📰 ARCTIC Cooling Publishes ARCTIC Fan Controller Driver For Linux

A Linux driver has been published for the ARCTIC Fan Controller to be able to read fan speeds under Linux as well as setting the PWM fan speed for each of the ten fans supported by this controller. Making this driver all the more exciting is that ARCTIC Cooling is directly working on this driver rather than just being a community/third-party creation. Furthermore, ARCTIC Cooling is working on getting this driver to the upstream Linux kernel...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/ARCTIC-Fan-Controller-Linux

#linux #kernel

📰 Intel Preps A Lot Of Xe3 Code For Linux 7.1 Kernel

Intel yesterday sent out their first "drm-xe-next" pull request to DRM-Next of new Xe kernel graphics driver improvements they have readied for their eventual upstreaming into the Linux 7.1 kernel...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-DRM-Xe-Next-Linux-7.1

#linux #intel #kernel

📰 Open-Source CyberStrikeAI Deployed in AI-Driven FortiGate Attacks Across 55 Countries

The threat actor behind the recently disclosed artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted campaign targeting Fortinet FortiGate appliances leveraged an open-source, AI-native security testing platform called CyberStrikeAI to execute the attacks.The new findings come from Team Cymru, which detected its use following an analysis of the IP address ("212.11.64250") that was used by the suspected.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/03/open-source-cyberstrikeai-deployed-in.html

#opensource

📰 GNOME Mutter 50.rc Released With Better NVIDIA Performance, SDR-Native & Better HDR

There is two weeks to go until the GNOME 50 stable release while out today is the release candidate of Mutter 50. This Mutter 50.rc release brings some exciting last-minute enhancements to this Wayland compositor...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNOME-Mutter-50.rc

#gnome #wayland

📰 COSMIC feels like the first Linux desktop designed for normal people

COSMIC desktop may be new, but it's shaping up to be one of the best Linux desktops for mass adoption already. Here's why.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/cosmic-feels-like-first-desktop-environment-designed-normal-people/

#linux

📰 Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS Users Can Now Officially Upgrade to Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS

System76 begins the official upgrade rollout from Pop!_OS 22.04 LTS to 24.04 LTS, replacing GNOME with the new COSMIC desktop environment.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/pop_os-22-04-lts-users-can-now-officially-upgrade-to-pop_os-24-04-lts/

#gnome

📰 AMD DPTCi Driver Posted For Linux To Better Enhance Ryzen Gaming Handhelds

A request for comments (RFC) patch series was posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list to introduce the AMD Dynamic Power and Thermal Configuration Interface "DPTCi" driver. With this driver it would provide better upstream Linux kernel support for tuning the power / performance / thermals of modern Ryzen-powered gaming handheld devices.

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-DPTCi-Linux-Driver

#linux #amd #kernel

📰 Memerist is a new desktop meme generator for Linux

Is the classic image meme dead, or buried under an avalanche of AI slop? Memerist, a new(ish) native meme generator for Linux, emerged on Flathub recently to help dig them out. Memerist is a native (GTK4/libadwaita) app for Linux desktop. It is technically an image editor with a focused set of features, geared to those who want a convenient, local tool to quickly create and share popular memes.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/memerist-meme-generator-app-linux

#linux

Install Full Linux on ANY Android (No Root) + PC Gaming | Hardware Acceleration
—> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyDQmfeRXQc

📰 Xournal++ adds tablet-friendly toolbar mode

If you take handwritten notes on a Linux tablet, chances are that Xournal++ is already on your radar as its solid stylus support and touchscreen compatibility has earned it a loyal following among those who’d rather annotate PDFs or sketch diagrams than type everything out. One criticism that follows it around is its interface. It’s rather pointer-led; lots of menus, buttons and tiny hit targets in toolbars.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/03/xournalpp-tablet-mode-ui

#linux

📰 Ubuntu Still Figuring Out A Plan For Dealing With California's Digital Age Assurance Act

The talk this week among open-source projects from Linux distributions to app stores like Flathub is how to deal with California's latest insanity: the Digital Age Assurance Act. California's AB 1043 state law is mandating that operating systems -- Linux included -- collect age information during account setup and exposing that age to eligible apps beginning on 1 January 2027.

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Digital-Age-Assurance

#ubuntu #opensource #linux

📰 EA Javelin Anticheat job listing mentions future support for Linux and Proton

One big issue with Linux / SteamOS gaming is a lack of anti-cheat support, and it seems Electronic Arts (EA) have future plans for supporting the platform.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/03/ea-javelin-anticheat-job-listing-mentions-future-support-for-linux-and-proton/

#linux

📰 Linux Preps IBPB-On-Entry Feature For AMD SEV-SNP Guest VMs

Heading toward the Linux 7.0 kernel and marked for back-porting to current stable Linux kernel versions is employing a new SEV-SNP security feature found on AMD Zen 5 processors for enhancing security of guest virtual machines...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-IBPB-On-Entry-SNP-VMs

#linux #amd #kernel

📰 Ubuntu, Fedora, Linux Mint Eye Age Verification Amid California Law Backlash

California's upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act law requires OSes to let users input their birth date during the setup to follow child privacy rules.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/ubuntu-fedora-linux-mint-eye-age-verification-amid-california-law-backlash

#ubuntu #fedora #linux

📰 AMD EPYC Achieves 5G/6G RAN Performance Leadership With New OCUDU Project

Announced this week at Mobile World Congress (MWC) by the Linux Foundation was the establishing of the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation for advancing open-source AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) innovations. OCUDU is building a reference platform and innovations around 5G and early 6G network solutions. With OCUDU being benchmark-friendly, I have been putting the early code through some performance tests on current AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon server...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/amd-epyc-intel-xeon-ocudu

#opensource #linux #intel #amd

📰 Linux Mint Previews Native Cinnamon Screensaver With Wayland Support

Linux Mint introduces a native Cinnamon screensaver with Wayland support and adds a sensors page to System Reports.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/linux-mint-previews-native-cinnamon-screensaver-with-wayland-support/

#linux #wayland

📰 Don't toss your old laptop, it makes a better home server than most single-board computers

Everyone loves a Raspberry Pi — if you don't have one, you love the idea of having one, especially if you have plans on turning it into a small-size addition to your home network. SBCs are surprisingly good at that, except when you need more ports, or you have more than one device to attach to your home network. That's where another device, one you might already have collecting dust in your home, might prove to be way handier, and that is your...

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/your-old-laptop-is-a-better-home-server-than-most-single-board-computers/

#raspberry

Nearby is an unofficial open-source project bringing Google's Nearby Sharing/Connections to Linux. It enables seamless file sharing between Android devices and Linux desktops via Bluetooth/WiFi, like AirDrop.
--> https://github.com/kidfromjupiter/nearby

📰 Google’s Biggest Android Security Update in Years Fixes 129 Bugs, Including an Actively Exploited Zero-Day

Google’s March 2026 Android update patches 129 flaws, including an actively exploited Qualcomm zero-day, and urges users to install 2026-03-05...

🔗 Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-security-update-129-vulnerabilities/

#android

📰 systemd 260-rc2 Released With More Changes

Last week marked the release of systemd 260-rc1 with a new "mstack" feature, a new "FANCY_NAME" field for os-release, dropping System V service script support, and other changes. Out today is systemd 260-rc2 release with more changes in further working its way toward a stable release for empowering 2026 Linux distributions...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/systemd-260-rc2

#systemd #linux

📰 T2 Linux 26.3 Is Out with Fully Reproducible Wayland-Based KDE Plasma Experience

T2 Linux SDE 26.3 “Desktop Edition” is now available as a massive update for this highly portable source-based Linux distribution. Here’s what’s new!

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/t2-linux-26-3-is-out-with-fully-reproducible-wayland-based-kde-plasma-experience

#plasma #linux #kde #wayland