Phoronix Test Suite

Linux 7.1 update brings new in-kernel NTFS driver for improved storage support April 26, 2026 Linux 7.1 introduces a significant advancement in storage compatibility with the inclusion of a new …

Linux 7.1 to Fix Long-Standing Battery Reporting Limits for HID Devices For years, Linux users with high-end gaming peripherals and wireless accessories have faced a frustrating limitation: the operating system …

Linux 7.0 Kernel: What to Expect in the Next Major Release The Linux kernel is on the cusp of a major update with the anticipated release of version 7.0 in …

SuperTux 0.7.0 Released: A Nostalgic Open-Source Platformer Gets a Major Update SuperTux, the open-source 2D jump’n run sidescroller inspired by the classic Super Mario Bros. series, has received its first …

GreenBoost: Expanding GPU Memory with System RAM and NVMe for AI Inference A new open-source Linux kernel module, GreenBoost, aims to tackle a growing challenge in the world of artificial …

AMD Zen 6 Performance Monitoring Support Lands in Linux 7.0 Ahead of the Linux 7.0 merge window closing, performance monitoring tooling changes have been integrated, adding support for upcoming AMD …

Rust’s Growing Role in the Linux Kernel: A Stable Future with Linux 7.0 The Linux kernel is increasingly embracing the Rust programming language, marking a significant shift in kernel development. …

AppArmor Enhancements Land in Linux 7.0, Bolstering Kernel Security The AppArmor security module for the Linux kernel has received several key improvements and fixes with the release of Linux 7.0. …

Tux the Penguin: The Enduring Mascot of Linux For over two decades, a charming penguin named Tux has served as the globally recognized mascot for the Linux operating system. But …

Announced last year by consulting firm LunarG was KosmicKrisp as a Vulkan-on-Metal driver for efficiently leveraging the Vulkan API on Apple macOS systems as an alternative to the MoltenVK project. …