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Immutable releases are releases where the assets and associated Git tag cannot be changed after publication. The use of this type of release increases security by blocking supply chain attacks.

Attackers cannot:

• Inject vulnerabilities or malware into current project releases.
• Make changes to assets and tags that may break developer workflows.

The releases tags and artefacts can be also cryptographically verified.

Eagle Mode is a zoomable user interface (ZUI) project created by Oliver Hamann that reimagines desktop navigation through continuous zooming rather than traditional folder hierarchies[^1]. The software functions as both a file manager and window manager, allowing users to seamlessly zoom in and out through directory structures using a mouse scroll wheel, replacing conventional tree and detail views[^2].

The project demonstrates practical ZUI applications including a file manager, clock, chess game, and 3D Minesweeper variant, all integrated into what it calls a "Virtual Cosmos"[^2]. According to Linux Magazine's Bruce Byfield, while initially disorienting, Eagle Mode "soon proves itself as a powerful and efficient tool" that reduces repetitive wrist movements compared to traditional desktops[^2].

[^1]: Eagle Mode Homepage [^2]: Linux Magazine - Eagle Mode: A practical Zoomable User Interface

https://youtu.be/G6yPQKt3mBA

IMPORTANT NOTE - READ FIRST:

NONE of my projects have been audited or reviewed. I provide them for testing and demo purposes only. NOT to replace any other app you use.

BE RESPONSIBLE WHEN USING UNAUDITED SOFTWARE… DO NOT USE FOR SENSITIVE PURPOSES.

Now that I’ve hit you over the head with caution…

Want to send encrypted WebRTC messages and video calls with no downloads, no sign-ups and no tracking?

This prototype uses WebRTC to establish an encrypted browser-to-browser connection. Everything is stored locally in browser storage and cleared when you clear the site data from your browser - true zerodata privacy!

• Demo: https://chat.positive-intentions.com/
• Github: https://github.com/positive-intentions/chat
• Website: https://positive-intentions.com/
• Mastodon: https://infosec.exchange/@xoron

This week is KDE’s 29th anniversary. It may not be a nice round number like 25 or 30, but whenever another birthday rolls around for an independent project the size and scope of KDE — powered by the goodwill of its contributors and users — that’s really quite something!

This year KDE are celebrating by kicking off their yearly fundraiser. Let’s raise at least €50,000 before the end of the year!

Jellyfin, the open source media server, has released their 9th RC for version 10.11.0.

This is a preview release, intended for those interested in testing 10.11.0 before it’s final public release.

If you intend to test this, BE SURE you stop your Jellyfin server and take a full backup before upgrading!

WIP release notes here for now: https://notes.jellyfin.org/v10.11.0_features

See the GitHub link for more details and a full list of changes.

Scratchmark released!

Hi, about half a year ago I made a post asking for a little help with my Markdown editor. In case anyone got interested back then, I'm happy say that after a lot of work, it's finally published.

There's still a lot to do, like image support and Markdown extensions (did you know that for example ~~strikethrough~~ and ^superscript^ aren't part of the core spec), but the fundamentals are at a level that I feel is acceptable to put out there.

Thanks for everyone in at the original thread. Despite GTK sometimes making me want to do violence, naming was indeed the hardest part.

• GitHub
• Flathub

Using a open-weight model

The Shotcut 25.10 beta introduces text-to-speech support for the program's notes and subtitles functionality. Shotcut is making use of KokoroDoki for real-time text-to-speech support, which in turn is powered by the Kokoro 82M open-weight TTS model. KokoroDoki can leverage either CPUs or NVIDIA GPUs with CUDA for faster processing. KokoroDoki works with multiple languages and voices while all contained to the local device. The (American) English language support includes upwards of 20 different voices, eight for British English, and less coverage for other languages.

As a community-driven flavor of Ubuntu, Kubuntu continues its mission to deliver the cutting-edge KDE software ecosystem on top of Ubuntu’s rock-solid foundation. This interim release, aligned with Ubuntu’s six-month cycle, packs in the freshest updates to Plasma, Frameworks, and applications, ensuring a smooth, performant desktop experience for millions of users worldwide.

Building on the Ubuntu 25.10 base released today by Canonical, Kubuntu 25.10 introduces Plasma 6.4 as the flagship update, alongside Qt 6.9, KDE Frameworks 6.17.0, and the latest KDE Gear 25.08 suite.

We’ve also upgraded to Linux kernel 6.17 for enhanced hardware support and efficiency. Whether you’re a developer, creator, or everyday user, this release emphasizes Wayland adoption, modern security, and seamless integration with the open source world.

Kubuntu remains completely free to download, use, and share—empowering our global community to innovate without barriers. Download it now from kubuntu.org/getkubuntu

Qt 6.10 is now available, with new features and improvements for application developers and device creators!

Highlights for UI builders include a new flex-box layout system for Qt Quick, and support for more vector animations in SVG and Lottie format. And we have listened to your feedback and made it easier to exchange data between C++ code and a Qt Quick UI developed in QML. Such data can then be used with the new SearchField control, or with a new FilledSurface graph from the Qt Graphs module.

If you prefer to maintain your existing codebase, upgrading to Qt 6.10 ensures your application automatically aligns with high-contrast system settings on both desktop and mobile platforms. This and other improvements in our accessibility implementation directly benefits users reliant on assistive technologies, improving usability and inclusivity without requiring any additional development effort.

In addition to these highlights, new APIs across the Qt modules bring increased flexibility and productivity for both QML and C++ developers, and for users of Qt Widgets and Qt Quick.

Qt 6.10 is now available, with new features and improvements for application developers and device creators!

Highlights for UI builders include a new flex-box layout system for Qt Quick, and support for more vector animations in SVG and Lottie format. And we have listened to your feedback and made it easier to exchange data between C++ code and a Qt Quick UI developed in QML. Such data can then be used with the new SearchField control, or with a new FilledSurface graph from the Qt Graphs module.

If you prefer to maintain your existing codebase, upgrading to Qt 6.10 ensures your application automatically aligns with high-contrast system settings on both desktop and mobile platforms. This and other improvements in our accessibility implementation directly benefits users reliant on assistive technologies, improving usability and inclusivity without requiring any additional development effort.

In addition to these highlights, new APIs across the Qt modules bring increased flexibility and productivity for both QML and C++ developers, and for users of Qt Widgets and Qt Quick.

Hi, it's me again, the guy trying to make KDE with KWin a smooth experience with this script. In these latest versions, I've managed to add several features to customize your tiling experience.

New Features

• You can now configure window priority based on the width, height, and position of the tiles.

• You can also select a default layout that is set when creating a new virtual desktop.

Some of you may wonder why this script exists when there are plugins like Krohnkite. The main difference is that Fluid tile uses the native KWin API, which ensures compatibility and integration of the script with KDE, simplifying development and adapting to future changes in KDE.

It is gradually growing, and I would like you to take a look at it to hear your opinion and if you have any more ideas to implement. I'm listening!