📰 This open-source app gives self-hosted music libraries the one feature Spotify users take for granted

Explo turns my Listenbrainz playlists into a self-growing music library, no Spotify required.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/app-gives-self-hosted-music-libraries-feature-spotify-take-for-granted/

Microsoft to disable OWA Light in Exchange Server by August 2026

Microsoft has announced the final retirement of the original Outlook Web App (OWA) Light for on-premises Exchange Server environments. This legacy interface was initially designed nearly two decades ago to support low-bandwidth connections and now-obsolete browsers like Internet Explorer 5. The company plans to officially disable and remove the feature in a cumulative update currently scheduled for release in August 2026.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/microsoft-to-disable-owa-light-in-exchange-server-by-august-2026/

📰 Valve's new Proton 11 update is a retro gamer's dream

Games like Resident, Resident Evil 2, Dino Crisis, Dino Crisis 2, and Breath of Fire 4 now run great with the compatibility layer.

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https://www.xda-developers.com/valves-proton-11-update-retro-gamers-dream/

📰 Google pays $250K for Linux vulnerability allowing guest VM escapes

Both vulnerabilities allow untrusted users to gain root privileges.

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https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/high-severity-guest-vm-escape-is-1-of-2-linux-vulnerabilities-to-surface-this-week/

Доступен язык программирования TypeScript 7.0 с компилятором, переписанным на Go

Компания Microsoft опубликовала релиз TypeScript 7.0, языка для разработки web-приложений, расширяющего возможности JavaScript, и связанного с ним инструментария. Выпуск примечателен поставкой нового компилятора typescript-go (tsgo), транслирующего код TypeScript в представление JavaScript, который был переписан на языке Go и теперь признан готовым для сборки рабочих проектов. Инструментарий распространяется под лицензией Apache 2.0, разработка ведётся в публичном репозитории через сервис GitHub. Спецификации языка открыты и опубликованы в рамках соглашения Open Web Foundation Specification Agreement.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65873

herdr: A Terminal Tool for Managing Multiple AI Coding Agents

The post herdr: A Terminal Tool for Managing Multiple AI Coding Agents first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides .If you run multiple AI coding agents at the same time, you’ve probably faced this problem: too many terminal tabs,
The post herdr: A Terminal Tool for Managing Multiple AI Coding Agents first appeared on Tecmint: Linux Howtos, Tutorials & Guides.

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https://www.tecmint.com/herdr-run-ai-coding-agents-in-linux-terminal/

📰 KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Released with Stability Fixes, UI Improvements, and Better Wayland Reliability

by George WhittakerThe KDE Project has officially released KDE Plasma 6.7.1, the first maintenance update for the Plasma 6.7 desktop environment. Rather than introducing major new features, this point release focuses on polishing the desktop with a broad collection of bug fixes, translation updates, and performance improvements aimed at making Plasma 6.7 more reliable for everyday use.

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https://www.linuxjournal.com/content/kde-plasma-671-released-stability-fixes-ui-improvements-and-better-wayland-reliability

📰 GStreamer 1.28.5 Multimedia Framework Adds Support for Support for H.266/VVC

GStreamer 1.28.5 open-source multimedia framework is now available for download with support for H.266/VVC, HEVC with alpha decoding improvements, and more.

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Ubuntu 26.04 LTS promotes Arm64 to first-class architecture status

Canonical is elevating Arm64 to a primary architecture in Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, moving its packages from specialized port servers to the main global archive. This infrastructure shift ensures that Arm64 software is automatically distributed across all worldwide mirrors, significantly improving download speeds and reliability. The transition requires extensive updates to build pipelines and release scripts to achieve parity with traditional x86 systems.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/ubuntu-26-04-lts-promotes-arm64-to-first-class-architecture-status/

OpenAI retracts SWE-bench Pro recommendation after finding 30 percent of tasks broken

OpenAI has retracted its recommendation for SWE-bench Pro, a prominent benchmark used to evaluate the software engineering capabilities of AI models. A detailed audit revealed that approximately 30% of the tasks within the benchmark are fundamentally flawed or underspecified. These methodological issues can lead to misleading performance results, potentially misrepresenting the actual safety and coding proficiency of frontier models.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/openai-retracts-swe-bench-pro-recommendation-after-finding-30-percent-of-tasks-broken/

Citrix NetScaler adds MCP Gateway to secure and govern AI agent traffic

Citrix has updated its NetScaler platform to include Model Context Protocol (MCP) Gateway functionality for enterprise environments. The Model Context Protocol is an emerging standard that allows AI agents to connect seamlessly to various applications and data sources. This new gateway provides a centralized entry point to manage how AI agents interact with backend servers and sensitive systems of record.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/citrix-netscaler-adds-mcp-gateway-to-secure-and-govern-ai-agent-traffic/

📰 Ubuntu emphasizes Arm64 support – and gets Rustier

Even so, it has some issues with the Rust coreutils.

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https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/07/09/ubuntu-emphasizes-arm64-support-and-gets-rustier/5268563

📰 AMD Ryzen AI Halo Box RGB LED Driver Inches Closer To The Mainline Kernel

The AMD Ryzen AI Halo mini PC powered by Ryzen AI Max+ "Strix Halo" began shipping this week. It features very nice Linux support out-of-the-box with the Debian-based Ryzen AI Developer Platform operating system. For those wishing to run their own x86_64 Linux distribution, one of the only caveats in the Linux support is quite small... No mainline kernel support yet for controlled the RGB LED light strip on the driver.

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https://www.phoronix.com/news/AMD-Ryzen-AI-Halo-RGB-LED-v8

Claude desktop app for Linux enters beta

Anthropic has released a beta of its Claude desktop app for Linux, launching alongside an apt repo Ubuntu users can add for ongoing updates. According to the official docs, Claude desktop for Linux offers “the same Chat, Cowork, and Claude Code experience as macOS and Windows: parallel sessions, visual diff review, an integrated terminal and editor, and live app preview”. However, not all of the app’s features are yet available. The Linux beta lacks Computer Use, which lets Claude control apps directly, and voice dictation, both present on macOS and Windows. Anthropic say Computer Use support is coming to Linux […]
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https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2026/07/claude-desktop-linux-beta

GigaWiper backdoor merges multiple malware families for disk destruction

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified GigaWiper, a sophisticated Golang-based backdoor that integrates components from three distinct malware families. This modular implant combines command-and-control capabilities with destructive payloads, including physical disk wiping and fake ransomware routines. By consolidating tools like Crucio and FlockWiper, threat actors can switch between stealthy espionage and immediate system sabotage within a single deployment.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/gigawiper-backdoor-merges-multiple-malware-families-for-disk-destruction/

В NPM 12.0 по умолчанию отключён запуск скриптов при установке пакетов

Опубликован выпуск пакетного менеджера NPM 12.0, входящего в поставку Node.js и применяемого для распространения модулей на языке JavaScript. Новая версия примечательна прекращением по умолчанию запуска скриптов во время установки пакетов. Предполагается, что изменение усложнит проведение атак через компрометацию зависимостей и замедлит распространение червей, активируемых из установочных скриптов.

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https://www.opennet.ru/opennews/art.shtml?num=65878

OpenAI launches GPT-5.6 family with tiered pricing and 54 percent higher token efficiency

OpenAI has released the GPT-5.6 model family, featuring the flagship Sol, the mid-range Terra, and the high-speed Luna models. These models share a 1.5 million-token context window and introduce specialized "max" and "ultra" modes for handling complex, multi-step reasoning tasks. The ultra configuration is particularly notable for its ability to deploy parallel sub-agents to accelerate demanding workflows like advanced coding and biological analysis.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/openai-launches-gpt-5-6-family-with-tiered-pricing-and-54-percent-higher-token-efficiency/

Starbucks uses AI-assisted coding to replace enterprise software vendors with in-house software

Starbucks is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop in-house software alternatives to applications currently provided by Microsoft and IBM. The initiative specifically targets a Microsoft inventory tracking system and an IBM maintenance management tool for replacement by the end of next year. This shift is part of a strategic $2 billion cost-cutting program aimed at reducing the company's $400 million annual software expenditure.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/starbucks-uses-ai-assisted-coding-to-replace-enterprise-software-vendors-with-in-house-software/

SharePoint Copilot Apps

Microsoft announced the public preview of SharePoint Copilot Apps. This feature, shipping as part of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) version 1.24 preview, lets developers build interactive user interface components that appear directly inside the Copilot canvas. The Copilot canvas is the chat interface where Microsoft 365 Copilot operates. Instead of receiving only text responses, users can interact with data grids, forms, charts, dashboards, and approval panels without leaving the conversation. This article covers what SharePoint Copilot Apps are, how they work, what you need to deploy them, and the limitations you should be aware of.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/sharepoint-copilot-apps/

GPT-5.6 Sol challenges Claude Fable 5 with superior coding efficiency and lower costs

OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.6 Sol, a flagship model that nearly matches the performance of Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 while significantly reducing operational expenses. The model achieved a top score on the Coding Agent Index and demonstrated high proficiency in realistic office tasks through the AA-Briefcase benchmark. Although it remains in a restricted preview for vetted organizations, it is already being integrated into development environments like the Codex client.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/gpt-5-6-sol-challenges-claude-fable-5-with-superior-coding-efficiency-and-lower-costs/

OpenAI sunsets Atlas browser to focus on ChatGPT desktop app and agents

OpenAI is discontinuing ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone desktop browser designed to perform web-based tasks on behalf of users. The company has set a target deprecation date of August 9, 2026, for the experimental software. This move marks the end of a short-lived project that first arrived on the Mac in October to test agentic browsing capabilities.
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https://4sysops.com/archives/openai-sunsets-atlas-browser-to-focus-on-chatgpt-desktop-app-and-agents/