📰 Intel Releases QATlib 26.02 With New APIs For Zero-Copy DMA
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT). Intel QAT allows offloading various compression and encryption tasks for better performance. Intel this week released QATlib 26.02 as the newest version of their user-space library for leveraging QuickAssist Technology on capable hardware...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-QATlib-26.02
#intel
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT). Intel QAT allows offloading various compression and encryption tasks for better performance. Intel this week released QATlib 26.02 as the newest version of their user-space library for leveraging QuickAssist Technology on capable hardware...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-QATlib-26.02
#intel
Phoronix
Intel Releases QATlib 26.02 With New APIs For Zero-Copy DMA
Of Intel's different CPU accelerator IPs, the arguably most useful and with the greatest customer interest remains around QuickAssist Technology (QAT)
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📰 Intel Appears To Have Quietly Sunset "On Demand" Software Defined Silicon
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a "Software Defined Silicon" feature for activating extra licensed hardware features. That Software Defined Silicon support continued moving forward and was then announced as Intel On Demand with a focus on users being able to pay to activate additional accelerators found on select SKUs but not enabled by default...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-On-Demand-SDSi-Sunset
#intel #linux
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a "Software Defined Silicon" feature for activating extra licensed hardware features. That Software Defined Silicon support continued moving forward and was then announced as Intel On Demand with a focus on users being able to pay to activate additional accelerators found on select SKUs but not enabled by default...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-On-Demand-SDSi-Sunset
#intel #linux
Phoronix
Intel Appears To Have Quietly Sunset "On Demand" Software Defined Silicon
Back in 2021 on Phoronix was first to report on Intel preparing Linux patches for a 'Software Defined Silicon' feature for activating extra licensed hardware features
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📰 A Lot Of Exciting Changes To Look Forward To With Linux 6.20 -- Or Linux 7.0
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window. It could be Linux 6.20 but more than likely the next kernel version will be called Linux 7.0 with Linus Torvalds' past tradition of bumping the major version number after X.19. Whatever it ends up being called, here is a look at various "-next" changes that have been queuing up ahead of the merge window...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Feature-Preview
#kernel #linux
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window. It could be Linux 6.20 but more than likely the next kernel version will be called Linux 7.0 with Linus Torvalds' past tradition of bumping the major version number after X.19. Whatever it ends up being called, here is a look at various "-next" changes that have been queuing up ahead of the merge window...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Feature-Preview
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
A Lot Of Exciting Changes To Look Forward To With Linux 6.20 -- Or Linux 7.0
With Linux 6.19 due for release later today it then opens up the next kernel merge window
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New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
https://linuxiac.com/new-rust-tool-traur-analyzes-arch-aur-packages-for-hidden-risks/
https://linuxiac.com/new-rust-tool-traur-analyzes-arch-aur-packages-for-hidden-risks/
Linuxiac
New Rust Tool Traur Analyzes Arch AUR Packages for Hidden Risks
Traur is a new tool written in Rust that checks Arch AUR packages for hidden security risks before you install them.
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📰 New tool blocks imposter attacks disguised as safe commands
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tool-blocks-imposter-attacks-disguised-as-safe-commands/
#opensource
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-tool-blocks-imposter-attacks-disguised-as-safe-commands/
#opensource
BleepingComputer
New tool blocks imposter attacks disguised as safe commands
A new open-source and cross-platform tool called Tirith can detect homoglyph attacks over command-line environments by analyzing URLs in typed commands and stopping their execution.
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📰 GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
Last summer GEEKOM released a pair of mini PCs with the latest Intel and AMD processors: the GEEKOM IT15 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake processor and the GEEKOM A9 Max with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor. When I reviewed the Intel model, I noted that the .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/geekom-a9-max-review-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370/
#intel #amd
Last summer GEEKOM released a pair of mini PCs with the latest Intel and AMD processors: the GEEKOM IT15 with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Arrow Lake processor and the GEEKOM A9 Max with an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 Strix Point processor. When I reviewed the Intel model, I noted that the .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/geekom-a9-max-review-mini-pc-with-amd-ryzen-ai-9-hx-370/
#intel #amd
Liliputing
GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
GEEKOM A9 Max Review: Mini PC with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370
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📰 Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/memos-0-26-note-taking-app-released-with-stronger-authentication/
#opensource
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/memos-0-26-note-taking-app-released-with-stronger-authentication/
#opensource
Linuxiac
Memos 0.26 Note-Taking App Released With Stronger Authentication
The new Memos 0.26 update brings stronger authentication, refresh token rotation, and better media streaming to this self-hosted, open-source note-taking app.
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📰 Linus Torvalds Confirms The Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement. Notably he officially confirmed that the next kernel version is Linux 7.0 as the successor to Linux 6.19...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Is-Next
#kernel #linux
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement. Notably he officially confirmed that the next kernel version is Linux 7.0 as the successor to Linux 6.19...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Linux-7.0-Is-Next
#kernel #linux
Phoronix
Linus Torvalds Confirms The Next Kernel Is Linux 7.0
Following Linus Torvalds releasing Linux 6.19 stable, Linus Torvalds is now out with his customary release announcement
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📰 This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/
#opensource
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/group-office-26-0-release/
#opensource
It's FOSS
This Lesser Known Nextcloud Alternative's Latest Release Makes it More Suitable for Small Businesses
The open source groupware platform partners with Collabora to provide a paid feature for free. There is also a Kanban module along with time apporoval feature.
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📰 AppManager is a Gear Lever alternative with a macOS aesthetic, and it just hit version 3.0.0
When I first started using Linux, I had no idea why people used AppImages. Fortunately, after I learned that they're essentially just EXE files, they became more useful; then, when I discovered Gear Lever, I started to prefer using the AppImage over, say, a Flatpak or a proper installation.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/appmanager-is-a-gear-lever-alternative-with-a-macos-aesthetic-and-it-just-hit-version-300/
#flatpak #appimage #linux
When I first started using Linux, I had no idea why people used AppImages. Fortunately, after I learned that they're essentially just EXE files, they became more useful; then, when I discovered Gear Lever, I started to prefer using the AppImage over, say, a Flatpak or a proper installation.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/appmanager-is-a-gear-lever-alternative-with-a-macos-aesthetic-and-it-just-hit-version-300/
#flatpak #appimage #linux
XDA
AppManager is a Gear Lever alternative with a macOS aesthetic, and it just hit version 3.0.0
It's looking sleek so far.
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📰 Steam Early Access games can now have a planned release date listed
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-early-access-games-can-now-have-a-planned-release-date-listed/
#steam
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/steam-early-access-games-can-now-have-a-planned-release-date-listed/
#steam
GamingOnLinux
Steam Early Access games can now have a planned release date listed
Answering calls from developers, Valve have tweaked Early Access game pages to allow developers to add a full release date.
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📰 GNU Binutils 2.46 Released With AMD Zen 6 Support, SFrame Version 3
Following last week's release of GNU Coreutils 9.10, released today is GNU Binutils 2.46 for these commonly used GNU binary utilities on Linux systems and elsewhere...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Binutils-2.46
#linux #gnu #amd
Following last week's release of GNU Coreutils 9.10, released today is GNU Binutils 2.46 for these commonly used GNU binary utilities on Linux systems and elsewhere...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Binutils-2.46
#linux #gnu #amd
Phoronix
GNU Binutils 2.46 Released With AMD Zen 6 Support, SFrame Version 3
Following last week's release of GNU Coreutils 9.10, released today is GNU Binutils 2.46 for these commonly used GNU binary utilities on Linux systems and elsewhere.
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📰 AMD Linux Driver Readying Peak Tops Limiter "PTL" Support
The AMDGPU and AMDKFD Linux kernel graphics driver code has been readying support for the Peak Tops Limiter (PTL) as a new feature to the latest Instinct accelerators...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Peak-Tops-Limiter-AMDGPU
#kernel #linux #amd
The AMDGPU and AMDKFD Linux kernel graphics driver code has been readying support for the Peak Tops Limiter (PTL) as a new feature to the latest Instinct accelerators...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Peak-Tops-Limiter-AMDGPU
#kernel #linux #amd
Phoronix
AMD Linux Driver Readying Peak Tops Limiter "PTL" Support
The AMDGPU and AMDKFD Linux kernel graphics driver code has been readying support for the Peak Tops Limiter (PTL) as a new feature to the latest Instinct accelerators.
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📰 Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support
The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkan-based-translation-layer-d7vk-officially-expands-to-include-direct3d-5-support/
#linux
The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/vulkan-based-translation-layer-d7vk-officially-expands-to-include-direct3d-5-support/
#linux
GamingOnLinux
Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK officially expands to include Direct3D 5 support
The Vulkan-based translation layer D7VK has version 1.3 out now, which officially expands it to also cover Direct3D 5 support for running more games on Linux.
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I made a real BMO local AI agent with a Raspberry Pi and Ollama
—> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ggH-YhuAw
—> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ggH-YhuAw
YouTube
I made a real BMO local AI agent with a Raspberry Pi and Ollama
I built a fully functional, talking BMO from Adventure Time using a Raspberry Pi 5 and local AI models.
In this video, I break down the hardware I used, designing and assembling a 3D printed enclosure, and using Ollama to build a battery-powered, local…
In this video, I break down the hardware I used, designing and assembling a 3D printed enclosure, and using Ollama to build a battery-powered, local…
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📰 KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak
The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kde-linux-gets-performance-improvements-new-default-apps-and-goes-all-in-on-flatpak/
#flatpak #linux #kde
The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/02/kde-linux-gets-performance-improvements-new-default-apps-and-goes-all-in-on-flatpak/
#flatpak #linux #kde
GamingOnLinux
KDE Linux gets performance improvements, new default apps and goes all-in on Flatpak
The KDE developers are working towards the first Beta release of KDE Linux, their own home-grown immutable operating system.
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📰 pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More
pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid glass design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more
#wayland
pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid glass design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more. Here's what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/pearos-26-2-released-with-liquid-gel-design-wayland-session-and-more
#wayland
9to5Linux
pearOS 26.2 Released with Liquid Gel Design, Wayland Session, and More
pearOS 26.2 distribution is now available for download with liquid gel design, Wayland session, new browser, new installer, and much more.
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📰 Decman Is a Declarative Package and Configuration Manager for Arch Linux
Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/decman-is-a-declarative-package-and-configuration-manager-for-arch-linux/
#linux #arch
Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/decman-is-a-declarative-package-and-configuration-manager-for-arch-linux/
#linux #arch
Linuxiac
Decman Is a Declarative Package and Configuration Manager for Arch Linux
Decman provides a declarative way to manage Arch Linux systems, ensuring installed packages and configuration match a defined state.
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📰 Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/seeed-studios-robotic-arm/
#opensource #arm
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.
🔗 Source: https://itsfoss.com/news/seeed-studios-robotic-arm/
#opensource #arm
It's FOSS
Seeed Studio's Open Source Robotic Arm Promises to Lower the Barrier to Embodied AI
The 6-DoF arm handles 1.5 kg loads with a 650 mm reach, targeting desktop AI work.
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📰 AMD openSIL + Coreboot Being Ported To A Modern AM5 Consumer Motherboard
While we are very eager for the AMD openSIL open-source CPU silicon initialization project to achieve production readiness with Zen 6 platforms for ultimately replacing AGESA, there is some experimental excitement on the way for open-source firmware enthusiasts... OpenSIL and Coreboot are being brought to an AM5 motherboard you can buy retail...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Coreboot-AM5-Zen-5
#opensource #amd
While we are very eager for the AMD openSIL open-source CPU silicon initialization project to achieve production readiness with Zen 6 platforms for ultimately replacing AGESA, there is some experimental excitement on the way for open-source firmware enthusiasts... OpenSIL and Coreboot are being brought to an AM5 motherboard you can buy retail...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-openSIL-Coreboot-AM5-Zen-5
#opensource #amd
Phoronix
AMD openSIL + Coreboot Being Ported To A Modern AM5 Consumer Motherboard
While we are very eager for the AMD openSIL open-source CPU silicon initialization project to achieve production readiness with Zen 6 platforms for ultimately replacing AGESA, there is some experimental excitement on the way for open-source firmware enthusiasts..
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📰 Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks...
🔗 Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-update-billion-devices-risk/
#android
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks...
🔗 Source: https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-google-android-update-billion-devices-risk/
#android
TechRepublic
Google Warns Over 1 Billion Android Phones Are Now at Risk
Google warns that over 40% of Android devices no longer receive security updates, leaving more than 1 billion devices exposed to malware and spyware attacks.
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