Linux News Roundup: Linux Mint 22.3, Wine 11, Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 & More

The Linux ecosystem had another busy week, with major updates across operating systems, hardware, and software. From a new Linux Mint release to powerful Raspberry Pi upgrades and Wine 11 improvements, here are the most important Linux news highlights you should know.

🟢 Linux Mint 22.3 Released with Cinnamon 6.6

Linux Mint 22.3, codenamed “Zena”, is now rolling out to users. This update brings the Cinnamon 6.6 desktop environment, which focuses on performance improvements, visual refinements, and better system stability.

The release also introduces:

A redesigned system information tool
UI improvements across the desktop
Bug fixes and general optimizations

Linux Mint 22.3 continues to be a solid choice for users who want a stable and user-friendly Linux distribution.

💻 Slimbook Launches a Premium Linux Laptop

Slimbook has announced a new high-end Linux laptop called the Slimbook Executive. This premium device is powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 255H processor and supports up to:

128GB of RAM
16TB of storage

The laptop is designed for professionals who need powerful Linux hardware straight out of the box.

🍓 Raspberry Pi Imager Gets Reliability Improvements

The Raspberry Pi Imager tool has been updated to version 2.0.4, focusing on reliability improvements.

Key benefits include:

Better handling of large storage devices
Reduced risk of corrupted image writes
Improved formatting stability

This update makes installing operating systems on Raspberry Pi devices more dependable.

🚀 Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 Brings AI Power Boost

Raspberry Pi has introduced the AI HAT+ 2, an upgraded add-on board designed for machine learning tasks.

Compared to the original AI HAT+:

It delivers significantly higher performance
It can run large language models (LLMs)
It improves AI workloads like object detection and data tagging

This upgrade opens the door to more advanced AI projects on Raspberry Pi hardware.

🧪 DietPi 10 Beta Introduced

The DietPi team has released an open beta for DietPi version 10, marking a major update for the lightweight Linux distribution.

New features include:

An uptime monitoring tool for homelabs
Software package changes
Performance and maintenance improvements

Some older packages are being removed as part of the cleanup.

🎬 Plezy: A New Plex Client with Modern Design

A new third-party Plex client called Plezy has launched for:

Windows
macOS
Linux
Android
iOS

Plezy features:

A modern, clean interface
Watch Together support
Cross-platform compatibility

It may appeal to users unhappy with recent Plex redesigns.

🍷 Wine 11 Released with Performance Improvements

The Wine 11.0 release brings notable improvements to running Windows applications on Linux.

Highlights include:

Performance optimizations
Improved compatibility with modern Windows apps
Continued progress in gaming and productivity software support

Wine remains an essential tool for Linux users who rely on Windows applications.

🌐 Firefox 147 Adds Better Picture-in-Picture

Mozilla has released Firefox 147, featuring:

Enhanced Picture-in-Picture video controls
Graphics improvements
Privacy and security fixes

The update continues Firefox’s steady monthly improvement cycle.

📝 Obsidian 1.11 Arrives on Desktop and Mobile

Obsidian 1.11 is now available across desktop and mobile platforms.

Key updates include:

New widgets for mobile devices
UI improvements on Android and iOS
Minor feature refinements on desktop

The update improves usability for note-taking across platforms.

🏁 Final Thoughts

This week’s Linux news highlights show continued growth across desktop Linux, hardware innovation, AI development, and cross-platform software. From Linux Mint’s stable updates to Raspberry Pi’s AI expansion and Wine’s progress, the Linux ecosystem remains active and evolving.

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