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Miyoo offers the Flip in four colours at launch. (Image source: Miyoo)

Update | Miyoo Flip: Game Boy Advance SP lookalike finally released globally to challenge popular Anbernic RG35XX SP

The Miyoo Flip is finally here. Arriving globally for $89.99, the Miyoo Flip is the long-awaited rival to the Anbernic RG35XX SP, albeit with a smaller form factor and a pair of joysticks thrown in for good measure. Update: Miyoo has since started selling the Flip directly on its official AliExpress store.

Alex Alderson, 31 Dec 2024 14:06

Bluestar Linux 6.12.7 update now available (Image source: Bluestar Linux on SourceForge)

Bluestar Linux is back with update 6.12.7: Firefox 133, LibreOffice 24, the 6.12 kernel, and more

Arch-based German distro Bluestar Linux is back with multiple package updates on top of a new kernel. The kernel version is 6.12.7, while the list of updates includes Firefox 133.0.3, LibreOffice 24.8.4, Vim 9.1, VLC 3.0.21, Pytho...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Dec 2024 19:26

Cornell University researchers create MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset prototype for mice. (Image source: Cornell University)

Cornell researchers develop MouseGoggles Duo 3D VR headset for mice using Raspberry Pi 4

The 3D-printed VR headset for mice runs the Godot game engine using a Raspberry Pi 4. During research experiments, mice can walk virtual worlds endlessly. MouseGoggles also eliminates the tedious task of building real mouse mazes.

David Chien, 29 Dec 2024 22:59

Zenwalk Linux Current 241227 Santa Claus (Image source: Zenwalk GNU Linux)

Slackware-based Zenwalk Linux returns with "Santa Claus" edition

Zenwalk Linux "Santa Claus" edition (current-241227) comes with a few noticeable package updates and new additions, such as Firefox 133, Perl 5.40, Wayland 1.23.1, and more. Overall, it sports the same changes as the latest Slackw...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Dec 2024 23:44

siduction 2024.1.0 update (Image source: siduction Linux)

Sid-based siduction 2024.1.0 launches with KDE Plasma 6 while dropping GNOME, MATE, and Cinnamon

Based on Sid (the unstable Debian version), siduction has been around for over a decade with multiple desktop choices. Sadly, version 2024.1.0 discontinues three flavors, namely GNOME, MATE, and Cinnamon. The main highlight is KDE...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Dec 2024 13:40

CachyOS 241221 desktop with CLI window (Image source: CachyOS)

CachyOS 241221 launches with performance improvements, Bluetooth support enabled by default, and more

The 13th release of the year, which is also the last one of 2024, speeds up and further enhances the security provided by CachyOS while also improving compatibility thanks to RustiCL, which replaces the default OpenCL driver. Addi...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Dec 2024 20:14

Grml 2024.12 fluxbox desktop (Image source: Grml.org)

Grml 2024.12 ''Adventgrenze'' drops x86 support and welcomes 64-bit ARM CPUs

Grml, an Austrian Linux distribution based on Debian, has returned with version 2024.12. While it drops x86 support, this update is the first to bring this minimal, live Linux distro to 64-bit ARM hardware. In addition to these, G...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Dec 2024 20:54

The Pangolin has been heavily revised. (Image source: System76)

System76: Notebook comes with powerful Ryzen APU and up to 96 GB of RAM

System76 has significantly revised its Pangolin laptop. The model comes with aluminum housing and a powerful APU from AMD. The model supports up to 16 TB of storage and 96 GB of RAM.

Silvio Werner, 20 Dec 2024 00:41

Kali Linux 2024.4 drops 32-bit kernel support (Image source: Kali Linux Blog)

Kali Linux 2024.4 launches with GNOME 47 and Python 3.12, drops 32-bit kernel support

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter stor...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 20:49

Gaijin launches War Thunder 2.43 (Image source: Own)

War Thunder ends 2024 with a storm warning

This year's last major update, labeled 2.43 "Storm Warning" by Gaijin, brings quite a few exciting pieces of military hardware to War Thunder. Alongside the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Rafale jets, this refresh also brings the M44...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 12:52

GNU Shepherd 1.0 released after two decades in development

After more than two decades in development, the service management daemon GNU Shepherd has finally reached the 1.0-labeled milestone. Its highlights include transient and timed services, log rotation, integrated logging, as well a...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2024 16:16

Window Maker Live 12.8 desktop with GNU Mail (Image source: SourceForge)

Debian-based Window Maker Live 12.8 comes with recompiled packages and GUI enhancements

Integrating Firefox and Thunderbird with GNOME components on top of the Window Maker window manager and a Debian core, Window Maker Live is a live Linux distro that has just moved from version 0.96.0-0 to 12.8. As its name suggest...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Dec 2024 12:39

Built-in GPU switching is here (Image Source: Canva and openSUSE -edits)

Gaming on openSUSE gets a huge boost with built-in GPU switching

Linux distro openSUSE has just announced that GPU switching is now built into all of its distributions. Users rejoice, as they no longer have to rely on alternative methods to get the most out of their multi-GPU systems.

Stephen Pereyra, 10 Dec 2024 02:44

Manjaro-driven Slimbook Hero gaming laptop (Image source: Slimbook)

Manjaro 24.2 "Yonada" launches with the latest LTS Linux kernel and multiple updated packages

Arch-based Manjaro Linux is back with an update that relies on the new LTS Linux kernel, which is 6.12. This refresh, with version number 24.2 and known as "Yonada," is available in three editions. These are GNOME 47.2, KDE Plasma...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Dec 2024 20:24

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 now available (Source: openSUSE News)

openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 launches with a new migration tool, soft-reboot support, and more

Since openSUSE Leap Micro 6.1 has arrived, Leap Micro 5.5 has also reached EOL (End of Life). The update comes with a new opensuse-migration-tool, soft-reboot support, 2FA for PAM logins, vhostmd for SAP virtualization, and more. ...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Dec 2024 17:54

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Linux 6.12 officially named new LTS kernel

Linux kernel 6.12 has been named as the next LTS, or long-term-support, kernel version. This landmark kernel release includes a wide range of new features, and will now be officially supported by the core Linux kernel maintenance ...

Daniel Fuller, 06 Dec 2024 23:10

The Anbernic RG34XX has a 3.4-inch IPS display with a 720 x 480-pixel resolution. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG34XX surfaces as Game Boy Advance rip-off that can emulate N64 and PS1 games

The Anbernic RG34XX is a compact gaming handheld aimed at retro gamers who are fans of the classic Game Boy Advance. Copying Nintendo's design wholesale, the RG34XX should be powerful enough to emulate up to N64, PS1 and PSP games...

Alex Alderson, 06 Dec 2024 19:38

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

Logitech Pop Icon Keys review - Compact keyboard with customizable action keys

Logitech Pop Icon Keys review - Compact keyboard with customizable action keys

Compact, stylish, affordable. The Logitech Pop Icon Keys is a wireless keyboard available in various colors, that impressed us in the test with its quiet touch, long battery life and smart functions. However, there are still a few compromises to be made.

Daniel Schmidt, 06 Dec 2024 03:13

'Powered by SteamOS' gaming handheld validation leaks in Valve documentation, Asus ROG Ally may be among first handhelds with official SteamOS support

Updated SteamOS partner guidelines seem to point to an imminent full-scale launch of SteamOS on other gaming handhelds out of the box, nevermind simply as an ISO for gamers to install on their own machines. Previous work suggests ...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Dec 2024 06:53

Puppy Linux successor EasyOS is back with several fixes and the 6.6.61 kernel

While remaining an experimental distribution, EasyOS 6.5 is also considered a rather mature piece of code. Its highlights include several fixes, the 6.6.61 Linux kernel, as well as Chromium 130.0.6723.91 compiled in OpenEmbedded. ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 Dec 2024 17:22

Nitrux 3.8.0 db desktop (Image source: Nitrux)

Debian-based Nitrux 3.8.0 launches with updated apps, system installer fixes, and more

Codenamed "db" and using the version number 3.8.0, the latest Nitrux release comes with updated apps such as Firefox 133.0, MESA 24.2.8, some fixes to the system installer, as well as OpenRC reorganization that improves the servic...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 17:46

FreeBSD 14.2 now available with OpenZFS 2.2.6 and multiple optimizations

FreeBSD's third release of the stable/14 branch, labeled 14.2 and dedicated to the memory of Mike Karels, arrives with OpenZFS 2.2.6, OpenSSL 3.0.15, and support in the installer for downloading and installing the needed firmware ...

Codrut Nistor, 03 Dec 2024 13:47

Proxmox 3 Backup Server dashboard (Image source: Proxmox)

Open source enterprise backup solution Proxmox 3.3 Backup Server arrives with a new default kernel

Using the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 as a stable default with 6.11 as an option, Proxmox Backup Server 3.3 sports ZFS 2.2.6 support and is based on the Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" release. The list of changes also includes removable datasto...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Nov 2024 23:36

System updates move to System Settings in elementary OS 8 (Image source: elementary Blog)

Ubuntu-based elementary OS 8 launches with new dock, refined security, and more

Powered by an Ubuntu core and sporting a macOS-inspired design, elementary OS has just moved up to version 8. After 13 years of history, this Linux distro has received a new dock optimized for better multitasking and window manage...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Nov 2024 19:01

Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally with Steam Autumn Sale banner

Deal | Steam Deck Black Friday sales beat Nintendo Switch prices as Steam Autumn Sale starts in force

The Steam Autumn Sale sees over 90% off on plenty of massive AAA and indie games from recent years, but the biggest deals are in the Steam Deck, which now undercuts the Nintendo Switch.

Julian van der Merwe, 27 Nov 2024 23:08

Playtron OS Alpha 2 (Image Source: Playtron)

Playtron OS goes into alpha 2: Hardware support galore

Steam OS competitor Playtron OS has reached an alpha two release. Despite some known issues, this update brings some much-needed changes, such as additional hardware support and exciting new features.

Stephen Pereyra, 26 Nov 2024 02:28

SoundSlide adds volume controls to laptops with a USB-C port. (Image source: SoundSlide)

SoundSlide: This $18 USB-C dongle adds a volume slider to your computer

SoundSlide is a small device that adds volume controls to almost any computer. It plugs into a USB-C port and allows users to adjust their computers' volume with a swipe or tap.

Habeeb Onawole, 24 Nov 2024 13:15

Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment in action (Image source: Proxmox)

Open source virtualization platform Proxmox 8.3 Virtual Environment launches with multiple package updates

Based on Debian 12.8 "Bookworm" and the Linux kernel 6.8.12-4 (with 6.11 as an option), Proxmox Virtual Environment 8.3 comes with multiple package updates, supporting QEMU 9.0.2, LXC 6.0.0, and ZFS 2.2.6. A new "Tag View" for the...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2024 19:50

Oracle Linux 9 teaser (Image source: Oracle Linux Blog)

Oracle Linux 9.5 comes with OpenJDK 17, .NET 9.0, and more

Not long after its 18th anniversary, Oracle Linux is back with a new update, labeled 9.5. Java moves from OpenJDK 11 to OpenJDK 17, while .NET 9.0 comes with support for C#13 and F#9. Additionally, GCC Toolset 14 is available via ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Nov 2024 16:08

War Thunder 2.41 "Firebirds" update now available (Image source: Own)

War Thunder 2.41 "Firebirds" comes with the iconic F-117A stealth fighter, several ships, light vehicles, and more

Released yesterday, War Thunder 2.41 comes with a mix of military hardware, new and tweaked locations, missions, and technical improvements alongside bug fixes. Alongside the world's first stealth airplane, the "Firebirds" update ...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Nov 2024 00:55

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 now available (Image source: AlmaLinux OS)

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 launches with improved security and performance

Codenamed “Teal Serval” and available with the distributed kernel version 5.14.0-503.11.1.el9_5, AlmaLinux OS 9.5 comes with improved security, refined development tooling, as well as performance enhancements. The list of changes ...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Nov 2024 18:28

GhostBSD 24 desktop (Image source: GhostBSD)

GhostBSD 24.10.1 comes with Netflix support in Chromium alongside multiple fixes and package updates

The desktop-focused branch of the FreeBSD family, namely GhostBSD, has just moved up to version 24.10.1. This update fixes issues that occurred on some Legacy BIOS systems on boot while also delivering multiple driver updates and ...

Codrut Nistor, 18 Nov 2024 12:40

The TrimUI Brick now comes in four colours and with a lower starting price. (Image source: Powkiddy)

TrimUI Brick: New retro gaming refresh lands with a lower starting price

The TrimUI Brick is a new retro gaming handheld that mimics classic Game Boy designs. Equipped with a 768p display and built-in storage, the TrimUI Brick is now available for as little as $49.99 in four fetching colour options.

Alex Alderson, 14 Nov 2024 20:18

Q4OS 5.7 now available (Image source: Q4OS)

Ultra-efficient Q4OS 5.7 comes with Debian 12.8-specific changes and more

More than two months after the arrival of its predecessor, Q4OS 5.7 surfaces with Debian Bookworm 12.8-specific updates, improved hardware compatibility, an updated Q4OS software center, as well as the usual set of refreshed packa...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 13:14

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

Often abbreviated to RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux has just reached version number 9.5 after 24 years on the market. While continuing to provide fast, reliable, and affordable software services to enterprises, the latest update c...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 00:25

The D008 is another 3.5-inch gaming handheld. (Image source: SZDiiER)

D008: New pocket-friendly gaming handheld presented with Nintendo 64 and PS1 emulation chops

SZDiier has another vertical retro gaming handheld in the starting blocks. While the D008 follows on from the D-007 Plus, it does so under a new brand for SDZiiER called Diium.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2024 22:36

The D-28S comes in multiple translucent finishes. (Image source: SZDiiER)

D-28S: New 2.8-inch retro gaming handheld surfaces with pocket-sized appearance

The D-28S is a new take on the 2.8-inch gaming handheld. Unlike recent efforts such as the Anbernic RG28XX, MagicX XU Mini M and Miyoo A30, the D-28S adopts a vertical layout with comparatively large buttons and enough power to em...

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2024 22:28

The D50 Plus is an unusual option in SZDiiER's gaming handheld portfolio. (Image source: SZDiiER)

D50 Plus: New gaming handheld surfaces with three metallic finishes and copycat design

The D50 Plus is a new budget gaming handheld capable of running Android or Linux. While it is the spitting image of the Pimax Portal, the device will target classic retro games across its 5.5-inch and 720p display.

Alex Alderson, 13 Nov 2024 21:07

VMware Fusion Pro 13 on macOS (Image source: Broadcom)

VMware Fusion and Workstation now also free for commercial and educational use

Turned into freebies in May 2024, VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion were only made free for personal use back then. However, now Broadcom has just decided to apply the same treatment to the commercial versions, which can now be...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2024 17:00

The Anbernic RG406H will be powerful enough to emulate 3D games on an external monitor or TV. (Image source: Anbernic)

Anbernic RG406H now official in three colours with claims of PS2 emulation capabilities

Anbernic has now officially presented the RG406H. Not only has the company the device's existence, but it has also showcased the gaming handheld in three colours playing classic PS2 games like Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and God...

Alex Alderson, 12 Nov 2024 18:35

CachyOS 241110 desktop with Nord Theme (Image source: CachyOS)

Arch-based CachyOS 241110 comes with improved gaming performance, security tweaks, and more

Based on Arch Linux and featuring multiple desktop options with a BORE kernel which focuses on top performance and low latency, CachyOS is back with this year's 12th release. This update comes with improved gaming performance on b...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Nov 2024 16:11

Real-time monitoring in NethSecurity 8.3 (Image source: NethServer Community)

NethSecurity 8.3 arrives with new monitoring tools and centralized update management

NethSecurity 8.3 is now available with a focus on new features for subscriptions and an improved user experience. This updated Linux firewall solution sports a centralized unit update management interface, comprehensive real-time ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 19:33

Parted Magic desktop view (Image source: Parted Magic LLC)

Parted Magic 2024_11_03 launches with a new kernel, updated LibreOffice and ClamAV, as well as Wine 9.0

Only available for 64-bit processors since mid-2020, Parted Magic has just received a new update. The latest version of this Slackware-based distro focused on data recovery and disk partitioning comes with Wine 9.0, ClamAV 1.4.1, ...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 11:31

The official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 is now available after a 9 year wait (Image Source: Raspberry Pi)

Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 now available with upgraded resolution

The Official Raspberry Pi Touch Display first launched over 9 years ago, offering a paltry 800 x 480 resolution. Used in projects and embedded products the world over for nearly a decade, the official panel has finally been upgrad...

David Devey, 04 Nov 2024 19:57

qBittorrent quietly fixes 14-year-old security hole

qBittorrent, a popular torrent client, has left a key backdoor open for 14 years. A security measure that began getting skipped back in 2010 is now being re-implemented. There was no word to users about this fix, beyond the usual ...

Daniel Fuller, 01 Nov 2024 17:18

Br OS desktop with a Terminal window (Image source: Br OS)

Ubuntu-based Br OS version 24.10 comes with KDE Plasma 6 and Wayland

Thanks to the move from KDE 5 to KDE 6, Br OS 24.10 has multiple visual changes when compared to its predecessor. The latest update to this Ubuntu-based Brazilian distro comes with Wayland set as default (Xorg still available as a...

Codrut Nistor, 31 Oct 2024 12:46

Firefox 132 launches with support for Microsoft PlayReady, improved tracking protection, security fixes, and more

Available since yesterday, Firefox 132.0 comes with Microsoft PlayReady encrypted media playback, which allows 4K UHD support on several streaming websites, as well as various security fixes, improvements to tracking protection, a...

Codrut Nistor, 30 Oct 2024 22:17

Fedora Linux 41 now available (Image source: Fedora Magazine)

Fedora Linux 41 arrives with GNOME 47, KDE 6.2, the 6.11 kernel, and more

Just as expected, Fedora 41 is finally here. Across various editions, the list of changes includes highlights such as GNOME 47 and KDE Plasma 6.2, the Mir and Wayland-based Miracle desktop environment in the new Fedora Miracle, ne...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Oct 2024 20:16

Raspberry Pi OS 2024-10-22 update (Image source: Raspberry Pi)

Raspberry Pi OS 2024-10-22 now available with Wayland by default and other changes

After using the X Window system for years, Raspberry Pi OS is now moving over to Wayland. In addition to this new windowing technology, the firmware release labeled "2024-10-22" also comes with improved touchscreen support and bet...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Oct 2024 10:59

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