Russian Linux Kernel Devs Dropped
This week in Linux News, MALIBAL computers goes nuts, Linus is frustrated with buggy hardware, and Clementine releases the first non-RC release in eight years. Also, the Linux Kernel development team drops several Russian maintainers, but why?
Does Facebook Have Your FINANCIALS?
This week in the Weekly News Roundup, Facebook may have acquired your financial data, and the NSA says you should reboot your phone once a week. Also, AI led to a family tragedy, and Bitwarden might have taken a step toward proprietary software. We also visit SillyVille.
Ubuntu is Coming to Snapdragon
This week in the Linux News, device emulation comes to firmware updater, and Google is working on a Linux terminal for Android. Also, Clonezilla releases a new version supporting new AMD systems, and Ubuntu 24.10 is coming to new Snapdragon X1E computers.
Goodbye Adblockers
This week in the Weekly News Roundup, Worldcoin rebrands to further iris scan collection, and adblockers are slowly being removed from Google Chrome. Also, Samsung may replace the phone settings with AI and the FTC makes new rules about canceling subscriptions. We also visit SillyVille.
Gnome Foundation in Trouble
This week in Linux News, the snap version of Steam is getting better, and Elementary OS 8 is under development. Also, MX could be impacted by the hurricane and the Gnome foundation is in trouble.
Are Internet TVs Going Too Far?
This week in the Weekly News Roundup, the FTC and FCC look at Internet connected televisions and their data collection. Also, Mozilla pushes an emergency security release, and Moneygram leaks a bunch of data. Courts rule against Google and we visit SillyVille.
Arch-Valve Partnership
This week in Linux News, Manjaro refreshes the core distros and ffmpeg has major adjustments as industry eyes it's use. Also, Pine64 is refreshing some lines and Valve creates a partnership with Arch Linux.
Meta Dox-O-vision
This week in Privacy News, Meta smart glasses can be used to dox everyone you see, and in security, Microsoft emails are mass-spoofed for phishing. Also, Google is trying to force AI on everyone and Cloudflare slaps a patent troll silly. We also visit SillyVille.
Critical REMOTE Linux Attack
This week in Linux News, an old malware is evolving for Linux, Calligra regains active development, and an old Intel computer can run Linux. Also, a CUPS vulnerability allows a remote attack on Linux.
ISPs and Sony - Battling the Pirates
This week in the Weekly News Roundup, consumer awareness of privacy in automobiles is reaching mainstream, and kaspersky vanishes from computers. Also, the ISPs fight back on the Sony piracy case, and we also visit SillyVille.