📰 Google Chrome 145 Released With JPEG-XL Image Support

Back in 2022 Google deprecated and then removed JPEG-XL image support from the Chrome/Chromium browser codebase and now in 2026 it's back. Last month I wrote about JPEG-XL decoding merged back to Chromium/Chrome and that has rolled out today as part of today's Chrome 145 stable debut...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Chrome-145-Released

#chromium

📰 One of our favorite CPUs for gaming is down to a price that shouldn't be ignored

We loved the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D in our review. Not only does it provide impressive power for gaming, but it's also very efficient. We also liked the price. Even at its MSRP, we felt that it provided tons of value for someone looking to build a powerful gaming PC. So, as you can imagine, we were pretty excited to see this CPU on sale, coming in at one of its lowest prices to date.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/this-powerhouse-cpu-for-gaming-shouldnt-be-ignored/

#amd

📰 Adios! Says Ubuntu to The Software and Updates Tool

Removed because it was deemed too complex and dangerous for normies.

🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/ubuntu-software-and-updates-removal/

#ubuntu

📰 Compiler-Driven Static Analysis Locking Context Checking Merged For Linux 7.0

The locking code changes have been merged for the Linux 7.0 kernel and it introduces support for a new compiler-driven feature being introduced on the compiler side with the upcoming LLVM Clang 22...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Locking

#kernel #linux

📰 River project swims against the Wayland tide with modular window management

Breaking a big hard problem up into smaller ones? That'll never catch on FOSDEM 2026 Isaac Freund's River compositor brings a little old-fashioned modularity and customizability to the brave new Wayland world.…

🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2026/02/11/river_wayland_with_wms/

#wayland

📰 SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet operation called SSHStalker that relies on the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) communication protocol for command-and-control (C2) purposes."The toolset blends stealth helpers with legacy-era Linux exploitation: Alongside log cleaners (utmp/wtmp/lastlog tampering) and rootkit-class artifacts, the actor keeps a large back-catalog of.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/sshstalker-botnet-uses-irc-c2-to.html

#kernel #linux

📰 Linux Mint January 2026 Report Highlights Record Donations

Linux Mint raised $47,312 from 1,393 donors in December and is developing a new Cinnamon screensaver that will work natively on both X11 and Wayland.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-january-2026-report-highlights-record-donations/

#wayland #linux

📰 OpenVPN 2.7 Released With Multi-Socket Server & DCO Linux Kernel Driver Support

For those using the open-source OpenVPN for your virtual private networking (VPN) needs, OpenVPN 2.7 is out today with some notable improvements...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/OpenVPN-2.7-Released

#kernel #open-source #linux

📰 Tails 7.4.2 Released with Emergency Kernel Fix

Tails 7.4.2 is an emergency release that patches Linux kernel security flaws that could be chained to gain administrative access.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/tails-7-4-2-released-with-emergency-kernel-fix/

#kernel #linux

📰 Prefixer is a modern alternative to Protontricks that's faster and simpler

Protontricks is a useful tool for Linux gaming, but it's a bit on the slow and complicated side that Prefixer aims to solve.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/prefixer-is-a-modern-alternative-to-protontricks-thats-faster-and-simpler/

#linux

📰 GNOME 48.9 Released as Stable Bugfix Update for GNOME 48

GNOME 48.9 is a stable maintenance update that fixes issues in Nautilus, GVfs, libadwaita, and other core libraries for everyone using GNOME 48.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/gnome-48-9-released-as-stable-bugfix-update-for-gnome-48/

#gnome

📰 Wireless VR streaming levels up on Linux with the latest WiVRn release

Have a VR headset and want to do some gaming from your Linux PC? WiVRn has a new release out that should make the experience even better.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/wireless-vr-streaming-levels-up-on-linux-with-the-latest-wivrn-release/

#linux

📰 APT36 and SideCopy Launch Cross-Platform RAT Campaigns Against Indian Entities

Indian defense sector and government-aligned organizations have been targeted by multiple campaigns that are designed to compromise Windows and Linux environments with remote access trojans capable of stealing sensitive data and ensuring continued access to infected machines.The campaigns are characterized by the use of malware families like Geta RAT, Ares RAT, and DeskRAT, which are often.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/02/apt36-and-sidecopy-launch-cross.html

#linux

📰 Mesa 26.0 Released With Much Better Radeon Ray-Tracing, Many Vulkan Driver Improvements

Mesa 26.0 was just officially released as this quarter's new feature release for these open-source OpenGL / Gallium3D and Vulkan drivers used commonly on Linux systems and elsewhere like within the confines of Microsoft's WSL...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Mesa-26.0-Released

#open-source #linux

📰 AMD's 3D V-Cache is still the best gaming upgrade money can buy

Almost 4 years on, it's still the game-changer it used to be.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/amds-3d-v-cache-is-still-the-best-gaming-upgrade-money-can-buy/

#amd

📰 Linux Mint may publish fewer updates a year, but that's not necessarily a bad thing

Linux distros come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, and there is no "strictly better" distro out there. It all comes down to what you want from your OS and how you want it to act. For instance, I adore how Fedora introduces updates at a rapid rate, but other people will want their OS to take things easy and not cram in new features until it has undergone rigorous testing.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-mint-may-publish-fewer-updates-a-year-but-thats-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/

#fedora #linux #distro

📰 Linux 7.0 Graphics Drivers See New AMD Hardware, Intel Xe SR-IOV + Multi-Device SVM

The massive set of Linux kernel graphics/display driver Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) updates were sent out and merged today for the Linux 7.0 kernel. This also includes the growing work around accelerator "accel" drivers for AI NPUs and the like...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Graphics-Drivers

#intel #kernel #linux #amd

📰 Media Driver Updates Merged For Linux 7.0 - Still Without The AMD ISP4 Driver

All of the media subsystem driver updates have been merged for the in-development Linux 7.0 kernel and brings some new work around AV1 acceleration as well as other driver updates...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Media

#kernel #linux #amd

📰 Linux Mint Wants Fewer Releases Each Year (For Good Reasons)

Lead developer says frequent releases leave little time for development.

🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/linux-mint-longer-release-cycle/

#linux

📰 Steam Deck completely out of stock in the US, Canada and Asia

Seems like the component shortages thanks to AI may have finally hit Valve, as in the US and Canada all models of Steam Deck are completely out of stock.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-deck-completely-out-of-stock-in-the-us-canada-and-asia/

#steam

📰 Media Driver Updates Merged For Linux 7.0 - Still Without The AMD ISP4 Driver

All of the media subsystem driver updates have been merged for the in-development Linux 7.0 kernel and brings some new work around AV1 acceleration as well as other driver updates...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Media

#kernel #linux #amd