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Microsoft has unveiled MAI-Thinking-1, its first in-house advanced reasoning model trained from scratch. While Microsoft claims the system outperforms Claude Sonnet 4.6 in blind human evaluations, the results have not been independently verified.

With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page, MocaccinoOS 26.06 is now moving forward with the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, a new COSMIC ISO image, new features and improvements in the Vajo package manager, an additional software installation module in the Calamares installer, and much more.

The European Parliament is dropping Google for Qwant, a privacy-focused French search engine, as the default on MEPs' computers from June 4 — backing the EU's "digital sovereignty push", though Microsoft Office and other US dependencies are still very much in place.

The pinnacle of 14 years of continuous development, Linux Lite 8.0 brings a brand-new installer, new kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, a Game Center tool, and several new in-house apps, as well as "unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system" alongside the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.

A researcher has chained two unpatched flaws in the Creative Sound Blaster Katana V2X to remotely flash custom firmware over Bluetooth and inject keystrokes into the host PC — all this with no pairing required. Creative refuses to issue a fix.

Google's new Android fake call detection uses RCS to verify calls from contacts, blocking AI voice-cloning scams before they reach you. Rolling out to Android 12+ devices now.

Garmin has released a new software update. Available on multiple smartwatches, the update promises to make some Instinct smartwatches usuable again. Currently in beta, the update will likely reach all Instinct E and Instinct 3 smartwatches soon by way of new stable software.

Google is updating Android phones this June with enhanced scammer detection for Phone by Google users, fit checks with circle to search, and expanded AirDrop access for more brands.

Garmin has announced a new Feature Update for multiple devices. Rolling out across Q2 2026, the new update adds numerous features to several devices, including Recovery Mode and Health Status History. Only recent smartwatch releases are covered, though.

Strava has paywalled its API, requiring a paid subscription for all developers starting June 1. Wearable integrations like Garmin and Amazfit are unaffected. However, free and open-source tools built on the API face quite an uncertain future.

Xiaomi today announced the addition of AirDrop support over Quick Share for their Android phones. This new interoperability follows other brands like Google and Samsung.

Garmin has finally delivered a new stable update to its latest high-end rugged smartwatch. Available for free globally, System Software 22.35 brings three dozen changes to the Tactix 8, including dozens of bug fixes.

Google’s expanded AI search features, unveiled at I/O, appear to be driving users toward DuckDuckGo, whose No AI search page traffic has tripled, and app downloads have risen sharply, reflecting growing backlash against mandatory AI-generated results.

Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8553 brings a modular Start menu with Small, Large, and Automatic size presets and new privacy tools to the Experimental channel.

Microsoft Build 2026 opens June 2 in San Francisco with AI agents, GitHub Copilot updates, and Windows local AI. Here is what developers can expect.

DistroSea, a browser-based platform hosting over 50 Linux distributions and 500 versions, lets users test operating systems online before installing one on their PCs.

The Anbernic RG477M has received a major update that brings the new RG Home launcher, RG Control Center, and RG Button Mapping feature that debuted on the RGV77V handheld a few weeks ago. Anbernic has also released an update for the RG477V that fixes some known bugs.

Heavily focused on stabilizing the underlying build system, Gnoppix Linux 26.6 drops with a cleaner desktop user experience, highly requested live boot capabilities, and improved security. Other changes include improved multi-language support in GRUB, multiple under-the-hood tweaks and fixes, and more.

Sporting improved security thanks to OpenSSH 9.9, Rocky Linux 9.8 also comes with updated compiler toolsets, refreshed performance tools and debuggers, support for advanced disk partitioning for custom images in the Image Builder, and more. The list of downloadables includes default images, cloud, Docker, WSL, and live images.

Nightmare Eclipse has been removed from GitHub and GitLab within days and is threatening a new Windows exploit release on Patch Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Following the unavoidable shift in the Linux ecosystem, OviOS 6 drops SysV and moves to systemd. The list of new features includes a browser-based dashboard, S3-compatible object storage, NVMe over Fabrics, auditd security auditing, Cockpit integration, the ability to run entirely from the system memory via PXE network boot, and more.

Launched simultaneously, AlmaLinux 9.8 and 10.2 deliver an enterprise-grade experience to their users once again. Both feature updated compiler toolsets, improved security, and more. While version 9.8 sports the 5.14.0-687.5.3.el9_8 kernel, AlmaLinux 10.2 comes with 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2 instead.

With Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus and WhatsApp Plus, Meta is introducing three new subscriptions that are designed to help increase reach on social networks without having to pay for advertising.

Garmin has issued a new stable update to two of its most recent mid-range smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update brings over two dozen improvements to the Venu 4, with nearly as many being offered to the cheaper Vivoactive 6, too.

Garmin has launched a new stable update for many of its high-end smartwatches. A major release, the new update brings dozens of new features, improvements and fixes within a single package. System Software 22.35 is rolling out globally as a free update.

Wall-mounted screens for operating smart homes are becoming increasingly popular – not least thanks to Shelly's push with the various devices in its "Wall Display" series. Now, many models are receiving a practical new feature.

Microsoft's KB5089573 preview adds Shared Audio and NPU tracking to Windows 11, while flagging an EFI partition install failure on older OEM hardware.

Sony has revealed its next set of PlayStation Plus giveaways. Coming on June 2, Grounded Fully Yoked Edition, Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide will be joining for all PS Plus tiers. Two of the three games will be available on the PS4 and PS5, too.

TrapDoor plants 34 malicious packages across npm, PyPI, and Crates.io targeting crypto and AI developers to steal wallets, SSH keys, and cloud credentials.

Dubbed "Infinity" and based on Debian 13.5 "Trixie," MX Linux 25.2 comes with the 6.12.90 Debian kernel across all versions, except the Xfce-ahs flavor, which uses the low-latency Liquorix 7.0.9 core. As usual, multiple tweaks, fixes, and updated packages are also present.

Amazfit is one of 14 launch partners in Strava's biggest-ever strength training overhaul, enabling full workout sync from the Zepp App. The free update introduces auto-populated muscle maps, set and rep tracking, and five new shareables — rolling out globally to all Strava users in the coming weeks.

Microsoft is testing a revamped docked Copilot sidebar for Windows 11, pinning the AI to either screen edge and marking the AI assistant's sixth UI redesign.

Amazfit is rolling out firmware version 3.28.8.1 for the Amazfit Balance smartwatch in a phased global rollout. The update replaces the older Readiness app with a new BioCharge tool designed to give more accurate readings of the body's daily energy and recovery levels. Physical controls have been updated, with digital crown twists from the watch face now providing quicker access to notifications and quick settings.

With a focus on stability and lightness, Besgnulinux 4-0 is now available with plenty of updated packages, improvements to the Font Manager tool, DPI settings, and more. Thanks to these improvements, this refreshed Debian-based distro is suitable for both new silicon and older, less potent hardware.

Designed for both PCs and mobile devices, Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 introduces the Lomiri user interface. The generic ISO images now come with the 7.0.9 kernel, while the special editions for Pine and Raspberry Pi hardware feature the 6.18.32 (PinePhone, PinePhone Pro & PineTab), 6.9.0 (PineTab2), and 7.0.0 (Raspberry Pi) kernels.

Microsoft releases Windows 11 Experimental build 26300.8497 with screen tint, braille display support, and voice isolation improvements for Insiders.

Unreal Engine 6 visuals are previewed for the first time with a Rocket League overhaul. A trailer has offered the first public glimpse of the upcoming UE version, which is expected to bring a boost to visual fidelity and performance alike.

Windows Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire June 24. Devices without the update will lose boot-level security protections, with no fix for some older PCs.

Dragon Quest Smash/Grow's DQ I collaboration ends June 16. Players have until then to grab Erdrick's Equipment and earn up to 1,200 login bonus gems.

More than 13 years since its birth, Vivaldi hits version 8.0. Described as the "biggest design overhaul ever," this update comes with a new visual approach, sporting six preset layouts, as well as multiple UI refinements across all the browser's areas, such as the auto-hide feature, tab management, and more.

Designed to be the best PureOS yet by Prism, the "Crimson" release replaces "Byzantium," and all devices that came with it will receive the update, including the earliest Librem 13 and 15 computers. This update focuses on fixes and optimizations, without adding any major features.

Based on Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and featuring KDE Plasma 6.6 by default, QuarkOS 26.04 will also drop with the Trinity 14.1.6 desktop environment soon. This update comes with support until at least May 2031, just like its Ubuntu LTS base. This distro also comes with Q4OS tools, but without the Debian core.

Unleashed yesterday, Proxmox Virtual Environment 9.2 comes with a Debian 13.5 "Trixie" base and the Linux kernel 7.0 as the new stable default. The list of updated components and new features includes QEMU 11.0, LXC 7.0, and ZFS 2.4 alongside a new dynamic load balancer, HA arm/disarm functionality, and more.

Garmin just rolled out a new software update promising a long list of improvements. Specifically, it introduces several new features along with a host of bug fixes to significantly enhance the user experience across various Fenix 8 models.

Remember when Windows was actually half decent? The days before AI bloat, telemetry, and enforced advertising. Classic 7 aims to bring back the look and feel of Windows 7, on an operating system base that should receive security updates until 2032.

Microsoft issued out-of-band patches for two actively exploited Defender zero-days, RedSun and UnDefend, after Huntress confirmed real-world use in attacks.

Plex will raise the price of its Lifetime Plex Pass from $249.99 to $749.99 on July 1, 2026, while keeping monthly and annual subscriptions unchanged at $6.99 and $69.99. The company says the increase reflects the service’s long-term value, but users have criticized the steep hike as a move that makes recurring subscriptions far more attractive.

Yesterday, Red Hat Inc. unleashed Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.2 and 9.8, two updates that push the current and legacy branches of this operating system one step forward. Thanks to them, the users now enjoy simplified hybrid cloud management, improved security capabilities that include protection from quantum computing risks, and more.

RPG Maker U2U is announced with "Perspective 2D" maps, maintaining the simplicity of top-down 2D RPG design with modern flair inspired by "HD 2D" titles like Octopath Traveler. 2D assets from previous RPG Makers can still be used for these maps, and the game ships with 100 "ready-to-use" P2D maps as well.

Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey (CVE-2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.