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Weโve kept the engine running, because today weโre excited to share a second gameplay preview from our upcoming Illinois DLC for American Truck Simulator! Ready to hit the road?
On this trip, weโre taking on a job contract that takes us through the bustling streets of Chicago. We start our journey at a construction site in the heart of the city, near the Roosevelt Bridge, where weโll make our way through downtown. Be sure to look out for landmarks such as Buckingham Fountain and for stunning skyline views of the city!
From there, we head south on Interstate 57, where we'll travel towards the picturesque landscapes of southern Illinois, with our final destination being a scenic marina near the city of Marion, located along the shores of Lake Rend. Fancy tagging along for the ride? If so, join us as a co-driver by watching the video below!ย
We hope you enjoyed this gameplay preview of Illinois and the trucking opportunities it will bring to American Truck Simulator! If you like what you've seen, be sure to add the Illinois DLC to your Steam Wishlist. Not only does it support our work, but it also ensures you'll be notified as soon as the DLC is released. Thank you all for your kind comments and support so far, we can't wait to see you out on the roads of The Prairie State.ย
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Voyager Live is an Ubuntu-based distribution which includes large language model (LLM) tools. An English translation of the French release announcement states: "We are presenting Voyager 26.04 LTS based on Ubuntu 'Resolute Raccoon'. Two standard editions are offered: one based on the Ubuntu Snap and Deb packages, and....
This version includes multiple breaking changes. If you are upgrading from v0.15.x and below, please read the upgrading documentation for more information on how to upgrade from previous versions.
Added
OIDC: Extract username from JWT token.
system('node_hostname') and system('node_role') expression variables to retrieve the local node hostname and cluster role respectively.
Changed
Fixed
JMAP:
Invalid receivedAt headers after importing (#2939).
Sorting order issues when emails lack receivedAt headers.
[p]Fixed a bug where players can get stuck in a planted-turn state.[/p][/*]
[p]Made foot IK transitions smoother.[/p][/*]
[p]Adjusted the firstperson in-air crouch transition time to match the thirdperson animation better.[/p][/*]
[p]Fixed a case where high frequency stutter steps would cause large pose changes.[/p][/*]
[p]Fixed a case where legs would snap when quickly stopping and then continuing in same direction.[/p][/*]
[p]Adjusted thirdperson bomb plant animation to more closely match firstperson animation.[/p][/*]
[p]Minor adjustments to viewmodel animations.[/p][/*]
[p][/p][p]\[ MISC ][/p]
[p]Fixed random crash on startup when a non-default Audio Device was specified in settings or when sound_device_override was specified in a config file or on the command line.[/p][/*]
[p]Adjusted official map guides to match new surface smoothing.[/p][/*]
[p]Dropped weapons with silencers now correctly reflect the silenced state.[/p][/*]
config-files can now use OS environment-variables anywhere in the [global] config section cbd82b6e52bbed
by default, only the syntax ${VAR} is supported, not $VAR or %VAR%
previously, a small handful of global-options already supported this (c lo hist dbpath ssl_log), but they also supported the $VAR syntax, which is no longer the case
if the old $VAR syntax is detected, copyparty will crash on startup, suggesting the following remedies (choose one!) in the log:
update the config-value to the new ${VAR} syntax (recommended)
allow the old syntax with global-option --env-expand 1 (risky)
ignore the old syntax and only expand the new syntax with global-option --env-expand 2
disable all environment-variable expansions with PRTY_NO_ENVEXPAND=1
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#1437 webdav clients can now PROPFIND a file with depth: infinite which at least webdav4 does e00f2b4
#1392 navigating into a subfolder using a dksdirkey (default-disabled) could fail 228c3df
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Tony George has announced the release of Asmi Linux 26.04, an update version of the project's Ubuntu-based distribution featuring a customised Xfce desktop and a custom application called "Asmi Settings": "Asmi Linux 26.04 is now available. Highlights: based on Ubuntu 26.04 'Resolute Raccoon'; Xfce 4.20 desktop; Linux kernel....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Unity project has published a new release, Ubuntu Unity 26.04. Unlike other members of the Ubuntu community editions, which made 26.04 a long-term support release, Ubuntu Unity is treating this version as a regular release. "Ubuntu Unity 26.04 'Resolute Raccoon' is out. Even though it is....
As the work on the Isle of Ireland DLC for Euro Truck Simulator 2 continues, we thought about taking you behind the scenes of our work and showing you more about what a job as a researcher in SCS Software looks like. So today, we bring you an interview with our colleague Adam, who will tell you more about his work on the Isle of Ireland!
Adam joined SCS in 2022, and since then, his primary focus has been on map DLCs for Euro Truck Simulator 2.ย
"I've conducted research for the West Balkans, Greece, Nordic Horizons, and the reworks of Switzerland and the Benelux. The UK rework and the Isle of Ireland are the first two projects I've been tasked with overseeing for the Research & Game Development department. The Isle of Ireland is special to me for personal reasons as well, since this is the first time I have the opportunity to collaborate with my brother, who is the map lead for this DLC."
Adam is responsible for ensuring that the department prepares high-quality materials for the Isle of Ireland DLC in a timely manner for the other departments. "These aren't just references for map designers; other specialized departmentsย โย such as the vehicle, vegetation, and road design teamsย โย also rely on our work. But I don't do this alone. Our team has experts for all of these various areas. I work alongside many talented and enthusiastic people," Adam explains.
So, how exactly does the process of research for map expansions look? The department's involvement begins long before any actual map building starts, laying the groundwork that shapes everything that follows.
"In the first phase, it was necessary to thoroughly familiarize ourselves with the history, culture, natural environment, relevant laws, and traffic regulations. In collaboration with the map lead, we selected the cities we wanted to include in the DLC, and I proposed which highways and roads would connect them. An important part of our work is also figuring out the placement of depots across the map so that the economy works for us. We have a specialist on our team dedicated to this very issue. With her help, and in collaboration with the map lead, we also prepared completely new economy depots for the DLC. We then researched exactly how they work and designed the best way to implement them in our game," Adam says.
Once the planning phase is complete, the team moves on to gathering detailed real-world references, capturing both the big picture and the subtle differences that make each location unique.
"The next step was collecting photographic data, during which our team "scanned" all the roads and towns, shot by shot, trying to capture what is typical for the island. We tried to capture the most important elements, but we also focused on the small details. I also emphasized that different parts of the island vary significantly, and it was necessary to take this into account. As an example, I can mention road markings, which are completely different between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland," he told us.
"The result of this phase of the project is a shortlist of the most important assets, which the asset department creates based on the source materials, so that map designers can subsequently use them to assemble the map. In the same way, and in collaboration with our vegetation specialist, specifications for the vegetation department are then developed," Adam explained to us.
The work of the department goes far beyond general research - it often requires diving deep into highly specific and technical details to ensure authenticity.
"We also need to understand the local culture, customs, and context. As an example, I can mention directional signs, where it was necessary to study manuals, and together with the road department, figure out how to approach the fact that specific dimensions vary from sign to sign - requiring a solution that respects reality while remaining technically feasible. In reality, all dimensions are based on the size of the lowercase letter "x," and once this value is determined, we divide it by 4 to get the so-called "Stroke Width," and all other elements - spacing, arrow size, borders, and the size of the sign itself - are calculated as multiples of this unit. And the size of "x" itself is influenced by the permitted speed and the type of sign."
But their work is far from over, and it won't be finished until the Isle of Ireland DLC is actually released. "We're continuing to prepare materials for the creation of new vehicles, assets, 3D character models, vegetation, and branding. We're also conducting quality checks directly in the editor and gathering all sorts of additional information," Adam told us.
The biggest challenge regarding research for the Isle of Ireland is that it is a vibrant and rapidly developing region, as new developments are constantly being built and the landscape is literally changing in front of your eyes.
"For example, the port of Rosslare underwent a major modernization last year, completely transforming its transportation layout. Waterford, meanwhile, is currently undergoing one of the largest urban transformations in its modern history. As for the architecture, perhaps the biggest challenge was to accurately capture the differences between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, as well as to convey the character of the smaller, charming towns with their picturesque, colorful houses. It's satisfying when I manage to solve a problem and track down information or a reference thatโs hard to find," he says.
To bring all that research and planning to life, the map team will carefully translate Ireland's unique character into the in-game world, giving players a lot to explore as they uncover the map filled with plenty of landmarks to discover.
"The Irish island has a rich and complex history and a strong cultural identity, all of which will be reflected in the map's design.ย The entire island is a landmark in its own right, thanks to its unique scenery, but players can look forward to downtown Dublin on the banks of the River Liffey, the Samson & Goliath cranes in Belfast Harbor, the peat bogs in central Ireland, the wild landscapes of Connemara and the Killarney area, and much more," Adam hints.
And with that, Adam and the whole team would like to send a final message to our #BestCommunityEver as they continue to work hard on bringing you another quality map.
"I hope we'll be able to capture the magical atmosphere of this landscape with its cozy, colorful towns. I hope players will appreciate the attention to detail, discover all sorts of easter eggs, and that we'll be able to convey to them the enthusiasm with which we've approached the Isle of Ireland DLC from the very beginning. I myself am looking forward to getting behind the wheel and driving along the winding roads that twist through the green hills."
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Edubuntu is a community flavour of Ubuntu designed for classroom use. The project's latest version, 26.04, includes entirely new administrative tools. The release announcement shares: "The Edubuntu Installer and Menu Administration tools have been completely rewritten from the ground up in Python, replacing the previous shell-based implementation. This....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Xubuntu, an Ubuntu variant featuring the Xfce desktop and many popular GNOME and MATE applications, has been updated to version 26.04: "The Xubuntu team is happy to announce the immediate release of Xubuntu 26.04. Xubuntu 26.04, code-named 'Resolute Raccoon', is a long-term support (LTS) release and will be....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Kylin project has announced the release of version 26.04 of its community edition of Ubuntu which is configured for Chinese-speaking users. An English version of the release announcement states: "On April 23, 2026, the Kylin Team officially released Ubuntu Kylin 26.04, which will be supported for....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Kubuntu team have announced the release of Kubuntu 26.04 which features the KDE Plasma 6.6 desktop and version 7.0 of the Linux kernel. The release announcement shares the details: "The Kubuntu team is thrilled to announce the release of Kubuntu 26.04 LTS, code-named 'Resolute Raccoon'. Building on....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Studio team have announced a new version of their media-focused flavour of the Ubuntu family. The new version, 26.04, offers three years of support and continues the evolution path of the previous two long-term support releases: You can trace a clear through-line across recent LTS cycles:....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Cinnamon project has announced the launch of Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.04 which ships with version 6.4.13 of the Cinnamon desktop and will receive three years of security updates. The release announcement shares the highlights: "I am proud to announce our latest release: Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.04 Resolute Raccoon!....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Ubuntu Budgie project has published version 26.04 of its Ubuntu community flavour. Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 offers three years of support and makes the leap to a Wayland-only version of the Budgie desktop environment. "Ubuntu Budgie 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) is a Long Term Support release, supported for....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Lubuntu project has announced the launch of Lubuntu 26.04. The new long-term support release will receive security updates for three years. Lubuntu 26.04 ships with LXQt 2.3 and migrates some of its low-level program to Rust. "What's new since 24.04 LTS? LXQt 2.3 is now shipped by....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. Canonical has released Ubuntu 26.04 which is a long-term support release. This mean the distribution will receive five years of free support and an optional additional five years of paid support. Many of the key changes in the 26.04 release involve the GNOME desktop, with one significant change....
The Stable channel has been updated to 148.0.7778.56/.57 for Windows andMac as part of our early stable release to a small percentage of users. A full list of changes in this build is available in thelog.
You can find more details about early Stable releases here.
Interested in switching release channels? ย Find out how here. If you find a new issue, please let us know by filing a bug. The community help forum is also a great place to reach out for help or learn about common issues.
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The Redcore project has published a new version of its Gentoo-based distribution. Redcore Linux 2601 carries the code name 'Vulpecula' and introduces a number of changes behind the scenes, in particular to how the project handles third-party packages. The release announcement reports: "Fully synced with the Gentoo Linux....
The DistroWatch news feed is brought to you by TUXEDO COMPUTERS. The AlmaLinux project has announced the availability of a development snapshot for AlmaLinux OS 9.8. The new beta offers updated packages, improved security, and packages for Python 3.14. The release announcement shares: "A usual reminder: this is a BETA release. It should not be used for production installations.....
Weโre thrilled to welcome ubisys to Works with Home Assistant! This German company has been dedicated to smart home automation for more than 20 years, and offers a range of Zigbee devices designed to help you retrofit your home. If retrofitting is conjuring up images of avocado bathrooms ๐ฅ and artexed ceilings, fear not โ it just means upgrading what you already have, rather than ripping it out and starting again. Better for your home, and the planet ๐.
Here today, here tomorrow
Founded in Dรผsseldorf in 2005, ubisys build devices that last. They back their hardware with a five-year warranty and software updates for the long term, meaning the device you buy today wonโt end up obsolete in a few yearsโ time โ in fact, theyโre still shipping feature updates for hardware designed in 2010! That kind of longevity aligns closely with the Open Home Foundationโs own sustainability principle, and is just one reason why theyโre such a great (retro)fit for the program! Zigbee is anotherโฆ
Zigbee to the bone
If youโre scratching your head at the mention of Zigbee, allow me to explain: itโs a wireless standard that lets smart home devices communicate with each other, regardless of who made them. Unlike WiFi, itโs a mesh network, meaning Zigbee devices โtalkโ to each other, as well as to a central hub (like your Home Assistant setup), strengthening the connection across your whole home. It runs entirely locally, with no cloud dependency, and is optimized for long battery life.
For retrofit devices that need to just get on with their jobs in the background, these qualities really count, and explains why ubisys refer to Zigbee as the backbone of everything they build. And they donโt just use the standard, they help shape it: ubisys are active members of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (the organization responsible for maintaining and developing Zigbee), sitting on working groups and committees at the highest level โ helping improve the standard for the benefit of the whole community. This commitment to open standards runs through everything ubisys do:
"We are convinced the future of smart homes lies in openness and robust interoperability. This partnership is a testament to that shared vision, and represents a significant step in deepening our integration with Home Assistant -- helping empower the most vibrant, tight-knit community in the smart home space. This community is the true engine of innovation. By achieving this certification, we're ensuring our devices integrate more seamlessly than ever into Home Assistant's robust ecosystem, providing the reliability and performance this community expects and deserves. We look forward to supporting the brilliant, custom solutions they will build."
- Dr.-Ing Arasch Honarbacht, Founder & Engineering Lead
Devices
Every device in the Works with Home Assistant program is put through its paces by our in-house team before it earns certification, so when you see the badge, you know it works. But thatโs not all: every partner must also commit to providing long-term support and firmware updates, and engaging with our community โ all things weโre confident ubisys will deliver, for the reasons outlined above! ๐
These are the first Works with Home Assistant-certified Zigbee devices designed to fit behind your existing wall fixtures. Together they cover switch and scene control, energy monitoring, and heating:
Itโs important to note that the actuators and control unit involve mains electricity, so must be installed by a qualified electrician: check the ubisys website for guidance. The H1 is more straightforward, since it simply clips onto your existing radiator valve and runs on AA batteries.
Ready to retrofit?
To use these devices with Home Assistant, you need a Zigbee adapter (a USB dongle that allows everything to communicate), and to enable Home Assistantโs built-in Zigbee Home Automation (ZHA) integration, which takes care of the rest. ZHA is supported by the Open Home Foundation, with full-time developers dedicated to working on it and helping certify new Works with Home Assistant Zigbee devices.
If youโd like to support this work, a Home Assistant Cloud subscription helps fund ZHA and the wider Open Home Foundation mission โ all while giving you secure, remote access to your smart home.
We hope ubisysโs inclusion in the program means more Home Assistant users can upgrade their smart homes without starting from scratch โ and with our certified device list growing all the time, thereโs never been more ways to build the way you want. We look forward to seeing what you get up to! ๐
Frequently asked questions
If I have a device that is not listed under Works with Home Assistant, does this mean itโs not supported?
No! It just means that it hasnโt gone through a testing schedule with our team or doesnโt fit the requirements of the program. It might function perfectly well, but be added to the testing schedule later down the road, or it might work under a different connectivity type that we donโt currently test under the program.
OK, so whatโs the point of the Works with program?
It highlights the devices we know work well with Home Assistant and the brands that make a long-term commitment to keeping support for these devices going. The certification agreement specifies that the devices must have the functionality you would expect within Home Assistant, operate locally without the need for cloud, and that they will continue to do so long-term.
How were these devices tested?
All devices in this list were tested using a standard Home Assistant Green as a hub with the Home Assistant Connect ZBT-2, and with ZHA, our Zigbee integration. If you have another hub/antennae set-up/integration thatโs not a problem, but we test against these as they are the most effective way for our team to certify within our ecosystem.
Will you be adding more ubisys devices to the program?
Why not! Weโre thrilled to foster a close relationship with the team at ubisys to work together on any upcoming releases or add in further products that are not yet listed here.
Where can I see what other devices have been certified?
You can find every Works with Home Assistant device on our certified device list. All products included have been rigorously tested by our team, and are built with privacy and local control at their core by partners committed to long-term support. We also flag which regions they are available in, and any known limitations on the list so you can make a fully informed decision before you buy.
Fix the VirtualBox UEFI display issue when booting Windows. (#3570)
Improve for UEFI boot Windows/WinPE resolution issue fix.
Fix Oracle Linux 6.9 install issue.
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Added an environment variable MLT_AVFORMAT_HWACCEL_PPS to provide a
limiter to hwaccel because transfering uncompressed video between memory
CPU and GPU memory is heavy.
PPS = maximum pixels per second. Anything over it skips hwaccel.
Added lut parameter to avformat producer.
Added attached_pic property to avformat consumer.
Added movit.overlay_blend video filter.
Added compositing property to movit.overlay transition.
Added constant-power crossfade to mix audio transition.
Added rounded corner support for rect in kdenlivetitle.
Added typewriter properties to subtitle filter.
Added underline and strikethrough to the text and qtext filters.
Changed qtextstyle property to support family named styles.
Added anchor point support for arbitrary rotations in qtblend.
Allow relative paths for images in kdenlivetitle.
Updated Glaxnimate module to version 0.6.0.
Switched to QImage scaling when downscaling in qtblend.
Deprecated obscure and watermark filters.
Install the jackrack moduleโs blacklist files.
Fixed subtitle stream type metadata.
Fixed mutex initialization in avformat no-validate mode.
Fixed crash when using linearblend deinterlacer.
Fixed black bar with HEVC hwaccel decode and scale on Windows.
Fixed crash with hardware scaler and interlaced video.
Fixed converting 8-bit full to limited range with hwaccel.
Fixed alpha in 12-bit ProRes with alpha.
Fixed movit linear color not matching CPU filters.
Fixed multi consumer making extra linear color conversions.
Fixed regression writing raw FLAC.
Fixed qtblend filter returning unexpectedly large frames.
Fixed qtext outline encroaching on fill color.
Fixed wrong last+ frame when eof=loop in Glaxnimate.
Fixed brightness filter on track below a clip with transparency.
Self-service portal now needs Stalwart 0.16+: Stalwart dropped its self-service HTTP API in 0.16.0 and replaced it with JMAP. Bulwark Webmail only talks to the new JMAP endpoint, so the self-service portal (account settings, app passwords, API keys) requires Stalwart 0.16 or newer. STALWART_API_URL is deprecated, these actions go through the normal JMAP session.
Features
Stalwart: Migrate Stalwart management API to JMAP x: methods for Stalwart 0.16
Admin: Add API Keys management and IP allowlist for App Passwords
Contacts: Revamp contact detail view with filters, photo, print, and duplicate actions