The FOSS Force News Wire pulls mostly FOSS related news stories from a variety of sources and is updated every 30 minutes. The News Wire is also available as an RSS feed at http://fossforce.com/newswire.
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Best Amazon Prime Day tablet deals 2025: My 12 favorite sales ahead of October
We found the best tablet deals ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day sale including discounts on the Apple iPad and Samsung Galaxy...Read more
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I've been using MacOS 26 Tahoe all week, here are my 5 favorite new features
MacOS 26 "Tahoe" is now live, and besides the visual design overhaul, there are a handful of impactful new features. Here are...Read more
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Linux Mint 22.2 ‘Zara’: More Excellence From a Consistently Outstanding Distro
This week, our Linux distro gadabout takes a look at both the Cinnamon and Mate editions of Linux Mint 22.2 "Zara," and...Read more
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I recommend OnePlus' latest earbuds over pricey AirPods - get them while they're on sale
In addition to their flagship-level noise cancellation, the OnePlus Buds 4 provide bass-heavy audio and in-depth customization.Read more
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Students are using AI tools instead of building foundational skills - but resistance is growing
The unfettered adoption of AI might damage skills development, yet it doesn't have to be this way.Read more
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Video recap: LibreOffice Conference 2025
Here’s a quick video recap from the recent LibreOffice Conference 2025 which took place in Budapest. Thanks to everyone who attended 😊...Read more
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AI is changing the IT recruitment game. Here's what you need to know now
It's rough out there for job seekers and employers alike.Read more
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A simple guide to installing Nextcloud with snap on Linux
Recently, I was tasked to help a local medical office find a secure way to store medical images. Their existing Windows machine...Read more -
Distribution Release: Security Onion 2.4.180
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Doug Burks has announced the release of Security Onion 2.4.180, an...Read more
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How To Install Audacity on Rocky Linux 10
Audacity stands as one of the most powerful and versatile free digital audio workstations available today. This open-source audio editing software has...Read more
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FOSS Weekly #25.38: GNOME 49 Release, KDE Drama, sudo vs sudo-rs, Local AI on Android and More Linux Stuff
Ubuntu is looking to improve the performance of Rust coreutils as they lag GNU Coreutil performance.Read more -
India leads the way on Google’s Nano Banana with a local creative twist
Indian users turning Google’s Nano Banana into a viral trend engine, from retro AI portraits to figurine-style selfies.Read more
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How To Install Nginx Proxy Manager on Rocky Linux 10
Managing multiple web applications and services behind a single IP address can be challenging without the right tools. Nginx Proxy Manager (NPM)...Read more
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How To Install Metabase on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS
Metabase stands as one of the most powerful open-source business intelligence platforms available today. This comprehensive analytics tool transforms raw data into...Read more
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Meta launches Hyperscape, technology to turn real-world spaces into VR
Meta launches Hyperscape into beta, allowing users to turn real world spaces into digital spaces for VR.Read more
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Cowardly Disney Caves To Brendan Carr’s Bogus Censorial Threats, Pulling Jimmy Kimmel
There are multiple ways into this story, but almost all of the reporting on what’s happened claims that Disney pulled talk show...Read more
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Distribution Release: Omarchy 3.0.1
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. David Heinemeier Hansson has announced the release of Omarchy 3.0, a...Read more
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How To Install PhpStorm on AlmaLinux 10
AlmaLinux 10 has emerged as a premier choice for developers seeking a robust, enterprise-grade Linux distribution. When combined with PhpStorm, JetBrains’ flagship...Read more
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Meta unveils new smart glasses with a display and wristband controller
Meta showed off its newest AI-powered smart glasses, which have a display and are controlled by a wristband, at Meta Connect 2025.Read more
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Meta unveils its new Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses for athletes
The new smart glasses are geared toward runners, cyclists, and other athletes.Read more