Linux Lands Fix For Early 6.17 Regression Causing 37~43% Performance Hit - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-Early-Regression-Fix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-Early-Regression-Fix
Phoronix
Linux Lands Fix For Early 6.17 Regression Causing 37~43% Performance Hit
Back during the Linux 6.17 merge window was an optimization geared for ARM64 that could have a '16x reduction' in the number of calls
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RDK-X5 - Affordable Al Board for Robotics? Review & Benchmarks
--> https://youtu.be/PvDRyfpeGfo
--> https://youtu.be/PvDRyfpeGfo
YouTube
RDK-X5 — Affordable AI Board for Robotics? Review & Benchmarks
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:25 - Board setup
00:03:45 - NPU and capabilities
00:04:25 - LLM support. Clip and Yolo-world?:)
00:06:45 - VLM support
00:07:44 - Export
00:13:12 - Strange networks: stereo, flow
00:16:21 - Inference speed
00:17:51 - Wrap up
My LinkedIn…
00:01:25 - Board setup
00:03:45 - NPU and capabilities
00:04:25 - LLM support. Clip and Yolo-world?:)
00:06:45 - VLM support
00:07:44 - Export
00:13:12 - Strange networks: stereo, flow
00:16:21 - Inference speed
00:17:51 - Wrap up
My LinkedIn…
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Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown
https://linuxiac.com/kaisen-linux-releases-version-3-0-announces-project-shutdown/
https://linuxiac.com/kaisen-linux-releases-version-3-0-announces-project-shutdown/
Linuxiac
Kaisen Linux Releases Version 3.0, Announces Project Shutdown
Kaisen Linux 3.0 lands with a Debian 13 “Trixie” base, but it’s also the last release, as the project officially shuts down.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows gets bumped up back to Steam Deck Verified | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/assassins-creed-shadows-gets-bumped-up-back-to-steam-deck-verified/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/assassins-creed-shadows-gets-bumped-up-back-to-steam-deck-verified/
GamingOnLinux
Assassin's Creed Shadows gets bumped up back to Steam Deck Verified
Valve seem confident enough in how Assassin’s Creed Shadows runs on Steam Deck, that it's now again Steam Deck Verified.
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SR-IOV Will Only Be Supported On Intel Arc Pro Graphics Cards - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-SR-IOV-Only-For-Arc-Pro
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-SR-IOV-Only-For-Arc-Pro
Phoronix
SR-IOV Will Only Be Supported On Intel Arc Pro Graphics Cards
SR-IOV for virtualization with the Intel Xe kernel graphics driver will only be supported on the Arc Pro products and -- unfortunately -- not the consumer Arc B-Series graphics cards.
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Linux Firmware Service Calls on Hardware Makers to Help Fund It - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/lvfs-sustainability-plan-vendor-funding
OMG! Ubuntu
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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AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5
—> https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-threadripper-9995wx-trx50
—> https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-threadripper-9995wx-trx50
Phoronix
AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX Performance With TRX50 + Quad Channel DDR5
The newly-launched AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9000 series headlined by the 64-core Threadripper 9980X and 32-core Threadripper 9970X offer incredible performance and a wonderful addition to the Zen 5 family for the HEDT space.
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Security Researchers Find XZ Utils Backdoored Debian Images on Docker Hub
—> https://news.itsfoss.com/xz-utils-backdoored-debian-images/
—> https://news.itsfoss.com/xz-utils-backdoored-debian-images/
It's FOSS
Security Researchers Find XZ Utils Backdoored Debian Images on Docker Hub
Investigation reveals concerning findings.
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Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Shell
—> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/fuzzy-application-search-gnome-extension-working
—> https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/fuzzy-application-search-gnome-extension-working
OMG! Ubuntu
Fuzzy Application Search Extension for GNOME Shell
GNOME Shell search asks for perfect spelling, but fuzzy search extensions let you find apps even with typos – and a new one has just appeared to help.
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Pro-Russian hackers blamed for water dam sabotage in Norway
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-russian-hackers-blamed-for-water-dam-sabotage-in-norway/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pro-russian-hackers-blamed-for-water-dam-sabotage-in-norway/
BleepingComputer
Pro-Russian hackers blamed for water dam sabotage in Norway
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) says that pro-Russian hackers took control of critical operation systems at a dam and opened outflow valves.
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Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API
https://linuxiac.com/go-1-25-released-with-experimental-garbage-collector-and-new-json-api/
https://linuxiac.com/go-1-25-released-with-experimental-garbage-collector-and-new-json-api/
Linuxiac
Go 1.25 Released with Experimental Garbage Collector and New JSON API
Go 1.25 lands with major toolchain and runtime enhancements, including experimental GC, encoding/json v2, and new testing/synctest support.
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THE FINALS broken on Linux - again | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-finals-broken-on-linux-again/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/the-finals-broken-on-linux-again/
GamingOnLinux
THE FINALS broken on Linux - again
Oh dear. A regular occurrence with THE FINALS after updates, as it's causing various problems with it kicking Linux players at the moment.
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Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
—> https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/sad_end_of_bcachefs/
—> https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/15/sad_end_of_bcachefs/
The Register
Linux is about to lose a feature – over a personality clash
comment: A large and unfortunate mistake in the kernel development management process is underway
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📰 CachyOS Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/cachyos-topped-distrowatch-rankings/
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/cachyos-topped-distrowatch-rankings/
Linuxiac
CachyOS Topped DistroWatch’s Rankings
The performance-tuned CachyOS takes the crown from Linux Mint, topping DistroWatch’s ranking for the most popular Linux distribution.
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📰 These 5 Nextcloud apps have supercharged my home lab productivity
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nextcloud-apps-supercharged-home-lab-productivity/
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/nextcloud-apps-supercharged-home-lab-productivity/
XDA
These 5 Nextcloud apps have supercharged my home lab productivity
If it weren't for these apps in my self-hosted Nextcloud server, my work day wouldn't go nearly as smoothly as it does
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VirtualBox 7.2 Release Brings Big UI Change, Better ARM Support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/virtualbox-7-2-0-brings-more-ui-changes-windows-on-arm-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/virtualbox-7-2-0-brings-more-ui-changes-windows-on-arm-support
OMG! Ubuntu
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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Ubuntu 25.10 Enters Its Feature Freeze Period - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-25.10-Feature-Freeze
Phoronix
Ubuntu 25.10 Enters Its Feature Freeze Period
As of today the Ubuntu 25.10 'Questing Quokka' is now under a feature freeze ahead of the stable release due out in October.
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📰 This must-have open-source tool unlocks the full potential of your web apps
This game-changing tool will transform browser testing and automation for you.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/this-must-have-open-source-tool-unlocks-the-full-potential-of-web-apps-playwright/
This game-changing tool will transform browser testing and automation for you.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/this-must-have-open-source-tool-unlocks-the-full-potential-of-web-apps-playwright/
XDA
This must-have open-source tool unlocks the full potential of your web apps
Here's why Playwright is becoming the go-to tool for developers seeking to automate browser tasks and testing across multiple platforms with ease.
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📰 LibreELEC 12.2 Media Center Debuts with Kodi Omega 21.2
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/libreelec-12-2-media-center-debuts-with-kodi-omega-21-2/
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/libreelec-12-2-media-center-debuts-with-kodi-omega-21-2/
Linuxiac
LibreELEC 12.2 Media Center Debuts with Kodi Omega 21.2
LibreELEC 12.2 is out with Kodi Omega 21.2, updated kernels for better Intel and Raspberry Pi support, and the removal of the legacy Nvidia driver.
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📰 Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
Move over SD Express, there’s a new high-speed removable storage format on the way. Chinese storage company Biwin has introduced a new Mini SSD that’s just a tiny bit larger than a microSD card, but which leverages a PCIe Gen 4 x 2 connection for NVMe 1.4 drives with read/write speeds up to 3,700 MB/S .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/mini-ssds-barely-larger-than-a-microsd-card-support-speeds-up-to-3700-mb-s/
Move over SD Express, there’s a new high-speed removable storage format on the way. Chinese storage company Biwin has introduced a new Mini SSD that’s just a tiny bit larger than a microSD card, but which leverages a PCIe Gen 4 x 2 connection for NVMe 1.4 drives with read/write speeds up to 3,700 MB/S .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/mini-ssds-barely-larger-than-a-microsd-card-support-speeds-up-to-3700-mb-s/
Liliputing
Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
Mini SSDs barely larger than a microSD card support speeds up to 3,700 MB/s
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📰 Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/plasma-6-5-takes-shape-with-improved-notifications-and-theme-tweaks/
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/plasma-6-5-takes-shape-with-improved-notifications-and-theme-tweaks/
Linuxiac
Plasma 6.5 Takes Shape with Improved Notifications and Theme Tweaks
KDE Plasma 6.5 progress report highlights improved notifications, sound tweaks, accessibility updates, and bug fixes across the desktop.
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