📰 QEMU 11.1 Adds RISC-V Big-Endian Support, ARM Nested Virtualization

QEMU 11.1 is out with RISC-V big-endian target support, ARM nested virtualization improvements, new PowerPC defaults, and multiple security fixes.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/qemu-11-1-adds-risc-v-big-endian-support-arm-nested-virtualization/

#arm #qemu

📰 Be more prepared for the Steam Frame with Digiphile's new VR Games Showcase Bundle

Build up that collection of VR games ready to sweat your buttocks off when the Steam Frame releases with the Digiphile VR Games Showcase Bundle.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/be-more-prepared-for-the-steam-frame-with-digiphiles-new-vr-games-showcase-bundle/

#steam

📰 I ditched traditional Linux for an immutable distro, but only on my gaming handheld

Despite its benefits, immutable Linux never a made a lot of sense on desktops. On gaming handhelds, however, it's the perfect fit.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/ditched-traditional-linux-immutable-distro-only-gaming-handheld/

#distro #linux

📰 OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Desktop App To Linux

OpenAI announced today they have brought their ChatGPT Desktop application to Linux and is currently in preview form...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/ChatGPT-Desktop-Linux-Preview

#linux

📰 Kimwolf v7 Android Botnet Makes HTTP/2 DDoS Traffic Look Like Legitimate Browsing

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new version of the Kimwolf/AISURU Android and Internet of Things (IoT) botnet that comes with significant improvements to improve its operational resilience and conduct distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.The new version, tracked as Kimwolf v7, was discovered by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 in February 2026."Kimwolf v7 adds an HTTP/2-based.

🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/08/kimwolf-v7-android-botnet-makes-http2.html

#android

📰 GNOME 51 could bring a floating search overlay to the Shell

The next version of GNOME Shell, out in September, is likely to include a redesigned search experience. In current versions of the desktop, when you start a search from the GNOME Shell overview, a dedicated search results screen replaces the one you’re looking at, i.e., the workspace row and dash (aka dock) are obscured.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/gnome-51-search-redesign

#gnome

📰 Redox OS Enjoys installer Improvements, Performance Enhancements

A new blog post out today from the Redox OS crew highlights all of the interesting improvements made to this Rust-based, open-source operating system over the course of July...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Redox-OS-July-2026

#opensource

📰 Nailed it: Toolstation gives its store IT an ASUS NUC refurb

SPONSORED FEATURE: Toolstation swapped aging Linux tills across branches for compact ASUS NUCs on ChromeOS Flex, cutting support tickets and freeing counter space.

🔗 Source: https://www.theregister.com/on-prem/2026/08/12/sponsored-nailed-it-toolstation-gives-its-store-it-an-asus-nuc-refurb/5284128

#linux

📰 Bottles game manager v66 brings UMU from Open Wine Components to help run games

Bottles v66 has some major changes for this game manager to make the experience a lot nicer, with UMU from Open Wine Components to help run games.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bottles-game-manager-v66-brings-umu-from-open-wine-components-to-help-run-games/

#wine

📰 Manjaro 26.1 Essentially Goes Final with Linux Kernel 7.1 and Plasma 6.7

Manjaro’s latest stable update effectively brings the 26.1 “Bian-May” release to its final state, with Linux 7.1, Plasma 6.7, and major package updates.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/manjaro-26-1-essentially-goes-final-with-linux-kernel-7-1-and-plasma-6-7/

#kernel #linux #plasma

📰 LACT 0.10 Released With New NVIDIA Overclocking Controls, Blackwell Hotspot Sensor

LACT is one of the popular third-party Linux GPU configuration and monitoring utilities that works across NVIDIA, AMD, and Intel graphics. This GUI provides GPU overclocking controls plus a wealth of information reporting, which is especially great considering the lack of any official GUI control panel for AMD Radeon and Intel Arc graphics on Linux. With today's LACT 0.10 release, there are yet more features in tow...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/LACT-0.10-Released

#amd #intel #linux

📰 Mojo 1.0 Programming Language Officially Released

Modular releases Mojo 1.0, delivering a stable foundation, Python-style lambdas, improved LSP support, and stronger memory-safety diagnostics.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/mojo-1-0-programming-language-officially-released/

#python

📰 Intel ANV Driver Enables Vulkan Video AV1 Encoding For DG2/Alchemist GPUs

Hyunjun Ko of Igalia continues working on Vulkan Video support for Intel graphics hardware on Linux with the ANV driver. Merged now for Mesa 26.3-devel is enabling AV1 video encoding via Vulkan Video on DG2/Alchemist hardware...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-DG2-Vulkan-Video-AV1

#intel #linux

📰 GNOME Shares Its Vision for the Future of GNOME Shell

GNOME designers outline long-term ideas for GNOME Shell, including editable Quick Settings, improved search, Mosaic tiling, and a transparent panel.

🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/gnome-shares-its-vision-for-the-future-of-gnome-shell/

#gnome

📰 LightDM returns from the dark with first release in 4 years

LightDM, Ubuntu’s former display manager, has had its first new release in four years – the first under new maintainers. LightDM v1.33.0 is a ‘catch up’ release that adds Qt6 support (Qt5 still works) and clears a backlog of fixes that had built up since the previous release. There shouldn’t be any breaking changes either, per the release notes. LightDM is a backend that handles logging in to user sessions.

🔗 Source: https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/08/lightdm-new-release-new-maintainers

#ubuntu

📰 Shelly 3.0.4 GUI Package Manager for Arch Linux Adds New Search Experience

Shelly 3.0.4 graphical package manager for Arch Linux distributions is now available for download with a new search experience, initial text-mode UI, improved AppImage integration, and more.

🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/shelly-3-0-4-gui-package-manager-for-arch-linux-adds-new-search-experience

#appimage #arch #linux

📰 MediaTek Genio upstream update: from HDMI 2.0 to booting on U-Boot and TF-A

Collabora and MediaTek continue expanding upstream support across the Genio IoT family, with HDMI 2.0 now enabled for existing boards, Genio 520 and 720 support progressing in Linux, and Genio Pro 5100 enablement extending into U-Boot and Trusted Firmware-A.

🔗 Source: https://www.collabora.com/news-and-blog/news-and-events/mediatek-genio-upstream-update-from-hdmi-20-to-booting-uboot-trusted-firmware-a.html

#linux

📰 I ignored Ubuntu Server for many years because of its Desktop counterpart's reputation, but it's better than I expected

Ubuntu Server deserves more love from the Linux community.

🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/i-ignored-ubuntu-server-for-many-years-because-of-its-desktop-counterpart/

#linux #ubuntu

📰 Tenstrorrent Posts GCC Compiler Patches For Ascalon XG Core

While the Tenstorrent Ascalon X is known as their high performance out-of-order RISC-V RVA23 CPU core for extreme performance over the H and S models, a new GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) patch today from Tenstorrent makes known a new Ascalon XG core...

🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Tenstorrent-Ascalon-XG-GCC

#gnu

📰 Intel’s Linux Vulkan Driver Adds AV1 Video Encoding for Arc Alchemist GPUs

by George WhittakerIntel’s open-source Linux graphics stack has taken another step forward with hardware-accelerated AV1 encoding through Vulkan Video. New code merged for Mesa’s ANV Vulkan driver enables the VK_KHR_video_encode_av1 extension on Intel’s DG2/Alchemist graphics hardware, including Arc A-Series GPUs.The development expands Intel’s Vulkan Video capabilities on Linux and gives applications another standardized way to access the...

🔗 Source: https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/intels-linux-vulkan-driver-adds-av1-video-encoding-arc-alchemist-gpus

#intel #linux #opensource