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Linux 6.18 Merges Fix For "Catastrophic Performance Issue" On 64-bit ARM

Phoronix - Wed, 11/12/2025 - 04:27
Sent out today and already merged for the in-development Linux 6.18 kernel is the latest batch of 64-bit ARM "ARM64" architecture fixes. Most notable is a fix for addressing a "catastrophic performance issue" that was uncovered...

Intel Releases New CPU Microcode, Publishes 30 New Security Advisories

Phoronix - Wed, 11/12/2025 - 02:23
It's "Patch Tuesday" and Intel is out with new CPU microcode for Linux users in addition to making public 30 new security advisories that affect a range of Intel products...

Linux Proposal Aims To Overcome Kernel Limitation Affecting Various Gaming Peripherals

Phoronix - Wed, 11/12/2025 - 01:39
The Linux kernel's Human Interface Devices (HID) subsystem has an existing architectural limitation that there is just up to one battery per HID device. But with modern devices -- especially among various gaming peripherals -- there can be more than one battery when considering earbuds with a battery for each earbud, multi-device wireless receivers, etc. A proposal was raised today to address this limitation...

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