How Google’s updated AI Mode will ease your tab clutter when you search

With the new AI Mode, any search result you visit opens side-by-side with your search window so you can more easily view them together.

Why this MagSafe battery pack is our readers’ favorite model right now – especially at its price

Torras’ MiniMag Power Bank is the slimmest and sleekest MagSafe battery pack I’ve tested, and readers love it.

T-Mobile will give you a Google Pixel 10a for free – plus an extra gift

Get the impressive Pixel 10a for free at T-Mobile, along with a pair of Google Pixel Buds 2a at no extra cost. Here’s what to know.

Privacy Email Service Tuta Now Also Has Cloud Storage with Quantum-Resistant Encryption

Tuta Drive is almost here, and it makes Google Drive and OneDrive look sus. I explored the early access release.

Thunderbolt is an open-source ‘AI client’ from Mozilla’s for-profit arm

Thunderbolt is a new open source AI client from the Mozilla-owned MZLA Technologies aimed at enterprises who want to run self-hosted chatbots on their own infrastructure. MZLA Technologies is the for-profit subsidiary of the Mozilla Foundation that dev…

OpenAI’s Codex Desktop can run your computer now – and has its own browser

From coding tool to productivity powerhouse, Codex Desktop adds computer control, automation memory, and plugin support. But can it replace traditional software?

Want to build a startup that gets acquired? This founder shares 5 proven tips

Jem Walters built and sold a fintech app called Snoop. Here are the choices he made and would do again for success.

Archinstall 4.2 Shifts to Wayland-First Profiles, Leaving X.Org Behind

by George Whittaker

The Arch Linux installer continues evolving alongside the broader Linux desktop ecosystem. With the release of Archinstall 4.2, a notable change has arrived: Waylan…

Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Try this career strategist’s top 3 tips for strengthening your profile

Whether you’re on the job hunt or not, regularly polishing your LinkedIn profile is worth the effort. Here’s why.

Dell XPS 16 review: A sleek, high-end laptop perfect for creatives and professionals

Dell’s XPS 16 screams ‘Premium laptop’ thanks to its sleek design, OLED screen, and powerful hardware.

Linux Mint’s next release won’t be until Christmas 2026

Linux Mint has confirmed it is switching to a longer development cycle, in order to give the team more time to ‘fix bugs and improve the desktop’. As a result, the Linux Mint 23 release is now slated to launch in December 2026. It will, amo…

You can get 50% off YouTube Premium for 1 year right now – but the deal ends soon

YouTube Premium just got a price hike, but for a limited time, the Individual plan is discounted – and renews at 25% off after this 12-month offer ends.

FOSS Weekly #26.16: Kernel 7.0, Essential Terminal Tips, France Linux Move, New Age Verification Bill and More

Some good news, some not so good news.

Tidal vs. Qobuz: I tried both hi-res streaming services, and they couldn’t be more different

Both music streaming services cater to fans of high-fidelity audio, but the right choice for you likely lies in the more granular features.

Can You Identify The Fake Linux Distros From The Real Ones?

With over 300+ Linix distros, it is never easy to remember all of them. Still, you can make a guess and see if you can identify some fake distros in this fun quiz.

Zorin OS 18.1 Released with Lite Edition Features XFCE 4.20

Zorin OS, the popular Ubuntu LTS based distribution released new 18.1 version yesterday. The new version of this beginner friendly Linux distribution updated the kernel to Linux 6.17, while, it’s still based on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS package base with support until April 2029. Thanks to Linux Kernel 6.17, Zorin OS 18.1 now supports with more […]

Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA

If passed, the bill would apply across the U.S., unlike the state-level laws already around.

Distribution Release: RakuOS 2026.04.15

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Joshua Webb has announced the release of an updated version of RakuOS, a Fedora-based immutable Linux distribution with a choice of KDE Plasma, GNOME and, newly introduced in this versio…

This stroller turns into a carry on-suitcase, and I recommend it for traveling parents

The TernX aims to make airport travel with a child easier. Here’s how to decide if the high price tag is worth it for you.

GNOME 50.1 Released with Numerous Fixes

GNOME 50, the latest version of the popular Linux desktop environment, got the first maintenance updates. The new 50.1 version introduced numerous bug-fixes and translation updates for its core modules, including the GUI framework, Gnome Control Center, Nautilus fie manager, and more. First, it updated the GTK-4 toolkit to version 4.22.2. It fixed the wrong […]