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NVIDIA Releases Linux Display Driver 595.80 as Current Stable Update

NVIDIA has released version 595.80 of its Linux Display Driver today, May 29, 2026. This release is designated as the "current stable release" on the company's driver portal, making it available for d...

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O3DE 26.05 Released with New Open Particle System, Core Engine Improvements

O3DE (Open 3D Engine) version 26.05 was released this week, featuring a new Open Particle System and other engine enhancements. This update continues the development of the cross-platform game engine,...

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Mesa 26.0.8 Released as Final Update for Q1'2026 Driver Series

Mesa 26.0.8 was released today, May 28, 2026. Eric Engestrom announced this as the latest stable point release in the Q1'2026 driver series. This particular update is significant as it is "the last pl...

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MangoHud 0.8.4 Fixes Steam Overlay Coexistence, Vulkan Layer Issues

MangoHud v0.8.4 has been released, addressing several issues primarily related to Vulkan layer functionality and DirectX API detection. A significant fix resolves problems with Steam Overlay coexisten...

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GTK 4.23.1 Dev Release Introduces Snapping for Improved Fractional Scaling

The upcoming GTK 4.23.1 development release will introduce a new "Snapping" feature. This addition is intended to enhance the fractional scaling experience on high-resolution displays by addressing po...

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Vulkan SDK 1.4.350.0 Released with KosmicKrisp Updates, 16 New Extensions

The Vulkan SDK 1.4.350.0 was released today by LunarG, simultaneously for Linux, macOS, and Windows. This update is described as "maintenance-focused" and includes "tooling and platform-specific impro...

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NVIDIA 610.43.02 Driver Released with Open-Source Kernel Modules for Turing/Ampere

NVIDIA has released the 610.43.02 GPU driver today, May 27, 2026. This significant update introduces the initial open-source kernel modules for Turing and Ampere GPU architectures. This move expands N...

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Linux 7.2 Expected to Gain Intel TDX Runtime Update Capability

Intel Linux engineers have been working on a feature allowing runtime updates for the Trusted Domain Extensions (TDX) module without requiring a server reboot. This functionality is expected to be inc...

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GNOME Sushi Spacebar Preview Functionality Being Fixed for Ubuntu 26.04

The spacebar preview feature for GNOME Sushi is being fixed in Ubuntu 26.04. GNOME Sushi is a file preview utility for the GNOME desktop environment, allowing users to select a file in the Nautilus fi...

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ANGLE Merges Wayland Support; Chromium Embedded Framework Gains Native Wayland

Google's ANGLE project has recently merged support for Wayland. This development is reported to unblock native Wayland compatibility for the Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF). The integration of Wayla...

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Sway 1.12 Adds Window Capture, HDR10 via Vulkan, NVIDIA Proprietary Driver Compatibility

Sway 1.12 was released today, May 26, 2026, building on wlroots 0.20.0. This release introduces several new features, including the ability to capture individual windows and support for HDR10 when uti...

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Steam Registers 70 Native Linux Game Releases Mid-May

Between May 13 and May 20, 2026, Steam released 70 new games with native Linux builds. This volume represents approximately 10.5% of the total 664 new titles released on Steam for Windows during the s...

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Labwc 0.20 wlroots-based Wayland Compositor Released with Feature Additions

Labwc 0.20, a wlroots-based Wayland compositor, was released today, May 26, 2026. This new version introduces numerous new features. The release of Labwc 0.20 coincides with the launch of Sway 1.12, a...

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Boiling Steam Reports 14 New Steam Deck Verified/Playable Games Last Week

Boiling Steam has published its latest update on Steam Deck game compatibility, identifying 14 new titles that achieved 'Verified' or 'Playable' status. These games were released and evaluated between...

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Xemu Dev Builds Improve UI Scaling, Explicit Wayland/X11 Video Driver Hints

The xemu-project, an open-source original Xbox emulator, has integrated user interface enhancements in its recent development builds. Key updates include accounting for pixel density and display scali...

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