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Vortex 3.0 Released, Integrates 3D Pipeline into Open-Source RISC-V GPGPU

The open-source developers at Georgia Tech have released Vortex 3.0 today, a major update to their OpenCL-compatible RISC-V GPGPU implementation. This new version incorporates a complete 3D pipeline, ...

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UWA, Khronos Release First glTF-based Spatial Imaging Standard for 3DGS

The UHD World Association (UWA), in technical coordination with the Khronos Group's 3D Formats Working Group, announced today the release of the industry's first spatial imaging standard for 3D Gaussi...

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Wayland Protocols 1.49 Released with Improved Multi-GPU and BT.2100 Support

Simon Ser just published Wayland Protocols 1.49, the latest version of the core Wayland protocol definitions. This release introduces improved multi-GPU support, which is intended to enhance how multi...

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"Flatten The Pick" v3 Patches Aim for Improved Linux cgroup Scheduling

A third iteration of "flatten the pick" Linux kernel patches was recently posted, continuing efforts to enhance cgroup scheduling. This ongoing work is designed to improve gaming performance, particul...

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Firefox Merges Initial Vulkan Video Decoding Support

Mozilla Firefox has recently merged initial support for Vulkan Video decoding, enabling GPU-accelerated video processing within the web browser. This integration leverages the Vulkan API to offload vi...

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New Open-Source Vulkan Driver 'Ape' Written in Zig, Independent of Mesa

A new open-source Vulkan driver, named Ape, has recently gained attention for its distinct architecture. This driver is developed entirely in the Zig programming language and notably operates independ...

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Khronos Releases Vulkan SC 1.0.21 SDK for Streamlined Safety-Critical Development

The Khronos Vulkan SC Working Group, in collaboration with RasterGrid, recently released the Vulkan SC 1.0.21 SDK. This new SDK provides a unified installer for both Linux and Windows, combining essen...

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GNOME Sushi File Previewer Migrates to GTK4, Adds Dark Mode

The GNOME Sushi file previewer, a component of the GNOME Files (Nautilus) file manager, has recently been updated to utilize GTK4. This adaptation introduces a series of enhancements aimed at improvin...

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Vulkan 1.4.353 Released with Three New Extensions and Documentation Updates

Vulkan 1.4.353 was released today, June 06, 2026, marking the first API specification update in three weeks. This release includes the latest documentation updates for the high-performance graphics an...

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Ubuntu 26.10 to Add On-Device AI Voice Input to All Text Fields

Canonical's VP of Engineering Jon Seager announced at the Ubuntu Summit that Ubuntu 26.10 will introduce AI-powered voice input capabilities for all text fields. Users will be able to "press a button ...

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PCSX2 Dev Builds Integrate ROV Support, Expand Framebuffer Copy Fallbacks

PCSX2 has seen multiple development releases this week, from v2.7.382 through v2.7.393, introducing several graphics and settings enhancements. A key feature is the integration of Raster Order Views (...

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Linux 7.1 Disables AMD-Developed DRM Ioctl Due to Security Concerns

The upcoming Linux 7.1 kernel release is undergoing a significant change in its graphics and accelerator drivers, with a specific DRM ioctl interface being disabled. This interface, which was original...

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Flathub Policy Update Bans AI-Generated Application Code and Content

Flathub, the primary distribution platform for Flatpak applications, announced a policy change regarding software developed using artificial intelligence tools. Effective today, June 6, 2026, the stor...

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Ollama v0.30.5 Fixes Gemma 4:12B Floating Point Exception Crash

Ollama, the framework for running large language models locally, recently released version 0.30.5. This update primarily addresses a "gemma4:12b floating point exception crash" that affected the newly...

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Linux 7.2 Kernel Gains Initial Boot Support for Apple M3 Macs

The upcoming Linux 7.2 mainline kernel is expected to include initial support enabling it to boot on Apple M3 devices, such as the M3-powered iMac and MacBook products. This development marks a founda...

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