GNOME 51 Alpha arrives as developers prepare the next Linux desktop release

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GNOME 51 Alpha arrives as developers prepare the next Linux desktop release

GNOME 51 Alpha is here, kicking off development of the next version of one of Linux’s most popular desktop environments. While this early release...

Claude finally comes to Linux with official desktop app for Ubuntu and Debian

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Claude finally comes to Linux with official desktop app for Ubuntu and Debian

Linux users finally have an official desktop version of Claude Desktop, but the beta currently supports only Ubuntu and Debian. While the underlyin...

Microsoft wants to kill Docker Desktop on Windows with WSL containers

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Microsoft wants to kill Docker Desktop on Windows with WSL containers

Microsoft’s new WSL containers feature could change Linux development on Windows forever. If developers get everything they need built directly i...

Steam Machine costs more than I hoped but the price isn’t crazy

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Steam Machine costs more than I hoped but the price isn’t crazy

Valve has brought back Steam Machine with prices starting at $1,049. While I hoped it would come in under $1,000, the actual pricing is easier to u...

PorteuX 2.7 has arrived, and the project’s developer is making a very bold claim. According to updated Geekbench 6 results, PorteuX now outperforms CachyOS, a Linux distribution many enthusiasts consider one of the fastest available. The release also brings GNOME 50.2, KDE Plasma 6.7, Linux kernel 7.1.1, a switch to the new NTFS-Plus driver, and a long list of performance-focused optimizations. Of course, benchmarks are only part of the story. Real-world workloads often tell a different tale. Still, it’s an interesting claim and one that will likely spark plenty of debate in the Linux community. I took a closer look here:

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PorteuX 2.7 claims it is faster than CachyOS and may be the fastest Linux distro yet

PorteuX 2.7 delivers major performance optimizations, updated desktop environments, and a bold claim that it can outperform CachyOS, one of Linux�...

Do you think PorteuX can really claim the performance crown, or does CachyOS still have the edge? #Linux #OpenSource #PorteuX #CachyOS #GNOME #KDE #DesktopLinux

ChromeOS laptops are everywhere, but ChromeOS all-in-one desktops? Not so much. That’s why CTL’s latest device caught my attention. Instead of building the computer permanently into the display, the company uses a removable computer module that slides into the monitor. When it’s time to upgrade, you can swap the module instead of replacing the entire system. It’s an interesting approach that could help schools, libraries, healthcare facilities, and other organizations reduce costs and e-waste. I took a closer look here:

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This ChromeOS all-in-one has a removable computer module

ChromeOS desktop computers have become increasingly rare, but CTL is betting on a modular approach. Its new all-in-one design combines a monitor wi...

This new Starbucks blue ocean drink is weird… and yummy https://blossom.ditto.pub/4435cfd78d0cda3eb3332a8525ec9c42e7fcf39230973e9613d5297129f66989.jpeg!

Google thinks AI-generated art deserves its own museum

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Google thinks AI-generated art deserves its own museum

Dataland is set to open in Los Angeles as the world’s first AI art museum. Powered in part by Google’s technology, the immersive attraction sho...

DJI finally has a serious rival and its name is Insta360 Luna Ultra

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DJI finally has a serious rival and its name is Insta360 Luna Ultra

Insta360 is entering DJI territory with Luna Ultra, a Leica-powered dual-lens gimbal camera featuring 8K video, a 1-inch sensor, and advanced creat...

OpenAI just exposed how bad AI still is at real science

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OpenAI just exposed how bad AI still is at real science

OpenAI’s new LifeSciBench benchmark was supposed to measure how useful AI can be in scientific research. Instead, it also highlights just how far...

SparkyLinux 2026.06 arrives with kernel 7 and Debian Testing updates

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SparkyLinux 2026.06 arrives with kernel 7 and Debian Testing updates

SparkyLinux 2026.06 brings Linux kernel 7, refreshed Debian Testing packages, updated Firefox and Thunderbird releases, and several desktop options...

Adobe keeps stuffing more AI into Photoshop and Premiere whether creatives asked for it or not

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Adobe keeps stuffing more AI into Photoshop and Premiere whether creatives asked for it or not

Adobe is expanding AI across Creative Cloud, bringing AI assistants to Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign, and other apps. While Adobe sees...

Governments are starting to demand sovereign AI and Dream just raised $260 million to build it

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Governments are starting to demand sovereign AI and Dream just raised $260 million to build it

Dream has raised $260 million at a $3 billion valuation, but the bigger story is the growing demand for sovereign AI as governments look to control...

SK hynix ships 12-layer HBM4E memory as AI hardware race heats up

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SK hynix ships 12-layer HBM4E memory as AI hardware race heats up

SK hynix has begun sampling its 12-layer HBM4E memory, a next-generation AI-focused DRAM designed to deliver higher performance, lower latency, and...

Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI unite behind new Linux Foundation AI project

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Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI unite behind new Linux Foundation AI project

Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and several other major technology companies have joined the Linux Foundation’s new Appia Foundation, an effort to cre...

Proton wants businesses to ditch Google with new Easy Switch migration tool

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Proton wants businesses to ditch Google with new Easy Switch migration tool

Proton has launched Easy Switch for Business, a new migration tool designed to help organizations move email, calendars, contacts, and domains from...

IBM says enterprises are losing control of AI and many do not even realize it

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IBM says enterprises are losing control of AI and many do not even realize it

A new IBM study suggests many enterprises are becoming increasingly dependent on AI vendors while lacking a clear understanding of the risks. The f...

Commodore thinks this Linux flip phone can cure your smartphone addiction

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Commodore thinks this Linux flip phone can cure your smartphone addiction

Commodore is entering the mobile market with the Linux-powered Callback 8020. The retro-inspired flip phone removes social media, email, and web br...

Microsoft wants to be the Switzerland of AI while OpenAI and Anthropic battle for dominance

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Microsoft wants to be the Switzerland of AI while OpenAI and Anthropic battle for dominance

Microsoft is making a surprising argument in the AI race. Rather than urging businesses to commit to a single model provider, the company is promot...