Software

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. The downloadable images start below 1 GB (preconfigured) and go as high as 2.3 GB (VMware).

In addition to day-one support for several titles launching this month, including Delta Force, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Path of Exile 2, Nvidia's driver package with version number 566.36 also packs one-click optimal settings for three games, several fixes, and more.

Singaporean game developer Garena has introduced a new mobile game called Free City. This smartphone game combines elements from GTA Online and GTA 5, but it's currently only available in Argentina.

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 team until at least December of 2026.

TikTok has been battling a potential ban in the US for months now, and its latest appeal was just denied. The parent company, ByteDance, may bring the matter to the Supreme Court. Failing that, the company must either sell TikTok, or face the service being banned in the US.

Google has announced that various Fitbit smartwatches and fitness trackers will be eligible for Cardio Load and Target Load metrics in the next few days. Having debuted earlier this year on the Pixel Watch 3, the new metrics will be joined by an updated Daily Readiness algorithm that should grace the Pixel Watch and Pixel Watch 2, too.

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 8.4, and more. It also sports version 6.12 of the Linux kernel.

The startup behind the Arc browser has teased its first AI-focused product and is now recruiting developers to build it. While the fate of Arc remains to be seen, it is apparent that The Browser Company has pivoted to developing its AI vision.

Samsung has officially rolled out One UI 7 beta for the Galaxy S24 series. Eligible members from Germany, Korea, India, Poland, the US, and the UK can now install the new Android 15 update on their devices.

HP asserts that its latest education-friendly PCs have the stamina students need to get through the school day in terms of both performance and battery life while remaining as light and thin as possible. The series consists of new Chromebooks powered by either MediaTek or Intel platforms, some of which also have Windows and/or Flip variants.

One UI 7 public beta was previously rumored to land on eligible devices later this month. However, as the Samsung Germany customer support channel revealed, the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra will get the Android 15 beta update today.

Acer asserts that its next Nitro-series cards can keep both creators and gamers happy as they are based on Arc B570 to B580 graphics. They are equipped with up to 12GB of GDDR6 RAM for speeds of up to 2,740MHz, and are backed to generate and edit content with Intel's AI Playground app. The "OC" cards also support ray-tracing using Direct X12 Ultimate and have HDMI 2.1 ports.

Garmin has just released Software Version 21.19 for the Forerunner 165, Forerunner 255, Forerunner 265, Forerunner 955 and Forerunner 965. While the new update package introduces dozens of changes for the five smartwatches, it also appears to break touchscreen functionality for some models and cause Wi-Fi issues on others.

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. This milestone refresh targets both releases, namely Scarthgap and Daedalus.

EU's antitrust watchdogs have begun probing Nvidia's proposed bid for Run:ai by asking the company's customers if they saw a GPU software and hardware bundle as a competitive advantage.

The free-to-play shooter XDefiant is coming to an end: Ubisoft is shutting down the servers on June 3, 2025, and the game is no longer available for download. Nearly 300 Ubisoft employees will lose their jobs as a result of XDefiant's demise.

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 service script. The Calamares configuration tool and the offline documentation have been updated as well.

With the latest software update, Sony is taking PS5 owners on a trip down memory lane as part of its 30 years of PlayStation celebration.

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 packages after deploying the base system. OCI container images are now also available.

Garmin has detailed its latest Feature Drop for numerous cycling computers and smartwatches. While some devices may have already received feature-packed updates, Garmin warns that it could take a few weeks before update packages reach all eligible devices.

MyHeritage has unveiled LiveMemory, a new feature to bring old family photos alive. The AI technology converts old photos into short video clips, allowing future generations to enjoy an animated slice of family life from the past.

With the rollout of One UI 7, Samsung Galaxy phones will lose support for DeX for PC on Windows. The company recommends users use the Link to Windows feature as an alternative.

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 datastores support, new change detection modes and push direction for remote sync jobs, and more.

One of Samsnug's subsidiaries appears to have got slightly ahead of itself when it comes to the company's next Android update. Specifically, Samsung Spain was caught showcasing One UI 7, confirming all prior leaks about a design overhaul in the process.

The latest Tesla software update improves user experience in colder climates by allowing drivers to warm up the charging port without heating the cabin and other parts of the car.

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 management, as well as a new Wayland-powered Secure Session feature.

OnePlus has released a new major update to the OnePlus Open. Arriving as OxygenOS 15.0.0.200, the update packs a hefty changelog as part of upgrading the device to Android 15.

The OnePlus 12 has only recently received Android 15 via its first stable OxygenOS 15 update. However, OnePlus has now started issuing a fresh OxygenOS 15 update that adds new AI features and other changes.

Google is on the verge of ending its Bluetooth conversion utility for the Stadia Controller. While the tool remains available for now, there is not much time left before Google takes it offline forever.

Anthropic has allowed Claude AI users to customize the writing style of its chatbot responses. In addition to its normal writing style, Claude can now use concise, explanatory, and formal writing styles. Claude can also mirror the writing style of authors.

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.

Many Android OEMs have already started updating their devices to Android 15. In fact, Google has dropped heavy hints that Android 16 will be ready early next year, too. However, a new report suggests that Samsung may leave its fans waiting for another few weeks before releasing just the beta version of its Android 15 update.

Palworld and Terraria are teasing an upcoming collaboration, and, although not much has been revealed about the cross-over, some members of the Terraria community have expressed concerns over Terraria's development and even potential legal repercussions from Nintendo.

Garmin has kicked off a new software development cycle for the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8. Rolling out as Beta Version 12.31, the update is packed with over half a dozen bug fixes designed to improve the user experience in various areas.

It seems that Google will soon bring Wear OS onto Android 15. Arriving through Wear OS 5.1, the update introduces new audio options and a unified password manager, among other changes.

Xiaomi has quietly started rolling out HyperOS 2.0 to the Xiaomi 14 worldwide. Arriving with Android 15 too, the update brings various AI features to Xiaomi's recent compact flagship, among other changes.

Hyundai and Kia are planning a recall that will affect over 208,000 EVs in the US. The automakers have to fix a power train issue that can cause a loss of power and a crash.

Google has released a new version of its Drive for Desktop program that contains native ARM64 binaries. As a result, Google Drive for Desktop is now available across recent Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus and Snapdragon X Elite machines like the Surface Pro 11 and Surface Laptop 7.

The Gentler Streak app, only available for iOS, has received a new update. The award-winning fitness app lets you track your workouts and wellbeing, and it recently gained a new sleep health section. Version 5.0.5 brings a new sleep-related feature, which builds on this earlier release.

Garmin has now pushed a major new update to its latest high-end smartwatches. Rolling out now, System Software 12.22 makes a whopping 130 changes from System Software 11.90, including 79 bug fixes.

Huawei has announced in advance that the FreeBuds Pro 4 will be the first of its wireless earbuds to launch with HarmonyOS Next out of the box. The operating system (OS), hyped as a fully in-house suite of software (like iOS), might make it easier for the new flagship peripherals to connect with other devices such as the new Mate X6 and MatePad Pro 13.2.

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 resource tree is also available, as well as Ceph Squid 19.2.0 support, faster container backups, and more.

Valve has officially added support for DLSS 3 to Proton and SteamOS, leading to speculation that the Steam Deck 2 may use an Nvidia GPU. Valve also recently started testing ARM64 support in SteamOS, and Nvidia is reportedly working on a new Arm-powered SoC for gamers and creators.

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 the AppStream repository, not to mention the UEK and RHCK options.

A new software update has been released for RingConn's smart ring, which introduces several new functions and is intended to provide a better overview of various vital data parameters. However, the update is clearly not without controversy.

Valve has revealed new season pass guidelines for game developers and publishers selling on Steam. Game sellers will no longer be allowed to hide behind mystery boxes when selling season passes, and they will be held accountable when they fail to deliver promised content on time.

The most immersive since the 2019 debut of Opera GX comes with a major visual refresh that includes "an expanded modding universe" while also providing improved performance and usability. Aimed at gamers, Opera GX now has over 30 million users who can enjoy over 8,000 community-created mods.

After over 22 years in development, FreeCAD 1.0 is finally available, with the latest release bringing much-needed UI tweaks and a new assembly module. The development team says it is dedicated to improving the FreeCAD project, but that it has solved the last two major problems that held back the 1.0 release.

Thanks to the small language model (SLM) SlimLM, which has been developed by a team of researchers at Adobe, AI-powered document processing can be done offline on smartphones. Future apps based on this piece of code will provide much better privacy than today's similar cloud-based AI apps.

Garmin is putting the finishing touches to a new stable software update for all its recent high-end smartwatches. Based on recent beta builds, the Enduro 3, Fenix E and Fenix 8 should soon receive over 145 bug fixes, improvements and new features worldwide.