The first release candidate for Wine Staging 11.0 has been released, featuring a carefully curated collection of new features and fixes tested by the winehq.org team. As a testing ground separate from regular development work, Wine Staging allows users to try out new things as soon as they appear, helping developers identify issues before the official launch.
The Wine developers have released version 11.0-rc1, a major milestone in preparing for the upcoming Wine release. This release includes several key highlights, such as an updated Mono engine (version 10.4.0) and refreshed locale data to improve international support. Developers have also implemented numerous bug fixes and experimental scanner support through the TWAINDSM module.
A new version, FEX-2512, of the FEX emulator has been released, allowing x86 applications to run on ARM64 Linux devices. The update addresses several long-standing issues, including problems with kernel interfaces and memory constraints during Just-In-Time (JIT) operations, which have been resolved with the introduction of a page restart mechanism and a proper kernel interface. Additionally, groundwork is being laid for code caching, an essential feature that will be implemented in the coming months, and compatibility details such as CPU core counts and io_uring syscalls have also been addressed.
Audacity 3.7.6 has been released with several updates to make it an even more user-friendly and powerful audio editing software. The new version allows for direct file imports from online platforms, adds support for FFmpeg 8, and includes deeper analysis tools and smoother navigation features. Additionally, the update resolves a persistent problem with cloud audio uploads and improves compatibility with exported files in OGG/Opus format.
Proxmox Datacenter Manager 1.0 has been released as a free and open-source centralized hub for managing environments built on its infrastructure platform, providing a unified view of connected nodes and clusters. The project was entirely rewritten in Rust, resulting in a significantly improved user experience with a modern web frontend and brand-new widget toolkit. Proxmox Datacenter Manager offers strong security features, customization options, efficient central metric gathering, and built-in access controls to manage permissions effectively and keep sensitive information secure. The tool is available as open-source under the GNU AGPLv3 license, with existing customers having the option to add enterprise-level support features or download the ISO image directly from the Proxmox website.
The Apache Software Foundation has announced the release of version 2.4.66 of its popular HTTP server, a notable update after more than fifteen years of development. This new release is significant, featuring security fixes and important features that improve stability and security since joining the ongoing development of the 2.4 branch. Users can download Apache 2.4.66 from the official website but should note that certain modules may require updated versions of APR and APR-Util libraries for key functions to work properly. Upgrading to this version is recommended, as it will receive bug fixes and new capabilities, while older versions like 2.2.x are no longer supported or updated.
Mesa 25.2.8 has been released, marking the end of development on this line and encouraging users to switch to the more stable 25.3 branch instead. This update includes numerous bug fixes contributed by developers worldwide, covering various areas such as Vulkan command queues, Radeon graphics support, and Gallium3D drivers. The fixes were made by a team of over two dozen contributors, who addressed issues like memory leaks, assertion failures, and compatibility problems with different hardware and software components.
The latest version of the Zed editor, 0.215.3, has been released with various exciting new features and improvements. Key updates include automatic detection of uv workspaces, customizable default models for built-in tools like Claude Code or Codex CLI, and improved support for OpenAI's GPT-5.1 AI models. Other notable changes include enhanced Git functionality, better terminal performance, and refinements to collaboration features such as avatar loading and zoom controls. The update also includes bug fixes and performance improvements across different areas of the editor, making it a smoother experience for users.
A new version of Ungoogled Chromium has been released, offering a browser experience that dials back Google integration without sacrificing familiarity for those used to regular Chromium builds. Unlike other browsers, Ungoogled Chromium doesn't just remove basic tracking features but also strips unnecessary binaries from its source code to make it lighter and more focused on privacy and control. This ungoogled browser goes beyond basic tweaks by adding customization options through command-line switches, flag settings, and search suggestion settings, allowing users to tailor their experience further if they prefer a different direction. The goal of Ungoogled Chromium is to provide an alternative to standard browser releases that puts users in more control over their online experience.
Wireshark 4.6.2 has been released with important updates for users of the network protocol analyzer. The primary focus of this release is fixing compatibility problems caused by API/ABI adjustments and addressing security vulnerabilities. Wireshark 4.6.2 also includes valuable updates to existing protocols, such as improved dissectors for many common protocols, like HTTP3 and GTP.
Mesa 25.3.1 has been released as a new feature update for the open-source graphics project. This release includes several improvements across different drivers and system parts but also marks the removal of VDPAU support due to design issues and limited availability. For NVIDIA users, Mesa 25.3.1 comes with OpenGL acceleration built-in for recent GPUs, provided that Zink or NVK is enabled during setup. Additionally, the PowerVR Vulkan driver has received updates, including official conformance for Vulkan 1.0 on certain GPUs and partial support for Vulkan 1.2 on specific hardware.
Recent updates to Python 3.14.1, the first maintenance release for version 3.14, and Python 3.13.10 have brought several features and improvements. The new versions include official support for free-threaded builds and enhanced annotation handling, as well as template string literals for easier custom string formatting and improved concurrent execution handling. Additionally, user experience benefits from syntax highlighting in PyREPL, basic color support in command-line utilities, and performance improvements in the uuid module. These updates extend to developer tools, including better error messages, enhanced security features, and refined debugging capabilities.
The PHP development team has released a release candidate (RC) for PHP 8.4.16, which includes various bug fixes and enhancements to improve stability and reliability. The updates address issues with core functionality, including handling sensitive parameters and stream closures, as well as specific problems with several extensions such as Bz2, date, DOM, FTP, GD, Intl, LibXML, MbString, Opcache, Phar, SPL, PHPDBG, Standard, Tidy, XML, Zip, and Zlib. The fixes aim to prevent unexpected issues, smooth out user experiences, and maintain compatibility with expected behavior.
The PHP team has released the first release candidate for PHP 8.3.29, which is now available for testing. One key update involves syncing boost.context files to version 1.86.0, ensuring consistent features and improvements across context-handling libraries. The release also addresses several security issues, including bugs in the core and Bz2, as well as a potential crash related to stream filters. Additionally, various bug fixes have been applied to other areas of PHP, such as DOM, Fibers, FTP, and more.
A new release candidate, PHP 8.5.1 RC1, has been released with several updates and bug fixes. The changes include updating the boost.context files to match version 1.86.0 from mvorisek, resolving issues like GH-20435, which fixed a problem with SensitiveParameter, and fixing assertion failures caused by crashes in stream filter object parameters for Bz2 and Zlib. Other components, such as DOM, Fibers, Intl, URI parsing, LibXML, MySQLnd, Opcache, Phar, PHPDBG, SPL, XML, Zip, have also received fixes for various issues like memory leaks, stack overflows, and deprecation warnings. These updates are part of the development process leading up to the final release of PHP 8.5.1.
Godot has released its fifth developer preview of version 4.6, which marks the engine's progression towards feature freeze on December 3rd. Key updates include defaulting to Direct3D 12 (D3D12) for Windows rendering due to stability issues with Vulkan drivers and the introduction of delta encoding for optimized file patching. The release also sees progress in Android development, enabling Gradle builds directly on mobile devices, as well as smoother VR/AR support via OpenXR 1.1 and a performance boost for the 2D renderer. Additionally, numerous bug fixes have been implemented across various areas of the engine to ensure stability before the feature freeze.
Zen Browser has released version 1.17.12b, addressing two issues that were affecting its performance. The update fixes a problem with the title bar display for Windows users, making it easier to identify open browser windows. Additionally, compact mode can now reliably launch in new or private windows, eliminating a previous issue that caused problems when trying to access this feature.
Apache has released version 2.4.66 Release Candidate (RC1), featuring several significant updates and fixes. Key changes include improvements to mod_http2, addressing issues with cached content and push diary management, as well as enhancements to mod_md, which now allows administrators to control certificate renewal checks after server restarts. The release also includes security hardening for mod_md and a fix for minor memory leaks in OpenSSL's BIGNUM handling. Additionally, various other modules have been updated to offer improved features, such as the ability to set error thresholds in mod_http2 and enhanced proxy configuration error support in mod_proxy_http2.
Zen Browser has released an update to version 1.17.11b with several enhancements. The update fixes common issues for Windows users, including opening a tab from the sidebar now requiring only one click and entering fullscreen mode on multi-monitor setups no longer displaying a brief border. Additionally, the browser's performance has been improved by fixing page load hiccups caused by HTTP/3 connection failures, resulting in faster load times when encountering this issue. For Mac users with pinned tabs, the update addresses issues where certain pins wouldn't restore after quitting or relaunching the browser, making tab management more stable on macOS devices.
The latest version of Wine Staging, 10.20, has been released with a range of updates that are being tested and refined before entering the main development branch. This version serves as a testing ground where users can try out new ideas in collaboration with developers, allowing for real-time feedback and better results. The release includes a rebase against Wine 10.20 and updated graphics technologies, specifically the vkd3d-latest patchset, which is advancing innovative solutions within the ecosystem.
