Mesa 25.2 Lands with Vulkan 1.4 on PanVK, Drops X11 DRI2 Support
—> https://linuxiac.com/mesa-25-2-lands-with-vulkan-1-4-on-panvk-drops-x11-dri2-support/
—> https://linuxiac.com/mesa-25-2-lands-with-vulkan-1-4-on-panvk-drops-x11-dri2-support/
Linuxiac
Mesa 25.2 Lands with Vulkan 1.4 on PanVK, Drops X11 DRI2 Support
Mesa 25.2, an open-source OpenGL/Vulkan graphics API implementation, is out with Vulkan 1.4, new panvk features, and bug fixes for games like Ghost of Tsushima and DOTA 2.
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Critical Android System Component Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Remote Code without User Interaction
https://cybersecuritynews.com/android-system-component-vulnerability/
https://cybersecuritynews.com/android-system-component-vulnerability/
Cyber Security News
Critical Android System Component Vulnerability Allows Remote Code Execution Without User Interaction
Google released its August 2025 Android Security Bulletin on August 4, revealing a critical vulnerability that poses significant risks to Android device users worldwide.
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NVIDIA say no to adding backdoors and killswitches in their GPUs | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nvidia-say-no-to-adding-backdoors-and-killswitches-in-their-gpus/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/nvidia-say-no-to-adding-backdoors-and-killswitches-in-their-gpus/
GamingOnLinux
NVIDIA say no to adding backdoors and killswitches in their GPUs
NVIDIA have released a blog post from chief security officer, fighting back against attempts from pundits and policymakers in governments wanting backdoors.
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VisionFive 2 Lite low-cost RISC-V SBC launched for $19.90 and up (Crowdfunding) - CNX Software
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/07/visionfive-2-lite-low-cost-risc-v-sbc/
https://www.cnx-software.com/2025/08/07/visionfive-2-lite-low-cost-risc-v-sbc/
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📰 LACT 0.8.1 Linux GPU Control Panel Improves Voltage/Clock Controls For Older AMD GPUs
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Phoronix
LACT 0.8.1 Linux GPU Control Panel Improves Voltage/Clock Controls For Older AMD GPUs
LACT 0.8.1 is out with a few important changes for this open-source Linux GPU control application that is written in Rust and rendered using GTK.
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IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/intellij-idea-2025-2-offline-ai-java-25-support
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/intellij-idea-2025-2-offline-ai-java-25-support
OMG! Ubuntu
IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 Released with Offline AI Code Completion
JetBrains releases IntelliJ IDEA 2025.2 with offline AI code completion, Java 25 support, Spring tools, and Maven 4 enhancements.
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Intel Phasing Out 16x MSAA Support - Being Disabled With Xe3 Graphics - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Dropping-16x-MSAA
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-Dropping-16x-MSAA
Phoronix
Intel Phasing Out 16x MSAA Support - Being Disabled With Xe3 Graphics
Intel is phasing out 16x multi-sample anti-aliasing (MSAA) with modern upscaling tech like XeSS / FSR / DLSS being superior and more performant plus there being alternative anti-aliasing techniques
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My 4 favorite image editing apps on Linux - and two are free Photoshop alternatives | ZDNET
https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-4-favorite-image-editing-apps-on-linux-and-two-are-free-photoshop-alternatives/
https://www.zdnet.com/article/my-4-favorite-image-editing-apps-on-linux-and-two-are-free-photoshop-alternatives/
ZDNET
My 4 favorite image editing apps on Linux - and two are free Photoshop alternatives
These image editing apps offer all the tools you'll ever need on Linux. MacOS and Windows not required.
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Calibre 8.8 Open-Source E-Book Manager Improves Support for Kobo Devices - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/calibre-8-8-open-source-e-book-manager-improves-support-for-kobo-devices
https://9to5linux.com/calibre-8-8-open-source-e-book-manager-improves-support-for-kobo-devices
9to5Linux
Calibre 8.8 Open-Source E-Book Manager Improves Support for Kobo Devices - 9to5Linux
Calibre 8.8 open-source ebook manager is now available for download with an updated Kobo driver that supports the latest Tolino firmware.
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FFmpeg 8.0 Merges Vulkan AV1 Encoding & VP9 Decoding - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Vulkan-AV1-Encoding
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-Vulkan-AV1-Encoding
Phoronix
FFmpeg 8.0 Merges Vulkan AV1 Encoding & VP9 Decoding
Ahead of the upcoming FFmpeg 8.0 release for this widely-used, open-source multimedia library some more last minute features continue to land
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Farlight 84 is now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/farlight-84-is-now-broken-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/farlight-84-is-now-broken-on-linux-steamos-steam-deck/
GamingOnLinux
Farlight 84 is now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck
Farlight 84 has relaunched with a massive new upgrade that brings a first-person mode, but it's sadly now broken on Linux, SteamOS / Steam Deck.
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Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Coming Soon, ISOs Enter Testing
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-iso-coming-soon
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/linux-mint-22-2-beta-iso-coming-soon
OMG! Ubuntu
Linux Mint 22.2 Beta Coming Soon, ISOs Enter Testing
Linux Mint 22.2 beta ISOs are being tested according to information on the distro's internal testing server. This suggests a public beta is imminent.
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4 Ways I am Encouraging My 4 Year Old Child to Help Learn Coding and Use Computer
https://itsfoss.com/ways-kids-learn-code/
https://itsfoss.com/ways-kids-learn-code/
It's FOSS
4 Ways I am Encouraging My 4 Year Old Child to Help Learn Coding and Use Computer
You are never too old or too young to learn programming.
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Linus Torvalds Rejects RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.17: "Garbage" - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-RISC-V-Rejected
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-6.17-RISC-V-Rejected
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Rejects RISC-V Changes For Linux 6.17: "Garbage"
Linus Torvalds has used his authority to reject the RISC-V architecture changes for the Linux 6.17 kernel
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MariaDB 12.0 Lands with InnoDB Fixes and Expanded Platform Support
https://linuxiac.com/mariadb-12-0-lands-with-innodb-fixes-and-expanded-platform-support/
https://linuxiac.com/mariadb-12-0-lands-with-innodb-fixes-and-expanded-platform-support/
Linuxiac
MariaDB 12.0 Lands with InnoDB Fixes and Expanded Platform Support
MariaDB 12.0 open-source RDBMS is out, fixing InnoDB and replication issues, while adding Fedora 42, RHEL 10, and Debian 13 package support.
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KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps - 9to5Linux
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-17-is-out-to-improve-performance-of-all-qtquick-based-kde-apps
https://9to5linux.com/kde-frameworks-6-17-is-out-to-improve-performance-of-all-qtquick-based-kde-apps
9to5Linux
KDE Frameworks 6.17 Is Out to Improve Performance of All QtQuick-Based KDE Apps - 9to5Linux
KDE Frameworks 6.17 open-source software suite is out now with various improvements and bug fixes for KDE apps and the Plasma desktop.
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Open source re-implementation of Caesar III levels up in the new release | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/open-source-re-implementation-of-caesar-iii-levels-up-in-the-new-release/
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/open-source-re-implementation-of-caesar-iii-levels-up-in-the-new-release/
GamingOnLinux
Open source re-implementation of Caesar III levels up in the new release
They don't make them like they used to right? Caesar III is a classic and you can play it with plenty of enhancements with Julius.
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Additional Intel Linux Drivers Left Orphaned & Maintainers Let Go - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-More-Orphans-Maintainers
https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-More-Orphans-Maintainers
Phoronix
Additional Intel Linux Drivers Left Orphaned & Maintainers Let Go
Well, it's an unpleasant afternoon in Linux land with more signs of the ongoing impact from Intel's corporate-wide restructuring
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Unleash the hidden potential of your Raspberry Pi 3B+ with these 5 creative projects
https://www.xda-developers.com/unleash-hidden-potential-raspberry-pi-3b-creative-projects/
https://www.xda-developers.com/unleash-hidden-potential-raspberry-pi-3b-creative-projects/
XDA
Unleash the hidden potential of your Raspberry Pi 3B+ with these 5 creative projects
Revive your Raspberry Pi 3B+ with creative ideas that go beyond its years.
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HandBrake 1.10 Released with Discord-Friendly 10MB Presets - OMG! Ubuntu
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/handbrake-1-10-released-new-features
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/08/handbrake-1-10-released-new-features
OMG! Ubuntu
HandBrake 1.10 Released with Discord-Friendly 10MB Presets
HandBrake 1.10 adds Discord-friendly 10MB presets, fixes metadata passthru issues, and misc encoder improvements for Linux, Windows & Mac.
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