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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:37 Sponsor: TuxCare
01:59 Official KDE LInux distro has a testing version
03:57 Third party packages cause problems again
07:33 Malware makes its way to the AUR again
09:43 Hyprland launches paid subscription
11:05 Linux kernel 6.16 released
12:44 Samsung disables bootloader unlocking
14:19 Opera files complaint against Microsoft Edge
16:28 EU turns to Google for age verification
18:42 EU roadmap for open source adoption
21:59 Sponsor: Tuxedo Computers


Links:

Official KDE Linux distro has a testing version
https://kde.org/linux/

Third party packages cause problems again
https://linuxiac.com/duckstation-ps1-emulator-dev-may-drop-linux-support-after-aur-frustrations/

Malware makes its way to the AUR again
https://linuxiac.com/arch-aur-under-fire-once-more-as-malware-resurfaces/

Hyprland launches paid subscription
https://hypr.land/news/hyprperks/

Linux kernel 6.16 released
https://linuxiac.com/linux-kernel-6-16-released-this-is-whats-new/
https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/07/linux-6-16-released-openvpn-speed-boost-5-level-paging

Samsung disables bootloader unlocking
https://www.sammobile.com/news/say-goodbye-to-your-custom-roms-as-one-ui-8-kills-bootloader-unlock/

Opera files complaint against Microsoft Edge
https://press.opera.com/2025/07/30/opera-files-competition-complaint-against-microsoft-in-brazil/

EU turns to Google for age verification
https://www.talkandroid.com/512861-eu-age-verification-app-google/

EU roadmap for open source adoption
https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/thematic-roadmap-open-source-and-inputs-common-trust-principles