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Parrot Linux plans versions 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3 throughout 2026, shifting its security research toward AI systems and real-world attack surfaces.

Mozilla Firefox 147 enables WebGPU on Apple Silicon Macs and improves hardware-decoded video playback on supported AMD GPUs.

Fastfetch 2.57 system information tool is out with broader desktop environment detection, terminal improvements, and changes to Windows support.

Catch up on the latest Linux news: Linux Mint 22.3, Debian 13.3, Nitrux 5.1, Budgie 10.10, Debian faces Data Protection gap, Orion Browser takes first step toward Linux availability, and more.

Linus Torvalds has published AudioNoise, a personal GitHub project focused on experimenting with digital audio effects and signal processing.

Auto-cpufreq 3.0, a CPU speed and power optimizer for Linux, introduces CPU turbo overrides via CLI and GUI, improved battery detection, and more.

Big changes are coming to the Budgie desktop in 2026 as Budgie 11 introduces a Qt6-based, modular architecture and a Wayland-first design.

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is now available for download, based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, introducing the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop with a redesigned app menu, new system tools, and more.

KDE Plasma 6.6 introduces the ability to save current visual settings as reusable global themes, making desktop customization more flexible.

Budgie Desktop 10.10 introduces Wayland support for the first time, marking the end of development for the Budgie 10 series as the project shifts focus to Budgie 11.