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The embargo is over! We finally can share details on the exciting Radeon RX 9070 series graphics cards powered by RDNA4 that will be available from Internet retailers next week.

February proved a bumper month for Linux software updates, seeing big release of productivity suites LibreOffice and ONLYOFFICE and, plus a crop of smaller app updates which didn’t merit a full-length article on this blog.

In this guide, we will explain how to check open ports and secure them in Linux using firewall rules and best practices.

Docker Engine 28 enhances security by blocking unpublished container ports from LAN access, reducing exposure risks.

The modern workspace often demands hours of productivity from users, but what happens when you step away from your computer? To help manage power consumption and increase security, it’s useful to create a Bash script that automatically suspends the system after a period of user inactivity. This article will guide you through the prerequisites needed, the script itself, and how to implement it effectively.

2K and Firaxis have revealed the updates roadmap for Civilization VII, along with dates on when to expect some of it and we're set for some big changes. It's been a tough launch for them with thoroughly mixed ratings from players. Hopefully the updates will improve things for everyone.

An AMD engineer presented earlier this month at the Vulkanised 2025 conference in Cambridge (UK) around the work they are pursuing for AI using the MLIR intermediate representation, IREE, and the role that Vulkan/SPIR-V can play for AI acceleration across AMD's wares as well as other hardware.

On Wednesday we shared that we’re introducing a new Terms of Use (TOU) and Privacy Notice for Firefox. Since then, we’ve been listening to some of our community’s concerns with parts of the TOU, specifically about licensing.

February 2025 updates to the largest compilation of recommended free and open source software available for Linux.

NetworkManager 1.52 was released today as the latest stable version of this popular open-source software for managing network connections inside a Linux-based operating system.

Youyeetoo recently listed a motherboard based on the MediaTek Genio 510/700 platform, built around the MT8390 and MT8370 processors. The X8390ABV4 MediaTek Development Board includes Gigabit Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi, and multiple multimedia interfaces, making it applicable for AI and IoT applications.

DavMail 6.3 open-source Exchange gateway brings LDAP, IMAP, and Office 365 enhancements, better TLS 1.3, and expanded Docker support.

One month ago FreeDesktop.org/X.Org experienced a new cloud crisis with Equinix Metal shutting down and losing access to all the FreeDesktop.org cloud/hosting resources at the end of April. FreeDesktop.org GitLab powers not only the X.Org projects but also Mesa, Wayland, and countless other Linux desktop open-source projects. Fortunately, it looks like they will have a new solution in time.

In the ever-evolving digital world, Linux servers form the backbone of enterprises, web applications, and cloud infrastructure. Whether hosting websites, databases, or critical applications, ensuring the smooth operation of Linux servers is crucial.

Following the development of its Wi-Fi 6 System-on-Modules, Mango and Cherry, 8DEVICES has introduced Kiwi, a Wi-Fi 7 SOM based on the Qualcomm IPQ-9570 network processor. The Kiwi SOM runs Linux OpenWRT, providing flexibility for various embedded networking applications.

lifecycler is an aquarium that runs direct in your terminal. It’s free and open source goodness written in Rust.

IBM completes its $6.4B acquisition of HashiCorp, strengthening Red Hat and integrating Terraform and Vault into its automation suite.

Here's another thing AI can do: Cause conflict around whether it's compatible with the very idea of open source. The Open Source Initiative's (OSI) 2025 Board of Directors election is again mired in controversy.

In a surprising announcement, Electronic Arts announced today that they have open-sourced Command and Conquer Red Alert under the GPL license along with Command and Conquer Tiberian Dawn and related titles.

VLC is the most recognizable and widely used open source project in the world. Developed by the VideoLAN non-profit organization, VLC has managed to be the go-to media player for almost all kinds of media playback.