📰 Some of my smart devices were sneaking around my Pi-hole, and blocking them was easier than I thought

When I implemented Pi-hole on my home network, I thought of it as a set-and-forget thing, as most of the community discussion suggested. I installed Pi-hole on my home Debian server, added a couple of reputable blocklists, and set it as a default DNS on my dual-WAN gateway. And for a while, it really did seem like the job was done. Ads disappeared, obvious trackers filtered out, and the dashboard showed me thousands of blocked queries.

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#debian

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https://www.xda-developers.com/some-smart-devices-sneaking-around-pi-hole-blocking-them-was-easier/

Вышла ZLUDA 6, независимая реализация CUDA

Вышла очередная версия ZLUDA — прослойки совместимости для параллельных вычислений на графических процессорах не-Nvidia, нацеленная на полную совместимость с CUDA. Соответствует версии CUDA 13.1. Пока поддерживаются только AMD (версия ROCm до 7.2), планируется и Intel. Написана на Rust.
Заявлена начальная поддержка работы поверх ZLUDA физического движка PhysX и 3D-редактора Blender.
О названии. Cuda по-польски — «чудеса», złuda — «иллюзия». Автор говорит, что не вкладывал глубокого смысла, просто взял первое попавшееся слово созвучное с CUDA, чтобы сменить название notCUDA.
>>> GitHub
>>> Краткий чейнджлог
>>> Полный чейнджлог
>>> Новость на opennet.ru



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https://www.linux.org.ru/news/hardware/18331030

📰 CachyOS June 2026 ISO Released with Hyprland Noctalia, Faster Performance, and Smarter System Tools

by George WhittakerThe CachyOS team has released the June 2026 ISO, delivering another feature-packed update for its Arch Linux-based distribution. Known for its aggressive performance optimizations and gaming-focused approach, CachyOS continues refining both the user experience and the underlying system with improvements ranging from compiler tuning to installer enhancements and new desktop options.

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#arch #linux #linuxbased

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https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/cachyos-june-2026-iso-released-hyprland-noctalia-faster-performance-and-smarter-system

Firefox is adding Vulkan video decoding for Nvidia GPUs

Firefox is adding hardware-accelerated Vulkan Video decoding, saving Nvidia users on Linux the hassle of manually configuring the nvidia-vaapi-driver package. The change will be included in Firefox 153, out July 21, but it will not be enabled by default – not to start with. Instead, users will be able to flip a pair of preferences in about:config to try it out, with the awareness that there may be hiccups and edge cases (especially on devices with hybrid graphics, mentioned further down). Given that Nvidia GPUs are capable (understatement klaxon), I was surprised to hear that this didn’t already work. Turns out, Firefox’s […]
You're reading Firefox is adding Vulkan video decoding for Nvidia GPUs, a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission.

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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/firefox-vulkan-video-decoding-nvidia

Rising component costs trigger sharpest decline in US PC shipments since 2023

US PC shipments fell by 7% in the first quarter of 2026, marking the most significant market contraction in nearly three years. This downturn is primarily attributed to severe supply constraints and surging prices for DRAM and NAND flash memory components. Analysts note that the market is also experiencing a demand hangover following the aggressive hardware refresh cycle prompted by the end of Windows 10 support.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/rising-component-costs-trigger-sharpest-decline-in-us-pc-shipments-since-2023/

Computex 2026 reveals a split market between budget laptops and AI superchips

The laptop market at Computex 2026 has diverged into two distinct tiers focused on affordability and local AI performance. Apple’s MacBook Neo has spurred a wave of competitive budget Windows devices, including the $599 Dell XPS 13 and Acer’s Swift Air 14. These entry-level machines prioritize thin-and-light designs and long battery life but are often limited to 8GB of RAM due to high memory costs.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/computex-2026-reveals-a-split-market-between-budget-laptops-and-ai-superchips/

📰 Performance Optimizations, NVIDIA Vera, Arc Pro B70 & Other Linux Highlights From Q2

As the last planned article on Phoronix of Q2, here is a look back at what excited readers the most in the second quarter. There were 872 original news articles this quarter as well as 54 Linux hardware reviews / multi-page featured benchmark articles. Here is what excited readers the most over these past three months...

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#linux

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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Q2-2026-Highlights

📰 AMD's new CPU core type just got unlocked on Linux before it was even announced

If you've ever poked around your computer or laptop's power plans, you'll know that your hardware can be fine-tuned to use as much or as little power as you'd like. Normally, you can choose between an emphasis on power and a focus on conserving energy. However, Intel has introduced a third option called the Low Power Efficient cores that saves battery on background tasks and idle states.

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#amd #intel #linux

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https://www.xda-developers.com/amds-third-cpu-core-type-just-got-unlocked-on-linux-before-it-has-even-been-announced/

📰 Steam update brings Steam Machine compatibility improvements, game resolution changes

Valve launched the latest Steam update which brings more compatibility improvements for the Steam Machine.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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#steam

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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/steam-update-brings-steam-machine-compatibility-improvements-game-resolution-changes/

Claude Sonnet 5 hidden costs offset performance gains over predecessor

Anthropic has launched Claude Sonnet 5, a mid-tier model designed to deliver performance levels approaching the flagship Opus 4.8. While the model excels at multi-step agentic tasks and coding, independent evaluations show it ranks fifth overall in general intelligence benchmarks. It introduces an "adaptive thinking" mode by default, which allows the model to handle complex automation workflows that previously required more expensive tiers.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/claude-sonnet-5-hidden-costs-offset-performance-gains-over-predecessor/

VirtualBox 7.2.12 resolves host kernel panics and improves Windows DX11 performance

Oracle has released VirtualBox 7.2.12, a maintenance update addressing a critical stability flaw affecting Linux hosts. The most significant fix resolves a bug that caused full kernel freezes on Arch Linux when attempting to start a virtual machine. This issue previously required a hard hardware reset because the system would stop responding before any diagnostic information could be logged.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/virtualbox-7-2-12-resolves-host-kernel-panics-and-improves-windows-dx11-performance/

Adobe issues emergency patches for seven maximum severity vulnerabilities

Adobe has released critical security updates to address seven vulnerabilities with a perfect CVSS score of 10.0. These flaws primarily affect ColdFusion 2023 and 2025, as well as the Campaign Classic marketing platform. The vulnerabilities stem from improper input validation, unrestricted file uploads, and incorrect authorization mechanisms.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/adobe-issues-emergency-patches-for-seven-maximum-severity-vulnerabilities/

Microsoft intervenes in EU court to defend transatlantic data transfer framework

Microsoft has formally intervened in the Latombe v. Commission case before the Court of Justice of the European Union to defend the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework. This legal arrangement allows certified American companies to receive personal data from the European Union while adhering to GDPR adequacy standards. The company argues that the framework is essential for maintaining the legal stability of transatlantic data flows that power modern cloud services.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-intervenes-in-eu-court-to-defend-transatlantic-data-transfer-framework/

Система трассировки лучей, реализованная на языке SQL

Алексей Миловидов, сооснователь СУБД ClickHouse, при содействии AI-ассистента Claude опубликовал систему трассировки лучей, реализованную целиком на языке SQL. Полноценно проект работоспособен при запуске в СУБД ClickHouse, но с отдельными ошибками и в 33 раза медленнее также может работать в СУБД CedarDB. Рендеринг с симуляцией освещения на базе трассировки путей реализован в виде одного SQL-запроса без пользовательских функций (UDF) и без подключения внешнего кода. Для вывода графики используется возможность СУБД ClickHouse, сохранять результат запросов в формате PNG. Проект распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons BY-NC-SA.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65820

📰 Canonical Confirms Ubuntu Fixes for DirtyClone Linux Kernel Flaw

Canonical says Ubuntu kernel updates are available for DirtyClone, a high-severity Linux local privilege escalation flaw tracked as CVE-2026-43503.

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#kernel #linux #ubuntu

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https://linuxiac.com/canonical-confirms-ubuntu-fixes-for-dirtyclone-linux-kernel-flaw/

📰 Godot Engine to get stricter on AI contributed code

The developers of the free, open source and cross-platform Godot Engine are adjusting their policies to get stricter on AI code contributions.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.

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#opensource

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https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/godot-engine-to-get-stricter-on-ai-contributed-code/

Альт Мобильный: поддержка 1+6(t)

По многочисленным просьбам сообщества Альт Мобильный расширил список поддерживаемых устройств недорогими и доступными смартфонами на СнК Snapdragon 845: OnePlus 6 и OnePlus 6T.
Работы по портированию завершились довольно быстро благодаря стараниям Василия Дойлова (neko@) — ментейнера пакетов и некоторых устройств для postmarketOS, участника команды ALT Gnome Development, который недавно начал прохождение Join в ALT Linux Team.
Доступна детальная инструкция по установке.
Основное отличие от других поддерживаемых устройств: необходимость инициализировать компоненты через поставляемую из коробки систему Android, иначе в ALT Mobile не смогут работать модем и некоторые другие составляющие. Подробнее в инструкции.
Весь исходный код проекта открыт — от профиля сборки до пакетов, входящих в дистрибутив, а свой вклад может внести каждый, оставив предложение на Багзилле.

Образ для OnePlus 6/6T
U-Boot: OnePlus 6 | OnePlus 6T
База знаний по ALT Mobile




 altlinux, altmobile, mobile, oneplus, спо

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https://www.linux.org.ru/news/pda/18331281

В игровом движке Godot запретят приём изменений, сгенерированных при помощи AI

Организация Godot Foundation анонсировала ужесточение правил приёма изменений в открытый игровой движок Godot. При разработке Godot решено полностью запретить использование автономных AI-агентов или вайб-кодинга, а также генерации значительных фрагментов кода при помощи AI. Весь код должен создаваться человеком, а использование AI допускается лишь для выполнения рутинных операций при разработке, таких как автодополнение кода и поиск/замена. В случае задействования AI при написании кода, требуется раскрытие этой информации в обсуждении pull-запроса.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65819

Microsoft Security June 2026: new features and record Patch Tuesday

Microsoft's June 2026 security updates introduce several new capabilities across its security portfolio, including AI-driven vulnerability scanning, endpoint protection for local AI agents, identity backup and recovery, and expanded multicloud coverage. The month also brought the largest Patch Tuesday release on record, with over 200 vulnerabilities patched. This article evaluates the technical features, requirements, and limitations of these updates from an administrator's perspective.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-security-june-2026-new-features-and-record-patch-tuesday/

📰 Asahi Linux Fixes Booting With macOS 27, Progress On M3 & Apple Video Decode

The Asahi Linux project published a new blog post outlining recent development efforts in getting Apple Silicon hardware working with their downstream Linux distribution. There is ongoing work on bringing up Apple M3 support, fixing boot support for macOS 27 beta systems, Apple Video Decoder (AVD) support progress, and more...

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#linux

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https://www.phoronix.com/news/Asahi-Linux-AVD-Firmware-M3