# Spohnz Tech News Digest – July 03, 2025 # Tech News Digest - 2025-07-03 > 📢 May your pixels be plentiful, and your lag be minimal! ## [$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for July 3, 2025 **Category:** Linux **Tags:** AI **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:17:21 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: The latest edition of LWN.net Weekly Edition covers various topics related to Linux kernel development, including features from Python, i686 support in Fedora, and load balancing with machine learning. The edition also includes briefs on other developments, such as the removal of Bcachefs, updates on Rust and Oracle Linux, and announcements about newsletters, conferences, security updates, and patches. Inside this week's LWN.net Weekly Edition:

[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1026982/) ## Debian looking for testers with Apple M1/M2 machines **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:32:53 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Bananas team at Debian has issued a call for people with Apple M1 or M2 systems to test running Debian on those machines. The team has set up an installer that provides images for GNOME, KDE, and console installations, which can be downloaded from the internet and installed directly to disk without requiring a separate USB stick.

Debian's Bananas team has put out a call for people with Apple M1 or M2 systems to help test Debian on those machines:

The Bananas Team has set up an installer at with images for GNOME, KDE and console installations. While we'd like to build an actual Debian installer sooner or later (we may need a heads-up from the Debian Images team for that), at this time we only provide an asahi-type installer, which installs both the "bootloader" and the OS partitions to disk from the network (as opposed to only installing the bootloader and then letting you install Debian using a d-i USB stick). We haven't forked Trixie from Testing yet, so what you'll get is Debian Testing quite deep into the freeze.
[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028224/) ## The Netdev Foundation launches **Category:** Linux **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:47:22 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Netdev Foundation, a user-led effort under the Linux Foundation, has announced its existence and aims to financially support Linux networking development. The initial goal was to move NIPA (Netdev Infrastructure for Patch Automation) testing outside of Meta, but the foundation also plans to sponsor more projects with its budget. The Netdev Foundation, which is "a user-led effort under the supervision of the Linux Foundation, focused on financially supporting Linux networking development", has announced its existence.

The initial motivation was to move the NIPA testing outside of Meta, so that more people can help and contribute. But there should be sufficient budget to sponsor more projects.

(NIPA is Netdev Infrastructure for Patch Automation). [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028209/) ## [$] Accessing new kernel features from Python **Category:** Linux **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:03:39 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Linux kernel releases often introduce many new features that can be accessed from user space, but the GNU C Library (glibc) and related tools typically lag behind these changes. A PyCon US 2025 talk demonstrated how Python programs can access these new kernel features as soon as they are released, with a focus on showing how to connect Python to the Linux kernel. Every release of the Linux kernel has lots of new features, many of which are accessible from user space. Usually, though, the GNU C Library (glibc) and tools that access the Linux user-space API lag behind the kernel releases. Geoffrey Thomas showed how Python programs can access these new kernel features as soon as the kernel is released in his "What's New in the Linux Kernel... from Python" talk at PyCon US 2025. While he had two examples of accessing new kernel features, the real goal of the talk was to demonstrate how to go about connecting Python to the Linux kernel. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1026749/) ## Copyleft-next project relaunched **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:50:29 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The copyleft-next project aims to develop a next-generation copyleft license, and after several years of stagnation, Richard Fontana and Bradley Kuhn have announced a new effort to push the project forward. The announcement comes as GPLv3 turns 18 years old and GPLv2 turns 34, highlighting the need for a new approach to strong copyleft at least once a generation in the FOSS community. The copyleft-next project is an effort to develop a next-generation copyleft license; it was covered here back in 2013 (as well as in 2015 and 2021). The project has stalled in recent years, but now Richard Fontana and Bradley Kuhn have announced a new effort to push copyleft-next forward:

Today, GPLv3 turns exactly 18 years old. This month, GPLv2 turned 34 years old. These are both great licenses and we love them. Nevertheless, at least once in a generation, FOSS needs a new approach to strong copyleft.
[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028166/) ## 408 Error Request Timeout: What is it and How to Fix It? **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:28:39 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: This blog post explains the HTTP 408 Error Request Timeout, which occurs when a request takes too long to process and explores possible solutions to fix it. The original post was published on Linux Today.

In this blog post, we will explain the HTTP 408 Error Request Timeout and possible solutions to fix it.

The post 408 Error Request Timeout: What is it and How to Fix It? appeared first on Linux Today.

[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/408-error-request-timeout-what-is-it-and-how-to-fix-it/) ## Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen U16ZT Portable Monitor Review **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:26:10 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The author has been testing the Intehill 16" 3K Touchscreen Portable Monitor U16ZT with various Linux devices. The review, which can be found on the Linux Today website, shares their findings and evaluation of the monitor's performance.

I’ve been evaluating the Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen Portable Monitor U16ZT with a variety of Linux devices. Here are my findings.

The post Intehill 16″ 3K Touchscreen U16ZT Portable Monitor Review appeared first on Linux Today.

[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/intehill-16-3k-touchscreen-u16zt-portable-monitor-review/) ## Ditching Disqus: Why I Chose wpDiscuz for My Linux Blog **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:24:20 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The author initially tried using WordPress's native comment system, but found it lacking in features and limited in its experience. As a result, they chose to use wpDiscuz instead for their Linux blog.

After migrating my website from Blogger, I initially tried using WordPress’s native comment system, but I simply couldn’t stick with it—it lacks features and offers a limited experience.

The post Ditching Disqus: Why I Chose wpDiscuz for My Linux Blog appeared first on Linux Today.

[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/ditching-disqus-why-i-chose-wpdiscuz-for-my-linux-blog/) ## Benchmarking the Banana Pi BPI-F3 Single Board Computer **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:22:10 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: The article benchmarks the Banana Pi BPI-F3 single board computer using the Phoronix Test Suite and compares its performance to other similar devices. The benchmarking tests aim to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the Banana Pi BPI-F3's capabilities.

In this article I benchmark the Banana Pi BPI-F3 and compare it to other single board computers as well as an N100 Mini PC. The tests are run using the Phoronix Test Suite.

The post Benchmarking the Banana Pi BPI-F3 Single Board Computer appeared first on Linux Today.

[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/benchmarking-the-banana-pi-bpi-f3-single-board-computer/) ## Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:20:20 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: In an era focused on instant gratification and viral hits, deep tech startups are prioritizing substance over flash. These startups aim to make meaningful impacts by developing innovative solutions that tackle complex problems, potentially leading to lasting changes in various industries.

In a world obsessed with quick wins and viral apps, deep tech startups are betting on substance over sizzle. Here’s how they might change the game for good.

The post Beyond the Buzz: How ‘Deep Tech’ Startups Are Changing the Game appeared first on Linux Today.

[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/beyond-the-buzz-how-deep-tech-startups-are-changing-the-game/) ## Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-07-03T05:30:41-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Google is integrating its Gemini AI assistant into various Workspace apps, including Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail, allowing users to access customized versions of the assistant, known as "Gems", without opening a separate app. This feature enables users to quickly access custom chatbots they've created or discovered in these apps' side panels. Google is giving Workspace users a way to access “Gems” — customizable versions of its Gemini AI assistant that specialize in specific tasks — without opening the Gemini app. Gems are now available directly in the side panel of Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail, allowing users to access custom chatbots they’ve created or […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/697352/google-gemini-gems-workspace-apps-docs-gmail) ## The best Apple deals you can shop ahead of Amazon Prime Day **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-07-02T18:57:35-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, there are already some great deals on Apple gear and tablets that can help you get a head start on back-to-school shopping or upgrade your technology. Prices may drop even further during the four-day sales event, but early deals have already started to emerge. If you want to get a head start on back-to-school shopping — or upgrade your Apple gear — there are already some great deals worth exploring ahead of Amazon Prime Day. From tablets to smartwatches, the early deals are already starting to trickle in. Prices might drop even further during Amazon’s four-day sales event, sure, […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/tech/689813/best-amazon-prime-day-apple-deals) ## Racist videos made with AI are going viral on TikTok **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-07-02T18:01:44-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Racist videos created using Google's AI video generation tool Veo 3 have gained millions of views on TikTok, according to a report by Media Matters. The organization found that these AI-generated videos are filled with racist tropes and target Black people, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases. Racist videos that appear to be created with Google’s AI video generation tool Veo 3 have raked in millions of views across TikTok, according to findings from the nonprofit media watchdog Media Matters. The AI-generated videos uncovered by the organization are filled with racist tropes, many of which target Black people. Media Matters determined that […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/697188/racist-ai-generated-videos-google-veo-3-tiktok) ## Blizzard is winding down support for its Warcraft mobile game **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-07-02T17:11:54-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Microsoft's layoffs are having a ripple effect at subsidiaries like Blizzard, which has reportedly impacted around 100 developers and will be winding down development on its mobile game Warcraft Rumble. As a result of these layoffs, Blizzard announced that it will no longer be actively developing this particular title. Microsoft’s layoff of roughly 9,000 employees is continuing to have downstream effects at the company’s subsidiaries. Aftermath reports that as many as 100 developers at Blizzard have been impacted, and as a result the studio is winding down development on its mobile tower defense game Warcraft Rumble. In an announcement, Blizzard wrote that while the […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/697128/warcraft-rumble-maintenance-mode-microsoft-layoffs) ## Google’s fix for Pixel 6A battery overheating issues arrives next week **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-07-02T16:42:23-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Google is releasing a mandatory Android 16 update for mid-range Pixel 6A phones on July 8 to reduce the risk of battery overheating on some devices. The update will only apply to "Impacted Devices", which are not specified, but it aims to address the issue of battery overheating on certain Pixel 6A handsets. A mandatory update for Google’s mid-range Pixel 6A phones is coming next week that is meant to reduce the risk of the battery overheating on some devices. According to a support page post, Google is issuing the mandatory Android 16 update starting July 8 to all Pixel 6A devices. However, only users with “Impacted Devices” […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/697103/google-android16-update-pixel-6a-battery-overheating-fix-july-8) ## TikTok is being flooded with racist AI videos generated by Google’s Veo 3 **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:18:08 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your statement in 2 sentences: Despite having policies against certain behaviors, Google and TikTok do not effectively enforce these rules. As a result, certain actions may continue to occur on their platforms despite their official guidelines. Google and TikTok have rules against this sort of thing, but it doesn't seem to matter. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/07/racist-ai-videos-created-with-google-veo-3-are-proliferating-on-tiktok/) ## Everything that could go wrong with X’s new AI-written community notes **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:00:39 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: X believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to greatly enhance community notes, but there are also obvious risks associated with using AI for this purpose. X says AI can supercharge community notes, but that comes with obvious risks. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/07/everything-that-could-go-wrong-with-xs-new-ai-written-community-notes/) ## New evidence that some supernovae may be a “double detonation” **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:39:23 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: It might be feasible to cause the explosion of a white dwarf star before it attains its critical mass. It may be possible to blow up a white dwarf before it reaches a critical mass. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/07/new-evidence-that-some-supernovae-may-be-a-double-detonation/) ## Rice could be key to brewing better non-alcoholic beer **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:37:44 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Outdated perceptions about rice need to be reevaluated, as it has the potential to contribute positively to the brewing process. Rice can provide unique benefits in beer creation, making it time to rethink its role and value in the craft. "It’s time we move beyond outdated perceptions and recognize what rice can offer in creating beer." [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/07/rice-could-be-key-to-brewing-better-non-alcoholic-beer/) ## AT&T rolls out Wireless Account Lock protection to curb the SIM-swap scourge **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 19:28:27 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The "Move" initiative aims to combat a type of exploitation that has significant financial consequences for customers. Its goal is to put an end to this abusive practice, which is causing harm and distress to those affected. Move is aimed at curbing a form of abuse that costs subscribers dearly. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/07/att-rolls-out-wireless-account-lock-protection-to-curb-the-sim-swap-scourge/) ## 12 Best Coffee Subscriptions (2025), Tested and Reviewed **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 10:31:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Coffee subscription services offer freshly roasted and delicious coffee beans delivered directly to customers' doors. Each service has its unique twist, providing a variety of flavor profiles and roasting styles for customers to enjoy. These services deliver freshly roasted, delicious coffee picks right to your door—each with its own twist. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-coffee-subscriptions/) ## The Promise and Peril of Digital Security in the Age of Dictatorship **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 09:30:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are utilizing technology to safeguard themselves and document the government's escalating authoritarian actions against their community, amid rising threats. This effort carries risks, but it allows for a record of these abuses to be preserved and potentially used as evidence to hold those responsible accountable. LGBTIQ+ organizations in El Salvador are using technology to protect themselves and create a record of the country’s ongoing authoritarian escalations against their community. It’s not without risks. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/the-promise-and-peril-of-digital-security-in-the-age-of-dictatorship/) ## Hydrow Discount Code: Save Up to $150 in July **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:10:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Hydrow offers discounts on rowers and accessories, providing customers with the opportunity to save money. Specifically, there is an exclusive discount of $50 available, making it an even more affordable option for those looking to invest in their fitness journey. Save on rowers and accessories with Hydrow coupons, including an exclusive discount of $50. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/hydrow-discount-code/) ## Visible Promo Code: Save Up to $300 in July 2025 **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: WIRED offers great deals and promo codes for Visible, allowing customers to save money on their phone plans. Whether you're an existing customer or new to Visible, WIRED has you covered with discounts that can help you make big savings. Find great deals and promo codes for Visible at WIRED and save big, whether you're a long-time customer or a newbie. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/visible-promo-code/) ## Despite Protests, Elon Musk Secures Air Permit for xAI **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:41:33 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: xAI's gas turbines have received official approval from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, despite allegations that they violate the Clean Air Act. Meanwhile, civil rights groups are preparing to file a lawsuit against xAI over these alleged violations. xAI’s gas turbines get official approval from Memphis, Tennessee, even as civil rights groups prepare to sue over alleged Clean Air Act violations. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/xai-data-center-air-pollution-permit/) ## [$] LWN.net Weekly Edition for July 3, 2025 **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** AI **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 01:17:21 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the content in 2 sentences: The latest LWN.net Weekly Edition features articles on various Linux-related topics, including kernel development with large language models, Rust drivers, and load balancing with machine learning. The edition also includes briefs on recent news and announcements in the Linux community, including updates to Oracle Linux, GNU HHIS, and Rust. Inside this week's LWN.net Weekly Edition:

[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1026982/) ## Debian looking for testers with Apple M1/M2 machines **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 15:32:53 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The Debian Bananas team has issued a call for volunteers with Apple M1 or M2 systems to test Debian on those machines. The team provides an asahi-type installer, which installs both the bootloader and OS partitions from the network, offering GNOME, KDE, and console installation options.

Debian's Bananas team has put out a call for people with Apple M1 or M2 systems to help test Debian on those machines:

The Bananas Team has set up an installer at with images for GNOME, KDE and console installations. While we'd like to build an actual Debian installer sooner or later (we may need a heads-up from the Debian Images team for that), at this time we only provide an asahi-type installer, which installs both the "bootloader" and the OS partitions to disk from the network (as opposed to only installing the bootloader and then letting you install Debian using a d-i USB stick). We haven't forked Trixie from Testing yet, so what you'll get is Debian Testing quite deep into the freeze.
[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028224/) ## The Netdev Foundation launches **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:47:22 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Netdev Foundation, a user-led effort under the Linux Foundation, has been announced as a means to financially support Linux networking development. The initial goal was to move NIPA testing outside of Meta and enable more people to contribute, with the potential to sponsor other projects beyond just this one. The Netdev Foundation, which is "a user-led effort under the supervision of the Linux Foundation, focused on financially supporting Linux networking development", has announced its existence.

The initial motivation was to move the NIPA testing outside of Meta, so that more people can help and contribute. But there should be sufficient budget to sponsor more projects.

(NIPA is Netdev Infrastructure for Patch Automation). [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028209/) ## [$] Accessing new kernel features from Python **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 14:03:39 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Linux kernel releases frequently include new features that can be accessed from user space, but the GNU C Library (glibc) and tools often lag behind these releases. A talk at PyCon US 2025 showed how Python programs can access these new kernel features as soon as they are released, with a focus on demonstrating the process of connecting Python to the Linux kernel. Every release of the Linux kernel has lots of new features, many of which are accessible from user space. Usually, though, the GNU C Library (glibc) and tools that access the Linux user-space API lag behind the kernel releases. Geoffrey Thomas showed how Python programs can access these new kernel features as soon as the kernel is released in his "What's New in the Linux Kernel... from Python" talk at PyCon US 2025. While he had two examples of accessing new kernel features, the real goal of the talk was to demonstrate how to go about connecting Python to the Linux kernel. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1026749/) ## Copyleft-next project relaunched **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 13:50:29 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The copyleft-next project, aimed at developing a next-generation copyleft license, has been revived after years of stalling. The effort is being led by Richard Fontana and Bradley Kuhn, who argue that FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software) needs a new approach to strong copyleft at least once a generation, citing the age of popular licenses such as GPLv3 and GPLv2. The copyleft-next project is an effort to develop a next-generation copyleft license; it was covered here back in 2013 (as well as in 2015 and 2021). The project has stalled in recent years, but now Richard Fontana and Bradley Kuhn have announced a new effort to push copyleft-next forward:

Today, GPLv3 turns exactly 18 years old. This month, GPLv2 turned 34 years old. These are both great licenses and we love them. Nevertheless, at least once in a generation, FOSS needs a new approach to strong copyleft.
[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1028166/) ## GNOME 49 Makes Papers a Core App, Replacing Evince **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:59:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Ubuntu's decision to replace Evince with Papers as its default PDF viewer has led to GNOME 49 Alpha shipping Papers as a core app, replacing Evince. This change comes after Totem was replaced by Showtime and Manuals replaced Devhelp in the same development release.

When Ubuntu 25.04 made Papers its default PDF viewer rather than keep shipping Evince, it did so knowing that the expectation was that upstream GNOME would do the same — now it has. The GNOME 49 Alpha release will ship Papers as a GNOME Core App, replacing Evince (also, as I reported back in May, Totem is replaced by Showtime in GNOME 49, and Manuals replaces Devhelp in the core-devel-tools set). For app swaps in GNOME development releases, they must be made them before the first alpha. The nature of development means decisions get made early but tentatively. If testing […]

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/papers-pdf-viewer-gnome-49) ## Ubuntu Fixes Desktop File Thumbnails Not Showing **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:12:48 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Ubuntu has fixed the issue of file thumbnails not appearing on the desktop, which had been ongoing for nearly a year. The fix will allow images, PDFs, and other supported files to display thumbnails again in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.

Image, PDF and other supported file thumbnails will once again appear on the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS desktop, after nearly a year of not showing.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/desktop-file-thumbnails-fix-ubuntu-24-04) ## Linux App Release Roundup (June 2025) **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Tue, 01 Jul 2025 21:30:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The article "Linux App Release Roundup (June 2025)" on OMG! Ubuntu recaps the updates to various Linux apps released in June 2025, including Qt Creator, Warp, Darktable, Plank Reloaded, VirtualBox, Audacity, and more. The post is a recap of new features and updates to these Linux applications.

Check in for a recap of Linux app releases in June 2025, including updates to Qt Creator, Warp, Darktable, Plank Reloaded, VirtualBox, Audacity and more!

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/linux-app-release-roundup-june-2025) ## digiKam 8.7.0 Released with Improved AI Tools **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:10:35 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: A new update to the open-source photo manager digiKam, version 8.7.0, has been released with several new features, including faster AI-powered face recognition and an AI-powered image rotation plugin. These AI tools aim to improve the overall user experience when organizing and editing photos within the digiKam software.

Digikam logo overlaid on screenshots that are blurred.Faster AI-powered face recognition and an AI powered image rotation plugin are among new features in an update to open source photo manager digiKam.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/digikam-8-7-0-new-ai-tools) ## Ubuntu 25.10 Raises RISC-V Profile Requirements **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:42:38 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, has announced that starting with Ubuntu 25.10, the operating system will only support hardware that meets the RVA23 profile specification for RISC-V processors. This means that any RISC-V-based devices that don't meet this standard will not be compatible with Ubuntu 25.10 or later versions.

Canonical confirm a technical shift for Ubuntu on RISC-V. With Ubuntu 25.10, it will only support hardware meeting the RVA23 profile spec.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/ubuntu-riscv-rva23-support) ## FOSS Weekly #25.27: System Info, Retro Tools, Fedora 32-bit Update, Torvalds vs Bcachefs and More Linux Stuff **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 03 Jul 2025 05:13:51 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A goal has been accomplished, and it's all due to the efforts of some amazing people. The person expressing gratitude wants to acknowledge and thank those individuals for their contributions that helped achieve the goal. Goal achieved thanks to you wonderful folks. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-27/) ## Relive the Golden Era: 5 Tools to Get Retro Feel on Linux **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:16:37 GMT **TL;DR:** The phrase "Get retro vibe on Linux" is likely referring to the idea of giving your Linux system a classic or vintage feel, reminiscent of older operating systems or computers. To achieve this, you can use various tools and software that simulate the look and feel of older systems, such as old-style graphics, font styles, and user interfaces. Get retro vibe on Linux with these tools. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/linux-retro-tools/) ## FOSS Weekly #25.26: Torvalds-Gates Showdown, Hyprland Premium, Fedora's 32-bit Debacle, Xfce Themes and More Linux Stuff **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:57:35 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your statement in 2 sentences: It's already mid-year! We are halfway through the year ⌚🪰🪰 [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-26/) ## Linux Jargon Buster: What are Secure Boot & Shim Files? **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:55:29 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Secure Boot and Shim are two technologies that play a crucial role in ensuring the integrity and security of a Linux system's boot process. This article aims to demystify these concepts, explaining what they are, why they matter, and how they impact the booting of a Linux system in simple terms. Confused about Secure Boot and Shim in Linux? This jargon buster breaks down what they are, why they matter, and how they affect your Linux system’s boot process — in simple terms. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/secure-boot-shim-file/) ## Btop++: Linux System Monitoring Tool That is Definitely Better than Top **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Sun, 22 Jun 2025 05:04:55 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A terminal-based system monitor provides detailed information about resources and processes, giving users valuable insights into their system's performance. This tool offers a sleek and intuitive interface for monitoring and tracking system metrics from the command line. A sleek terminal-based system monitor that gives you detailed insights to your resources and processes. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/btop-plus-plus/) ## 🔧 Unlocking system performance: A practical guide to tuning PCP on Fedora & RHEL **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics that can be easily configured on Fedora and RHEL systems. This guide provides instructions on how to tune the pmlogger service in PCP to better suit specific needs, whether troubleshooting performance issues or optimizing system performance. Performance Co-Pilot (PCP) is a robust framework for collecting, monitoring, and analyzing system performance metrics. Available in the repos for Fedora and RHEL, it allows administrators to gather a wide array of data with minimal configuration. This guide walks you through tuning PCP’s pmlogger service to better fit your needs—whether you’re debugging performance issues or […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/unlocking-system-performance-a-practical-guide-to-tuning-pcp/) ## 🔧 Deep dive into sosreport: understanding the data pack layout in Fedora & RHEL **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** Red Hat **Published:** Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The article aims to explain the content and structure of the sosreport output, with the goal of improving its usefulness by providing a better understanding of what it contains. The sosreport is a command-line utility available on Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems that collects a comprehensive snapshot of system information. This article will describe the content and structure of the sosreport output. The aim is to improve its usefullness through a better understanding of its contents. 🧰 What is sosreport? sosreport is a powerful command-line utility available on Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, and other RHEL-based systems to collect a comprehensive snapshot of […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/%f0%9f%94%a7-deep-dive-into-sosreport-understanding-the-data-pack-layout-in-fedora-rhel/) ## System insights with command-line tools: free and vmstat **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Mon, 23 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: The "System insights with command-line tools" series continues with this article, which explores two free command-line utilities: `free` and `vmstat`. These tools provide instant snapshots of RAM and swap usage with `free`, and real-time views of virtual memory statistics with `vmstat`. In this fifth article of the “System insights with command-line tools” series we explore free and vmstat, two small utilities that reveal a surprising amount about your Linux system’s health. free gives you an instant snapshot of how RAM and swap are being used. vmstat (the virtual memory statistics reporter) reports a real-time view of […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/system-insights-with-command-line-tools-free-and-vmstat/) ## Flock to Fedora 2025 Recap: Streaming from Kenya **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 19 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The author attended Flock to Fedora 2025 virtually from Kenya and would like to thank the organizers and volunteers who made it possible. This recap is written from the perspective of a virtual attendee, summarizing their experience tuning in live from June 5-6. This is my recap of Flock to Fedora 2025, streamed live from Kenya! I would really like to thank the amazing team – speakers, volunteers as well, who made FLOCK possible this year!  This recap is from a virtual attendee’s viewpoint, tuning in live from Kenya for June 5–6. Massive appreciation to everyone behind the […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/flock-to-fedora-2025-recap-streaming-from-kenya/) ## Making sense of software licensing with FSFE REUSE: A beginner’s guide for open source developers **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Software licensing is often overlooked in software development, despite being essential for ensuring proper usage and permissions. The REUSE project, managed by the Free Software Foundation Europe, aims to simplify license management and promote consistency across open-source projects. Among the many details developers juggle, software licensing is often treated as an afterthought. We know we need it. However, faced with choosing the right license, tracking inherited code, and keeping things consistent, license management can feel like a bureaucratic burden. Licensing is what makes the REUSE project, maintained by the Free Software Foundation Europe […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/beginners-guide-for-open-source-developers-for-software-licensing-with-fsfe-reuse/)