Budget 10 Gigabit Ethernet USB adapters based on Realtek's RTL8159 chip are now shipping for $45 to $90, though performance depends heavily on USB port type.
AUO's new 24 inch TN Film panel pushes esports displays to 800Hz at native 1080p resolution, surpassing the 610Hz panels in current gaming monitors.
The SupTronics X1208 combines battery backup and NVMe storage in one HAT, supporting up to 4TB SSDs and 21700 batteries with automatic shutdown protection.
Artix Linux's first 2026 release swaps X.Org for XLibre and PulseAudio for PipeWire by default, shipping on kernel 6.19.10 across four init systems and six desktops.
The Xteink X3 is a 3.7-inch, 250 ppi phone-mountable e-reader with NFC and a gyroscope, but open source CrossPoint Reader firmware support is still in development.
Bazzite's latest unstable build adds Framework laptop system improvements, Steam client updates, and refreshed graphics drivers while maintaining its gaming-focused Linux stack.
Bazzite's latest unstable image lands kernel 6.19, Mesa 26.0.3, GNOME 49.6, KDE 6.6.3, and fresh Nvidia drivers alongside fixes for Intel GPU and Sunshine streaming.
CuerdOS 2.1 updates its Debian-based distribution with kernel 6.18.9, UFW firewall enabled by default, and desktop refinements across Plasma, Xfce, Sway, and LabWC editions.
Nuvoton's new Cortex-M33 MCU series natively controls ARGB LED strips with dedicated hardware, freeing the CPU to handle other tasks in gaming rigs and industrial applications.
Bazzite's latest unstable build jumps to Linux kernel 6.19.10 with updated Nvidia 595 drivers, Mesa 26.0.3, and refreshed KDE and GNOME desktop environments.
Netrunner 26 "Twilight" ships on Debian 13 Trixie with Linux 6.16.12, KDE Plasma 6.3.6, and the XLibre X server replacing X.Org.
Makerfabs' $35 CM5 TV Stick Lite carrier board plugs a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 directly into any HDMI port, turning your TV into a full Linux computer with USB 3.0, microSD, and IR support.
The Mekotronics R57-5S combines a Rockchip RK3576 SoC with a built-in 5-inch touchscreen and HDMI input, targeting kiosks and digital signage with Android 14 and Linux support.
Bazzite's unstable channel received a quick point release fixing hardware setup permissions and a Sunshine streaming configuration issue, running atop kernel 6.19 and Mesa 26.0.
The Fedora-based gaming distribution updates to kernel 6.19.10 and Mesa 26.0.3, bringing fresh Nvidia drivers and restored Sunshine streaming support.
Steam on Linux hit an all-time high of 5.33% in the March 2026 Steam Survey, crossing 5% for the first time and more than doubling its macOS counterpart, with roughly a quarter of Linux players on SteamOS.
pfSense Plus 26.03 delivers faster WebGUI performance, automatic TLS certificate renewal, and post-quantum SSH encryption while Netgate announces a complete rewrite in Go.
This compact mini PC combines AMD's 12-core Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor with OCuLink support for external GPUs and three M.2 SSD slots in an aluminum chassis with a built-in fingerprint reader.
Bazzite's latest unstable build brings Linux kernel 6.19.10, Mesa 26.0.3, and updated gaming components including Gamescope and OpenGamepadUI for desktop and handheld gaming systems.
Xiaomi's ultralight Book Pro 14 with Intel Panther Lake processors and Arc B390 graphics is now available to import, featuring a 120 Hz OLED display in a 1.08 kg magnesium chassis.