Linux Graphics & Gaming News
Mesa 26.2.2 was released today as the latest bi-weekly stable point release for the open-source OpenGL and Vulkan drivers. A key change in this release is the default enablement of Intel Nova Lake gra...
Read more →Lemonade 11.9, an AMD-backed open-source local AI server solution, was released today. The software is designed for "100% free and private" AI use, leveraging local hardware including GPUs, CPUs, and ...
Read more →KDE Plasma 6.8 development now includes Dwell Clicker support, as reported by Phoronix today. This new accessibility feature aims to improve user interaction on the X11 on Linux.">Wayland display server. The additio...
Read more →Valve yesterday published its Steam Survey results for August 2026. The data indicates that the share of Linux users on Steam dipped below 4% for the month. This marks a decrease after the Linux user ...
Read more →Ollama, the open-source tool for running large language models locally, released version v0.33.3-rc0 today. This release candidate focuses on internal updates and improved model handling. Key changes ...
Read more →LunarG has today released Vulkan SDK 1.4.357, bringing significant updates for developers. The new SDK features major KosmicKrisp performance gains, reportedly "up to ~2.35x faster," alongside full Vu...
Read more →A new, reverse-engineered Linux driver has recently been released, providing control over RGB lighting for the ASUS ROG Strix Arion NVMe external enclosure. This development allows Linux users to mana...
Read more →RenderDoc v1.46 has been released today, introducing significant improvements to its Python scripting capabilities. The update includes a revamped tutorial designed to help users automate workflows an...
Read more →PCSX2, the open-source PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.9.9 today. This update primarily addresses a specific graphics rendering bug concerning background color output. The change, documente...
Read more →NVIDIA today posted a new series of Linux kernel scheduler patches on the mailing list. These patches are designed to further boost Simultaneous Multithreading (SMT) performance specifically for NVIDI...
Read more →Bottles 67.0 was released recently, introducing improvements to library management and addressing a notable bug. The update resolves an issue (tracked as #4755) that caused unchanged sync operations t...
Read more →AMD has updated its Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) patches for the Linux kernel, initially posted earlier in August. This significant set of patches aims to integrate UALink support into the AMDGPU k...
Read more →Last week, Boiling Steam reported on 15 newly released games that received a Verified or Playable compatibility rating for the Steam Deck. These titles were released between August 22 and August 29, 2...
Read more →The PCSX2 development team has released version 2.8.1 of their PlayStation 2 emulator, bringing substantial performance improvements and broader game compatibility. This update, made available yesterd...
Read more →KDE Plasma 6.8 is receiving improved performance and efficiency for various full-screen content, with several enhancements integrated into its development codebase in late July. These updates aim to o...
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