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Linux 7.2 Kernel Sees First NVIDIA "Blackwell-Next" VFIO Patches

The Linux 7.2 merge window has commenced, with early preparations for NVIDIA's future "Blackwell-Next" GPU architecture now appearing in the kernel. Recently, patches targeting the VFIO subsystem were...

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GOverlay 1.8.4 Adds Hardware Fingerprinting, Automates Builds for x86/AArch64

GOverlay 1.8.4 was recently released, focusing on enhancing its Pascube benchmark component. The update integrates unique hardware fingerprinting (client-id) and digital signatures to verify and authe...

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Broadcom Pursues Zero-Copy Buffer Sharing for VMware Linux VMs

Broadcom is currently developing support for zero-copy buffer sharing within VMware virtualization on Linux. This ongoing work aims to enable direct buffer exchange between virtual machines (VMs) and ...

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NVK Vulkan Driver in Mesa 26.2-devel Adds DLSS Functionality

The open-source NVIDIA NVK Vulkan driver now supports Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS). Code enabling this functionality was merged today, June 20, 2026, into the Mesa 26.2-devel branch. According ...

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Godot Asset Store Officially Open, Features OpenXR Vendor Plugin and Samples

The official Godot Asset Store is now open, coinciding with the recent release of Godot 4.7. The store's initial offerings focus on extended reality (XR) development, featuring the OpenXR vendors plug...

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AMD ACP7.D/7.E/7.F Driver Adds "Substantial Design Changes" for Linux 7.2 Audio

AMD has submitted driver updates for its Audio Co-Processor (SoCs.">ACP) IP, specifically versions ACP7.D, ACP7.E, and ACP7.F, for inclusion in the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel. These updates address AMD's audi...

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Godot 4.7 Released With HDR Output Support

Godot 4.7, the latest feature release for the open-source, cross-platform game engine, was released today. This update introduces High Dynamic Range (HDR) output support, enabling developers to produc...

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Linux Kernel 7.1 Released With Graphics, Rust, SoC Enhancements

The Linux kernel 7.1 has been released, bringing a range of updates across various subsystems. Key improvements in this version include significant enhancements to graphics capabilities, further integ...

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Linux 7.2 Merges Significant IO_uring, NVMe, and Block Layer Updates

A significant set of storage-related changes, including enhancements to IO_uring, NVMe, and general block device code, have been merged into the Linux 7.2 kernel. These updates span various components...

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KDE Plasma 6.7 Release Includes Per-Monitor Desktops, HDR/ICC Support

KDE Plasma 6.7 was released this month, introducing independent per-screen virtual desktops, a feature "many of its users have been requesting for decades." The update also brings support for simultan...

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14 New Steam Games Rated Verified/Playable on Steam Deck (June 6-13)

Between June 6 and June 13, 2026, 14 newly released Steam games received "Verified" or "Playable" compatibility ratings for the Steam Deck. Boiling Steam reported on these additions, noting specific t...

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Linux 7.2 VFS IOmap Optimizations Yield 5% EXT4/XFS IOPS Gain

Phoronix recently reported that the upcoming Linux 7.2 kernel is set to introduce significant I/O performance gains for the EXT4 and XFS file systems. Changes within the VFS pull requests, specificall...

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Khronos Forms Subgroup to Extend glTF for Volumetric Media Interoperability

The Khronos Group's 3D Formats working group, which oversees the glTF 3D Asset open standard, recently established a Volumetric Media Subgroup. This new subgroup aims to extend glTF capabilities to fa...

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KDE Plasma 6.7 Released with Per-Screen Virtual Desktops, Wayland Enhancements

KDE Plasma 6.7 was released today as the newest version of the open-source desktop environment. This update introduces per-screen virtual desktops, allowing users to configure distinct sets of virtual...

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Linux 7.2 Improves File-System Case-Folding Communication for Windows NFS

Recently, code was merged into the in-development Linux 7.2 kernel to improve file-system case-folding communication. This update allows Linux file servers to accurately report whether local file syst...

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