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Calibre 9.7 E-Book Manager Improves the Annotations Browser and Content Server

Coming two weeks after Calibre 9.6, the Calibre 9.7 release is here to improve the annotations browser by allowing you to group results by any field, and improve the content server by implementing a full offline mode when using HTTPS connections to the content server.

PipeWire 1.6.3 Improves RAOP Compatibility to Make It Work on More Devices

Coming three weeks after PipeWire 1.6.2, the PipeWire 1.6.3 release is here to align RTP timestamps to make RAOP work on more devices, avoid crashes in RTP streams because of concurrent event emission, and avoid MIDI conversions to and from UMP.

GNU nano 9.0 CLI Text Editor Released with New Features and Improvements

Coming two years after GNU nano 8.0, the GNU nano 9.0 release makes all lines scrolled sideways together when the cursor almost goes offscreen to the right by just the amount needed to keep the cursor in view. You can go back to the old single-line horizontal scrolling by using --solosidescroll or ‘set solosidescroll’.

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.8 Released with Fastboot Improvements, Bug Fixes

Raspberry Pi Imager 2.0.8 is here to introduce various Fastboot improvements, such as the ability to enumerate storage devices, the ability to retry on transient USB errors, support for mount, unmount, and custom gadgets, and the renaming of stage to download.

Flatpak 1.16.4 Linux App Sandboxing Framework Brings Important Security Fixes

Flatpak 1.16.4 is here about two and a half months after Flatpak 1.16.3, which only made Flatpak more selective about when to map the font-dirs.xml file in the flatpak build command, to address two security vulnerabilities, CVE-2026-34078 and CVE-2026-34079.

OpenShot 3.5.1 Video Editor Adds New Optimize Preview Built-In Proxy Workflow

The biggest new feature in the OpenShot 3.5.1 release is Optimize Preview, a built-in proxy editing workflow for creating or linking lower-resolution preview files, which should make it easier to work with large, high-resolution, or demanding video clips.

GStreamer 1.28.2 Adds Caching Support to NVCodec Plugin to Speed Up Initialization

Coming about five weeks after GStreamer 1.28.1, the GStreamer 1.28.2 release introduces caching support to the nvcodec plugin for hardware-accelerated video encoding and decoding on NVIDIA GPUs to speed up initialization, and improves the robustness and stability of WebRTC DTLS.

GParted Live 1.8.1-3 Released with Linux Kernel 6.19.10 and GParted 1.8.1

Based on the Debian Sid (Unstable) repositories as of April 4th, 2026, the GParted Live 1.8.1-3 release is powered by Linux kernel 6.19.10 and ships with GParted 1.8.1, which implements a workaround for the blkid command for identifying block devices to prevent false detection of whole disk ZFS.

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F&S M.2 AI Accelerator Uses NXP Ara-240 for Edge Inference Workloads

F&S Elektronik Systeme has introduced an M.2 AI accelerator based on the NXP Ara-240, designed to offload inference workloads from embedded systems. It targets edge applications requiring low-latency processing, including machine vision, multimodal inference, and real-time analytics.

RealSense ID Pro F500 Combines Depth Sensing and On-Device Biometrics

RealSense has introduced the RealSense ID Pro F500, a facial authentication module designed for access control, kiosks, and identity verification systems. The solution combines depth sensing, vision processing, and local computation to support secure biometric authentication without relying on cloud-based processing.

Sony AS-DT1 LiDAR Depth Sensor Now Available in Compact 29 mm Form Factor

Sony Electronics has announced availability of the AS-DT1 LiDAR depth sensor, unveiled last year. It is described as one of the smallest LiDAR sensors in its class and is designed for integration into size- and weight-constrained systems such as mobile robots, drones, and inspection platforms.

RK3588-Based 3.5-inch SBC Offers 8K Video, PCIe 3.0, and Multi-Display Support

The AIO-3588Q is an ARM-based motherboard built around the Rockchip RK3588 SoC, aimed at edge computing, industrial control, and multi-display systems. The platform integrates high-resolution video interfaces, networking, and expansion options within a compact form factor.

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New Release: Tails 7.6.1

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A Server That Forgets: Exploring Stateless Relays

Tor exists because we want to shield internet users from unwanted surveillance. The network is designed so that no single operator or server can reconstruct who is talking to whom. Journalists, activists, and whistleblowers depend on that holding up. A relay that can be seized and its contents handed over erodes the very trust the system depends on. And that's a problem we want to solve.

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Fedora Linux 44 Beta Released with Linux 6.19, GNOME 50, and KDE Plasma 6.6

posted by Marius Nestor on Mar 10, 2026,
updated Apr 09, 2026

Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.19 kernel series, the Fedora Linux 44 beta ships with the soon-to-be-released GNOME 50 desktop environment for the flagship Fedora Workstation edition, as well as the latest KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop environment for the Fedora KDE Plasma Desktop edition.

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Fedora 44 Beta now available

Today, the Fedora Project is excited to announce that the beta version of Fedora Linux 44 - the latest version of the free and open source operating system - is now available. Learn more about the new and updated features of Fedora 44 Beta below and don’t forget to make sure that your system is fully up-to-date before upgrading from a previous release.

Fedora 44 Beta is out with KDE improvements, better live media and more | GamingOnLinux

The Fedora team have put up Fedora 44 Beta for you to get testing and report bugs, ahead of the full release due out around April 14th. Quite a few improvements across the desktop are coming with this release, including for my favourite the Fedora KDE Plasma edition that I think you should try out for yourself.

Announcing Fedora Linux 44 Beta - Fedora Magazine

On Tuesday, 10 March 2026, it is our pleasure to announce the availability of Fedora Linux 44 Beta! As with every beta release, this is your opportunity to contribute by testing out the upcoming Fedora Linux 44 Beta release. Testing the beta release is a vital way you can contribute to the Fedora Project. Your testing is invaluable feedback that helps us refine what the final F44 experience will be for all users.

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Fedora Linux 44 Beta has GNOME 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, and installer improvements

Fedora Linux 44 is just around the corner, with Gnome 50, KDE Plasma 6.6, compatibility updates, and many other changes. Now, the first beta release has arrived with the new desktop environments and some helpful changes to the system installer.

The Fedora Linux 44 Beta includes most of the changes expected for the final release of Fedora 44, which is scheduled for April 14, 2026—around the same time as Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. This version uses the latest Linux 6.19 kernel, adding the usual mix of performance improvements and expanded hardware support. The main editions have been updated to the GNOME 50 desktop environment, and the KDE versions are now using KDE Plasma 6.6. The Budgie desktop edition has switched to Budgie 10.10, which now supports Wayland.

KDE Plasma 6.6 is a massive update in its own right, with custom global themes, text recognition in the Spectacle screenshot tool, a revamped on-screen keyboard, automatic screen brightness for devices with ambient light sensors, QR code scanning for Wi-Fi networks, and much more. GNOME 50 includes better support for variable refresh rate and HiDPI monitors, the end of X11 support, and many small changes that add up to a great update.

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Development Release: Fedora 44 Beta

The Fedora project has published a new development snapshot, Fedora 44 beta. The release introduces some key changes to the system installer and unifies the KDE Plasma experience across editions: [...]

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Fedora 44: Best New Features

Fedora 44 is planned for release between April 14-21 2026 in this month. This significant release brings the latest and greatest GNOME 50 to Workstation, Linux kernel 6.19, and many practical updates across desktops and tools. It balances new technology with excellent usability, making it a great choice for developers, gamers, and everyday users who want bleeding-edge software without the hassle.

I have been using Fedora Workstation as my daily driver for years. Every new version feels fresh, and Fedora 44 continues that tradition with solid improvements in performance, hardware support, and desktop experiences.

Here’s what’s new.

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