Official KDE distro, AUR and third party package problems

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01:56 Official KDE Linux distro has a testing version https://kde.org/linux/

04:21 Third party packages cause problems again https://linuxiac.com/duckstation-ps1-emulator-dev-may-drop-linux-support-after-aur-frustrations/

07:49 Malware makes its way to the AUR again https://linuxiac.com/arch-aur-under-fire-once-more-as-malware-resurfaces/

09:51 Linux kernel 6.16 released https://linuxiac.com/linux-kernel-6-16-released-this-is-whats-new/ https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/linux-6-16-released-openvpn-speed-boost-5-level-paging

11:32 Android runs Linux graphical apps now https://www.androidauthority.com/linux-terminal-graphical-apps-3580905/

13:48 Hyprland launches paid subscription https://hypr.land/news/hyprperks/

15:25 Samsung disables bootloader unlocking https://www.sammobile.com/news/say-goodbye-to-your-custom-roms-as-one-ui-8-kills-bootloader-unlock/

16:50 Opera files complaint against Microsoft Edge https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/microsoft-hit-with-opera-complaint-brazilian-antitrust-regulator-2025-07-29/

18:44 Ai tools fail catastrophically https://mashable.com/article/google-gemini-deletes-users-code

20:06 AI code is extremely insecure https://nerds.xyz/2025/07/ai-security-flaws-veracode-2025/ https://www.techradar.com/pro/developers-are-finding-it-hard-to-trust-ai-and-not-just-because-it-could-steal-their-jobs

22:23 EU turns to Google for age verification https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/thematic-roadmap-open-source-and-inputs-common-trust-principles

24:48 EU roadmap for open source adoption https://www.talkandroid.com/512861-eu-age-verification-app-google/

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