{
  "id": 1436232,
  "title": "Linux 7.2 debuts, Linus Torvalds says ‘new normal’ means he had to do it now ... or never?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/linux-7-2-debuts-linus-torvalds-says-new-normal-means-he-had-to-do-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T06:01:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Register",
    "slug": "the-register",
    "url": "https://www.theregister.com/os-platforms/2026/08/17/linux-72-debuts-linus-torvalds-says-new-normal-means-he-had-to-do-it-now-or-never/5288250"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Linus Torvalds has unveiled version 7.2 of the Linux kernel, describing it as part of a \"new normal\" that includes increased contributions from AI coding tools. The kernel developer noted that the release had to happen \"now or never\" due to the larger-than-anticipated size caused by these contributions. Among the new features, the kernel now supports a gaming controller called the \"Zenaim Leverless,\" which has caught the attention of e-sports enthusiasts. Another significant addition is \"Cache Aware Scheduling,\" which enhances the kernel's performance when handling data in caches of manycore chips like AMD's EPYC 5 and Intel's Xeon 6. The release also enables Linux to run on Apple M3 devices and includes updates to graphics and support for next-gen chips from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia. Noteworthy deprecations include the removal of AppleTalk support and old ISA and PCMCIA adapters used on ARCNet networks.",
  "summary": "Say hello to smarter use of caches to speed things up, and a very odd gaming controller. Say goodbye to some PCMCIA support",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}