Pop!_OS 24.04 (with COSMIC Desktop) Just Hit Beta

System76's new COSMIC desktop environment has hit beta, and available for testing in the new Pop!_OS 24.04 beta. Both are available to download right now.

26 September 2025
Raspberry Pi 500 plus keyboard with backlit keys and $200 price tag.

Meet the Coolest (and Most Expensive) Raspberry Pi Yet

Raspberry Pi today unveiled the new Raspberry Pi 500+ — a ‘premium’ version of its compact keyboard PC that uses mechanical switches, RGB backlighting and is pre-fitted with an SSD. “Raspberry Pi 500+ puts the power of […]

25 September 2025

This GNOME Weather Widget Puts Forecasts Directly on Your Desktop

If you want weather information displayed directly on your Ubuntu desktop, the Desktop Widgets GNOME Shell extension is worth checking out. See why inside.

24 September 2025

elementary OS 8.0.2 Released with Linux 6.14 Kernel

Elementary OS 8.0.2 is available to download — the final minor update before the next major release due late 2025. On offer is a new kernel, GPU drivers and fixes.

24 September 2025

OBS Studio 32.0 Brings New Plugin Manager, NVIDIA RTX Effects

The new OBS Studio 32.0 release is out, with support for higher-quality recordings out-of-the-box, new filters and effects, a plugin manager and plenty of bug fixes.

23 September 2025
Ubuntu Pro updates in the Software Updater tool in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Ubuntu 25.10 Will Fix Update Manager’s Focus Stealing

Ubuntu 25.10 may include a fix for the Update Manager focus stealing by reverting to notifications and app indicators instead of auto-launching windows.

22 September 2025

Raspberry Pi’s New M.2 HAT+ Compact is an SSD Space Saver

If you're looking to add an SSD to your Raspberry Pi 5, the new $15 M.2 HAT+ Compact is a solid and smaller option to other add-ons on the market.

22 September 2025

Pinta 3.1 Beta Adds New Features, Effects & Options

A beta version of Pinta 3.1 is available for testing. The fee open source image editor adds axonometric grid, polygon selection, performance improvements and more.

21 September 2025
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VLC’s First Update This Year Adds Qt6 Support, Dark Style + More

The next stable release of VLC is on the way with various improvements, including dark mode, support for Windows on ARM, and more – fancy testing it early?

20 September 2025

Zorin OS 18 Beta Brings a ‘Redesigned’ Desktop

Zorin OS 18 is the next major update to the Ubuntu-based Linux distribution aimed at Windows converts. A beta is available for testing - with plenty of new features.

19 September 2025

Downloads Live for Ubuntu’s Daily ‘Dangerous’ Desktop Builds

Testing Ubuntu's development releases is now a little more dangerous, as the first of the new Ubuntu Daily Dangerous Desktop builds is made available for download.

19 September 2025
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Google Chrome is Becoming an AI Browser — Starting Today

Google Chrome is to become an AI browser powered by Gemini and agentic abilities to 'fundamentally change the nature of browsing', the search giant has announced.

19 September 2025