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The privacy-focused encrypted messaging app Session will shut down in July 2026 unless it secures $1 million in new funding, putting its decentralized, metadata-free service at risk for 1.7 million users.

Linux kernel 7.0 is released with major features like XFS self-healing, agent-agnostic AI keyboard keys, stable Rust support, and extensive hardware support for Intel, AMD, and ARM platforms.

Google Photos for Android now includes adjustable video playback speed controls, letting users watch clips from 0.25x to 2x speed directly in the app for easier review and light editing.

Wine 11.6 revives Android graphics driver support, refines DLL load order for game modifications, and improves VBScript compatibility for enterprise tools, alongside 28 targeted bug fixes.

AerynOS releases a major update featuring GNOME 50 and KDE Plasma 6.6.3, with Wayland defaults, improved scaling, and enhanced moss package manager tools for better performance and system maintenance.

Swift 6.3 launches with the first official SDK for Android and major C language interoperability improvements, expanding Swift's reach as a cross-platform language for mobile and embedded development.

LightPDF offers comprehensive AI-powered PDF editing, conversion, and interaction tools across platforms. With 25+ free features and affordable premium options, it's a versatile solution for students, professionals, and businesses managing documents.