Tor Project blog

Tor Project's internship sponsored by Google Summer of Code

For the Tor community, participating in GSoC is invaluable: it brings new contributors into our ecosystem, strengthens the broader open-source movement, and ensures mentorship opportunities for those interested in privacy and anonymity tools. The program removes financial barriers for participants by offering stipends, making it easier for people worldwide to contribute.

New Release: Tails 6.13

To help troubleshoot hardware compatibility issues with Wi-Fi interfaces, the Tor Connection assistant now reports when no Wi-Fi hardware is detected.

New Release: Tor Browser 14.0.7

This version includes important security updates to Firefox.

9to5Linux

PipeWire 1.4 Is Out with RISC-V Support, MIDI2 Support, JACK Control API, and More

Highlights of PipeWire 1.4 include support for the RISC-V CPU architecture, a PipeWire JACK control API, DSD playback for the ALSA plugin, a system service for pipewire-pulse, Bluetooth support for BAP broadcast links, support for hearing aids using ASHA, a new G722 codec, and UMP (aka MIDI2) support.

Mozilla Thunderbird 136 Released with New “Appearance” Panel in Settings

The biggest new feature of the Mozilla Thunderbird 136 release is a new “Appearance” panel in settings that lets you globally control message threading and sorting order. You’ll be able to define the default sorting and threading options for newly created folders from Unthreaded, Threaded (default), and Grouped by Sort.

Firefox 137 Enters Public Beta Testing with HEVC Playback Support on Linux

Firefox 137 looks like a small update that only introduces a couple of new features, namely support for HEVC playback on Linux systems and the ability to identify all links in PDF documents and turn them into hyperlinks.

KeePassXC 2.7.10 Open-Source Password Manager Brings Proton Pass Support

Highlights of KeePassXC 2.7.10 include the ability to import passwords from Proton Pass, but the feature only supports unencrypted JSON files and no Passkeys, support for KeePass2 TOTP configuration settings, and support for generating passphrases using a mix of uppercase and lowercase words, called “MIXED case”.

LinuxGizmos.com

RK3566 Credit Card-Sized SBC with M.2 Expansion and 4K Video Support

The RK3566 Single Board Computer is designed for a range of applications, combining processing power with multiple connectivity options. Built with an 8-layer PCB design and featuring a compact form factor, it is powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 processor and includes an M.2 2242 slot for expansion.

Torizon and Texas Instruments Collaborate on Cybersecurity Compliance for Embedded Systems

With security regulations requiring frequent updates, Software Bills of Materials, continuous monitoring, encrypted storage, and secure boot mechanisms, this collaboration provides a development framework that combines secure hardware with a structured software environment.

MayQueen Introduces a 2.13″ Four Color E-Paper Display for Embedded Applications

MayQueen has introduced the PIXPAPER-213-C, a 2.13-inch prototype electronic paper display developed with Triangle Alien Studio. Featuring a four-color display and an SPI interface, it is designed for low-power, high-contrast embedded applications.

Adafruit Metro RP2350 is Available for $24.95 with Arduino Form Factor Compatibility

As its name suggests, the Metro RP2350 features the RP2350 microcontroller running at 150MHz with dual ARM Cortex-M33 cores. It includes 520KB of on-chip SRAM and 16MB of QSPI flash memory for program storage and file management. The board operates at 3.3V logic and integrates a 5V buck converter, allowing an input range of 6V to 17V DC while providing up to 2A output.

ADLINK and LIPS Introduce 3D Perception DevKit for Autonomous Mobile Robots

ADLINK Technology and LIPS have introduced a perception solution for autonomous mobile robots. The LIPSAMR Perception DevKit integrates ADLINK’s DLAP-411-Orin platform with LIPSedge AE Active Stereo 3D cameras, providing enhanced 3D vision with a wider field of view and higher resolution than LiDAR. Built on NVIDIA Isaac Perceptor, it is designed for smart manufacturing and warehouse logistics applications.