You can now cast videos with PeerTube, the federated YouTube alternative
This update to the Android and iPhone mobile apps allows you to cast to any Chromecast or AirPlay-enabled device. You also have more creator tools access, now.
Latest
Feishin 1.14 adds karaoke-style lyrics for self-hosted music servers
The music listening app for Jellyfin, OpenSubsonic, and Navidrome servers was updated with neat features for karaoke fans and more.
3 legitimately useful Linux tools worth trying
This weekend, I'm exploring a terminal-based system monitor, a multi-tool for hardware specs and benchmarks, and a simple battery health checker.
What's new in LibreOffice 26.8 (in beta now)
Expected in August 2026, this update brings a new "Draft" view to Writer, a shuffle command to Calc, and a new slide section feature to Impress.
Meshy, a Linux-native MeshCore client, is looking better
In addition to a new app icon, the app for LoRa mesh communications also brings improvements for region selection and for message routing.
Rust-based Redox OS is getting more gaming capabilities
While it's still experimental as an operating system, its support for playing games is improving, and there's an exciting project on the horizon.
That vibe-coded app will probably be abandoned, if Flathub is any indication
Only about a quarter of vibe-coded apps tracked since early 2026 are still seeing frequent updates, calling into question the reliability of such software.
3 great Linux apps for listening to music
With these apps, you can rip, tag, and listen to music directly on your Linux desktop. All free, all open source.
GNU Guix users need to update now to stay safe
Multiple dangerous vulnerabilities have patches available now. Putting off updates risks both remote and local privilege escalation, plus DOS attacks.
You can now download a KDE Linux ISO for testing
KDE Linux is also getting better quality assurance, a new developer mode, and improved Firefox integration. Plus, CD ripping gets attention.
2 more Soundcore headsets just got open source support
OpenSCQ30 adds support for the Soundcore Sport X20 and Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless earbuds while also improving the app experience.
Kodi 22 beta is here. This is what's new in "Piers"
Kodi 22, nicknamed "Piers," is adding multi-disc game management, more HDR support, improved video navigation, and more.
Linux Apps
3 Linux apps that make your Wi-Fi network more useful
Need a simple speed test, a network analyzer, or just a tool for sending data between your phone and your desktop over the network?
Software Updates
Calibre 9.10 is here: This is what's new
The update includes a completely revamped user interface for the content server, brand-new web app support, and improved book searches.
Resources
Which Linux distributions do age verification?
Myths and confusion abound in the age attestation issue. Here are clear answers with direct quotes from developers and experts.
Linux Laptops
Kubuntu Focus' Linux laptops got updated with new processors
The upgrade to the Arrow Lake-powered processors offer a performance boost of six percent, and they now come with Kubuntu LTS 26.04. The prices, unfortunately, also got a boost.
Jellyfin
Jellyfin 12 is almost here, these are most exciting upgrades
On the way for the open source media server is a new default theme, vastly improved book support, plus fixes for long-standing bugs with TV schedules and more.
Linux Apps
3 useful Linux apps that make productivity easy
This week I'm exploring Linux apps for office work, including a no-frills grammar checker, a CLI-based to-do app, and a tablet-friendly note-taking app.
Home Assistant
Home Assistant OS 18.0 is out now, here's what's new
This update to the popular home automation Linux distribution makes new installations easier to manage and better at optimizing RAM and storage.
Ubuntu
The next big Ubuntu feature will be voice dictation
Canonical has announced "Myna" which will convert your speech into text with the push of a keyboard shortcut on Ubuntu desktop.
KDE
KDE just made a debut on your TV
KDE's Bigscreen project is finally debuting as part of Plasma 6.7, out this week. It's built for use on a big-screen TV and purportedly has many compatible apps.
Distro Release
What's new in FreeBSD 15.1, out now
The update includes improvements to the find command, better choices for the kernel scheduler, and a smooth cloud installation experience.
DietPi
Here's what's new in DietPi v10.5
This DietPi update brings enhanced graphics driver and camera stacks, and it also enables some software for Raspberry Pi 2 devices.
RISC-V
I found all the Linux distributions that run on RISC-V
If you're trying to get a running operating system on your RISC-V board, your options include Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and more.