Episode Details

First up in the news: Mint Monthly News – April,

In security and privacy: Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption,

The News:

Mint Monthly News – April 2026

NHS to close-source hundreds of GitHub repos over AI, security concerns

After Days of DDoS, Now Ubuntu’s Twitter Account Seems to be Compromised

Linux Kernel 7.0 is Out With Improvements Across the Board for Intel, AMD, and Storage

Linux is Getting a New Default Folder in Your Home Directory

Chrome Silently Installs a 4GB A.I. Model On Your Device Without Consent

Oh No! Now A Federal Bill Wants OS-Level Age Verification for Everyone in the USA

Kids Bypass Age Verification With Fake Moustaches

The Audio Industry Is Grappling With the Rise of ‘Podslop’

Will Euro-Office be using ODF?

Dell and Lenovo Sponsoring LVFS

Security And Privacy:

‘Dirty Frag’ Linux flaw one-ups CopyFail with no patches and public root exploit

Proton Mail now supports post-quantum encryption

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