(More Linux news in original post)
Flatpak 1.16.1 released with ability to allow a child account to update existing apps by default when using parental controls, match to Flatpak app instances by using the instance ID instead of the top-level process ID in the scope name, performance improvements, bug fixes:
https://9to5linux.com/flatpak-1-16-1-linux-app-sandboxing-framework-brings-more-enhancements
Mesa 25.1 released iwth improvements for FOSS graphics drivers, improved support for various video games:
https://9to5linux.com/mesa-25-1-open-source-graphics-stack-officially-released-this-is-whats-new
System76 Serval WS laptop refreshed with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti GPU, 16-inch display with 2560x1600 (2K) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, and 16:10:
https://9to5linux.com/system76-refreshes-serval-ws-linux-laptop-with-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-gpu
Linux kernel drops support for Intel 486 and 586 processors:
https://ostechnix.com/linux-kernel-ends-486-support/
(FOSS news in comment)