I did not expect these Sony headphones to set such a high bar for immersive audio

Sony’s new InZone H9 II gaming headphones impress with spatial audio and ANC – but it’s one standout feature that makes them appealing to just about everyone.

Why GNOME Replaced Eye of GNOME with Loupe as the Default Image Viewer

by George Whittaker

A Shift in GNOME’s Core Applications

For over two decades, Eye of GNOME (often shortened to EOG) was the silent workhorse of the GNOME desktop environment. It wasn…

gprofng-gui @ Savannah: gprofng-gui 2.2 released

We are not that happy to announce the release of GNU gprofng-gui, version 2.2.

This release fixes a bug in the short-lived 2.1 that prevents it to be built with very recent versions of the JDK.

gprofng GUI is a full-fledged graphical interface …

Kdenlive 25.08.0 Released with NVIDIA 10 bit x265 Encoding

Kdenlive, the popular KDE video editing software, released new 25.08.0 version yesterday. The new 25.08.0 is a new feature release that added 10 bit x265 encoding for NVIDIA, and 10 bit export profiles in the render dialog, though it will be converted to 8 bit when using compositing or non-avfilter effects. It as well replaced […]

Firefox 143 Is Now Available for Public Beta Testing, Here’s What to Expect

Firefox 143 open-source web browser is now available for public beta testing with various new features and improvements. Here’s what to expect!
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I upgraded my Google Pixel phone’s performance by adjusting these 10 settings

Google’s Pixel lineup of phones is packed with smart features – but a few setting tweaks can make them even better, older models included.

Firefox 142.0 Available with More Flexible ETP Strict Exceptions

Firefox 142.0, the August release of the free open-source web browser, is available to download. The official release note for the new version is not ready at the moment of writing, though the source tarball and installers for Windows, Linux, and macOS are out! According to the Github releases page, Firefox 142.0 added new ETP […]

Firefox 142 Adds New Tab Topics, Local AI in Extensions + More

Mozilla has released Firefox 142, rolling out several features aimed at improving both user experience and developer functionality — and yes, AI is involved too. Last month, Firefox 141 added AI to the browser’s existing Tab Groups feature, altho…

VirtualBox 7.2 Has Arrived

With early support for Linux kernel 6.17 and other new additions, VirtualBox 7.2 is a must-update for users.

Arch’s AUR Battles DDoS Attacks and Persistent Malware All Summer (So Far)

Arch’s AUR has been busy battling DDoS attacks and malware. Trouble’s not over—and it’s anybody’s guess what’s next… if anything.
The post Arch’s AUR Battles DDoS Attacks and Persistent Malware All Summer (So Far) appeared first on FOSS Force.
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Can this Garmin sleep tracker replace my smartwatch? My buying advice after weeks

The Garmin Index Sleep Monitor is a dedicated, super-comfortable wearable that precisely tracks every aspect of your sleep.

Smaller, Cheaper Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 Announced

Raspberry Pi, the company behind the iconic single-board computer (SBC) has unveiled a newer, smaller, and cheaper version of its touch display for Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is now available in a 5-inch version costing a snip at $4…

How much RAM does your Linux PC actually need in 2026? An expert’s sweet spot

Don’t settle for the minimum – this is the RAM Linux needs to perform at its fullest potential.

Firefox 142 Web Browser Is Now Available for Download, Here’s What’s New

Firefox 142 open-source web browser is now available for download with various new features and improvements. Here’s what’s new!
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The best cheap smartwatches of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We’ve tested dozens of smartwatches to help you choose the best budget-friendly option.

Access Root Directory in Nautilus File Manager

Quick little tip that shows how you can access the files and folders under root from Nautilus file manager.

DistroWatch Weekly, Issue 1135

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. This week in DistroWatch Weekly:
Review: Debian 13 “Trixie”
News: Debian GNU/Hurd team publishes new release, KDE’s window manager gets customised Liquid Glass, Haiku improves authentic…

Why are Ubuntu devs building new “dangerous” daily builds?

Name: Ubuntu Dangerous (subject to change). Age: Yet to be born. Appearance: Er, like a normal Ubuntu development build, but with hidden potential for CHAOS. What’s this about? Ubuntu developers feel regular unstable daily builds are not dangerou…

9to5Linux Weekly Roundup: August 17th, 2025

The 9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for August 17th, 2025, brings news about NVIDIA 580, VirtualBox 7.2, KDE Gear 25.08, GNOME 49 beta, SparkyLinux 8.0, Grml 2025.08, GNOME 48.4, Debian GNU/Hurd 2025, Debian and GNOME’s birthdays, and more.
The post 9to5Linu…

Ubuntu 25.10 Reveals New Wallpaper, Mascot Artwork

Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” default wallpaper features a line-art quokka motif, purple gradient, and a cute nod to the ‘questing’ part of the codename.
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