Godot 4.5 beta 2 has been released, resolving various bugs and regressions identified since the launch of beta 1. The update is a continuous process, with additional beta snapshots anticipated. Notable updates since beta 1 encompass the incorporation of the SDL3 joystick input driver, which has superseded the previous input method. Other improvements include fixing the freelook feature in 3D when using multiple viewports, adding permission requests for Apple devices, solving microphone input problems, and enabling lightmapper and xatlas_unwrap modules in Android and iOS editors. The update introduces the option to toggle UID displays in path properties, implements support for sparse bundle PCK, and addresses changes in UI behavior for API 35. The release additionally features support for executing hybrid applications from the XR editor, along with OpenXR support for the render models extension.
The first alpha version of PHP 8.5.0 has been released for testing, featuring numerous enhancements and bug fixes. The update consists of an optimized `bc_divide()` implementation, an adjustment to the n_scale parameter to 0 when the result is 0, and the application of the BC_VECTOR array for sizes that do not exceed 64 bytes.
CLI has been enhanced to feature the -ini=diff option, which allows for the printing of INI settings that have been modified from the built-in default. CURL has been enhanced with the introduction of CURLFOLLOW_ALL, CURLFOLLOW_OBEYCODE, and CURLFOLLOW_FIRSTONLY values for the CURLOPT_FOLLOLOCATION curl_easy_setopt option. COM provides fixed property access for PHP objects encapsulated in variants, as well as method calls for these PHP objects within variants. Core has been enhanced with the introduction of the PHP_BUILD_DATE constant, improved support for closures and first-class callables in constant expressions, and the implementation of `clock_gettime_nsec_np()` for high-resolution timing on macOS. The enchant module has been enhanced with the introduction of enchant_dict_remove_from_session() and enchant_dict_remove(). The EXIF module has been enhanced with the addition of OffsetTime* Exif tags. The FileInfo module has been updated to version 5.46, and the FPM module has been corrected to work with FPM and httpd ProxyPass. The GD module has been addressed with bug fixes #68629 and #64823, while the Intl module has been enhanced with DECIMAL_COMPACT_SHORT and DECIMAL_COMPACT_LONG for the NumberFormatter class. The MySQLi module has been addressed with corrections for bug GH-17900 and GH-8084, while the Opcache module has received updates to resolve issues with the ZTS OPcache build on Cygwin.
PHP 8.4.10 has been officially released, featuring a range of bug fixes and enhancements. The updates encompass improvements for BcMath, Core, Date, DOM, FPM, Hash, Intl, Opcache, ODBC, OpenSSL, PGSQL, PDO ODBC, PDO Sqlite, Phar, PHPDBG, PGSQL, Random, Readline, SimpleXML, SOAP, and Tidy. The updates resolve concerns including infinite recursion, implement recursion protection for deprecated constants, manage references effectively, and tackle memory leaks. The release also resolves issues in zend_alloc and certain non-default options while addressing memory leaks in various functions. The release also resolves issues with X509_STORE in php_openssl_setup_verify() and requests via HTTP proxy settings. The release additionally resolves memory leaks in php_readline_completion_cb(), simplexml, and SOAP.
PHP 8.3.23 has been officially released, featuring a range of fixes and enhancements. The primary updates consist of GH-18695, which prevents the preservation of float numbers in zend_ast_export(), and resolves compilation issues related to zend_alloc and non-default options. Curl addresses memory leaks that occur when setting a list through curl_setopt fails, as well as issues related to incorrect detection of the OpenSSL version. Date addresses problems associated with multiple invocations of the DatePeriod iterator's current() method. FPM addresses issues related to fpm_get_status segmentation faults, along with various fixes for hash, intl, ODBC, Opcache, OpenSSL, PGSQL, Phar, PHPDBG, PDO ODBC, random, readline, SOAP, and Tidy.
PHP 8.2.29 resolves issues related to PGSQL, SOAP, and Standard, including GHSA-hrwm-9436-5mv3, GHSA-453j-q27h-5p8x, and GHSA-3cr5-j632-f35r. This update addresses issues such as NULL pointer dereference, NULL byte termination in hostnames, and CVE-2025-1220.
PHP 8.1.33 addresses issues related to PGSQL, SOAP, and Standard, as outlined in GHSA-hrwm-9436-5mv3, GHSA-453j-q27h-5p8x, and GHSA-3cr5-j632-f35r, enhancing error checking during the escaping process.
Ungoogled Chromium 138.0.7204.96-1, based on Chromium 138.0.7204.96, has been released
The LXQt team has announced the release of lxqt-powermanagement version 2.2.1, ensuring compatibility with lxqt-build-tools. 2.2.1, which encompasses Qt's FindXCB module and power-profiles information in the README.
PHP 8.4.9 has been released, addressing multiple issues across various components, including BcMath, Core, Date, DOM, FPM, Hash, Intl, Opcache, ODBC, OpenSSL, PDO ODBC, PDO Sqlite, Phar, PHPDBG, PGSQL, Random, Readline, SimpleXML, Soap, and Tidy. The updates resolve concerns related to memory leaks and compatibility issues. BcMath has resolved issues GH-18641 and GH-17711, while Core has addressed issues GH-17711 and GH-18022. Zend has addressed the issues identified in bugs GH-18695 and GH-18695, and the function zend_ast_export() has been corrected. Additional modifications encompass managing references in zval_try_get_long(), preventing the removal of the main chunk in zend_gc, and resolving compilation issues with zend_alloc and non-default options.
Zed 0.192.8 has been upgraded to vscode-eslint-2.4.4 as an ESLint language server, revised color indicators, fixed document color issues, and fixed a remote crash.
The pgAdmin Development Team has announced the release of pgAdmin 4 version 9.5, which incorporates 18 bug fixes and introduces new features. Significant updates encompass the introduction of a new permission to disable the "Change Password" feature for a pgAdmin role, implementation of role-based restrictions for editing server connections, enhancements for customizing keyboard shortcuts, the addition of a search box, and the capability to preserve workspace, query windows, and pgAdmin state during shutdowns or restarts. The update enhances PL/pgSQL code folding capabilities and introduces support for nested blocks. The release additionally resolves concerns related to SQL syntax highlighting, query tool functionality, and user interface layout. The release of the Python package to PyPi has encountered a delay.
Zen Browser 1.14b is a stable release that includes several security enhancements and new functionalities. The upgrade to Firefox 140.0.2 includes enhancements such as an improved color picker, automatic detection of dark/light mode, and refined gradient rendering. The modifications have been transitioned to a C++ backend to improve performance and stability. Furthermore, legacy customization styles are not enabled by default for new users.
Following the release of GE-Proton10-5 and 10-6, a bug in the wine-wayland patches necessitated the launch of GE-Proton10-7. The 10-5 version was deemed invalid due to crashing issues, and the 10-6 version was updated to address the problem. The update encompasses the rebasing and force pushing of the Wine-Wayland patches, the resolution of NVIDIA crashes, and the incorporation of patches for Wuthering Waves. The PROTON_PREFER_SDL option has been reinstated to enhance support.
GE-Proton10-5 has been released, primarily updating upstream code. Wine-wayland patches have been rebased, addressing NVIDIA crashes and eliminating the need for the Mesa patch.
LACT Linux GPU Configuration and Monitoring Tool version 0.8.0 has been released, introducing enhanced profile management, a process monitor, and additional Nvidia metrics. The tool now facilitates the export and import of profiles to JSON files and is compatible with all three GPU vendors. The update incorporates additional metrics for GPU voltage, GPU hotspot temperature, and VRAM temperature. The integration of the power profiles daemon is now active, allowing for the detection of the power-profiles-daemon on the system and the automatic disabling of any conflicting functionalities.
Enhancements to the Flatpak service have been implemented, enabling LACT to function more reliably across various system configurations. Important points to note include the need for kernel 6.14 or later to overclock RDNA4 GPUs, a new fix for RDNA3 that reliably shows thermal throttling, and the ability to select from different Vulkan drivers.
Enhancements to the Flatpak service have been implemented, enabling LACT to function more reliably across various system configurations. Important points to note include the need for kernel 6.14 or later to overclock RDNA4 GPUs, a new fix for RDNA3 that reliably shows thermal throttling, and the ability to select from different Vulkan drivers.
Wine Staging 10.11, based on Wine 10.11, has been released.
A new development release of Wine is available and includes the preparation work for NTSync support, improved capabilities for Windows Runtime metadata generation in WIDL, and various bug fixes.
OBS Studio 31.0.4 has been released and represents a significant update that addresses multiple issues associated with NVENC, including enhanced support for NVIDIA Kepler GPUs. The update incorporates a revised code signing certificate for OBS, which could impact game capture compatibility with certain anti-cheat solutions. The update also resolves multiple crashes associated with media sources lacking a video frame size, issues on macOS 13 or earlier, freezes during item cropping, and possible crashes when reordering scene items.
The update also resolves concerns related to NVIDIA Background Blur, video capture devices on macOS, and program view resolution. The update also resolves crashes related to hand gesture reactions, rectifies issues with malformed scene collection files, and addresses initialization problems with PipeWire screen sharing on Linux. Furthermore, it tackles problems related to disabling the screensaver on Linux, the migration of NVIDIA Audio Effects filters, inaccuracies in base resolutions within scene collections, and complications with Portable Mode that lead to incorrect configuration directory placements.
The update also resolves concerns related to NVIDIA Background Blur, video capture devices on macOS, and program view resolution. The update also resolves crashes related to hand gesture reactions, rectifies issues with malformed scene collection files, and addresses initialization problems with PipeWire screen sharing on Linux. Furthermore, it tackles problems related to disabling the screensaver on Linux, the migration of NVIDIA Audio Effects filters, inaccuracies in base resolutions within scene collections, and complications with Portable Mode that lead to incorrect configuration directory placements.
A new version of Ungoogled Chromium based on Chromium 138.0.7204.49-1 is now available. Ungoogled Chromium serves as a streamlined alternative to Google Chromium, preserving the original user experience. It provides enhancements for privacy, control, and transparency.
Rust 1.88.0 represents a stable release of the programming language, enabling users to develop dependable and efficient software solutions. This version includes multiple features, including the capability to chain let statements within if and while conditions, which facilitates a more consistent drop order. Naked functions are now supported, allowing full control over the generated assembly for a particular function. The CFG predicate language has been enhanced to include boolean literals, true and false, which function as configurations that are consistently enabled or disabled, respectively.
The introduction of automatic cache cleaning in version 1.88.0 enables the system to automatically perform garbage collection on the cache located in its home directory. This mechanism eliminates files downloaded from the network that have not been accessed within a 3-month period, as well as files sourced from the local system that remain unaccessed for 1 month. Cargo versions 1.78 and later monitor the access information required for garbage collection; however, certain components continue to exhibit instability.
The introduction of automatic cache cleaning in version 1.88.0 enables the system to automatically perform garbage collection on the cache located in its home directory. This mechanism eliminates files downloaded from the network that have not been accessed within a 3-month period, as well as files sourced from the local system that remain unaccessed for 1 month. Cargo versions 1.78 and later monitor the access information required for garbage collection; however, certain components continue to exhibit instability.
