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Canonical has made its Livepatch service available for ARM64 systems on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS and Ubuntu Core 26. The update allows kernel patches without requiring a reboot.

June 19, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Canonical has introduced Myna, an early-stage AI tool for voice dictation on Ubuntu that runs entirely on local hardware. The feature is planned for Ubuntu 26.10, scheduled for release in October. It uses a push-to-talk system and focuses on privacy by keeping all processing on the device.

Canonical has initiated the feature freeze for Ubuntu 26.04. This milestone marks a key stage in the development cycle for the upcoming Linux distribution. The announcement comes from Phoronix, a site focused on Linux hardware and software news.

January 27, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

A critical vulnerability in Canonical's Snap Store allows attackers to hijack abandoned Linux applications by purchasing expired domains. This method enables malicious updates to be pushed automatically to users' systems. The issue was highlighted in an analysis by former Canonical engineer Alan Pope.