EU push for open source, GIMP3 is out, Firefox gets webapps back

Mar 22, 2025

GIMP 3 has officially launched, bringing exciting new features to this beloved image editor. Firefox is reintroducing support for web apps, adding a much-anticipated functionality. Meanwhile, the EU is making strides toward digital sovereignty, pushing for a EuroStack to compete with US tech giants. In other news, Pebble smartwatches are making a comeback with two new models, and GNOME 48 has also been released, enhancing the Linux experience. Listen in for a mix of innovation and regulatory developments shaping open-source technology.

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GIMP 3.0 Released

GIMP 3.0 boasts non-destructive filters, improved UI scaling, and Wayland support.
CSS-based themes now enable easier interface customization.

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Firefox PWAs

Firefox nightly adds experimental progressive web app (PWA) support.
PWAs will open in the browser interface, but dedicated support is returning.

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