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Kali Linux 2025.1 Ethical Hacking Distro Is Here with Xfce 4.20, Refreshed Theme

Kali Linux 2025.1 is here three months after Kali Linux 2024.4 and since it’s the first release in 2025 it comes with the annual theme refresh that includes updated boot menu, login screen, and desktop wallpapers. Kali Linux 2025.1 is also the first release to ship with the latest and greatest Xfce 4.20 desktop environment.

GNOME 48 “Bengaluru” Desktop Environment Officially Released, This Is What’s New

Highlights of GNOME 48 include dynamic triple buffering to boost the performance on low-end GPUs, such as Intel integrated graphics or Raspberry Pi computers, Wayland color management protocol support, new Adwaita fonts, HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, and a new Wellbeing feature with screen time tracking.

elementary OS 8.0.1 Released with Linux Kernel 6.11 from Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS

Built on top of Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS (Noble Numbat) and powered by Linux kernel 6.11, elementary OS 8.0.1 is here as an updated installation media for those who want to deploy the elementary OS 8.0 “Circe” release on new computers without having to download hundreds of updates after the installation.

Blender 4.4 Released with a Big Update for the Experimental Vulkan Backend

Coming four months after Blender 4.3, the Blender 4.4 release introduces support for integer sockets in the compositor, a much more accurate Fast Gaussian mode of the Blur node, a revamped Glare node for greater control and a better user experience, and support for rendering videos using the H.265/HEVC codec.

Fedora Linux 42 Enters Public Beta Testing with Linux Kernel 6.14 and GNOME 48

Powered by the upcoming Linux 6.14 kernel series, the Fedora Linux 42 beta ships with the soon-to-be-released GNOME 48 desktop environment for the flagship Fedora Workstation edition, as well as the latest KDE Plasma 6.3 desktop environment on the Fedora KDE Spin, which was promoted to edition status.

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SOMDEVICES Expands SoM Lineup with µSMARC RZ/V2N for AI and Vision Applications

SOMDEVICES has introduced the µSMARC RZ/V2N, a System-on-Module based on the Renesas RZ/V2N processor. Designed for AI-driven machine learning, vision applications, and industrial automation, this module delivers high computational performance in a compact form factor.

New Smartwatches Support PebbleOS with Long Battery Life and E-Paper Displays

Two new smartwatches running open-source PebbleOS have been introduced: Core 2 Duo and Core Time 2. These watches maintain compatibility with thousands of existing Pebble apps while incorporating modern hardware updates.

RDK X5 Development Kit Featuring HDMI, MIPI CSI, and Gigabit Ethernet

The RDK X5 is a development kit designed for intelligent computing and robotics. It features a form factor similar to the Raspberry Pi single board computer but is powered by the 10 TOPS Sunrise 5 processor.

(Updated) Olimex’s Open Source iMX8MPlus SOM & EVB for Industrial, ML, and Vision Applications with 2.3 TOPS NPU

The iMX8MP-SOM-4GB-IND is a system on module developed by Olimex, designed for use in industrial applications, machine learning, and machine vision. It operates within an industrial-grade temperature range of -45 to +85°C, which makes it suitable for environments with extreme conditions.

BPI R4 Lite is in Development with Wi-Fi 7 and High Speed Networking

The Banana Pi team is developing a new router board, the BPI-R4 Lite, which is expected to support Wi-Fi 7 and high-speed networking. The design is based on the MediaTek MT7987A quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 processor and includes multiple connectivity and expansion options.

Sipeed Previews Compact, Low-Cost NanoCluster for Multi-SOM Computing

The NanoCluster is a compact computing platform designed for multi-SOM configurations, offering a balance between size and functionality. It supports up to seven system-on-modules, including the LM3H, CM4, CM5, and M4N, making it adaptable for various applications requiring distributed computing.