# x86 x86 is an instruction set architecture used by software to communicate with CPUs and power computers, servers, and data centers. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Libreboot 20231021 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231021 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [Hardware](), [boot](), [configuration](), [x86]() Tags: [article](), [asus](), [bios](), [boot](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [configuration](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [workstation](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231021 is presented as a new testing release of Libreboot, with build-system improvements and the re-addition of three ASUS boards: KFSN4-DRE, KCMA-D8, and KGPE-D16. The release provides boot firmware for supported x86 and ARM machines and includes coreboot-based firmware support for the listed boards. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231021 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231021.html ## Libreboot 20211122 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20211122 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20211122 is a testing and bug-fix release based roughly on coreboot 4.15. It fixes several problems from version 20210522 but adds no new boards or major features. The article notes that users should expect some bugs. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20211122 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20211122.html ## Libreboot 20230625 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230625 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [testing](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230625 is a new stable release of the free software BIOS/UEFI project. It adds support for several motherboards, including the HP EliteBook 2570p, HP 8300 USDT, and Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L, and was build-tested on Debian Sid. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230625 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230625.html ## Libreboot 20230319 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230319 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [chromebook](), [Arm](), [Debian]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [bug](), [canoeboot](), [chromebook](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [firmware](), [flashing](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230319 is a testing release of Libreboot firmware for supported x86 and ARM machines. It adds boards, fixes, and feature additions, while some Chromebook boards and other ROM image configurations are unavailable as precompiled images. The article also warns about installation issues and a bug affecting T440p/W541 images. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230319 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230319.html ## Libreboot 25.04 "Corny Calamity" released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 25.04 "Corny Calamity" released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Debian](), [Linux]() Tags: [arm](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [payload](), [release](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 25.04, codenamed Corny Calamity, is a testing release published on 30 April 2025. It introduces the YY.MM version format and the project's first release codename, and includes build testing on Debian 12.10, Debian Sid, and Fedora 42. The article also describes Libreboot as an open-source BIOS/UEFI replacement and coreboot distribution. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 25.04 "Corny Calamity" released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2504.html ## Libreboot 20231106 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231106 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [bug](), [patches](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [grub](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231106 is a testing release focused on minor bug fixes and GRUB payload changes. It resolves boot issues affecting GM45 ThinkPads and adjusts the DDR2 RAM initialization patch for the Dell Latitude E6400 so it no longer affects other GM45 machines using DDR3 memory. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231106 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231106.html ## Libreboot 20241008 release adds Sony PlayStation board support DevFeed: [Libreboot 20241008 release adds Sony PlayStation board support]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [boot](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Open Source]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [bug-fixes](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [flashing](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20241008 is a testing release that includes changes from the sixth build-system audit, several bug fixes, and new board support including the Sony PlayStation and Dell OptiPlex. The build system was reduced from 1,482 to 1,159 shell-script source lines, a 21 percent reduction without reducing functionality. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20241008 released! With PlayStation support! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20241008.html ## GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc) DevFeed: [GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc)]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [bug](), [patches](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [bug](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [patches](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot restored mitigations for a broken SpeedStep/reboot issue on GM45 hardware, including ThinkPad X200 and T400 systems. The article explains the relationship between these mitigations and Libreboot's default CPU microcode policy, and notes that the change was included in Libreboot 20230423 for all GM45 targets. ### Source excerpt Article: GM45 no-microcode bug mitigations re-added (ThinkPad X200, T400 etc) Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/gm45microcode.html ## Libreboot 20240612 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240612 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [audit](), [Arm]() Tags: [arm](), [audit](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240612 is a stable bugfix release of the open-source BIOS/UEFI firmware distribution. It fixes bugs from the previous release, incorporates changes from the fifth build-system audit, and adds minor build-system features and fixes. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240612 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240612.html ## Libreboot 20231101 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20231101 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [boot](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Arm](), [UEFI](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [bootloader](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [security](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20231101 is a new testing release published on 1 November 2023. The article describes its boot firmware support, added ThinkPad X201 support, the re-added Intel D945GCLF, and updated Coreboot, GRUB, U-Boot, and SeaBIOS revisions with additional patches. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20231101 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20231101.html ## Libreboot 20241206 released! ThinkPad T480 added. Plus U-Boot UEFI on x86. Fixes for OptiPlex 3050 Micro. DevFeed: [Libreboot 20241206 released! ThinkPad T480 added. Plus U-Boot UEFI on x86. Fixes for OptiPlex 3050 Micro.]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [UEFI](), [coreboot](), [x86](), [Arm]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20241206 is announced as a stable release with ThinkPad T480 support, optional U-Boot UEFI support on x86 machines, and fixes for OptiPlex 3050 Micro. The article also notes an eighth revision released on 6 January 2025. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20241206 released! ThinkPad T480 added. Plus U-Boot UEFI on x86. Fixes for OptiPlex 3050 Micro. Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20241206.html ## Libreboot 20241206, 8th revision released! ThinkPad T480 backlight keys fixed, Pico 2 serprog support, other fixes DevFeed: [Libreboot 20241206, 8th revision released! ThinkPad T480 backlight keys fixed, Pico 2 serprog support, other fixes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [audit](), [x86](), [Hardware]() Tags: [arm](), [audit](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [thunderbolt](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20241206 revision 8 is presented as a near-new release with more than 100 changes since revision 7. The release fixes ThinkPad T480 backlight keys, adds Pico 2 serprog support, and includes early changes from the seventh Libreboot Build System Audit. It also documents firmware distribution and other fixes. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20241206, 8th revision released! ThinkPad T480 backlight keys fixed, Pico 2 serprog support, other fixes Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20241206rev8.html ## Libreboot 20210522 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20210522 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [boot](), [x86](), [Linux]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [build-system](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [update](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20210522 is a testing release of the free boot firmware, released on 22 May 2021. It focuses on build-system changes and updates to coreboot 4.14, with support and testing status varying across hardware platforms. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20210522 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20210522.html ## Libreboot 20141015 release DevFeed: [Libreboot 20141015 release]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [Hardware](), [x86]() Tags: [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [documentation](), [free-software](), [git-commit](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [patches](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview The Libreboot 20141015 release supports several Lenovo ThinkPad X60-series and T60 models, Apple MacBook1,1 and MacBook2,1 systems, and specified hardware configurations. It updates coreboot, SeaBIOS, Flashrom, and GRUB, revises documentation and build dependencies, enables several device features by default, and changes how SeaBIOS is added to ROM images. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20141015 release Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20141015.html ## Libreboot 20240504 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240504 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [boot](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Arm](), [Linux]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [changelog](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240504 is presented as a new release of the free and open-source BIOS/UEFI replacement for x86 and ARM systems. The article describes its coreboot-based build system and payload support, but warns users not to use this release because it had problems and recommends Libreboot 20240612 instead. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240504 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240504.html ## Libreboot 20240225 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20240225 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Arm](), [boot](), [Hardware]() Tags: [arm](), [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [news](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [releases](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20240225 is a new testing release of the free and open-source coreboot distribution. It fixes issues, adds motherboard support, and introduces HP EliteBook 8560w support with MXM handling added to SeaBIOS. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20240225 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20240225.html ## Libreboot 20230413 released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 20230413 released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [coreboot](), [boot](), [Embedded Software Dev](), [x86]() Tags: [bios](), [boot](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [debian](), [error-handling](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [opensource](), [release](), [time](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 20230413 is a testing release and bugfix release relative to Libreboot 20230319. The article highlights build-system fixes, code cleanup, improved error handling, and build testing on Debian Sid. It also describes Libreboot's firmware support for selected x86 and ARM machines. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 20230413 released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot20230413.html ## Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history DevFeed: [Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [Open Source](), [Operating system](), [Hardware](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Linux](), [boot](), [releases]() Tags: [anniversary](), [article](), [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [cpu](), [firmware](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [history](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [uefi](), [x86]() ### AI overview This article marks Libreboot's 10-year anniversary and recounts the project's history from the author's perspective. It describes Libreboot as free, open-source boot firmware based on coreboot for selected Intel, AMD, x86, and ARM systems, and discusses its goals and development context. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 10-year anniversary and history Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/10.html ## Libreboot 26.01 "Magnanimous Max" released! DevFeed: [Libreboot 26.01 "Magnanimous Max" released!]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Leah Rowe Published: 2026-09-17T04:32:50.666044Z Content type: release Language: en Sources: [News about Libreboot releases and development]() Topics: [libreboot](), [releases](), [coreboot](), [UEFI](), [x86](), [Arm]() Tags: [bios](), [canoeboot](), [coreboot](), [free-software](), [hardware](), [libre](), [libreboot](), [linux](), [open-source](), [opensource](), [release](), [stable](), [uefi]() ### AI overview Libreboot 26.01 is a stable release that lists changes since Libreboot 25.06, including support for several additional boards and ongoing Chromebook integration work. ### Source excerpt Article: Libreboot 26.01 "Magnanimous Max" released! Web link: https://libreboot.org/news/libreboot2601.html ## A custom virtual machine for the Stars! 4X game DevFeed: [A custom virtual machine for the Stars! 4X game]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-17T02:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Chris Wellons]() Topics: [Emulator](), [win32](), [Windows](), [x86](), [GitHub](), [releases]() Tags: [blog](), [c](), [emulator](), [game](), [github](), [releases](), [vm](), [win32](), [windows](), [x86]() ### AI overview The article presents Stars!VM, a custom virtual machine for running the 1995 16-bit Windows 3.1 game Stars! on modern systems. It combines an 80286 emulator with a Win16-to-Win32 bridge, embeds the original game in signed GitHub releases, and provides 32-bit builds with features such as a modern file chooser and 4K scaling. ### Source excerpt Stars! is a 1995 4X game (explore, expand, exploit, exterminate) for 16-bit Windows 3.1 that I first played ~28 years ago. While Windows is famously backwards compatible, it's notoriously difficult to play Stars! today. Windows x64 cannot run 16-bit applications, and playing requires either retro hardware or emulation (otvdm, DOSBox), sometimes paired with Wine. My new, exciting solution, Stars!VM, or Stars! Virtual Machine, embeds a custom 80286 emulator and a Win16 to Win32 bridge. As native Win32, the game looks and feels exactly as it did originally, except sporting a modern file chooser and 4k scaling. It's indistinguishable from a genuine 32-bit or 64-bit port of the game, especially with the original 16-bit game embedded inside the VM executable. The signed releases on GitHub embed a compressed copy of the original 16-bit game, so that single EXE is ready to play out-of-the-box with no further setup or downloads. I'm distributing 32-bit builds (but requires SSE2) because there's no advantage to 64-bit here, and these builds work (almost) everywhere except 16-bit Windows. 32-bit Windows could run the original 16-bit game, but the VM-encapsulated version is better behaved. It doesn't dump a Stars.ini under C:\WINDOWS, it interacts properly with the task bar, and copy protection is neutralized via the OS bridge. If you ever been curious about Stars!, now's the time to try it. The game has a thorough, built-in tutorial, but also check out the wiki, the official strategy guide, and AutoHost (play-by-email service). The game predates the modern search engine concept, otherwise they might have chosen a better name. I suggest using "stars 4x" in your searches. If you want to build from source and hack on the VM yourself, the best tool for the job is w64devkit, of course, because it comes with everything you'll need. Plus the game itself: stars.exe from stars27jrc3.zip. Implementation details The emulator itself requires x86 or x86-64 because it does not implement x87 ## Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 Performance Compared with Generic amd64 on Budget Hardware DevFeed: [Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 Performance Compared with Generic amd64 on Budget Hardware]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T17:37:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Ubuntu](), [canonical](), [Hardware](), [cpu](), [Intel Core](), [x86]() Tags: [avx](), [benchmarks](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [hardware](), [intel](), [intel-core](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [wildcat-lake](), [x86-64-v3]() ### AI overview This Phoronix review compares Ubuntu 26.10 amd64 and amd64v3 daily builds on the same entry-level CHUWI UniBook laptop with an Intel Core 3 304 processor and 8GB of RAM. It examines whether amd64v3 binaries improve performance on budget hardware, while noting that Canonical's official plans for Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 were not yet known. ### Source excerpt Canonical recently began producing Ubuntu 26.10 amd64v3 daily ISOs to complement their experimental amd64v3 package archive that they have been trialing the past few release cycles. While we still don't know what any official plans are for amd64v3 with Ubuntu 26.10, the performance gains can be very worthwhile over the generic amd64 binaries even for low-end/budget hardware. ## OpenVDB Introduces SIMD Framework With Some 2~4x Performance Improvements DevFeed: [OpenVDB Introduces SIMD Framework With Some 2~4x Performance Improvements]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-16T10:05:23Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Data structures](), [Tooling](), [x86](), [releases](), [cudnn](), [Open Source]() Tags: [avx](), [command-line](), [cuda](), [data](), [data-structure](), [desktop-linux](), [github](), [kernels](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [performance](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [release](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [x86]() ### AI overview OpenVDB 13.1 introduces a SIMD framework using Agner Fog's VectorClass Library for explicit x86 vectorization up to AVX-512. Adapted point transfer algorithms reportedly achieve 2x to 4x performance improvements on modern AVX-512 x86_64 CPUs. The release also includes NanoVDB CUDA resource-management and kernel improvements, plus updates to vdb_tool. ### Source excerpt OpenVDB is the sparse volume data structure and tooling library maintained by the Academy Software Foundation. OpenVDB in turn is used by various CGI software for dealing with sparse volumetric data such as Houdini, RenderMan, and Cinema 4D to the open-source Blender. It's even won an Academy Award for technical achievement while now in 2026 it's finally establishing a SIMD framework for better leveraging modern x86 ISA capabilities... ## Linux Patch Coming To Fix Under-Reported AMD Zen 5 TLB Sizes DevFeed: [Linux Patch Coming To Fix Under-Reported AMD Zen 5 TLB Sizes]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Michael Larabel Published: 2026-09-15T10:05:51Z Content type: news Language: en Sources: [Phoronix]() Topics: [Linux](), [cpu](), [x86](), [Kernel]() Tags: [amd](), [cpu](), [desktop-linux](), [issue](), [kernel](), [linux](), [linux-benchmarking](), [linux-hardware-benchmarks](), [linux-hardware-reviews](), [linux-how-to](), [linux-kernel](), [linux-performance](), [linux-server-benchmarks](), [open-source-graphics](), [phoronix](), [phoronix-test-suite](), [processors](), [reporting](), [ubuntu-benchmarks](), [ubuntu-hardware](), [x86]() ### AI overview A Linux kernel patch corrects under-reported Translation Lookaside Buffer sizes for AMD Zen 5 EPYC and Ryzen processors. The change also supports Zen 6 and future AMD CPUs using the same reporting bit. ### Source excerpt A minor reporting issue on Linux that has gone unaddressed until now is for properly conveying the Translation Lookaside Buffer (TLB) sizes on AMD Zen 5 processors... ## QEMU Google Summer of Code 2026 project report DevFeed: [QEMU Google Summer of Code 2026 project report]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2026-09-15T07:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [QEMU]() Topics: [qemu](), [AdventureX 2025](), [Open Source](), [virtual machines](), [x86](), [observability](), [Rust]() Tags: [cpu](), [development](), [google-summer-of-code](), [gsoc](), [internships](), [observability](), [open-source](), [qemu](), [rust]() ### AI overview QEMU's Google Summer of Code 2026 report covers four contributors' open-source projects from May through August, including lazy snapshot loading, x86 Process Context Identifier support in COCONUT-SVSM, and observability support for confidential virtual machines. ### Source excerpt QEMU participated in Google Summer of Code 2026 with 4 contributors working on open source internships from May through August. The contributors gained experience in open source software development working on 12-week projects. [Next page]()