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Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
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BleepingComputer
Google takes on Cursor with Firebase Studio, its AI builder for vibe coding
Google has quietly launched Firebase Studio, which is a cloud-based AI-powered integrated development environment that lets you build full-fledged apps using prompts.
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Linux Mint Introduces More Regex Filters to Nemo
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OMG! Ubuntu
Linux Mint Expands Regex File Search in Nemo
Finding the exact files you want in the Nemo file manager will soon be easier and faster. Linux Mint is bringing 'enhanced' search functionality to the
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Fwupd 2.0.8 Released with Enhanced UEFI Support
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Linuxiac
Fwupd 2.0.8 Released with Enhanced UEFI Support
Fwupd 2.0.8 introduces new plugins to update UEFI Signature Database and KEK, plus several bug fixes enhancing UEFI and hardware compatibility.
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Pop! Shell a GNOME Tiling manager extension made by System76
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GitHub
GitHub - pop-os/shell: Pop!_OS Shell
Pop!_OS Shell. Contribute to pop-os/shell development by creating an account on GitHub.
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Debian-Based Sparky 7.7 Now Available for Download
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Linuxiac
Debian-Based Sparky 7.7 Now Available for Download
The lightweight Linux distro Sparky 7.7 rolls out with kernel 6.1 LTS, updated Debian-based packages, and improved desktop environments.
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Fedora 42 Will Be Released Next Tuesday
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Phoronix
Fedora 42 Will Be Released Next Tuesday
Well here is a pleasant surprise, especially for those that recall the days long ago where Fedora Linux releases tend to be notoriously delayed..
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OpenVPN DCO Driver For The Linux Kernel Revised A 25th Time To Boost VPN Performance
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Phoronix
OpenVPN DCO Driver For The Linux Kernel Revised A 25th Time To Boost VPN Performance
For those relying on OpenVPN for your virtual private networking (VPN) needs, one of the most exciting innovations in recent times besides transitioning to the WireGuard alternative is the OpenVPN DCO kernel driver
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ParticleOS: Systemd's Very Own Linux Distro in Making
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It's FOSS
ParticleOS: Systemd's Very Own Linux Distro in Making
A Linux distro from systemd? Sounds interesting, right?
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Pinta 3.0 Open-Source Paint Program Released with GTK4 Port, New Effects
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9to5Linux
Pinta 3.0 Open-Source Paint Program Released with GTK4 Port, New Effects - 9to5Linux
Pinta 3.0 open-source paint and drawing software is now available for download with GTK4 port, new effects, and many other changes.
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Unsure How To Schedule With Cron on Linux? Try One of These GUIs
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The New Stack
Unsure How To Schedule With Cron on Linux? Try One of These GUIs
Cron is a terrific utility for scheduling reoccurring jobs on Linux, but its interface can be a bit opaque. These two utilities can make scheduling easier.
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AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk
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BleepingComputer
AI-hallucinated code dependencies become new supply chain risk
A new class of supply chain attacks named 'slopsquatting' has emerged from the increased use of generative AI tools for coding and the model's tendency to "hallucinate" non-existent package names.
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Amarok 3.3 Beta Released For Qt6-Powered KDE Music Player
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Phoronix
Amarok 3.3 Beta Released For Qt6-Powered KDE Music Player
Last year work on KDE's Amarok music player was resurrected after a six year development hiatus
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ArcoLinux Project Winds Down
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Linuxiac
ArcoLinux Project Winds Down
ArcoLinux announces its closure, transitioning users to Arch + Chaotic-AUR while keeping tools, code, and tutorials online for the future.
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qBittorrent 5.0.5 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Brings Various Improvements
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9to5Linux
qBittorrent 5.0.5 Open-Source BitTorrent Client Brings Various Improvements - 9to5Linux
qBittorrent 5.0.5 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with a new feature and various bug fixes. Here’s what’s new!
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Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk
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BleepingComputer
Chrome 136 fixes 20-year browser history privacy risk
Google is fixing a long-standing privacy issue that, for years, enabled websites to determine users' browsing history through the previously visited links.
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Ubuntu 25.10 is Officially Named ‘Questing Quokka’
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OMG! Ubuntu
Ubuntu 25.10 is Officially Named ‘Questing Quokka’
Drum roll your desks to help build some suspense because the Ubuntu 25.10 codename has been confirmed as …'Questing Quokka'. —Oh wait; I put in the
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Qualcomm Open-Sources The ELD Linker Embedded Linker
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Phoronix
Qualcomm Open-Sources The ELD Linker Embedded Linker
While LLVM LLD and Mold are two popular linkers on Linux systems with the latter being known for its impressive speed and much faster than GNU LD and Gold, this past week Qualcomm open-sourced a new linker: ELD.
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MX Linux 23.6 Is Out Now Based on Debian 12.10 and Powered by Linux Kernel 6.14
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9to5Linux
MX Linux 23.6 Is Out Now Based on Debian 12.10 and Powered by Linux Kernel 6.14 - 9to5Linux
MX Linux 23.6 distribution is now available for download based on Debian GNU/Linux 12.10 “Bookworm” and powered by Linux kernel 6.14.
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Fedora 42 Released As A Fantastic Update To This Leading-Edge Linux Distribution
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Phoronix
Fedora 42 Released As A Fantastic Update To This Leading-Edge Linux Distribution
Fedora 42 is out today as a fabulous update to this prominent leading-edge Linux distribution sponsored by Red Hat
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Fedora Linux Now Runs Windows Games (and Other x86 Apps) on ARM PCs
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How-To Geek
Fedora Linux Now Runs Windows Games (and Other x86 Apps) on ARM PCs
It's like Apple's Rosetta 2 layer, but on Linux.
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Qt Ramps Up Its AI Coding Assistant Capabilities
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Phoronix
Qt Ramps Up Its AI Coding Assistant Capabilities
Over the past two years Qt has been working to embrace generative AI for enhanced coding capabilities within Qt Creator for Qt/QML/C++ applications
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