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📰 Intel ANV Vulkan Driver Now Enables Descriptor Heaps By Default Back in early May was the experimental enabling of Vulkan descriptor heaps for the Intel ANV open-source driver. After nearly two months of continued testing and improvements, the VK_EXT_descriptor_heap support for Intel graphics on Linux is now enabled by default... 🔗 Source: #intel #linux #opensource 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Intel-ANV-Descriptor-Heaps-On

GitHub Copilot CLI: Tabbed layout, in-session MCP and plugin configuration, and accessibility improvements GitHub made the redesigned terminal interface for GitHub Copilot CLI generally available. The update introduces a tabbed layout, in-session configuration for tools such as MCP servers and plugins, and accessibility improvements, including screen reader support and theme modes. If you manage Windows workstations, the key points are installation, update method, admin control, and the limits of what this CLI can access compared with VS Code. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/github-copilot-cli-tabbed-layout-in-session-mcp-and-plugin-configuration-and-accessibility-improvements/

OpenAI debuts GPT-5.6 series with advanced agentic reasoning and tiered pricing OpenAI has launched a limited preview of its GPT-5.6 model family, introducing three distinct tiers named Sol, Terra, and Luna. The flagship Sol model features a "max reasoning" mode for deep problem-solving and an "ultra" mode that utilizes subagents to manage complex, multi-step projects. While Terra offers a balance of performance and cost, Luna is positioned as the fastest and most affordable option for high-volume workflows. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/openai-debuts-gpt-5-6-series-with-advanced-agentic-reasoning-and-tiered-pricing/

Microsoft Teams introduces centralized Recap app for meeting recordings and AI summaries Microsoft Teams is launching a dedicated Recap app to centralize meeting recordings, transcripts, and summaries in a single searchable hub. This new interface addresses the difficulty of locating past meeting data by consolidating content from the previous 30 days. The application will be available on Windows, Mac, and web platforms, with mobile support expected to follow shortly after the initial release. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-teams-introduces-centralized-recap-app-for-meeting-recordings-and-ai-summaries/

Oracle introduces new MySQL governance model to boost community participation Oracle has announced a new governance framework for MySQL to increase transparency and accelerate innovation through deeper community involvement. The model introduces specific roles for participants, including contributors who provide code and documentation, and committers who oversee code quality and reviews. A new technical steering committee will provide strategic guidance, featuring representatives from major cloud providers like AWS and Google Cloud. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/oracle-introduces-new-mysql-governance-model-to-boost-community-participation/

Проект Akrites для координации оперативного устранения уязвимостей Анонсирован проект Akrites для координации исправления уязвимостей и раскрытия информации об уязвимостях в критически важном открытом ПО. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65782

📰 Experimental Code Enables Per-Monitor Backgrounds For GNOME Shell One of the limitations of GNOME's current multi-monitor handling is that the same background is used across the displays. For those that want to enjoy per-monitor background selection, some experimental / proof-of-concept code is now working to allow such per-monitor backgrounds to work with the modern GNOME desktop... 🔗 Source: #gnome 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/PoC-Per-Background-GNOME

📰 New DirtyClone Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Users Gain Root via Cloned Packets DirtyClone is a new Linux kernel privilege escalation in the DirtyFrag family. JFrog Security Research published a working exploit walkthrough for the flaw on June 25, the first public demonstration for this variant.Tracked as CVE-2026-43503 (CVSS 8.8), it lets a local user corrupt file-backed memory through a cloned network packet and gain root. The patch landed in. 🔗 Source: https://thehackernews.com/2026/06/new-dirtyclone-linux-kernel-flaw-lets.html #kernel #linux 👉@sysadminoff

📰 NVIDIA 580.173.02 released for Linux for those on older GPUs For those of you sticking with older NVIDIA GPUs - you're still getting some fixes with driver 580.173.02 released for Linux.Read the full article on GamingOnLinux. 🔗 Source: #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/06/nvidia-580-173-02-released-for-linux-for-those-on-older-gpus/

📰 Calibre 9.10 Open-Source E-Book Manager Brings New UI to the Content Server Calibre 9.10 open-source e-book management software is now available for download with a new "modern" interface for the Content Server that features a sidebar for easier navigation and other changes. 🔗 Source: https://9to5linux.com/calibre-9-10-open-source-e-book-manager-brings-new-ui-to-the-content-server #opensource 👉@sysadminoff

Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 is out (with a ‘breaking change’) Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 is available to download, the second of four snapshots planned for the ‘Stonking Stingray’ development cycle ahead of a stable release in October. As with the first snapshot, there’s not a lot “new” stuff to see or test out, so unless you’re a developer or an avid bug hunter there’s little reason to rush off and try it. Canonical’s Utkarsh Gupta, announcing the release on Ubuntu’s developer mailing list, warns of a “breaking change” – don’t panic: it’s not in the image itself, but the URL it’s accessed from. Over the past few weeks the Ubuntu […] You're reading Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 2 is out (with a ‘breaking change’), a blog post from OMG! Ubuntu. Do not reproduce elsewhere without permission. 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/ubuntu-26-10-snapshot-2-released

Nationwide adopts VMware Cloud Foundation to power private cloud and AI goals Nationwide Building Society is expanding its partnership with Broadcom to implement VMware Cloud Foundation as the cornerstone of its new private cloud platform. This integrated solution combines compute, storage, networking, and security to help the organization build a custom, resilient infrastructure. The transition supports a broader digital transformation strategy aimed at delivering scalable services to millions of customers. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/nationwide-adopts-vmware-cloud-foundation-to-power-private-cloud-and-ai-goals/

📰 Coreboot 26.06 Brings Support For Intel Nova Lake, AMD Strix Halo & 31 New Boards Coreboot 26.06 is out today as the latest quarterly feature release for this software project providing open-source system firmware support for a growing number of platforms... 🔗 Source: #amd #intel #opensource 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Coreboot-26.06-Released

Google Chrome tests session encryption to protect browser restore data Google is developing a new security feature for Chrome called Session Encryption to protect data used during browser restarts. This mechanism targets the information required to restore tabs, tab groups, and pinned tabs after a session ends. By securing this state data, the browser aims to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the session restore files. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/google-chrome-tests-session-encryption-to-protect-browser-restore-data/

📰 Fed up with complex note taking apps? Try Whisp for Linux New GTK4/libadwaita app Whisp is positioning itself as the note-taking app for people fed up with note-taking apps (the best one is always the next one, right?). Scratch that; Whisp pitches itself as “the anti-note for GNOME”, a riff on Antinote, a macOS app with a similar look and feature set. Developer Tanay Bhomia describes it as “a fluid, gesture-driven scratchpad designed for absolute speed”. 🔗 Source: #gnome #linux 👉@sysadminoff https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/06/whisp-linux-scratchpad

📰 Linux Foundation & Others Launch "Akrites" To Defend Open-Source Software From AI-Enabled Exploits The Linux Foundation along with others like Amazon, Anthropic, OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Red Hat, and others have joined forces to launch Akrites. The Akrites project is aiming to help defend critical open-source software from the brisk pace of new AI/LLM-discovered software bugs and vulnerabilities in ensuring that said issues are effectively addressed before they can be exploited by bad actors... 🔗 Source: #linux #opensource 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/Akrites

📰 DXVK 3.0 Released With DXBC-SPIRV For Shader Compilation, Descriptor Heaps By Default Philip Rebohle announced the release today of DXVK 3.0 as the latest major feature release for this Direct3D 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 implementation atop the Vulkan API for use by Wine and Valve's Steam Play (Proton)... 🔗 Source: #proton #steam #wine 👉@sysadminoff https://www.phoronix.com/news/DXVK-3.0-Release

📰 This little $239 PC has an (old) Intel Xeon processor and discrete graphics There are two ways PC makers can offer low-cost computers. One is to use newer components that are designed to be cheap. Another is to select older components that used to cost a lot of money, but which can now be purchased at a discount. So while many companies offering budget laptops and mini PCs have . 🔗 Source: #intel 👉@sysadminoff https://liliputing.com/this-little-239-pc-has-an-old-intel-xeon-processor-and-discrete-graphics/

Microsoft 365 Copilot expands flexibility with multi-model AI support Microsoft 365 Copilot is transitioning to a multi-model architecture that allows organizations to choose between various AI models for specific tasks. While Microsoft-hosted models remain the default, administrators can now enable third-party options like Anthropic’s Claude or models from xAI. This flexibility ensures that users can match the specific strengths of different models, such as deep reasoning or creative drafting, to their unique workflows. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-365-copilot-expands-flexibility-with-multi-model-ai-support/

Anthropic prepares mobile remote control features for Claude Cowork Anthropic is currently testing mobile support for Claude Cowork to allow users to manage complex tasks from their smartphones. Claude Cowork is a desktop-oriented agentic mode designed to handle long-running knowledge work and background processes. While the existing Claude Code tool focuses on development, Cowork specializes in generating documents, managing spreadsheets, and analyzing local file systems. Source 👉@sysadminoff https://4sysops.com/archives/anthropic-prepares-mobile-remote-control-features-for-claude-cowork/