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Phoronix Benchmarks Ryzen 7 9850X3D DDR5-4800 vs. DDR5-6000 on Linux

Phoronix today published benchmarks comparing DDR5-4800 and DDR5-6000 memory performance with the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor on Ubuntu Linux. This report complements yesterday's Linux review of the...

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GNOME 50 Merges Improved Discrete GPU Detection

GNOME 50 will feature improved discrete GPU detection within the GNOME Shell. This enhancement, which was merged this week, completes a development effort that has been two years in the making. The up...

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Mecha Comet Modular Linux Handheld with Snap-On Modules Launches on Kickstarter

The Mecha Comet, a new modular and open-source Linux handheld device, was announced today and is now available for funding on Kickstarter. This device is designed with snap-on modules, allowing for us...

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Ubuntu 24.04 LTS to Receive Linux 6.17 Kernel and Mesa 25.2.7 HWE Update

Ubuntu 24.04 LTS is set to receive a new hardware enablement (HWE) update this month, ahead of the 24.04.4 LTS point release scheduled for February 12. This update will backport updated Linux kernel a...

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Linux Kernel Workaround Implemented for ASUS ROG Ally X Audio Issues

The Linux kernel is receiving a workaround to address audio quality issues observed by users installing Linux on the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld. These problems include audio gaps and dropout...

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TUXEDO Unveils InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10 Linux Laptop with RTX 5000, OLED

TUXEDO Computers today unveiled the InfinityBook Max 16 Gen10, its latest Linux-powered laptop. The new model integrates NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5000 Series GPUs, marking a significant hardware update. A k...

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Radeon Linux Driver Patches Suggest NPU Integration for Next-Gen GFX12/RDNA4 Hardware

Phoronix reports that new open-source AMD Radeon Linux driver patches for the SMU15 IP block indicate "some apparent NPU integration for future Radeon graphics." These recent patches follow initial dr...

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Intel Prepares Functional Nova Lake Display Support for Linux 6.20/7.0

Intel is preparing to deliver functional display support for its upcoming Nova Lake processors, with the target being Linux 6.20 or potentially Linux 7.0. The in-development Linux 6.19 kernel recently...

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Qualcomm Engineer Enhances Fedora 44 Support for Snapdragon ARM Laptops

Qualcomm has engaged Hans de Goede, a former Red Hat engineer known for his contributions to Intel and AMD laptop enhancements, to improve Fedora Linux compatibility on Snapdragon-powered Windows on A...

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Linux 6.19 Merges x86 Platform Driver Enhancements for Laptops & Handhelds

During the second week of the Linux 6.19 feature merge window, numerous x86 platform driver changes were integrated into the kernel. These updates primarily aim to improve hardware support for a range...

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TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen4 Linux Laptop Debuts with RTX 5070 Ti, i9-14900HX

TUXEDO Computers today launched the Gemini 17 Gen4 Linux laptop. This new model features an Intel Core i9-14900HX processor and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti discrete GPU. It supports up to 96 GB of R...

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Steam On Linux Usage Hits All-Time High in November 2025 Survey

The November 2025 Steam Survey results indicate that Steam on Linux usage has reached an all-time high. This reflects continued growth in the adoption of Linux gaming. Phoronix, reporting on December ...

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