# Tech News Digest – May 23, 2025 # Tech News Digest - 2025-05-23 > 📢 No humans were probed in the making of this blog. ## Mozilla is shutting down Pocket **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 19:30:55 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Mozilla has announced that it will be shutting down Pocket, a bookmarking service it acquired in 2017, effective July. The decision comes as people's web usage habits have evolved, and Mozilla plans to redirect its resources to projects better suited to modern browsing habits and online needs. Mozilla has announced that it is shutting down Pocket, a bookmarking service acquired by Mozilla in 2017, this coming July. "Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people use the web has evolved, so we're channeling our resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs." [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022263/) ## Home Assistant deprecates the "core" and "supervised" installation modes **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 17:07:13 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: Home Assistant is deprecating its "core" and "supervised" installation modes, which allowed for installation as an ordinary application on a Linux system, citing that only a small percentage of users employed these methods. Additionally, support for 32-bit Arm and x86 architectures has also been deprecated, with both changes expected to take effect in six months' time. Our recent article on Home Assistant observed that the project emphasizes installations using its own Linux distribution or within containers. The project has now made that emphasis rather stronger with this announcement of the deprecation of the "core" and "supervised" installation modes, which allowed Home Assistant to be installed as an ordinary application on a Linux system.

These are advanced installation methods, with only a small percentage of the community opting to use them. If you are using these methods, you can continue to do so (you can even continue to update your system), but in six months time, you will no longer be supported, which I'll explain the impacts of in the next section. References to these installation methods will be removed from our documentation after our next release (2025.6).

Support for 32-bit Arm and x86 architectures has also been deprecated. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022252/) ## Fedora Council overturns FESCo provenpackager decision **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:45:50 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Fedora Council has overturned FESCo's decision to revoke Peter Robinson's provenpackager status, citing lack of specific policy and private handling of the process. The council apologized for the blindside announcement and acknowledged that Robinson didn't receive formal notification or warning from FESCo.

The Fedora Council has ruled on the Fedora Engineering Steering Council's (FESCo) decision last year to revoke Peter Robinson's provenpackager status. In a statement published to the fedora-devel-announce mailing list, the council has announced that it has overturned FESCo's decision:

FESCo didn't have a specific policy for dealing with a request to remove Proven Packager rights. In addition, the FESCo process was handled entirely in private. The contributor didn't receive a formal notification or warning from FESCo, and felt blindsided by the official decision when and how it was announced. The Fedora Council would like to extend our sincerest apology on behalf of the Fedora Project to them.

LWN covered the story in December 2024.

[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022243/) ## [$] Long-duration stress-testing for filesystems **Category:** Linux **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:08:55 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: At the Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF), a session was held on stress-testing filesystems, led by Boris Burkov. The goal of the session was to gather ideas for improving filesystem testing methods to catch more bugs before they are deployed in production environments. Testing filesystems is a frequent topic at the Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF); the 2025 edition was no exception. Boris Burkov led a filesystem-track session to discuss stress-testing filesystems—and running those tests for lengthy periods. He reviewed what he has been doing when testing filesystems and wanted to gather ideas for what could be done to catch more bugs before the filesystems hit production. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1020966/) ## Five new stable kernels **Category:** Linux **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:05:52 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of five new stable Linux kernels: 6.14.8, 6.12.30, 6.6.92, 6.1.140, and 5.15.184. Each kernel includes a significant list of bug fixes and important updates throughout the kernel tree. Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 6.14.8, 6.12.30, 6.6.92, 6.1.140, and 5.15.184 stable kernels. As usual, each contains a long list of important fixes throughout the kernel tree. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022222/) ## KDE Frameworks 6.14 Is Out, Here’s What’s New **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:12:50 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: KDE Frameworks 6.14 has been released, offering new features and improvements to enhance the development experience. The article provides information on what's new in this release, but does not specify what those changes are.

Discover the latest features and improvements in KDE Frameworks 6.14. Explore what's new and how it enhances your development experience today.

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[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/kde-frameworks-6-14-is-out-heres-whats-new/) ## Kew v3.2.0 Improves Internet Radio Support and More **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:09:12 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The latest version of Kew, v3.2.0, has enhanced internet radio support and other updates to improve the overall streaming experience. The new features were announced on Linux Today's blog.

Discover Kew v3.2.0, featuring enhanced Internet radio support and more. Explore the latest updates and improvements for a better streaming experience.

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[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/kew-v3-2-0-improves-internet-radio-support-and-more/) ## Oxidizr: Try Modern Rust Alternatives To Legacy Unix Tools In Ubuntu **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:06:41 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Oxidizr is a resource that provides modern Rust alternatives to legacy Unix tools in Ubuntu, aiming to enhance workflows with innovative solutions. The service is highlighted on Linux Today, a blog that features news and updates on the Linux operating system.

Discover Oxidizr, your go-to resource for modern Rust alternatives to legacy Unix tools in Ubuntu. Enhance your workflow with innovative solutions today!

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[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/oxidizr-try-modern-rust-alternatives-to-legacy-unix-tools-in-ubuntu/) ## How to Install and Use Termius SSH Client on Linux **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:02:04 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The article provides a step-by-step guide on how to install and effectively use the Termius SSH client on Linux, enhancing remote access experiences. The original post can be found at Linux Today's blog, along with more Linux-related content.

Discover how to install and effectively use the Termius SSH client on Linux. Enhance your remote access experience with our step-by-step guide.

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[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/how-to-install-and-use-termius-ssh-client-on-linux/) ## 12 Best Free and Open Source Food and Drink Software **Category:** Linux Today **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:47:14 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: This article highlights the top 12 free and open-source food and drink software options that can enhance your culinary experience. The software provides powerful tools for every food enthusiast, with no cost or subscription required.

Discover the 12 best free and open source food and drink software options. Enhance your culinary experience with powerful tools for every food enthusiast.

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[Read more](https://www.linuxtoday.com/blog/12-best-free-and-open-source-food-and-drink-software/) ## Nike returns to Amazon after a six-year hiatus **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-05-23T05:51:07-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: After a six-year absence, Nike will resume selling products directly on Amazon, having previously ceased sales in 2019 to focus on its own e-commerce platform. Additionally, Nike plans to increase prices across most of its sneakers and clothing due to recent US tariffs. After a six year absence, Nike will soon begin selling products directly on Amazon, having previously stopped in 2019 to go it alone. At the same time, the company is reportedly set to increase prices across most of its sneakers and other clothes in the wake of recent US tariffs. Nike stopped selling through Amazon […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/673370/nike-amazon-return-six-years-wholesaler) ## Discord might use AI to help you catch up on conversations **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-05-23T05:00:00-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: Discord has become the go-to platform for gaming communities online, celebrating its 10th anniversary and even being integrated directly into PlayStation and Xbox consoles. As Discord looks to expand, it's facing one significant challenge, although the details are unclear from the original text. Discord has become the place for gaming communities on the internet. The company just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and its impact is now big enough that it's available directly on PlayStation and Xbox and was ripped off by Nintendo for the Switch 2's GameChat. But as it tries to grow, one of the big challenges […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/apps/673208/discord-ai-forums-anniversary-gamechat) ## Where to preorder the Pro 2 controller and other Switch 2 accessories **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-05-22T19:58:39-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Nintendo Switch 2 is set to launch on June 5th, but that's not all - new accessories for the console will also be released around the same time. These accessories are now available for preorder at various retailers including Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target. We’re now just a few weeks away from the release of the Switch 2, but it isn’t the only hardware launching on June 5th. Soon, Nintendo will also release a variety of new accessories for its upcoming gaming console, the bulk of which are now available for preorder at Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Target […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/tech/652945/nintendo-switch-2-accessories-pro-controller-cases-camera-preorder-price-availability) ## Marvel’s next two Avengers have been delayed **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-05-22T19:43:58-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Marvel Studios has delayed the release dates of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, with Doomsday moving from May 1st, 2026 to December 18th, 2026, and Secret Wars shifting from May 7th, 2027 to December 17th, 2027. The Russo brothers will be returning to direct the two films. Marvel Studios has pushed back the release dates of Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Doomsday is being delayed from May 1st, 2026, to December 18th, 2026. Secret Wars’s release has been pushed from May 7th, 2027 to December 17th, 2027. The Russo brothers are returning to direct the two […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/673265/marvel-studios-avengers-doomsday-secret-wars-delayed) ## Elden Ring is getting a film adaptation **Category:** The Verge **Tags:** General **Published:** 2025-05-22T19:24:23-04:00 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Bandai Namco and A24 have announced a live-action film adaptation of Elden Ring, directed by Alex Garland. The video game, developed by FromSoftware, was initially released on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in 2022 and will also be available on Nintendo Switch later this year. Elden Ring will soon be more than just a hit video game. On Thursday, Bandai Namco and A24 announced a live-action Elden Ring film directed by Alex Garland. Japanese developer FromSoftware released Elden Ring across Xbox, PlayStation, and PC in 2022, while a version for the Nintendo Switch 2 is set to be released this […] [Read more](https://www.theverge.com/news/673247/elden-ring-film-adaptation-alex-garland-a24) ## In 3.5 years, Notepad.exe has gone from “barely maintained” to “it writes for you” **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 22:46:32 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: AI features in Windows are increasingly prevalent, with their presence becoming more noticeable and omnipresent. As a result, users can expect to encounter AI-driven capabilities more frequently in their Windows experience. AI features in Windows are gradually becoming more widespread and inescapable. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/in-3-5-years-notepad-exe-has-gone-from-barely-maintained-to-it-writes-for-you/) ## The Pentagon seems to be fed up with ULA’s rocket delays **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 22:32:48 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The ULA Vulcan program, which is likely referring to the Vulcan rocket developed by United Launch Alliance (ULA), has not met expectations over the past year. Its performance was deemed unsatisfactory, suggesting that there were issues or setbacks with the program during this time period. "The ULA Vulcan program has performed unsatisfactorily this past year." [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/space/2025/05/the-pentagon-seems-to-be-fed-up-with-ulas-rocket-delays/) ## Why console makers can legally brick your game console **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 22:09:04 +0000 **TL;DR:** The quote suggests that if a vulnerability or exploit exists for a console (in this case, potentially allowing someone to "brick" it), someone will inevitably try to take advantage of it out of curiosity. This implies that the allure of exploring and pushing boundaries can sometimes override concerns about potential consequences or repercussions. "If the ability [to brick a console] is there, someone will want to 'see how it goes.'" [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/05/why-console-makers-can-legally-brick-your-game-console/) ## Musk’s DOGE used Meta’s Llama 2—not Grok—for gov’t slashing, report says **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 21:12:22 +0000 **TL;DR:** There is no context provided, so it's difficult to summarize anything about Grok not being an option. However, I can try to provide a possible interpretation: It seems that "Grok" was possibly considered as a choice or possibility, but ultimately wasn't selected or wasn't viable for some reason. Grok apparently wasn't an option. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2025/05/musks-doge-used-metas-llama-2-not-grok-for-govt-slashing-report-says/) ## Gouach wants you to insert and pluck the cells from its Infinite e-bike battery **Category:** Ars Technica **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 20:12:13 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: A small French company, likely referring to MicroGum, aims to develop a solution to detect and remove defective cells in electric bicycles (e-bikes) before they cause damage or compromise the overall performance of the vehicle. The goal is to prevent a few bad cells from affecting the entire e-bike system. Tiny French firm wants to keep a few bad cells from spoiling a lot of e-bikes. [Read more](https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/gouach-wants-you-to-insert-and-pluck-the-cells-from-its-infinite-e-bike-battery/) ## The Best Memorial Day Mattress Sales (2025) **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 23 May 2025 10:06:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Mattress and bedding sales have already started, despite there being some time left before Memorial Day. These early deals offer consumers an opportunity to shop for new mattresses and bedding at discounted prices. There’s still plenty of time between now and Memorial Day, but the mattress and bedding sales are already underway. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/best-memorial-day-mattress-sales-2025-1/) ## I Got a Sneak Peek of the Upcoming Ratio Eight Series 2 **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 23 May 2025 10:01:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Ratio's new coffee maker is a high-end appliance that eschews the use of plastic, making it an attractive option for those looking to reduce their environmental impact. The machine is also capable of producing delicious coffee, offering a unique combination of luxury and sustainability. Ratio’s new coffee maker is a luxury machine that avoids plastic and makes delicious coffee. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/ratio-eight-series-two-preview/) ## 10% Off Canon Promo Code and Coupons **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: With current Canon coupons, you can save 10% on your purchase, as well as receive discounts of up to $1,000 on cameras and $300 on lenses. This offer applies to both new and refurbished technology products from Canon. Save 10%, plus up to $1,000 on cameras, $300 on lenses, and more with today’s Canon coupons for new and refurbished tech. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/canon-promo-code/) ## Adidas Promo Codes & Deals: 30% Off **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 23 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Adidas offers a 30% discount sitewide, as well as additional savings for first-time customers who sign up for their rewards program, adiClub. Additionally, there are exclusive coupons and deals available to help you save even more on your purchases from Adidas. Enjoy 30% off sitewide, 15% off when you sign up to be an adiClub member, and more with our Adidas coupons and deals. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/adidas-promo-code/) ## Fire Breaks Out at a Data Center Leased by Elon Musk’s X **Category:** Wired **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 23:42:33 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: A fire broke out at a building leased by Elon Musk's company X near Portland, Oregon, and officials have identified a room containing batteries as a contributing factor to the blaze. The cause of the fire remains unclear, but the incident highlights potential safety risks associated with storing large quantities of batteries. The fire department said a room with batteries contributed to the blaze at a building leased by Elon Musk’s X near Portland, Oregon. [Read more](https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-x-datacenter-fire/) ## Mozilla is shutting down Pocket **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 19:30:55 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Mozilla has announced that it will be shutting down Pocket, a bookmarking service acquired by the company in 2017, effective July. The decision comes as people's web usage habits have evolved, and Mozilla plans to redirect its resources into projects that better match current browsing habits and online needs. Mozilla has announced that it is shutting down Pocket, a bookmarking service acquired by Mozilla in 2017, this coming July. "Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people use the web has evolved, so we're channeling our resources into projects that better match their browsing habits and online needs." [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022263/) ## Home Assistant deprecates the "core" and "supervised" installation modes **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 17:07:13 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: Home Assistant has announced the deprecation of its "core" and "supervised" installation methods, which allowed users to install the software as an ordinary application on a Linux system, effective six months from the announcement date. Additionally, support for 32-bit Arm and x86 architectures will also be deprecated, with references to these installation methods being removed from documentation after the next release (2025.6). Our recent article on Home Assistant observed that the project emphasizes installations using its own Linux distribution or within containers. The project has now made that emphasis rather stronger with this announcement of the deprecation of the "core" and "supervised" installation modes, which allowed Home Assistant to be installed as an ordinary application on a Linux system.

These are advanced installation methods, with only a small percentage of the community opting to use them. If you are using these methods, you can continue to do so (you can even continue to update your system), but in six months time, you will no longer be supported, which I'll explain the impacts of in the next section. References to these installation methods will be removed from our documentation after our next release (2025.6).

Support for 32-bit Arm and x86 architectures has also been deprecated. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022252/) ## Fedora Council overturns FESCo provenpackager decision **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 15:45:50 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: The Fedora Council has overturned the decision by the Fedora Engineering Steering Council (FESCo) to revoke Peter Robinson's provenpackager status, citing a lack of specific policy and private handling of the process. The Fedora Council apologized to Robinson for the sudden and unannounced decision, which left him feeling blindsided.

The Fedora Council has ruled on the Fedora Engineering Steering Council's (FESCo) decision last year to revoke Peter Robinson's provenpackager status. In a statement published to the fedora-devel-announce mailing list, the council has announced that it has overturned FESCo's decision:

FESCo didn't have a specific policy for dealing with a request to remove Proven Packager rights. In addition, the FESCo process was handled entirely in private. The contributor didn't receive a formal notification or warning from FESCo, and felt blindsided by the official decision when and how it was announced. The Fedora Council would like to extend our sincerest apology on behalf of the Fedora Project to them.

LWN covered the story in December 2024.

[Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022243/) ## [$] Long-duration stress-testing for filesystems **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:08:55 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF) held its 2025 edition with a focus on testing filesystems. Boris Burkov led a session to discuss stress-testing filesystems and gathering ideas for catching more bugs before they hit production. Testing filesystems is a frequent topic at the Linux Storage, Filesystem, Memory Management, and BPF Summit (LSFMM+BPF); the 2025 edition was no exception. Boris Burkov led a filesystem-track session to discuss stress-testing filesystems—and running those tests for lengthy periods. He reviewed what he has been doing when testing filesystems and wanted to gather ideas for what could be done to catch more bugs before the filesystems hit production. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1020966/) ## Five new stable kernels **Category:** LWN.net **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:05:52 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of several stable Linux kernels: 6.14.8, 6.12.30, 6.6.92, 6.1.140, and 5.15.184. Each kernel includes numerous important fixes throughout the kernel tree. Greg Kroah-Hartman has announced the release of the 6.14.8, 6.12.30, 6.6.92, 6.1.140, and 5.15.184 stable kernels. As usual, each contains a long list of important fixes throughout the kernel tree. [Read more](https://lwn.net/Articles/1022222/) ## Mozilla Kills Pocket & Fakespot to Focus on Firefox **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 19:54:41 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, its "read it later" service, which will cease to exist on July 8. Existing users and paying subscribers will be able to export saved stories until October 8, 2025, after which the service will no longer be available, allowing Mozilla to focus its resources on Firefox instead.

Mozilla is shutting down Pocket, the “read it later” service it acquired in 2017 and integrated into the Firefox web browser. Pocket shuts down on July 8, but existing users and paying subscribers will be able to export saved stories until October 8, 2025. After that, finito. “Pocket has helped millions save articles and discover stories worth reading. But the way people save and consume content on the web has evolved, so we’re channeling our resources into projects that better match browsing habits today,” they say. Why kill it? The driver, they say, was so it could “…focus our efforts […]

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/mozilla-kills-pocket-so-it-can-focus-on-firefox) ## Ubuntu 25.10 Will Ship with the Linux 6.17 Kernel **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** Linux **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 16:16:01 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Ubuntu 25.10, set to be released in October, will ship with the Linux 6.17 kernel, confirmed by Canonical's Kleber Souza. This decision follows Canonical's recent change in kernel cadence, which allows for more forward-looking planning and commitment to specific kernel versions.

Day-by-day we’re learning more on what to expect in Ubuntu 25.10 ‘Questing Quokka’, the next short-term release of Ubuntu due for release in October. Today, Canonical’s Kleber Souza, member of the Ubuntu Kernel Team, confirmed the plan is to ship the Linux 6.17 kernel in Ubuntu 25.10 – barring any unforeseen upstream hiccups, of course. As we’re yet to see the release of the Linux 6.15 kernel, and 6.16 is yet to enter development, committing to a version so far out may seem a bit optimistic. But it tracks. Last year Canonical made a major change to its kernel cadence […]

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/ubuntu-25-10-will-use-linux-6-17-kernel) ## GNOME Dropping X11 Support May Complicate Next Ubuntu LTS **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 14:14:11 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The GNOME team is considering dropping support for X11 sessions as early as this year, which could have implications for the next long-term support (LTS) release of Ubuntu. If implemented, this change may affect Ubuntu's plans and potentially impact users running Ubuntu with GNOME as their default desktop environment.

GNOME is looking to jettison X11 session support - as soon as this year, which may impact Ubuntu's plans for its next long-term support release.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/gnome-dropping-x11-support-ubuntu-impact) ## High Tide (TIDAL Client for Linux) Gains New Features **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 21 May 2025 16:19:54 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The High Tide, an unofficial TIDAL client for Linux, has been updated with new features including background playback, audio normalization, synced lyrics, and visual improvements. These updates aim to enhance the overall listening experience on Linux devices.

High Tide, an unofficial TIDAL client for Linux, now offers background playback, audio normalisation, synced lyrics and various visual improvements.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/high-tide-linux-tidal-client-updates) ## Fender’s New Music Creation Software Supports Linux **Category:** OMG! Ubuntu! **Tags:** General **Published:** Tue, 20 May 2025 22:16:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Fender Studio is a new, free cross-platform digital audio workstation (DAW) for Linux that is backed by the iconic instrument maker Fender. The software supports music creation and recording, and users can download it to start making music on their Linux devices.

Fender Studio is a new free cross-platform DAW for Linux, backed by the iconic instrument maker. Learn what it can do and where to download.

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[Read more](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/05/fender-studio-linux-audio-recording-app) ## What are MCP Servers and Why People are Crazy About It? **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 07:40:49 GMT **TL;DR:** MCP (Multi-Cloud Processing) servers are a type of cloud infrastructure that allows organizations to run their artificial intelligence (AI) workflows across multiple clouds, providing greater flexibility, scalability, and reliability. This trend matters because it enables businesses to optimize their AI operations by leveraging the best-in-class services from different cloud providers, rather than being locked into a single cloud environment. Everyone is going gaga over using MCP servers for their AI workflow. But exactly what it is and why it matters? [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/mcp-servers/) ## FOSS Weekly #25.21: Oh My Bash, Ubuntu's New Terminal, Pixelify Android, Fedora's Wayland Gamble and More **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Thu, 22 May 2025 04:36:31 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your statement in 2 sentences: Large corporations are taking advantage of open-source software, which is freely available and collaboratively developed by volunteers, without contributing to the development or sharing their own code. This phenomenon has been criticized for being unfair to the original developers who have made significant contributions to these open-source projects. Multi-million dollar cheapskates leeching off open source software. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/newsletter/foss-weekly-25-21/) ## Use Multi-Cursor in VS Code to Edit Multiple Lines Simultaneously **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 21 May 2025 02:40:20 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: This tutorial will teach you how to unleash the power of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) by learning how to use its multi-cursor editing feature. With multi-cursor editing, you'll be able to edit multiple places in your code simultaneously, making it easier and more efficient to work with your codebase. Unleash the superpower of VS Code with multi-cursor editing. Learn how to do that in this tutotial. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/vs-code-multi-cursor/) ## Those Blinking LEDs on Your Raspberry Pi Have Special Meanings **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Tue, 20 May 2025 03:07:08 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the text in 2 sentences: Raspberry Pi's status LEDs can be a valuable diagnostic tool, allowing users to quickly identify issues even without a monitor or keyboard (headless). This feature is particularly useful for headless setups where other diagnostic methods may not be possible. Raspberry Pi’s status LEDs are a surprisingly powerful diagnostic tool, especially for headless setups. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/raspberry-pi-status-led/) ## Automatically Format Code On File Save in Visual Studio Code **Category:** It's FOSS **Tags:** General **Published:** Sun, 18 May 2025 05:23:03 GMT **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of your text in 2 sentences: By setting up auto-formatting in Visual Studio Code (VS Code), you can save time and effort by having your code formatted correctly every time you save a file. This feature helps keep your code organized and easy to read, giving it a "good vibe". Save time and effort by setting up auto format when you save files in VS Code. Let the code have good vibe. [Read more](https://itsfoss.com/vs-code-auto-format-code/) ## Render a Guitar Pro Score in Real Time **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Mon, 12 May 2025 08:00:21 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Tuxguitar is a powerful application that can render Guitar Pro scores, which are files containing complete band scores transcribed with various instruments. Specifically, Tuxguitar will be used to convert the audio of a Guitar Pro score into an audible format. We will use Tuxguitar to render the audio of a Guitar Pro score [5]. Guitar Pro scores are files with a complete band score transcribed (guitars, bass, drums, synths and more). Introduction Tuxguitar is a quite powerful application written in a mixture of Java / C. It is able to render a score in real […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/render-a-guitar-pro-score-in-real-time/) ## Nominate Your Fedora Heroes: Mentor and Contributor Recognition 2025 **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 07 May 2025 23:41:42 +0000 **TL;DR:** The Fedora Project relies heavily on the tireless efforts of dedicated contributors who go above and beyond to ensure its success, from reviewing code to onboarding new members. The project's mentorship is also crucial in supporting these contributors, as seen in events like the Fedora Mentor Summit, which aims to recognize and foster their hard work. The Fedora Project is built on the dedication, mentorship, and relentless efforts of contributors who continuously go above and beyond. From reviewing pull requests to onboarding new community members, from writing documentation to organizing events — it’s these quiet champions who make Fedora thrive. As a part of the Fedora Mentor Summit , we would […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/nominate-fedora-heroes-mentor-and-contributor-recognition-2025/) ## Start Planning Fedora 43 Test Days! **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Wed, 07 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: The success of each Fedora release relies heavily on the contributions of many individuals, and one key way to get involved is by participating in Test Days. As Fedora 43 development begins, it's time to start planning and proposing Test Days, with this article providing guidance on how to do so. Each Fedora release is only possible thanks to the dedication of many contributors. One of the most important ways you can get involved is by participating in Test Days! This article describes the steps in proposing and scheduling test days. As Fedora 43 development moves ahead, it’s time to start planning and proposing Test Days. […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/start-planning-fedora-43-test-days/) ## Building your own Atomic (bootc) Desktop **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Mon, 05 May 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a 2-sentence summary: Bootc and its associated tools provide the foundation for creating a personalized desktop, and this article will guide you through the process of building your own custom installation. However, please note that using a custom installation may make it more difficult to find support compared to mainstream solutions, and you do so at your own risk. Bootc and associated tools provide the basis for building a personalised desktop. This article will describe the process to build your own custom installation. Disclaimer Building and using a custom installation is “at your own risk”. Your installation may be harder to find support for when compared with a mainstream solution. Motivation There has been […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/building-your-own-atomic-bootc-desktop/) ## Enabling system-wide DNS over TLS **Category:** Fedora Magazine **Tags:** General **Published:** Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 +0000 **TL;DR:** Here is a summary of the article in 2 sentences: This article provides guidance on setting up and enforcing DNS over TLS (DoT) on your system, including both running systems and those installed with Fedora 42. It also includes instructions for setting up encrypted DNS during system installation using Fedora Rawhide (Fedora 43), allowing you to try out the feature with a current version of Fedora. This article will guide you to enforcing DoT (DNS over TLS) on your running system and at boot time. Support is avaliable in Fedora 42. It will also guide you to set up encrypted DNS for system installation, if you want to try it with current Fedora Rawhide (Fedora 43). Background Traditionally, DNS queries are […] [Read more](https://fedoramagazine.org/enabling-system-wide-dns-over-tls/)