Mozilla has implemented the long-anticipated Firefox AI Kill Switch controls that strips the web browser of any AI-powered features. You can test it right now in Firefox Nightly.

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Git 2.53 open-source distributed version control system is now available for download with new features, new options, and performance improvements.

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9to5Linux Weekly Roundup for February 1st, 2026, brings news about GParted 1.8, Transmission 4.1, GStreamer 1.28, OpenSSL 3.6.1, Proton 10.0-4, GParted Live 1.8, VirtualBox 7.2.6, Calibre 9.0, Tails 7.4.1, AerynOS 2026.01, Linux Lite 7.8, Shotcut 26.1, TigerVNC 1.16, and more.

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Shotcut 26.1 open-source video editor is now available for download with hardware video decoding and various other improvements. Here's what's new!

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Linux Lite 7.8 distribution is now available for download based on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, powered by Linux kernel 6.8, and featuring the Xfce 4.18 desktop environment. Here’s what’s new!

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AerynOS 2026.01 Linux distribution is now available for download with the GNOME 49.3 desktop environment, Linux kernel 6.18 LTS, and more. Here’s what’s new!

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Tails 7.4.1 anonymous Linux OS is now available for download with an updated OpenSSL library that addresses critical security vulnerabilities.

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Calibre 9.0 open-source ebook manager is now available for download with new Bookshelf view, new options, dark mode by default, and more. Here's what's new!

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VirtualBox 7.2.6 open-source virtualization software is now available for download with initial support for the Linux 6.19 kernel and many other improvements. Here's what's new!

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GParted Live 1.8 Debian-based live system for performing disk partitioning tasks using the GParted partition editor is now available for download with Linux kernel 6.18 LTS.

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TUXEDO Computers unveils an Intel-powered InfinityBook Max 15 Linux notebook with Intel Core Ultra 7 255H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics, and up to 128 GB RAM.

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Transmission 4.1 open-source BitTorrent client is now available for download with support for IPv6 and dual-stack UDP trackers, optional sequential downloading, and more. Here's what's new!

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GStreamer 1.28 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with numerous new features and enhancements.

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TigerVNC 1.16 open-source VNC client/server application is now available for download with support for sharing Wayland desktops and other changes. Here's what's new!

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Xfce desktop environment is getting a brand-new Wayland compositor called Xfwl4, which will be included in the Xfce 4.22 release.

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OpenSSL 3.6.1 open-source TLS/SSL and crypto library is now available for download with fixes for several security vulnerabilities and bugs. Patch now!

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Proton 10.0-4 is now available with support for Metal Slug: Awakening, Quantum Threshold, Fellowship, Surgeon Simulator: Experience Reality, and many other Windows games.

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Emmabuntüs Debian Edition 5 1.05 distribution is now available for download with a Debian 12.13 base and many accessibility improvements. Here's what's new!

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