Linux Now Boots on Apple M3 Pro, Max, and Ultra

Mainline Linux is expanding support for Apple’s M3 chip family. New patches allow the kernel to boot to a console on M3 Pro, Max, and Ultra hardware, providing the foundation for future GPU acceleration and full system functionality.

AMD OLED Power Savings Coming to Linux

AMD is bringing Content Adaptive Contrast and Power (CACP) to Linux, a feature that optimizes power consumption for OLED panels. This update, along with Panel Replay and PSR, aims to significantly reduce battery life impact for OLED laptop users.

Windows Hello Fingerprint Readers Now Work on Linux

A new open-source driver allows ‘Windows Hello only’ fingerprint readers (specifically the FocalTech FT9201) to work on Linux. By running the vendor’s Windows matching engine natively, it bypasses the need for official Linux drivers that often lack support for these specific devices.