Software Update

ONLYOFFICE has released Docs 9.4, bringing updates to its open source office suite across documents, presentations, and spreadsheets.

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Tesla has officially released Full Self-Driving software version 14.3, featuring enhancements in parking prediction, reaction times, and handling of rare driving scenarios. The update includes a rewritten AI compiler for 20% faster reactions and upgrades to reinforcement learning. Early user impressions note smoother highway driving but some persistent navigation issues.

The Arch-based Bluestar Linux distribution, originating from Germany, has updated to version 6.18.9. This release features the Linux kernel 6.18.13, Firefox 148, and LibreOffice 26.2.1 among other package upgrades. It continues to offer options for Desktop, Deskpro, and Developer editions.

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Proton VPN has introduced a quality-of-life update for its iOS application, following similar enhancements on Windows and Android platforms. The company plans to extend these improvements to its Mac and Linux apps next. This move is part of Proton's ongoing effort to revamp the user experience across all its VPN applications.

The open-source tool Bottles has released version 62.0, enhancing compatibility for running Windows applications on Linux. Key updates include support for the Dynamic Launcher portal and improved progress reporting for backups. The release addresses several technical issues to better integrate with Linux environments.

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The Tiny Core Linux team has released version 17.0 of its minimalist distribution, updating the kernel to 6.18.2 and the GCC compiler to 15.2.0. This version maintains the system's compact size, with the smallest editions around 20 to 24 megabytes. It continues to avoid systemd, focusing on low resource use for older hardware and embedded systems.