Ubuntu stories
More than 16.4 million systems could be exposed after a Linux kernel flaw was found to let ordinary local users gain root privileges.
A race condition in Ubuntu's snap-confine could let a local user seize root on default desktop installs, prompting urgent patching.
Developers on Linux can now use Claude Desktop natively, though the beta lacks Computer Use and voice input for now.
Frontline firms could cut downtime and manual IT fixes as SOTI adds automation, stronger security and faster shared-device logins.
Software groups in chip design and healthcare are already using Nvidia's new agent tools to automate complex workflows with tighter security controls.
Public exploit code for a nine-year-old Linux kernel bug could let local users steal credentials or gain root on affected systems.
A flaw in default Ubuntu snap setups lets local users hijack root access after a 10-30 day timing window tied to temporary file cleanup.
Qualys has launched an AI-driven Patch Reliability Score, helping IT and security teams gauge software update risk before mass rollout.
CrackArmour flaws in AppArmour could let local Linux users gain root, bypass namespaces and weaken container isolation at scale.
AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips with up to 80 TOPS and ROCm support, targeting edge AI in factories, robots and medical systems.
Broadcom has previewed AI-native VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, targeting MNOs with cost savings, GPU sharing and sovereign cloud controls.
Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
Dell debuts a 52-inch 6K Thunderbolt hub monitor for traders and a 32-inch 4K QD-OLED display for colour-critical creative pros.
Dell debuts slimmer XPS 14 and 16 with faster AI performance and longer battery life, and promises an ultra-thin XPS 13 later this year.
Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.
ExpressVPN has launched its first Linux app with a graphical user interface, enhancing security and privacy for the increasingly popular open-source platform.
The Qualys Threat Research Unit has identified five critical vulnerabilities in needrestart used by Ubuntu Servers, risking unauthorized root access for users.
Ubuntu's parent company Canonical joins RISC-V Software Ecosystem, aiming to fast-track open-source support for RISC-V computing.
Canonical introduces Charmed Kubeflow 1.8, a significant step forward in AI/ML development and deployment, offering enhanced security options.
Enterprises can now vet open-source dependencies before build time, as the catalogue adds independent malware and vulnerability checks for Python and Java.
