Distribution Release: PrismLinux 2026.03

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. PrismLinux 2026.03.04 has been released. PrismLinux is a minimalist, Arch-based distribution optimised for speed. It boots into the River Wayland compositor and launches a custom system …

I tried Tecno’s modular phone that’s got the internet buzzing – and it got weird quickly

Tecno’s magnetic modular phone introduces some cool concepts, but the execution didn’t wow me.

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in New Haven, Connecticut, United States

May 29, 2026 at 17:00 EST

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Kyiv, Ukraine

May 2026

FSF Events: LibreLocal meetup in Shiraz, Iran

Source: Planet GNU

How to qualify for Apple’s education discount – and get a $499 MacBook Neo for school

Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is affordable, but if you’re an educator or student, you can get one for even less.

pspp @ Savannah: PSPP 2.1.0 has been released.

I’m very pleased to announce the release of a new version of GNU PSPP.  PSPP is a program for statistical analysis of sampled data.  It is a free replacement for the proprietary program SPSS.

Changes from 2.0.1 to 2.1.0:

Bug fixes.

Translation…

Distribution Release: RELIANOID 7.9.0

The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. RELIANOID is a load balancing operating system based on Debian. The project’s latest release is version 7.9.0 which introduce patches for critical bugs. In addition, backup management ha…

Google Pixel 10a review: Should Android users consider anything else at this price?

The newest Pixel phone packs minor upgrades that make a big difference.

FSF Events: Free/libre software and freedom in the digital society with Dr. Richard M. Stallman

Source: Planet GNU

Linux Mint shows off its new lock screen/screensaver

Linux Mint is working on a redesigned screensaver and lock screen for the Cinnamon desktop. Based on our first look, it’s a solid improvement. If the word “screensaver” conjures flying star fields or photo slideshows, that’s fai…

FSF Events: Free/libre software and freedom, touching on how they relate to machine learning with Dr. Richard M. Stallman

Source: Planet GNU

I stuck this power station in a freezer to test its subzero claims – here’s how it held up

Did the Bluetti Pioneer Na keep working in the freezing cold when most batteries would give up? I tested it to find out.

Want to try OpenClaw? NanoClaw is a simpler, potentially safer AI agent – and it’s open source

The developer behind the lightweight alternative to OpenClaw says isolation is key to secure agentic AI, and this is where NanoClaw shines.

How I converted my Android phone into the perfect bedside clock – and why it makes sense

Don’t want a traditional alarm clock? Your Android phone can show the time while it charges. Here’s how to set it up.

I used Gemini Nano Banana 2 to create sketchnotes – here’s what it got right (and hilariously wrong)

The results were fascinating, impressive, and sometimes surprisingly broken. Here are five lessons I learned that can help you get better results faster.

The best kids’ tablets of 2026: Expert tested and parent-reviewed

We tested the best kids’ tablets to find the most durable, fun-filled picks for travel, learning, and winter downtime.

The best TVs of 2026: Expert tested and recommended

I have been writing about TVs and home theater tech for the better part of a decade. These are the best TVs ZDNET has tested from brands like LG, Samsung, and TCL.

Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo hands-on: This budget laptop makes me worried for Windows

The new affordable MacBook Neo uses the A18 chip found in the iPhone 16 Pro and comes in playful colors.

How to preorder the iPhone 17e, MacBook Air M5, and other new Apple devices

Apple’s newest devices announced this week are available to preorder now. Here’s where to find the best deals.