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RPM 6.1 Is Here with New Release Model Inspired by the Linux Kernel

Coming almost a year after RPM 6.0, the RPM 6.1 release introduces a new release model inspired by the Linux kernel, new %define options for expansion at definition and global context, a new macro modifier syntax to support literal and one-shot macros, and new man pages.

KDE Gear 26.08 Software Suite Is Out with Many Improvements for KDE Apps

KDE Gear 26.08 is here to update the Dolphin file manager with improvements to KDE Connect integration, better handling of large directories with support for plain text, globbing, or regular expressions for sorting through files, and the ability to group files and folders independently of the sorting criterion.

Arch Linux-Based Garuda Linux “Temeraire” Released with Linux Kernel 7.2

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 7.2 kernel series, Garuda Linux “Temeraire” ships with the linux-garuda kernel built on CachyOS’s kernel, running the EEVDF scheduler, and using DKMS to ensure the kernel is always rebuilt against the latest NVIDIA drivers.

COSMIC 1.6 Desktop Environment Released with More Improvements

Coming three weeks after COSMIC 1.5, the COSMIC 1.6 release adds support for the wl-dmabuf-v6 Wayland protocol for passing direct memory buffers (dma-buf) between clients and compositors, and adds support for the EI (Emulated Input) Wayland protocol to simulate hardware input devices, such as keyboards and mice.

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ESP32-S3 handhelds with 3.97-inch e-paper and optional LoRa/NFC

M5Stack’s new PaperMono and PaperMono-Lite are compact ESP32-S3-based e-paper development platforms built around a 3.97-inch grayscale touchscreen. Both models include Wi-Fi, microSD storage, an IMU, real-time clock, frontlight, microphone, buzzer, and an integrated 1150mAh battery, while the higher-end PaperMono adds LoRa and NFC connectivity.

K230 handheld couples AMOLED display with LoRa and keyboard

LILYGO has updated its T-Display K230 handheld, packaging its Kendryte K230-based development platform into a compact enclosure with a physical keyboard. The device combines dual-core 64-bit RISC-V processing with a 4.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen, LoRa, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, camera support, HDMI output, and an nRF52840 companion microcontroller.

EPIC SBC packs Ryzen AI X100 with dual 2.5GbE and triple M.2

IEI has detailed the NANO-X100, a compact EPIC single-board computer based on AMD’s Ryzen AI Embedded X100 Series. The 115 × 165mm board integrates 64GB of LPDDR5X memory, dual 2.5GbE networking, three M.2 expansion slots, four USB 3.2 ports, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, and multiple serial interfaces for embedded and industrial applications.

LattePanda Mu MXM carrier kits with choice of Arc A380 or RTX 3060 graphics

DFRobot is offering two MXM GPU Carrier Board Kits for the LattePanda Mu compute module, with configurations based on either an Intel Arc A380 or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 MXM graphics card. Both kits support up to six independent 4K displays, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen2, M.2 expansion, and LattePanda Mu compute modules.

nRF93M1 DK with LTE Cat 1 bis, nRF54L15, and nRF Cloud support

Nordic Semiconductor’s nRF93M1 Development Kit is now available through multiple distributors, providing a platform for evaluating the company’s nRF93M1 LTE Cat 1 bis cellular module. The board combines the modem with an nRF54L15 host MCU and includes USB-C, onboard J-Link debugging, power-measurement support, and a preloaded SIM card.

Tor Project blog

New Release: Tails 7.11

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