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Microsoft Windows legacy tool and support phase-out

4 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: Microsoft removes WMIC tool in Windows 11 security update

Microsoft is officially removing the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) utility from Windows 11. While the underlying WMI architecture remains, the ‘wmic.exe’ executable is being phased out through up

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AI integration challenges in education and enterprise

20 clusters · 347 sources · last updated

Latest: Digital tools and AI in education focus on inclusion and cognitive wellbeing

The integration of generative AI continues to face multifaceted security, economic, and pedagogical hurdles. In the corporate sector, ‘Shadow AI’ remains a critical risk, and Google has warned that cybercriminals are inc

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CISA vulnerability exploitation and patching directives

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

Latest: CISA adds Microsoft, Adobe, and N-able flaws to exploited vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued directives to federal agencies regarding multiple actively exploited software vulnerabilities. In late August 2026, CISA ordered the patching of

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Linux kernel development and hardware updates

6 clusters · 28 sources · last updated

Latest: Linux Kernel 7.3-rc2 released with unusually high commit volume

The Linux kernel ecosystem continues to evolve through security updates and expanding hardware compatibility. Following the 7.1.8 release, the Armbian project worked to enable kernel 7.2 for various out-of-tree drivers.

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Asahi Linux support for Apple M3 chips

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Asahi Linux adds official support for Apple M3 chips

The Asahi Linux project has progressed toward providing native Linux support for Apple M3 series chips, including M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max models. Initial developments involved merging core driver code into the Linux 7.2 k

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AR and AI transition in Portugal

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Portugal sees rise in AI-integrated AR glasses adoption

In Portugal, the personal computing landscape is transitioning from traditional smartphones toward augmented reality (AR) glasses integrated with artificial intelligence. Early developments in this shift include third-ge

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS release and upgrade status

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Canonical delays Ubuntu 24.04 to 26.04 upgrade

Canonical released Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS, also known as ‘Resolute Raccoon’, which provided refreshed installation media and opened the upgrade path from Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. This release focused on stability, including fixes f

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IBM and Red Hat Linux code ownership dispute

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Xinuos loses appeal in long-running Linux and Unix legal battle

A decades-long legal dispute regarding the ownership of Unix code and its integration into the Linux operating system has reached a significant turning point in the United States. The conflict centers on allegations by X

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Manjaro Linux 26.1 release and 26.1.1 update

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Manjaro releases 26.1.1 update with Linux kernel 7.2

Manjaro Linux has released version 26.1, a significant update for the Arch Linux-based rolling distribution. The release focuses on modernizing desktop environments and updating core system components, including GNOME 50

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Linux security patch wave continues (June–August 2026)

14 clusters · 30 sources · last updated

Latest: Linux distributions release critical security patches for kernels and infrastructure

The coordinated response that began in late June has expanded into a multi‑month effort to remediate a record‑high volume of Linux‑related flaws. A June bulletin disclosed 1,888 vulnerabilities, including 324 kernel issu

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Updates to NetBSD, Linux, and QEMU

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: NetBSD and Linux announce major updates for new architectures and legacy cleanup

The NetBSD Project released version 11, its 19th major update, which introduces the first stable 64-bit RISC-V port, supporting hardware such as the StarFive VisionFive 2 and PINE64 STAR64. This release includes a MICROV

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