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The Linux Foundation announced the release of EVerest 2026.02.0, the first long-term support version for its open electric vehicle charging firmware stack. This update aims to enhance stability and encourage wider adoption in the EV sector.
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Firmware for enabling Linux speaker support on the ASUS Zenbook 14 UM3406GA has been upstreamed. This development, reported by Phoronix, aims to improve audio compatibility for Linux users on this laptop model. The update integrates the necessary code into the mainline Linux kernel.
Firmware security firm Eclypsium has discovered that about 200,000 Linux systems from Framework include signed UEFI components vulnerable to Secure Boot bypass. These components allow attackers to install persistent bootkits by exploiting a memory modification command. Framework is addressing the issue with updates for affected models.
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The Coreboot project has released version 25.09, featuring 684 changes from 110 contributors that enhance boot performance and expand compatibility. Key updates include a 30% faster boot process and support for new motherboards from several manufacturers. These improvements aim to make the open-source firmware more efficient for modern hardware.