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Open source graphics drivers Mesa 26.0.1 released with various bug fixes and a security fix

By Liam Dawe,
Developer Eric Engestrom announced the Mesa 26.0.1 update for open source graphics drivers, the first set of bug-fixes for the latest release.

Intel hiring GPU driver engineers for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
It's not just NVIDIA hiring to improve their Linux graphics drivers, as Intel are also looking for multiple new driver engineers.
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NVIDIA hiring Linux driver engineers to help with Vulkan, Proton and more

By Liam Dawe,
NVIDIA have multiple job listings available for Linux developers - this could be your chance to improve Linux gaming if you have the skills.

Mesa 25.3.6 released as the last bug fix for this driver series

By Liam Dawe,
Mesa 25.3.6 has released and is the last planned bug fix for this driver series, with the developers now moving on to focus on Mesa 26 and beyond.

Experimental code ready for testing to enable HDMI 2.1 FRL with AMDGPU on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
Unfortunately, the HDMI Forum refused to allow HDMI 2.1+ features in the open source driver, but that hasn't stopped one developer.

NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.18 released for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
NVIDIA released their latest recommended driver for Linux with version 580.126.18 out now.

Mesa 26.0 is out bringing ray tracing performance improvements for AMD RADV

By Liam Dawe,
Mesa 26.0 has arrived as the latest new-feature release of open source graphics drivers, and there's a whole lot to be excited about in this one.

Mesa 25.3.5 arrives with bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers

By Liam Dawe,
Over the weekend we saw the release of Mesa 25.3.5, as we near the end of updates to Mesa 25.3 with developers moving onto the upcoming Mesa 26.

NVIDIA security bulletin for January 2026 reveals new GPU driver security issues

By Liam Dawe,
NVIDIA today made public a fresh security bulletin to detail some more security issues discovered in the GPU drivers - here's the details.

Mesa 25.3.4 released with more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers

By Liam Dawe,
The latest main stable update to Mesa is here for users of open source graphics drivers, with Mesa 25.3.4 bringing essential bug fixes.

Vulkan 1.4.340 released with new extension to improve DirectX performance on Linux

By Liam Dawe,
We're seeing excitement build up from the Vulkan API release 1.4.340, with a new extension that should eventually improve DirectX performance on Linux.

NVIDIA recommended driver 580.126.09 release for Linux

By Liam Dawe,
NVIDIA today released their latest recommended driver version 580.126.09 for Linux but it's quite light on actual changes and improvements.

Mesa RADV driver on Linux looks set for a big ray tracing performance boost

By Liam Dawe,
One thing currently a bit lacking on Linux is the performance of ray tracing with the open source Mesa RADV driver, but a big improvement is coming.

NVIDIA announce DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation, plus DLSS Updater gets Linux support

By Liam Dawe,
Along with announcing a Native Linux app for GeForce NOW, NVIDIA also revealed the new DLSS 4.5 with Dynamic Multi Frame Generation.

Mesa 25.3.3 released with more Linux graphics driver bug fixes

By Liam Dawe,
The first bug fix release of 2026 for the open source graphics drivers Mesa is here with Mesa 25.3.3 out now.

NVIDIA release Linux driver version 590.48.01

By Liam Dawe,
As part of the New Feature Branch, NVIDIA driver version 590.48.01 released today for Linux with a few more fixes.

Mesa 25.3.2 brings more bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers

By Liam Dawe,
The Mesa team have released Mesa 25.3.2 as the latest bug-fix release for the current main stable branch of open source Linux graphics drivers.

NVIDIA driver 580.119.02 released for Linux as the latest recommended stable version

By Liam Dawe,
A new Recommended / Certified Linux driver release from NVIDIA with version 580.119.02 now available.

Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 released for open source Linux graphics drivers

By Liam Dawe,
After being delayed, both Mesa 25.2.8 and Mesa 25.3.1 have been released with an assortment of bug fixes for open source Linux graphics drivers.

NVIDIA Beta driver 590.44.01 released for Linux

By Liam Dawe, [updated]
The first release of the 590 driver branch has arrived in Beta for Linux with 590.44.01 now available for those willing to give it a test.
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