# #Linux in the news

October 3, 2026 at 01:37 PM

> Linux Kernel 7.4 to Boost AMD APU Performance · Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.28 Stable Update · Qualcomm Announces Linux Support for Snapdragon X2

[Linux Kernel 7.4 to Boost AMD APU Performance](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/linux-kernel-7-4-to-boost-amd-apu-performance-93b5b17c>)
*October 3, 2026 at 01:37 PM* - The upcoming Linux 7.4 kernel introduces PerfOpt to bypass IOMMU, delivering significant performance gains for AMD Strix Halo devices.

[Valve Releases SteamOS 3.8.28 Stable Update](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/valve-releases-steamos-3-8-28-stable-update-98b96a4c>)
*September 26, 2026 at 02:13 PM* - SteamOS 3.8.28 improves raytracing performance, expands handheld hardware support, and fixes audio issues for Final Fantasy 14 players.

[Qualcomm Announces Linux Support for Snapdragon X2](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/qualcomm-announces-linux-support-for-snapdragon-x2-1124897b>)
*September 24, 2026 at 12:42 PM* - Qualcomm reveals official Linux support for the Snapdragon X2 series, with an Early Developer Preview available now for the new processors.

[AMD Adds GDDR7 Support to Linux Graphics Driver](<https://hardwarebrief.com/article/amd-adds-gddr7-support-to-linux-graphics-driver-6857b305>)
*September 22, 2026 at 03:50 PM* - AMD updates its open-source Linux driver to support GDDR7 memory, signaling future hardware compatibility for next-generation GPUs.