge for $400 off right now – it’s lowest price ever

The Galaxy S25 Edge pairs a top-tier camera with Samsung’s slimmest, lightest design yet – making this deal tough to ignore.

Ptyxis: Ubuntu’s Leap Into GPU-Powered Terminals

by George Whittaker

For decades, the humble terminal has been one of the most unchanging parts of the Linux desktop. Text streams flow in monochrome grids, and while the underlying lib…

Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Works with your Typos

I am what I choose to call an “inattentive typist”, so if I’m trying to launch apps in GNOME Shell, it can cause me issues. See, GNOME Shell is a “stickler for specificity”. You must type what you’re looking for in t…

Could a tablet survive a real hike? This Samsung Galaxy model did – and I’d bring it again

With hot-swappable dual batteries and multiple physical buttons, the Samsung Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro is built for top-tier performance in the field.

My perfect MacBook Pro replacement is this powerful Windows laptop I didn’t see coming

One of the thinnest gaming laptops I’ve tested, the Razer Blade 14 is an ultraportable powerhouse that’s worth even non-gamers’ attention.

Distribution Release: SparkyLinux 8.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. SparkyLinux is a lightweight, Debian-base distribution. The project has published version 8.0 which is based on Debian 13 “Trixie”. “A new version of SparkyLinux 8.0, code-named ‘Seven S…

SparkyLinux 8.0 Is Out as One of the First Distros Based on Debian 13 “Trixie”

SparkyLinux 8.0 is now available for download as one of the first stable distributions based on the Debian 13 “Trixies” operating system series. Here’s what’s new!
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KDE Gear 25.08 Open-Source Software Suite Released with Many Improvements

KDE Gear 25.08 open-source software suite is now available with improvements for many of your favorite KDE applications. Here’s what’s new!
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FOSS Weekly #25.33: Debian 13 Released, Torvalds vs RISC-V, Arch’s New Tool, GNOME Perfection and More Linux Stuff

The universal operating system sees a new major release.

Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It

Linux’s firmware hub, the LVFS, announces a new funding model with quotas for vendors to help firm up the future of the service, benefitting us all.
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FSF News: Org Mode, GNU Guix et Mattermost, entre autres projets, participeront au hackathon de la FSF

BOSTON, Massachusetts (États-Unis), le mercredi 16 juillet 2025 – La Free Software Foundation (FSF) annonce aujourd’hui les projets qui participeront au hackathon virtuel FSF40 du 21 au 23 novembre et déclare ouverte l’inscription générale.

Org Mode, GNU Guix et Mattermost, entre autres projets, participeront au hackathon de la FSF

BOSTON, Massachusetts (États-Unis), le mercredi 16 juillet 2025 – La Free Software Foundation (FSF) annonce aujourd’hui les projets qui participeront au hackathon virtuel FSF40 du 21 au 23 novembre et déclare ouverte l’inscription générale.