GNOME 50 and GNOME OS progress, KDE debunks systemD FUD

Feb 21, 2026

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Links: 01:47 GNOME 50 got a massive beta https://9to5linux.com/gnome-50-desktop-environment-enters-public-beta-testing-with-more-new-features

04:13 GNOME OS nearing stable release https://blogs.gnome.org/adrianvovk/2026/02/18/gnome-os-hackfest-fosdem-2026/

07:22 Plasma 6.6 released https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.6.0/

10:21 KDE debunks FUD around systemD https://www.reddit.com/r/kde/comments/1r68jmi/a_quick_antifud_faq_to_debunk_the_kde_is_forcing/

13:10 Budgie 11 gearing up for first preview https://buddiesofbudgie.org/blog/chirp-5

14:51 EU takes aim at infinite scrolling https://www.politico.eu/article/tiktok-meta-facebook-instagram-brussels-kill-infinite-scrolling/

17:48 Microsoft starts Trusted Tech Alliance https://www.techradar.com/pro/microsoft-launches-trusted-tech-alliance-to-try-and-restore-some-faith-in-big-tech

19:43 Valve says parts shortages are the cause of Deck stock issues https://www.techradar.com/gaming/steam-deck/valve-confirms-steam-deck-oled-stock-issues-are-due-to-memory-and-storage-shortages-heres-what-it-means-for-the-steam-machine

21:44 EU parliament blocks AI features https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-parliament-blocks-ai-features-over-cyber-privacy-fears/

23:51 AsteroidOS brings Linux to your smartwatch https://itsfoss.com/news/asteroidos-2-release/

25:55 Nextcloud Hub 26 brings big updates https://nextcloud.com/blog/nextcloud-hub26-winter/

28:19 Project aims to bring NetBSD utilities to Linux https://linuxiac.com/netbase-brings-netbsd-userland-utilities-to-linux/