9to5Linux

HandBrake 1.9.1 Open-Source Video Transcoder Improves AV1 Video Decoding

HandBrake 1.9.1 is here almost two and a half months after HandBrake 1.9.0 to improve support for SRT files with overlapping subtitles, improve AV1 video decoding by updating to the libdav1d 1.5.1 library, as well as to improve AC3 and EAC3 extradata in MKV files.

Darktable 5.0.1 Adds Support for Leica SL3-S, Minolta DiMAGE 5, and Panasonic S5D

Coming one and a half months after Darktable 5.0, the Darktable 5.0.1 release introduces base support for new digital cameras, including Leica SL3-S (DNG), Minolta DiMAGE 5, and Panasonic DC-S5D (3:2). It also adds new noise profiles for the Fujifilm GFX100 II, Fujifilm X-S20, and Fujifilm X100VI cameras.

KDE Plasma 6.3 Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Highlights of KDE Plasma 6.3 include the ability to clone a panel, better fractional scaling for everyone, support for remembering the active virtual desktop per activity, a revamped Graphics Tablet page in System Settings, an option to prefer screen color accuracy in KWin, and support for viewing battery cycle count in Info Center.

Internet Society

From Cyber Café to Digital Revolution: The Story of Joseph Bishi and Murambinda’s Community Network

In 2003, Joseph Bishi founded a cyber café in Murambinda, a rural area of Zimbabwe with limited Internet access. Armed with dial-up technology, the café became a cornerstone for digital empowerment in the community.

LinuxGizmos.com

Axiomtek Introduces ROBOX300 Fanless Robotics Controller for Industrial AMRs with ROS/ROS 2 Support

Axiomtek has introduced the ROBOX300, a compact and energy-efficient robotics controller designed for Autonomous Mobile Robots. Powered by the Intel Core i5-1145G7E processor with a 15W TDP, it supports a 9 to 60 VDC input range and features a rugged, fanless design for industrial use.

ASRock Industrial Updates iEP-6010E Series with Super Mode for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Nano

ASRock Industrial has upgraded the iEP-6010E Series and Developer Kit with Super Mode for NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and Orin Nano, improving AI inference and efficiency. Optimized with NVIDIA JetPack 6.2 SDK, the system supports real-time processing for automation, surveillance, robotics, and smart infrastructure.

Tor Project blog

New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 14.5a3

This version includes important security updates to Firefox.