AMD EPYC Turin With PCIe 5.0 Storage Shows Off Nice Gains On Linux 7.2
Earlier this week was an exciting look at Intel Xe3 graphics performance gains on Linux 7.2 with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 “Panther Lake” hardware. On the other side of the table, with AMD hardware on this forthcoming kernel an area to be excited about are some I/O improvements at least for 5th Gen EPYC with speedy PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD storage. ⌘ Read more
libx11-compat Is Working To Implement Xlib Atop SDL For Wayland, macOS, Android
For helping to keep X11 clients running in a modern Linux desktop world with Wayland or even for running on macOS or Android, there is now yet-another option being developed with libx11-compat. The libx11-compat project is working to re-implement the Xlib client library atop SDL2/SDL3 interfaces for allow broad underlying platform coverage… ⌘ Read more
Intel Directed Package-Level Thermal Interrupts Slated For Linux 7.3
Back in March Intel software engineers began sending out Linux patches for Directed Package-Level Thermal Interrupts as a new capability with recent Intel processors. This notable efficiency improvement is now queued for introduction in the Linux 7.3 cycle once its merge window opens in a month… ⌘ Read more
The “New Normal” Of Audio Quirks Submitted For Linux 7.2-rc5
Linux sound subsystem maintainer Takashi Iwai of SUSE sent out this week’s batch of sound fixes that he describes as “A collection of fixes that have been accumulated recently. The amount is still “new normal”, but all small fixes. Mostly hardware-specific quirks, but including a few core fixes, too.” The “new normal” has been a common phrase recently to reflect the increased tempo of patches as well as security/bug disclosures all due to the increased … ⌘ Read more
Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 10-Inch Model Launches
Following the launch of the 7-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 and the 5-inch display variant, Raspberry Pi announced today the addition of a 10-inch model… ⌘ Read more
Keep an eye on IVOR if you love retro-FPS action with a Norse-inspired world
IVOR is a recent discovery as a fan of retro-styled first-person shooters, and it looks like it could be a good one, especially if you like a Norse setting.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/keep-an-eye-on-ivor-if-you-love-retro-fps-action-w … ⌘ Read more
Proton-CachyOS adds support for vkd3d-low-latency, upgrades d7vk and more
The Proton-CachyOS compatibility tool for running Windows games on SteamOS / Linux has a new release out adding support for vkd3d-low-latency.
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Sanctuary: Shattered Sun could be an interesting Supreme Commander spiritual successor
Sanctuary: Shattered Sun is an upcoming massive-scale real-time strategy game, made in the spirit of classics like Supreme Commander.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/sanctuary-shattered-sun-could-be-an-interesting-suprem … ⌘ Read more
The original Darkest Dungeon is set for a new DLC over 10 years after release
Not many developers will go back to their classics, but Red Hook Studios are giving the original Darkest Dungeon a brand new DLC soon.
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dbrand reveal their Steam Machine skins including a few Valve inspired looks
While the dbrand Steam Machine Portal case is officially dead, they’ve just announced a bunch of Steam Machine skins with some Valve inspired designs.
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Fresh stable Steam update out with updates for Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Remote Play and more
Valve just launched the latest main Steam Client stable update for all supported platforms bringing fixes for Steam Machine, Steam Controller, Remote Play.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/fresh-stable-steam-up … ⌘ Read more
Cryptsetup 2.8.7 Released To Deal With Fallout Of Linux’s Rushed AF_ALG Deprecation
Linux’s cryptsetup for configuring and managing encrypted storage devices is ready with a new version as the developers work to deal with the recent deprecation of the Linux AF_ALG interface… ⌘ Read more
Three New Ubuntu Snap Vulnerabilities Made Public - One Dates Back To Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Canonical today disclosed three new Snap security vulnerabilities affecting snapd. Two are rated high impact vulnerabilities while the third is considered medium but covers all Ubuntu releases of the past decade going back to Ubuntu 16.04 LTS… ⌘ Read more
Qualcomm Posts Linux Patches For X2 Elite Extreme Powered ASUS Zenbook A16
Following recent Linux kernel patches enabling the Snapdragon X2 Elite powered Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen11 and HP EliteBook X G2q X2 Elite laptops to boot outside of Windows 11 on ARM, Qualcomm engineers have now posted a new patch series for getting the X2 Elite Extreme powered ASUS Zenbook A16 working on Linux… ⌘ Read more
KDE Plasma 6.7 vs. GNOME Shell 50.3 vs. Xfce 4.20 On CachyOS With NVIDIA Graphics
Earlier this month I provided a look at the KDE Plasma 6.7 Wayland vs. X11 session performance for graphics/gaming on CachyOS using NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 graphics. Since then Phoronix readers – including some premium supporters – requested seeing some additional desktops tested with the latest CachyOS packages. So here we are now with seeing how KDE Plasma 6.7 compared to the Wayland-only GNOME Shell 50.3 desktop as well as th … ⌘ Read more
Harebrained Schemes’ new survival horror RPG ‘GRAFT’ gets a story trailer
Harebrained Schemes are working towards release on their next game following their split from Paradox Interactive, with the survival horror RPG ‘GRAFT’.
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Canonical Makes The “Enterprise Store” Official For Offline/Air-Gapped Ubuntu Usage
For months the Enterprise Store “enterprise-store” has been mentioned in some Ubuntu documentation and other elements while today it was formally announced by Canonical. The Enterprise Store is for helping to manage Ubuntu Linux deployments particularly within enterprise organizations that may have their computers air-gapped or otherwise strict Internet controls… ⌘ Read more
MXGP 26 revealed with a new gameplay trailer
A fresh start for the motorcycle racing series, MXGP 26 has been revealed and there’s a trailer to go along with it.
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Mount & Blade meets Total War in the upcoming pixel-art Sword & Banner
Sword & Banner captured my eye recently as a pixel-art game that’s Mount & Blade meets Total War and the gameplay looks like a lot of fun.
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Guide: How to get SteamOS to always boot into Desktop Mode
If you want your SteamOS Linux machine like the Steam Deck or Steam Machine to automatically boot into Desktop Mode - that is actually possible.
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Stratis Storage Anaconda Integration Approved For Fedora 45
The Fedora Engineering and Steering Committee (FESCo) has approved the latest batch of features for the upcoming Fedora 45 release… ⌘ Read more
Acer Predator Atlas 8 Handheld with Intel Arc G3 gets UK pricing and launch month
The Acer Predator Atlas 8 Handheld now has a price and expected launch month, for the UK at least.
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The new Dinolords trailer gives medieval strategy a Jurassic twist
I’m super pumped for Dinolords, because it brings together some really interesting gameplay mechanics - the latest trailer shows some of it off.
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Beetleball looks hilarious, like Rocket League with bugs that have crazy abilities
Beetleball looks like it could be another good one to have a blast online with friends, or just to have a general laugh with.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/beetleball-looks-hilarious-like-rocket-league-with-bugs-that-have-cra … ⌘ Read more
Set in a dark steampunk universe, Veil of Ashes is an RTS with some monstrous tanks
Veil of Ashes looks a little bit like Iron Harvest blended with Company of Heroes and Broken Arrow all in one set in a dark steampunk universe.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/set-in-a-dark-steampunk-universe-veil-of-ashes-is … ⌘ Read more
Rogue Eclipse is “Starfox x Armored Core” and arrives August 7
Inspired by the likes of Starfox and Armored Core, the space shooter Rogue Eclipse looks bright and full of action with it planned for launch on August 7th.
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PUROMA is an incremental horror game about isolation and it looks great
An incremental horror seems like quite an unusual mashup but PUROMA looks really good.
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Robot Rhapsody is a cyberpunk odyssey of techno-cults, rebels, & robotic bards
Robot Rhapsody looks like a good one if you’re into pixel-styled JRPGs, a cyberpunk odyssey of techno-cults, rebels, & robotic bards.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/robot-rhapsody-is-a-cyberpunk-odyssey-of-techno-cults-rebels-robotic-bar … ⌘ Read more
Get some quality games in the 2K Megahits 2026 Humble Bundle
The 2K Megahits 2026 Humble Bundle is live now, and it’s a good deal if you don’t already own the various games included in it.
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Faugus Launcher 2.0 rolls out with a new UI and many other enhancements
The idea of Faugus Launcher is to provide a reasonably simple game manager for Linux, as an alternative to Lutris and Heroic.
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Valve expect component prices to continue getting worse
If you were hoping prices anywhere to come down soon - Valve have some bad news for you, as it’s only going to continue getting worse.
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Retro vehicle combat game FUMES adds co-op support for as many friends as you can handle
FUMES is a vehicle combat game made like some of the classics, and now it has full online co-op support for a whole lot of extra action.
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Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered is now out in full and open source
Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered has been released as a nice upgrade for the classic, and the code is open source too.
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I don’t get people strolling in nature with headphones on and constantly staring at their phones all the time. Why even go outside if you cover ears and eyes? Okay, you’re on the move and smell the country air, but still. Yesterday, one girl was wearing earphones and reading a real book while walking on a field path. Better than a phone, sure, but what the hell!?
@david@daiwei.me I first thought that this is a real lake, but it’s just a lake of craziness. :-D A town owned by a company (or so it reads to me), that’s insane.
Let me send you some nice 17°C.
@prologic@twtxt.net Yeah, great documentary. I was reading up on Orcas a few months ago. Zoos are really problematic.
D7VK 2.0 released with more performance fixes for retro Direct3D games on Linux
Love your classic retro games? D7VK 2.0 is out now to bring more performance improvements for running retro Direct3D games on Linux.
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DXVK 3.0.2 brings bug fixes for Dying Light: The Beast, Halo and more on Linux / SteamOS
Direct 3D 8, 9, 10 and 11 to Vulkan layer DXVK has a new bug fix release out, sorting some issues in specific games to make gaming on Linux / SteamOS better.
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@david@daiwei.me Yeah, with the long and thus taller list entries, things are getting off hands. Ah, when focused, you wouldn’t differentiate between read or unread.
tt. I run into this bug almost daily for weeks now.
@prologic@twtxt.net A screenshot won’t help in this case, as you don’t see anything. :-D It starts off just fine with a conversation tree like that:
Unknown conversation root
└╴Read reply
└╴Read subreply
Everything works. After reloading the feeds, a new message becomes part of the conversation, so the conversation e.g. looks:
Unknown conversation root
└╴Read reply
├╴Read subreply
└╴Unread subreply
However, the bug is that the whole conversation is not shown at all. None of the three (or four with the root) messages appear in the message tree view. My recursive SQL determining the messages to display is clearly broken.
📣 ACTION REQUIRED: Hey folks 👋 For those of you whom are using the Twtxt App either via the Hosted option or on your own twtd instnace or via Github/Gitea or any other publishing backend (doesn’t amtter). Please read.
Please open the app and you should be prompted to save your recovery code for your device. This basically is all of your settings, follows, etc in the app itself. This is synced to the Origin everytime you make a change, and also stored on-device. This is what makes it possible to sync your setting across services, move to another device, etc.
Please save a copy of the recovery code somewhere. This is only your only way to recover your settings.
Thank you 🙏
Collabora announce a preview of Holo Core, an AArch64 port of Arch Linux for Steam Frame
Open source firm Collabora who work with Valve (Steam), just announced a preview of Holo Core - the aarch64 port of Arch Linux for Steam Frame.
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Bethesda roadmap: more Fallout is coming, Starfield support continues, but Elder Scrolls VI is the main priority
Bethesda Game Studios have given a rare update into their roadmap of what they’re working on, and it sounds like quite exciting news.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/beth … ⌘ Read more
DayZ Badlands gets a fresh teaser and it’s set to launch in October
Bohemia Interactive say DayZ Badlands is the largest expansion so far for the popular open-world zombie survival game.
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Bandwagon is a ‘survivors-lite adventure’ that sounds wonderful from the Dome Keeper devs
Bandwagon is a bullet heaven survivors-lite (that’s a new one?) that takes the genre in a fun new direction with music and you restoring joy to the world.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/bandwagon-is-a-survivors-li … ⌘ Read more
Race down a mountain in the ridiculous looking shooter DIEATHLON
DIEATHLON is a retro-styled shooter that’s not just another boomer shooter, as you’re racing down a mountain on skis as you attempt to survive.
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I should really fix this damn bug where new replies to read replies to unknown conversation roots are not showing up in tt. I run into this bug almost daily for weeks now.
Valve say the Team Fortress 2 MvM update is still coming and they’re still working on it
After the usual silence we’ve come to expect from Valve on everything, they gave a short blog post on the upcoming MvM update for Team Fortress 2.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/valve-say-the-team-fortress-2-mvm-up … ⌘ Read more
The explosive isometric insurgent simulator Brigador Killers arrives in August
The first Brigador game from Stellar Jockeys was fantastic for stomping around blowing everything up - and Brigador Killers looks much bigger and better.
Read the full article on [GamingOnLinux](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/07/the-explosive-isometric-insurgent-simulator-briga … ⌘ Read more
@david@daiwei.me Ha, I just noticed that I changed Newsboat’s defaults. Right from the factory, new items are just bold, while read ones aren’t. No different colors, white on black. Focused items are bold yellow on blue. No matter the read status. I think that’s why I started to play with the config to differentiate them. It’s been so long ago that I didn’t know anymore I even messed with that.
And yes, you’re right, the red on black is borderline readable. Also, my white on green focus is rather silly. But I’m sooo used to it, I don’t realize how bad the contrast is. To be fair, I don’t spend a lot of time in the lists. Aha, there are new articles, Enter to hit the artice view, read it, press n to immediately jump to the next unread article, rince and repeat, finally I’m back in the article list view.
Default theme, read focused:

Default theme, unread focused:

Lyse’s schlimmbesserung, read focused:

Lyse’s schlimmbesserung, unread focused:
