Slated for release in December 2024, near the Christmas holidays, Linux Mint 22.1 will ship with the soon-to-be-released Cinnamon 6.4 desktop environment featuring a revamped theme that’s much darker and contrasted than before, rounded elements, redesigned dialogs, and a gap between the applets and the panel.
Firefox 131 looks like an interesting update introducing temporary site permissions, such as geolocation, which will be automatically removed after one hour or when the tab is closed, and support for text fragments to allow users to link directly to a specific portion of text in a web document via a special URL fragment.
Audacious 4.4.1 is here three and a half months after Audacious 4.4, a major release that added a Background Music plugin to make sound equally loud within and between tracks, re-introduced the Lyrics plugin for the GTK interface, added Disc Number support, and support for a linear volume scale for PipeWire.
Dubbed “Péter” and coming six months after FFmpeg 7.0, the FFmpeg 7.1 release brings a full native Intel QSV-accelerated VVC decoder, a new MV-HEVC decoder, a new LC-EVC decoder, a new xHE-AAC decoder, an LCEVC filter, Vulkan H.264 and H.265 hardware encoders, and a D3D12VA HEVC encoder.
Highlights of qBittorrent 5.0 include support for systemd power management and support for localized man pages on Linux, along with the ability to specify a locale if none is set, support for Mark-of-the-Web, and support for creating .torrent files with a larger piece size.
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Today marks two weeks since the merge window for Linux kernel 6.12 opened, on the same day Linux kernel 6.11 was released. This means that it is time to test drive the Release Candidate (RC) versions of the forthcoming Linux 6.12 kernel series, the first one being available for download now from Linus Torvalds’ git tree here.
Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.11 kernel series, the CachyOS September 2024 release brings optimizations for more packages with PGO (Profile Guided Optimization) which leads to a 10 percent performance improvement for LLVM and Clang compilers, and a 1.5% improvement to the GCC compiler.
Raspberry Pi has launched a new low-cost AI Camera, bringing powerful AI capabilities to all Raspberry Pi models. Unlike the AI Kit, which is limited to the Raspberry Pi 5, the AI Camera is more versatile and compatible with a wider range of devices.
The ATOMS3R Camera Kit M12 is a compact, programmable IoT controller featuring a 3-megapixel OV3660 camera for high-resolution image capture. Designed for IoT applications, motion detection, wearable devices, and educational development, its small form factor is suited for various embedded projects.
The HiFiBerry DAC8x and HiFiBerry Amp4 Pro are two significant upgrades for enhancing audio capabilities on the Raspberry Pi 5. These devices expand the audio options for users seeking higher-quality output and greater flexibility in audio configurations, offering solutions for both multi-channel audio and powerful stereo amplification.
The Radxa ROCK 2F is a small computing device designed for a wide range of uses, from development projects to multimedia setups. It’s packed with features, including multiple GPIOs and an HDMI port that supports 4K video at 60 fps, making it versatile for technology enthusiasts.
The E20C Mini Network Titan from Radxa is powered by the Rockchip RK3528A System-on-Chip and features dual Gigabit Ethernet ports. Its ultra-compact form factor and aluminum case are designed to provide a space-efficient solution for various network applications.
The NanoPi M6 is a compact and open-source single-board computer (SBC) designed for high-performance applications, powered by the RK3588S System-on-Chip. Key features include an M.2 M-Key PCIe slot for SSD storage and an optional metal case with an integrated 3.5-inch LCD.
The Pimoroni Pico Plus 2 W is an upgraded version of the RP2350 microcontroller, offering more memory and wireless connectivity while keeping the compact form factor of the original Raspberry Pi Pico. It is designed for developers seeking enhanced functionality while maintaining compatibility with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem.
