Join John as he dives into the cutting edge of open source with the imminent release of Linux kernel 6.17, boosting everything from Panther Lake graphics to Apple hardware. Explore fresh community convergences at Kubernetes Community Days 2026, grapple with new challenges in Ubuntu’s Rust Coreutils transition, and get the scoop on the COSMIC desktop, gaming favourites like Octordle, and next-generation tech in AI, cybersecurity, stablecoins and more. From enterprise shifts to global privacy moves, tune in for an essential round-up of innovation in open source and beyond.