Kodi 22 “Piers” is taking shape with FFmpeg 8, HEIC support, Python 3.13, and wide-ranging platform improvements ahead of the final release.

OpenZFS 2.4 extends Linux kernel compatibility up to 6.18 while supporting FreeBSD 14, 15, and 16, bringing major performance, quota, and storage improvements.

Arch Linux has made its official WSL image fully reproducible, ensuring bit-for-bit identical builds using archived repositories and normalized timestamps.

The Armbian team has launched a new official imager that simplifies flashing Armbian OS on single-board computers across macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Kdenlive 25.12 open-source video editor introduces a new docking system, redesigned menus, improved markers, audio monitor updates, and more.

Linux Mint 22.3 “Zena” is now in public beta, offering users an early look at new features and improvements before the final release.

NVIDIA’s Linux driver 590.48 debuts as a New Feature Branch release with Wayland fixes, Vulkan performance improvements, and updated platform requirements.

The systemd v259 release makes journald persistent by default, drops TPM 1.2 support, and fully transitions networking components to nftables.

Asahi Linux reports major upstream progress in Linux kernel 6.18, improving Apple Silicon support across audio, USB-C, sensors, and more.

Flatpak 1.16.2, a universal app delivery framework for Linux, introduces reinstall support for bundle installs, Intel Xe VA-API enablement, and multiple stability and security fixes.

Whonix 18.0 adds LXQt, full IPv6 support, a rewritten Wayland-only Kloak, and major Kicksecure upgrades aimed at users who demand maximum anonymity.

AV Linux 25 for content creators and the new MX Moksha 25 ship with Enlightenment and Moksha desktops, Liquorix kernels, and expanded Thunar actions.

Oracle Linux 9.7 introduces hybrid post-quantum cryptography, QUIC support in OpenSSL, and refreshed UEK 8.1 and RHCK kernels for x86_64 and Arm systems.

Pebble watch software is now 100% open source, including the new mobile app and tools, securing long-term support for all Pebble devices.

Collabora Office brings the full Collabora Online interface to Linux, Windows, and macOS as a native desktop app, offering offline editing and strong document compatibility.

GNOME 49.2 desktop environment updates Shell, GTK, GLib, Nautilus, Epiphany, and other key components, focusing solely on stability and bug fixes.

KDE shifts the upcoming Plasma 6.8 release to a Wayland-only setup, keeping X11 apps running via Xwayland and maintaining X11 session support only until early 2027.

Rocky Linux 10.1 introduces soft reboots, expanded post-quantum crypto, and new XFS scrubbing and shrinking capabilities for enterprise workloads.

Tmux 3.6 terminal multiplexer adds pane scrollbars, Mode 2031 themes, new variables, and improved query handling across pixel size, palette, cursor, and clipboard data.

Redis 8.4 in-memory data store adds hybrid full-text and vector search, delivering over 30% higher throughput for caching and search workloads.