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JPEG-XL libjxl 0.12 Brings More Performance Optimizations
libjxl 0.12 provides new performance optimizations for the reference implementation of the JPEG-XL image format.
Box3D Debuts As New Open-Source 3D Physics Engine
Erin Catto has released Box3D, a new open-source 3D physics engine forked from the Box2D 2D engine.
Astrophysicists Puzzle over Webb's New Universe
Astrophysicists are analyzing new data from the James Webb Space Telescope that challenges existing models of the early universe.
The Scanline Sweeper: A Glyph Rendering Algorithm [pdf]
A technical paper presents the Scanline Sweeper, a new algorithm for glyph rendering.
Unearthing the Reality of "Zombie Energy Systems" in Africa's Energy Transition
An analysis of 'Zombie Energy Systems' and their impact on Africa's transition to sustainable energy.
Linux 7.2-rc2 Raising The Default RISC-V 64-bit CPU Limit To 256 Cores
Linux 7.2-rc2 is increasing the default supported CPU core limit for RISC-V 64-bit systems to 256 cores.
KWin Compositor In KDE Plasma 6.8 Drops Support For Desktop OpenGL
The KWin compositor in KDE Plasma 6.8 is dropping support for desktop OpenGL in favor of more modern APIs.
Linux Preparing To Retire Its 32-bit MSR Interfaces
The Linux kernel is moving to retire 32-bit MSR interfaces to exclusively use 64-bit interfaces for better code unification.
ReactOS Implements First Windows NT6 System Call In Step Toward Vista Compatibility
ReactOS has implemented its first Windows NT6 system call, marking a step toward compatibility with Windows Vista and later versions.
Fedora 45 Considering x86_64 Shadow Stack Usage By Default
Fedora 45 is considering enabling x86_64 Shadow Stack by default to improve security on modern Intel and AMD hardware.
EFS File-System Slated For Removal With Linux 7.3 After 20+ Years Unmaintained
The unmaintained EFS file-system driver is slated for removal from the Linux kernel in version 7.3.
Linux Kernel Developers Again Discussing AI Agent Attribution - Potentially Dropping It
Linux kernel developers are debating whether to keep or remove the 'Assisted-by' attribution requirement for AI-generated patches.
Postgres data stored in Parquet on S3: LTAP architecture explained
An explanation of LTAP architecture involving storing Postgres data in Parquet format on S3 for optimized hybrid transactional and analytical processing.
Warp Point: a Web Ring for Gaming Sites Built for 2026
Warp Point is a new web ring for gaming sites designed for the modern web, reviving an early internet discovery method.
GNOME 51 Alpha Released With Numerous Enhancements
GNOME 51 Alpha has been released, introducing various enhancements as part of the development cycle toward the stable September release.
UPower 1.91.3 Fixes Behavior To Avoid Degrading Your Laptop Battery Faster
UPower 1.91.3 includes a critical fix to prevent Linux systems from incorrectly using fast charging mode, which could degrade laptop battery health.
Vulkan Adds Extension For OCP's Microscaling MX Formats To Help Machine Learning
Vulkan adds a new extension for OCP's Microscaling MX formats to better support machine learning workloads.
Coreboot + AMD openSIL On MSI Ryzen Motherboard Now Works With Windows 11
Coreboot and AMD openSIL are now successfully running Windows 11 on MSI Ryzen motherboards, providing an open-source firmware alternative.
Rust Coreutils cp Ended Up Breaking Ubuntu Image Builds With Latest Incompatibility
An incompatibility in the Rust Coreutils 'cp' command caused failures in Ubuntu image builds, highlighting differences from GNU Coreutils.
Intel Prepares More Nova Lake Graphics/Display Enablement For Linux 7.3
Intel is submitting kernel graphics driver updates to Linux 7.3 to enable support for Nova Lake's Xe3P integrated graphics.