Opera GX for Linux is now available to download

Opera GX logo on a space background.Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser, which has picked up plaudits and awards since its launch on Windows in 2019. Opera GX is, like the regular version, a Chromium-based browser. You can expect its general web performance, site compatibility and feature set to be on par with most modern browsers. Where Opera GX differs is in its focus – it could be used to define the opposite of Hygge! For instance, it boasts Razer Chroma integration, Discord and Twitch integration, comes with a built-in gaming release calendar and, admittedly more […]

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Ubuntu 26.04 has a new boot animation (blink and you’ll miss it)

Ubuntu new boot spinner.Chances are Ubuntu boots so fast you rarely get time to stare at the boot screen, but if you’re somehow able to slow time down, there’s a new boot spinner to enjoy in 26.04 LTS. The new animation reuses the sunburst-come-tail from the official Resolute Raccoon mascot, albeit without a bemused Raccoon face staring back at you like he climbed in the washing machine and is now stuck on a spin cycle. Ubuntu’s developers also bumped the frame count used for the boot spinner to 60 slides, which allows for a full sweep of what is quite an intricate animation. […]

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GNOME 50 released, this is what’s new

GNOME 50 is out, bringing a new set of features to the open-source desktop environment that Ubuntu uses. The latest release, codenamed “Tokyo”, enables Variable Refresh Rate and fractional scaling by default, expands parental controls, and plumbs in support for hardware accelerated remote desktop sessions. GNOME’s core apps also pick up improvements, with new ink and text tools in Document Viewer, faster thumbnail generation in Files, and the ability to see event attendees for public events in Calendar. Ubuntu users will get GNOME 50 as part of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS, which is out in April 2026. For a closer look […]

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Firefox 149 adds built-in free VPN with 50GB monthly data

Firefox logo with AI symbols around it.Mozilla has announced that a free, built-in VPN is coming to Firefox later this month. Firefox’s free VPN will offer 50 gigabytes of monthly data, which is pretty generous for a browser-based VPN. A Mozilla account is required to make use of it, which isn’t a hardship (they’re free), but is a point of friction some may wish to know upfront. This is not a full-device VPN; Firefox VPN only protects traffic inside of the browser, not data sent outside. It won’t rival the flexibility and security benefits of a full-featured VPN, like server switching to access geo-restricted streaming services […]

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The Need for Cloud Security in a Modern Business Environment

The Need for Cloud Security in a Modern Business Environment
by George Whittaker

Cloud systems are an emergent standard in business, but migration efforts and other directional shifts have introduced vulnerabilities. Where some attack patterns are mitigated, cloud platforms leave businesses open to new threats and vectors. The dynamic nature of these environments cannot be addressed by traditional security systems, necessitating robust cloud security for contemporary organizations.

Just as businesses have come to acknowledge the value of cloud operations, so too have cyber attackers. Protecting sensitive assets and maintaining regulatory compliance, while simultaneously ensuring business continuity against cloud attacks, requires a modern strategy. When any window could be an opportunity for infiltration, a comprehensive approach serves to limit exploitation.

Unlike traditional on-premise infrastructure, cloud environments dramatically expand an organization’s threat surface. Resources are distributed across regions, heavily dependent on APIs, and frequently created or decommissioned in minutes. This constant change makes it difficult to maintain a fixed security perimeter and increases the likelihood that misconfigurations or exposed services go unnoticed, creating opportunities for exploitation.

The Vulnerabilities of Cloud Security Services

Any misconfiguration, insecure application programming interface (API), or identity management solution may become an invitation for cyberattacks. Amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, it is possible for even inexperienced individuals to exploit such weaknesses in cloud systems. Cloud environments are designed for accessibility, a benefit that can be taken advantage of.

“Unlike traditional software, AI systems can be manipulated through language and indirect instructions,” Lee Chong Ming wrote for Business Insider. “[AI expert Sander] Schulhoff said people with experience in both AI security and cybersecurity would know what to do if an AI model is tricked into generating malicious code.”

At the same time that many businesses are migrating to cloud platforms and implementing cloud security features, they are adopting AI technology in order to accelerate workflows and other processes. These systems may have their advantages for certain industries, but their presence can create its own vulnerabilities. Addressing the shortcomings of cloud systems and AI at the same time compounds the security challenges of today.

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Ubuntu new folder icons are here – and you’re going to have opinions…

Ubuntu 26.04 new folder icons.Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is refreshing its folder icons with a squatter shape and more colourful design – if past icon changes are anything to go by, not everyone is going to be thrilled. The restyled icons are among a number of visual changes to hit Ubuntu 26.04 ‘Resolute Raccoon’ daily builds in recent days. Redesigned LibreOffice app icons, new accessibility feature symbolics and an adaptive Calculator icon have also been introduced, alongside system-wide theme changes that pull Yaru closer to the style of vanilla GNOME Shell/Adwaita. But it’s the colourful new folder icons that most will have strong feelings over […]

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