A new version of Zen Browser, 1.17.6b, has been released to improve your productivity. One of the key updates addresses a frustrating issue where popups suddenly appear off-screen when trying to install new add-ons. The update also fixes flashing issues with the glance feature that may have caused distractions and disrupted your workflow. With these problems ironed out, your browsing experience should now be smoother.
Mesa 25.3.0 Release Candidate 4 has been released, marking a significant step towards the final version of the software. This update addresses numerous issues that have arisen in previous releases and is the result of the team's continued efforts to iron out these problems. Several contributors have made notable improvements, including fixes for AMD GPU drivers, virtualization components, and Intel graphics.
PixiEditor 2.0.1.18 has received an update with several improvements. The editor's interface remains straightforward and familiar, allowing users of all skill levels to create game sprites or animations and perform general image editing tasks. The update focuses on resolving identified bugs and smoothing out performance issues, such as potential crashes related to null checks and problems with chunk calculations. Additionally, the developers have fixed issues like inconsistent behavior in the Pixel Art magic wand tool and corrected text-clicking hiccups in certain layers.
A new stable version of Samba is now available, addressing various issues reported since its previous release, including Time Machine compatibility problems introduced by older versions like 4.22. This latest update resolves several key issues, such as Spotlight search restrictions and a potential crash related to name mangling in 'rpcd_mdssvc.' Additionally, the update fixes other problems, including incorrect lease updates and a decoding error that prevented 'samba-log-parser' from functioning correctly.
The MariaDB team has released new versions of their popular open-source database, including 11.8.4, 11.4.9, 10.11.15, and 10.6.24, which will receive ongoing support over the next five years. These updates mainly aim to make the InnoDB storage engine more stable and faster, fixing problems like crashes that happen during table operations or with saved statistics. The releases also include refinements to other areas of MariaDB, including Aria transactional table recovery, json function oddities, and query handling, as well as specific fixes for mysqldump behavior and Windows installation issues
The latest version of Ungoogled Chromium, a privacy-focused fork of the Chromium codebase, has been released with additional features aimed at simplifying the user experience. This new release is built on top of Chromium 142.0.7444.134 and offers more customization options through command-line switches and chrome://flags entries. The update also includes finer control over digital environment settings, such as automatic pop-ups converted to tabs and blocking internet connections for certain URLs. Ungoogled Chromium continues to prioritize user freedom by stripping away unnecessary binaries and disabling Google domain functionality.
The e.foundation has released /e/OS 3.2, introducing several enhancements to its privacy-focused mobile operating system. The update includes real-time leak warnings for apps that try to share data without permission, as well as refinements to the App Lounge, which now displays app sizes and shows region-specific applications. Fairphone users can also look forward to new customization options for their side button and an optimized camera experience on Gen. 6 devices. Additionally, the release enables OTA upgrades for certain models towards Android 15 compatibility and unlocks device tree code.
A new version of the Zed editor, 0.211.4, has been released, bringing several updates and improvements to enhance user experience. The update incorporates features like optimizing the Windows build for ARM64 chips, enabling direct Git branch comparison through the command palette, and enhancing the quality of life in the markdown preview for HTML tables and lists. Other notable changes include improved editing of previous messages, enhanced debugging with inline variable viewing, and various UI tweaks, including warnings for outdated settings and improved navigation. The update also fixes several bugs and adds new features, such as automatic import organization for Python files and reset zoom levels in specific areas.
A new version of the FEX emulator, FEX-2511, has been released for Arm64 Linux, featuring improvements and optimizations to enhance its performance on low-memory systems. The emulator's memory usage issues were addressed by introducing two new options: disabling the L2 cache entirely and implementing a dynamic L1 cache that grows or shrinks based on usage.
The LXQt team has released version 2.3.0 of the Lightweight Qt Desktop Environment, featuring several key improvements and new features. Notable advancements include enhanced Wayland support, particularly with the LXQt Panel and Custom Command plugin, as well as additions to ScreenGrab and lxqt-qdbus for easier qdbus command access on Wayland compositors. Other notable updates include the addition of "Safely Remove" in PCManFM-Qt, improved user interface options such as disabling file tooltips, and enhancements to QTerminal and QTermWidget with emoji flag support. Additionally, LXQt Power Management and Archiver have seen improvements, including a new section for turning off monitors on Wayland platforms and LZ4 compression support, respectively.
The latest development snapshot of Godot 4.6 has been announced, bringing significant enhancements that promise to revolutionize the Godot experience. The new default editor theme, dubbed the "Modern Theme," is a sleek and minimalist design that was created by passivestar and has become a fan favorite among long-time users. In addition to the revamped editor theme, other notable changes include improved rendering capabilities, streamlined array inspector layouts, and various editor improvements.
Zen Browser has released a new stable version, which includes several exciting features and enhancements to improve the user experience. The browser now offers customizable URL bar settings, allowing users to display or hide specific buttons, such as 'Copy URL' and 'Picture-in-Picture.' Other changes include opening the site control center with a single click, rather than a mouse click and hold, and displaying filled icons for bookmarked websites. Additionally, the Glance functionality has seen significant stability and performance improvements.
The fourth release candidate for PHP 8.5.0 has been made available for testing, addressing various bugs and improvements across multiple components. Key updates include fixes for critical issues related to core functionality, OPCache, PCRE, PgSql, Reflection, Standard Library, Streams, URI, and Zip extensions. These enhancements aim to improve the overall stability and security of PHP 8.5.0, with specific changes targeting heap overflows, image misidentification, and incorrect behavior in certain scenarios. The release candidate is now available for testing and feedback before its official release as PHP 8.5.0.
The latest release candidates for PHP versions 8.3.28 and 8.4.15 have been made available for testing purposes, offering significant improvements in stability and performance. A multitude of bug fixes have been incorporated into the core functionality of PHP, addressing critical issues such as memory leaks and assertion failures. Various components, including DOM, Exif, FPM, FTP, GD, Intl, LibXML, MySQLnd, Opcache, PgSql, Phar, and Random, have also received important updates to resolve bugs and improve functionality. These enhancements aim to provide a smoother experience for developers working with PHP, ultimately enhancing the overall reliability and security of the language.
AMD has released ROCm 7.1.0, an open-source software stack designed for high-performance computing (HPC) applications and generative AI. The latest iteration includes significant updates and enhancements that allow seamless GPU programming from the kernel level to end-user applications on various platforms, including AMD Radeon GPUs and Ryzen APUs. Key features of ROCm 7.1.0 include the ability to set a power cap for virtualized environments, improved support for multiple users, and enhanced deep learning capabilities through new functionalities in rocAL and extended support for TensorFlow. Additionally, profiling tools have been updated to provide real-time monitoring and data analysis, while documentation enhancements offer clearer guidance for users transitioning from ROCm Execution Provider (ROCm-EP) to MIGraphX Execution Provider.
A new version of Ungoogled Chromium, 142.0.7444.59-2, has been released with enhanced security and customization options for users. This browser aims to eliminate reliance on Google services while maintaining a standard interface experience, promoting user control and awareness of online activities. Key features include disabling Google-related functionality, blocking internal requests, and stripping unnecessary binaries from the source code. The latest version also offers customizable options through new command-line switches and chrome://flags entries, allowing users to tailor their browsing experience according to their needs.
Bottles 52.0 has been released, providing an enhanced platform for running Windows software on Linux within separate environments. The new release brings significant improvements in stability and user experience, including general usability enhancements and multiple fixes to resolve issues and bugs from earlier versions. Key features of Bottles 52.0 include the integration of Onboard Dialog with AdwDialog, improved transparency during ongoing operations, and the ability to cancel component downloads and Sandbox feature activation for a more secure environment. The release also addresses several critical issues related to reliability and maintenance, including orphaned entry removal after uninstalling programs and font smoothing enabled by default for a smoother user experience.
GloriousEggroll has released GE-Proton10-25 that addresses various issues and improves performance. This update resolves video playback problems in Nioh 2, fixes texture regressions in World of Warcraft private servers and the Rockstar launcher, and corrects other display errors. Additionally, it introduces "protonfix" enhancements to improve gaming experiences on Final Fantasy XIV, Genshin Impact, and Soulbringer, among others. GE-Proton10-25 also updates key components such as Wine, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton, and Wine-Wayland patches to their latest versions for enhanced compatibility and performance.
Wine Staging has released version 10.18, enhancing the experience for Linux users running Windows applications on their systems. This iteration serves as a testing ground for new features and patches still in development, allowing developers to refine compatibility and performance. Version 10.18 includes updates such as rebasing against the latest Wine development release and an updated vkd3d-latest patchset.
The Wine development release 10.18 is now available, featuring various improvements and bug fixes that enhance performance and compatibility with Windows applications. This release includes support for OpenGL memory mapping using Vulkan in WoW64 mode, synchronization barriers API, and WinRT exceptions, as well as SCSI pass-through capabilities in WoW64 mode. A total of 30 bugs were fixed, addressing issues with several games and software. The release also reflects the contributions of numerous developers who have worked on various aspects of Wine, including its kernel, libraries, and tools.
