A new version of VSCodium has been released, offering a free and open-source alternative to Visual Studio Code with community-driven default configuration. The release includes an update to VS Code 1.104.2 and addresses several issues, including bugs related to completion suggestions, build processes, and performance problems. Notable issues that have been resolved include reasoning summaries being enabled by default and nonexistent prompt files crashing in recommendations tile settings.
Zen Browser has released version 1.16.1b, aiming to strike a balance between speed, privacy, and productivity for users. The update includes new features such as prioritized Command Bar commands in the URL bar and improved performance when using compact mode. Several bugs have been fixed, including issues with window closure on empty states and broken UI when using split views in collapsed mode.
Node.js has released its latest version, 24.9.0, which includes numerous improvements and bug fixes to the open-source JavaScript runtime environment. Notable changes include the addition of a shouldUpgradeCallback function for server management and enhancements to SQLite module's ERM support and Session classes. The release also introduces a new heap profile API in the worker module for better memory management and addresses issues related to crypto operations, HTTP handling, and other areas.
MariaDB 12.2, a preview version of the popular open-source relational database, introduces several new features and improvements to its functionality. The update includes compatibility features such as the TO_NUMBER() function, TRUNC() function, global temporary tables, and enhanced replication capabilities between tables with different structures. Additionally, MariaDB 12.2 offers improved optimizer hints for query performance optimization and additional information in the INFORMATION_SCHEMA table for better database management.
PostgreSQL 18 has been released, bringing significant performance improvements, new features, and enhanced security measures to the world's most advanced open-source database. Key enhancements include a novel I/O subsystem with asynchronous operations that boost overall throughput, faster major-version upgrades, and improved query and general performance through optimizations for indexing and table joins. The release also introduces virtually generated columns, temporal constraints, and improved text processing capabilities, as well as enhanced authentication and security features, including OAuth 2.0 support and validation for FIPS mode.
GloriousEggroll has released GE-Proton10-17, a minor update to the GE-Proton series. This release serves as a hotfix or refresh, ensuring that users have the latest version of key components. Specifically, it updates DXVK and other main components, which should resolve issues such as the Warframe crash.
A new version of Ungoogled Chromium has been released, offering enhanced security, privacy, and customization options for users who want to minimize reliance on Google services. This lightweight browser is built upon the latest Chromium 140.0.7339.207 release and includes tweaks that enhance user control and awareness of their online activities. Key features include the ability to disable or remove functionality related to Google domains, block internal requests, and strip unnecessary binaries from the source code. Ungoogled Chromium aims to provide a more private and secure browsing experience for users while offering customizable options to tailor their preferences according to their needs.
The recent release of Node.js v22.20.0 introduces several notable updates, including the inclusion of OpenSSL version 3.5.2, which ensures official support until April 30, 2027. This release also encompasses enhancements and stability improvements to core functionalities and features, such as the Crypto Module, HTTP Features, Inspector Enhancements, and Stream Module. Key changes include updated root certificates for enhanced security, improved timeout behaviors, and added support for Brotli compression. These updates aim to provide critical security updates, modular enhancements, and performance optimizations that bolster Node.js' reliability and user experience.
The first release candidate for PHP 8.5.0, a general-purpose scripting language suited for web development, has been released for testing. The new version addresses numerous critical issues across various components of the framework, including the core, Bzip2, Curl, Date, Exif, FPM, Iconv, Opcache, OpenSSL, Mbstring, Reflection, SAPI, Standard, URI, and Windows modules. Key enhancements include improved error handling, deprecated magic methods, and fixes for assertion failures, memory leaks, and other bugs that may have caused crashes or infinite loops.
Jakub Zelenka has announced PHP 8.3.26, which includes numerous bug fixes across various components. The update resolves critical issues such as repeated file inclusion warnings, scanning large string literals, and memory leaks in Phar and other components. Additionally, the CLI has been improved to provide better error messages for listening errors with IPv6 addresses, while date functions now correctly handle partial-hour UTC offsets.
Calvin Buckley has announced the release of PHP 8.4.13, a significant update that addresses various critical bugs and improves performance. This version fixes numerous issues affecting core functionality, memory management, and specific extensions such as CLI, Date, and OpenSSL, among others. The update also resolves security vulnerabilities, including potential UAF (Use-After-Free) threats in certain scenarios, ensuring the reliability and integrity of web applications built with PHP.
The final version of OBS Studio 32.0.0 has been released with significant updates and improvements to its functionality, including a basic plugin manager, automatic crash log upload, and enhanced audio capabilities. The software now features improved performance on Apple Silicon Macs, hybrid MOV support, and widely supported HEVC/H.264 + PCM audio options across all platforms. A range of bug fixes have been implemented to address issues such as crashes, memory leaks, and playback errors, ensuring a smoother user experience.
Zen Browser 1.16b has been released with a focus on enhancing user experience through improvements to its features and functionality. The update includes a redesigned URL bar, smoother transitions when switching between spaces or using certain features, and a new shortcut for creating split views. Additionally, the update addresses several security vulnerabilities, such as sandbox escapes and information disclosure issues, to ensure a safer browsing experience.
Ruby on Rails version 8.0.3 has been released, featuring numerous improvements and bug fixes across various components of the framework. Key updates include enhancements to Active Support, such as preventing unnecessary reloads and handling collisions in HashWithIndifferentAccess, as well as improvements to Active Record's query cache and transactional tests. Additionally, Action View and Action Pack have received attention, with fixes addressing issues like label prefixing and URL helpers for engines mounted at the application root.
ProtonUp-Qt 2.14.0 has been released with improved features and enhanced compatibility tools for Linux systems. This update allows users to install various compatibility layers, such as Proton-GE and Luxtorpeda, for gaming platforms like Steam, Lutris, and Heroic Games Launcher. The release has also undergone testing on Ubuntu 18.04 or newer, Fedora 34, and Manjaro 20.2, ensuring its stability across different platforms. Users can download ProtonUp-Qt from Flathub or manually install the AppImage, following a simple setup process to get started with this new version.
GloriousEggroll has released GE-Proton 10-16, a custom build of Proton that incorporates the latest bleeding-edge version of WINE and various cutting-edge patches. This release offers advanced features such as improved video playback support, Nvidia CUDA support for PhysX and NVAPI, and an automated 'protonfixes' system to apply per-game fixes. GE-Proton 10-16 has been updated with the latest versions of several critical components, including WINE, dxvk, vkd3d-proton, vkd3d, and dxvk-nvapi. The release provides a substantial upgrade over previous Proton variants, offering users enhanced gaming capabilities and compatibility.
Exim 4.99-RC2 is a new release candidate of the popular message transfer agent (MTA) that offers extensive facilities for checking incoming mail and flexibility in routing mail. The update includes several key improvements, including bug fixes for issues such as out-of-bounds reads and crashes, as well as the addition of features like a TLS-on-connect performance feature and support for sieve_inbox options in redirect routers. Exim 4.99-RC2 also addresses various security-related issues, including fixes for CVE-2025-26794 and CVE-2025-30232, and introduces new logging capabilities and configuration options to enhance user experience.
OBS Studio 32.0.0's Release Candidate is now available, offering improvements for capturing, compositing, and streaming video content. Key updates include a reverted change that allows Linux users to load older plugins, an increased default bitrate to 6000 Kbps, and hybrid MP4/MOV containers as the new default format. Several bugs have been fixed, including memory leaks and UI deadlocks on Windows systems, as well as an issue with Multitrack Video settings after switching between services.
AM, a set of scripts and modules for installing, updating, and managing AppImage packages, has released version 9.9. This new release introduces two groundbreaking features: configuration cloning, which allows users to replicate their configurations from one system to another, and relocation of AppMan apps, enabling users to choose a different installation location without requiring root privileges or system installations. Additionally, several other updates have been made to improve the user experience, including faster updating of third-party database lists, removal of "zsync" mentions, and fixes for various scripts.
Python 3.14.0rc3 is the final release candidate available for testing ahead of its scheduled release on October 7th, 2025. This version introduces significant new features including support for free-threaded Python, deferred evaluation of annotations, and template string literals for custom string processing. Major updates also include improved error messages, a built-in implementation of HMAC with formally verified code, and better color support in various command-line interfaces. Additionally, several other enhancements have been made, such as the addition of an opt-in interpreter providing better performance and remote attaching support for running Python processes.
