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📰 New string of phishing attacks targets Python developers
If you recently got an email asking you to verify your credentials to a PyPI site, better change that password The Python Software Foundation warned users of a new string of phishing attacks using a phony Python Package Index (PyPI) website and asking victims to verify their account or face suspension, and advised anyone who did provide their credentials to change their password "immediately."…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/24/pypi_phishing_attacks/
FFmpeg Introduces MPEG-H 3D Audio Decoding Support - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-:ands-MPEG-H-3D-Decode
📰 The Massive AI Performance Benefit With AMX On Intel Xeon 6 "Granite Rapids"
Besides the support for MRDIMM-8800 memory, another distinct advantage of Intel Xeon 6 "Granite Rapids" processors is the continued presence of Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX). Here are some fresh benchmarks looking at the impact of AMX on the Intel Xeon 6980P processors for AI inference workloads.
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/review/intel-xeon-6-granite-rapids-amx
📰 PyPI urges users to reset credentials after new phishing attacks
The Python Software Foundation has warned victims of a new wave of phishing attacks using a fake Python Package Index (PyPI) website to reset credentials.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-urges-users-to-reset-credentials-after-new-phishing-attacks/
📰 GCC 16 Will No Longer Treat Function Multi-Versioning As Experimental On ARM64
Function Multi-Versioning (FMV) is the compiler feature that allows developers to specify multiple versions of the same function that can be used for optimizing execution for specific target features. For example, FMV can allow optimized functions to be called if the CPU supports AVX, AVX-512, SSE4.2, or other differing ISA capabilities. With the GCC 16 compiler release, AArch64/ARM64 now considers its FMV support to be stable and complete...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/GCC-16-Stable-ARM64-FMV
📰 I’m building a privacy-focused life, and these Docker containers are non-negotiable
Discover the key Docker containers that form the foundation of a privacy-focused, self-hosted digital ecosystem, replacing big tech tools and keeping data truly personal.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/building-privacy-focused-life-docker-containers-are-non-negotiable/
📰 Haptic Touchpad Support Expected For Linux 6.18
The upcoming Linux 6.18 kernel is expected to land initial haptic touchpad support as part of the HID subsystem updates...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Haptic-Touchpad-Linux-6.18
Ladybird Browser Gains Cloudflare Support to Challenge the Status Quo
https://linuxiac.com/ladybird-browser-gains-cloudflare-support-to-challenge-the-status-quo/
📰 Libraesva ESG issues emergency fix for bug exploited by state hackers
Libraesva rolled out an emergency update for its Email Security Gateway solution to fix a vulnerability exploited by threat actors believed to be state sponsored.
🔗 Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/libraesva-esg-issues-emergency-fix-for-bug-exploited-by-state-hackers/
Pocketpair announced farming life sim spin-off Palworld: Palfarm
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/pocketpair-announced-farming-life-sim-spin-off-palworld-palfarm/
📰 Linux 6.18 To Improve Support For Apple's A11, Other Apple Silicon Improvements
Two pull requests were submitted this weekend of new Apple Silicon material ready for upstreaming with the soon-to-start Linux 6.18 kernel cycle...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Apple-Silicon-Linux-6.18-Ready
📰 Linux's love-to-hate projects drop fresh versions: systemd 258 and GNOME 49
Init system update arrives behind schedule while desktop overhaul adds app and HDR polish There are fresh new releases of two of the more controversial and divisive projects in the Linux world for everyone to argue about… and then adopt anyway.…
🔗 Source: https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2025/09/23/systemd_258_gnome_49/
📰 FFmpeg Lands Support For AHX, ADPCM Silicon Graphics N64 Decoder
Beyond the continued flow of new performance optimizations via hand-written Assembly, with the FFmpeg project it's also interesting to monitor their ever-expanding scope of supported audio/video formats. The newest to land in FFmpeg Git is support for AHX audio files...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/FFmpeg-AHX-Support
Varnish Cache 8.0 Arrives in the Middle of a Heated Rebranding Controversy
https://linuxiac.com/varnish-cache-8-0-arrives-in-the-middle-of-a-heated-rebranding-controversy/
📰 Elementary OS 8.0.2 Brings Kernel 6.14, Better Accessibility
Ubuntu-based elementary OS 8.0.2 arrives with Linux kernel 6.14, improved accessibility, Music app upgrades, and better hardware support.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/elementary-os-8-0-2-brings-kernel-6-14-better-accessibility/
Get some top stuff in the Fanatical Capcom Ultimate Bundle | GamingOnLinux
https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/get-some-top-stuff-in-the-fanatical-capcom-ultimate-bundle/
📰 I recommend people use these apps when moving from Windows to Linux
Why make the trip harder than it needs to be? Try these apps for a better experience.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/i-recommend-people-apps-moving-windows-linux/
📰 Krita 5.2.13 Bugfix Update Brings 16K Page Size Support
Krita 5.2.13, a free and open-source digital painting app, fixes Android crashes, adds 16K page size support, and improves stylus handling.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/krita-5-2-13-bugfix-update-brings-16k-page-size-support/
Ollee Watch brings smartwatch features to the Casio F-91W with a mainboard replacement - Liliputing
https://liliputing.com/ollee-watch-brings-smartwatch-features-to-the-casio-f-91w-with-a-mainboard-replacement/
📰 Sony DualSense Controller Audio Jack Handling Ready For Linux 6.18
In addition to the patches providing haptic touchpad support for Linux 6.18, another notable HID addition queued into the "hid-next" tree ahead of the imminent Linux 6.18 merge window is proper audio jack handling with the Sony PlayStation DualSense controller...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/Sony-DualSense-Audio-Handling
📰 This creepy ESP32 "soul pendant" is the perfect accessory for Halloween
If you can't siphon a soul yourself, store-bought is fine.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/creepy-esp32-soul-pendant-halloween/
📰 Kali Linux 2025.3 Brings Nexmon Wi-Fi Support for Raspberry Pi
Kali Linux 2025.3 adds Nexmon Wi-Fi injection, refreshed Vagrant builds, and 10 new security tools for penetration testers.
🔗 Source: https://linuxiac.com/kali-linux-2025-3-brings-nexmon-wi-fi-support-for-raspberry-pi/
📰 Raspberry Pi CM0 is an inexpensive compute module with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 processor
Raspberry Pi is expanding its product lineup with a new computer-on-a-module designed as a lower cost alternative to the Raspberry Pi CM4 or CM5. North American pricing and availability haven’t been announced yet, but according to ITHome, Raspberry Pi unveiled the new Raspberry Pi Compute Module 0 (CM0) at the China International Industrial Expo this .
🔗 Source: https://liliputing.com/raspberry-pi-cm0-is-an-inexpensive-compute-module-with-a-quad-core-arm-cortex-a53-processor/
📰 5 systemd tweaks that really boost my boot time
Speed up your Linux startup with five simple systemd tweaks that cut delays and make booting noticeably faster.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/systemd-tweaks-boost-boot-time/
📰 I tried out the brand new KDE Linux distro, and it's already my favorite
If you've been following along with my Linux adventures, you'll know that I recently ditched Windows and found my new home over on Fedora KDE Plasma. The biggest reason it kept me around was that I really enjoyed KDE, and out of all the distros I used that came with a desktop environment, Fedora was the most stable. And all was happy.
🔗 Source: https://www.xda-developers.com/i-tried-out-brand-new-kde-linux-distro/
📰 Valve fixes DualSense crash on Linux / SteamOS and improves game recording with Vulkan
Valve released another small Beta update for Desktop PCs, SteamOS and Steam Deck for the Steam Client to fix up some more annoying problems..Read the full article on GamingOnLinux.
🔗 Source: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/09/valve-fixes-dualsense-crash-on-linux-steamos-and-improves-game-recording-with-vulkan/
📰 New Patches Optimize EXT4 Online Defragmentation For Better Performance
A set of 13 patches were posted today to the Linux kernel mailing list for optimizing the online defragmentation handling by the EXT4 kernel driver. The online defragmentation improvements for EXT4 can net a nice performance win with a very significant improvement in a variety of scenarios...
🔗 Source: https://www.phoronix.com/news/EXT4-Faster-Online-Defrag
GNU Coreutils 9.8 Released With New Features - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/GNU-Coreutils-9.8
📰 OBS Studio 32.0 Adds PipeWire Video Capture Improvements, Basic Plugin Manager
OBS Studio 32.0 is now available for download with a basic plugin manager, Voice Activity Detection for NVIDIA RTX Audio Effects, Hybrid MOV support, and other changes. Here’s what's new!
🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/obs-studio-32-0-pipewire-video-capture-improvements-basic-plugin-manager
FreeBSD 15.0 Alpha 3 Brings WiFi Driver Updates - Phoronix
https://www.phoronix.com/news/FreeBSD-15.0-Alpha-3