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8 Years Later, Linux-based AsteroidOS 2.0 is Here to Add New Life to Your Old Smartwatch
The AsteroidOS 2.0 release aims to provide a stable, beautiful base for people who want an open smartwatch today, and an interesting project for developers who want to experiment, learn and contribute.
Gentoo Takes the First Step to Ditch Microsoft Copilot-Infested GitHub
Wondering about the replacement? Gentoo is betting on Codeberg.
Reverse Engineering Linux Distro REMnux Marks 15 Years With Major v8 Release Featuring AI Agent Support
Malware analysis Linux distro gets Ubuntu 24.04 base, a new installer, and many new tools.
Murena Teams Up With German Manufacturer to Offer a €698 de-Googled Android Tablet
Featuring 12GB of RAM and a 10,000 mAh battery, this collaboration with Volla brings some decent specs to the privacy-first mobile market.
Session's Co-Founder Thinks You Don't Need to Ditch WhatsApp Completely
Kee Jefferys on why privacy messaging should be an option, not a replacement.
Mitchell Hashimoto Launches 'Vouch' to Fight AI Slop in Open Source Ecosystem
New tool helps open source projects manage the scourge of AI slop.
Linux Mint Wants Fewer Releases Each Year (For Good Reasons)
Lead developer says frequent releases leave little time for development.
VibeOps Folks Rejoice! Warp Launches Oz for Managing AI Coding Agents in the Cloud
Can run many agents simultaneously, targets developer teams.
Adios! Says Ubuntu to The Software and Updates Tool
Removed because it was deemed too complex and dangerous for normies.
Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.
This Lesser-Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with a time approval feature.
Linux Kernel 6.19 Arrives! You Get Intel, AMD Improvements, and ASUS Armoury Support
Hardware support gets major buffs across multiple architectures.
DI.DAY is a Movement to Encourage People to Ditch Big Tech
A new day for privacy advocates to look forward to.
LibreOffice 26.2 is a Maintenance Release That Feels Like a Stable One
Performance upgrades and format compatibility improvements land with this release.
Microsoft's VS Code in Ubuntu's Snap Format Eats Up Disk Space Like Bloatware Even After Removal
The bug itself was reported all the way back in November 2024, and the issue is still present for current Snap versions of VS Code and even VSCodium.
Finally! Firefox Is Getting a Kill Switch for Its (Unwanted) AI Features
Maybe this will bring back some of those lost users.
Oh Dear! Notepad++ Was Quietly Compromised for Six Months (But Don't Panic Just Yet)
The attack occurred last year, but updating to a recent version is still recommended.
36 Years in Making, GNU's Very Own Kernel Project Hurd is Anything But Dead
Better late than never!
Windows 11 May Introduce a Linux-like Feature for its Power Users
This sure does feel familiar to any Linux user. And it is for Windows power users.
Linux's Second-in-Command Greg Kroah-Hartman Bestowed With The European Open Source Award
Linux kernel maintainer honored at Brussels ceremony for decades of critical infrastructure work.
$69 in 2026 Gets You a Tool to Rejuvenate Old Computers
PicoIDE is a device that turns microSD cards into working hard drives and CD-ROMs for retro PCs.
Your eBooks Don't Have to Look Boring, Calibre 9.0 Now has Shelves
The eBook manager gets a visual upgrade with bookshelves and in-viewer editing.
