Release notes, summarised from the projects tracked by the news service — GitHub and GitLab included.
The KiCad project has issued three consecutive bug fix releases—versions 10.0.4, 10.0.5, and 10.0.6—each focusing on resolving bugs and making minor improvements to the popular open-source electronic design automation (EDA) software. These updates continue to support KiCad’s user base across Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Guake, a drop-down terminal emulator for GNOME, has issued three notable releases—3.9.0, 3.10, and 3.10.1—bringing back important command-line flags, adding customizable search engines, pinning functionality, and multiple bug fixes. These updates aim to improve usability and customization for developers and users who rely on quick terminal access.
FreeCAD, an open-source parametric 3D CAD modeler widely used by developers and hobbyists for design and engineering projects, has released three weekly development builds in September 2026. These builds, intended for testing new features and bug fixes rather than production use, include enhancements in CAM operations, Sketcher tools, BIM support, and packaging improvements.
The OWL JavaScript framework, a modern and declarative component system used primarily within Odoo's frontend development, has released version 3.0.0-alpha.48. This update focuses on improving runtime stability by making destroyed roots inert and refining event listener behavior, addressing critical issues that enhance the developer experience and application robustness.
The Odood project has released v0.7.0-dev.2, a development milestone packed with new features and important fixes that streamline Odoo project assembly, configuration management, and Docker image support. This update is especially valuable for developers managing multiple Odoo projects, CI/CD pipelines, and modern Python environments.
Smartstore, the modular and scalable ASP.NET Core eCommerce platform, has launched version 6.4.0 with a major .NET 10 upgrade, new commercial plugins for withdrawal and warranty compliance, expanded AI capabilities, and numerous improvements to performance, usability, and developer experience.
The Owl JavaScript framework, integral to Odoo's frontend development, has released version 3.0.0-alpha.49. This update focuses on refining core reactivity mechanics, improving documentation accuracy, and enhancing the interactive playground with new features like a Vim mode toggle. These changes aim to streamline development workflows and clarify concepts for developers working with Owl’s component-based architecture.
The Odood project, a powerful tool for managing Odoo deployments and assemblies, has released v0.7.0-dev.3 featuring a new global configuration option, enhanced assembly release commands, upgraded Docker images based on Ubuntu 26.04, and improved Python compatibility. These changes streamline version control, improve automation workflows, and modernize the deployment environment, making Odood an even more robust choice for developers managing Odoo projects.
The Home Assistant Core releases 2026.9.2 and 2026.9.3 introduce several fixes and improvements, including a correction to the EnergyZero integration's market price reporting and enhanced authentication handling for Hive users. These updates address regressions and improve reliability across multiple integrations in the popular open-source home automation platform.
The latest Home Assistant update, version 2026.9.4, brings critical improvements to Tuya fan controls, ensuring fans turn off properly when speed is set to zero. It also addresses several bug fixes across popular integrations like Todoist, HomematicIP Cloud, Xbox, and Z-Wave JS, enhancing the smart home automation experience for users worldwide.
Noctalia, a native Wayland desktop shell designed for a cohesive and configurable Linux desktop, has released versions 5.0.1, 5.1.0, and 5.2.0. These updates introduce significant new features such as a redesigned window switcher, screenshot annotation tools, cellular network support, and calendar event reminders, alongside numerous bug fixes and refinements that improve stability and user experience.