Linus Torvalds Just Called Out 330 Unexpected Commits During Kernel Merge

Linux is known for being solid, secure, and transparent. That reputation didn’t come easy — it’s been earned over decades. But as new features get added, sometimes even well-meaning innovations introduce unexpected side effects. That’s exactly what’s happening with io_uring, a performance-boosting feature in the Linux kernel that’s now being quietly misused. Researchers recently demonstrated …

It’s been three years since Red Hat launched RHEL 9, and now the enterprise Linux giant is back with a major new release: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, powered by Linux kernel 6.12. If you’re running infrastructure at scale, especially in the cloud, this release is packed with forward-looking features worth your attention. But let’s …

If you’ve been keeping an eye on modern replacements for aging system tools, you’ve probably heard of uutils, the Rust-based reimagining of GNU Coreutils. This project has been quietly gaining momentum—and now, with Ubuntu 25.10 planning to ship it by default, things are about to get a lot more interesting. Today marks a major milestone …

Time might seem like a small detail in your operating system — something you rarely think about unless your clock is wrong. But in reality, accurate timekeeping is essential to everything from file timestamps and system logs to encryption and security protocols. And now, with Ubuntu 25.10, the way your system keeps time is getting …

Redis, the company behind the blazing-fast key-value database that powers everything from caching to AI workloads, is stepping back into the open source world — sort of. Starting with Redis 8, the company is adding the GNU Affero General Public License (AGPL) as a new licensing option. This comes after a year of controversy over …

If you’ve ever worked on the command line and needed to test an API, download a file, or just peek under the hood of a website—chances are you’ve met curl. But if you’re new to it: curl (short for “Client URL”) is a lightweight yet powerful command-line tool for transferring data across URLs. It supports …

A critical vulnerability in Redis just put hundreds of thousands of servers at risk — and it doesn’t require a single line of code from the attacker. If your infrastructure relies on Redis (and chances are, it does), you need to read this. Redis is one of the most popular in-memory databases in the world. …

If you’ve ever done network security work—or even just been curious about what’s going on across your local network—you’ve likely heard of Nmap. Short for Network Mapper, Nmap is a beloved open-source tool used by security professionals, sysadmins, ethical hackers, and network tinkerers alike. And guess what? It just got a seriously cool upgrade. With …

Docker Desktop 4.41 is here, and it’s packed with upgrades — especially for Windows users. Whether you’re building containers, testing microservices, or running local AI models, this release makes life easier. And yes, you can now grab Docker Desktop directly from the Microsoft Store. What’s New in Docker Desktop 4.41? The headline feature: Model Runner …

MySQL has come a long way since the introduction of the 8.0 series. With the release of MySQL 8.4 in April 2024, Oracle has delivered a Long-Term Support (LTS) release that’s poised to become the backbone for enterprise-grade deployments over the next decade. While version 8.4 may seem like a minor bump, it marks a …