FFmpeg, the popular multimedia library, release new major 8.1 version yesterday on March 16th. The new version, code-name “Hoare”, features some new encoders and decoders for more codecs support, new filters, and other improvements. First, FFmpeg 8.1 added experimental decoding support for xHE-AAC Mps212, an audio codec designed for low-bitrate streaming and digital radio, and […]
Read MoreAnd thankfully, it’s more than just a Linux distro without age verification.
Read MoreUbuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. These restyled icons are but one of many visual changes to land in Ubunt…
Read MoreThe Flatpak-only build brings basic browsing but extensions and Kagi Sync aren’t ready yet.
Read MoreSuperTux, the classic 2D jump and run game, released new major 0.7.0 version yesterday! It’s been more than 4 years since the last version. The new 0.7.0 features completely redesigned character (the Tux), new background, music, and levels, multi-player mode, as well as revived Android support. First, the penguin has been completely redesigned. It now […]
Read MoreA public beta of Orion for Linux, a WebKit-based web browser from paid search engine Kagi, is now available for testing. For those unfamiliar with it, Orion is a privacy-focused web browser available for macOS and iOS. Kagi announced plans for a Linux …
Read MoreSome (not exactly subtle) changes on Firefox’s official social media accounts indicate that the browser is about to get a new logo – or a reputation for attention seeking. Avatars on the browser’s official social media accounts have changed…
Read MoreThe stable release of GIMP 3.2 is now available to download for all major desktop operating systems, Linux included. A year in the making, GIMP 3.2 brings a raft of long-awaited features that users of the famed open-source image editing tool will appre…
Read MoreGIMP, the popular free open-source image editor, release new major 3.2 version after a year of development! The new version of this GTK3 software added many exciting new feature, new file formats support, and UI/UX improments. First, GIMP 3.2 introduced a new link layer feature. When you have an image opened as link layer (File […]
Read MoreRaspberry Pi users might be even happier.
Read MoreChrome is finally coming to ARM64 Linux devices this year, Google has announced. If you currently run Ubuntu (or another Linux distribution) on an ARM-based device like the Raspberry Pi or a Snapdragon X Elite laptop, etc, you’ve had no way to in…
Read MoreOBS Studio, the free open-source live streaming and screen recording software, released new major 32.1.0 version today. The new version is made available after 2 Beta and 4 RC development releases. It features new redesigned audio mixer that now displays the audio sources vertically by default. The new audio mixer replaced the bottom vertical dots […]
Read MoreGoogle Chrome web browser announced the new stable 146 version on Tuesday for Linux, Android, macOS, ChromeOS and Windows users. The new monthly release finally merged the feature Vertical Tabs, allowing to move the tab bar from top to the left side. And, the side-bar can be resized to either show both icons and titles […]
Read MoreFirefox’s new AI-powered ‘Smart Window’ feature is taking shape in development builds – I gave it a hands on in the latest v149.0b7 beta (on macOS). Although Firefox 148 added an AI Switch, Mozilla is all-in on AI in now it’s pa…
Read MoreKUbuntu 26.04, the official Ubuntu 26.04 flavor features KDE Plasma desktop, as expected will be a LTS with 3-year support circle. As you may know, Ubuntu Technical Board announced the LTS qualifications for Resolute Raccoon in last December, excluded Ubuntu MATE and Ubuntu Unity as they missed the deadline of the LTS qualification. The Ubuntu […]
Read MoreQualcomm subsidiary Arduino has announced the VENTUNO Q, a new single-board computer that ships with Ubuntu pre-installed. This isn’t a board aimed at casual makers or tech tinkerers bored with their Raspberry Pi, but catering to the demands of A…
Read MoreA big update to Ghostty terminal emulator has dropped, delivering a raft of new features like scrollback search, native scrollbars and and process completion notifications. Ghostty 1.3.0 packs in 6 months of development effort: 2,800+ commits from 180 …
Read MoreAlso includes opt-in frame rate telemetry, hardware-tagged reviews, and several quality-of-life improvements.
Read MoreKeePassXC, the community fork of the original KeePass, released new 2.7.12 version today for Linux, Windows, and macOS. The new version of this free open-source password manager application added some changes to improve the compatibility with other password managers and fixed various issues. The new version of KeePassXC now set the BE (backup eligibility) and […]
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