# Ubuntu 26.10 ‘Stonking Stingray’ Snapshot 1: What’s New and Why It Matters

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Podcast: [Open Source News Elements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/open-source-news-elements-7412645)
Published: 2026-05-30T15:14:04+00:00
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## Resource

Join John as he dives deep into Canonical’s exciting release of Ubuntu 26.10 Snapshot 1, codenamed 'Stonking Stingray.' This episode unpacks the latest features, performance improvements, hardware compatibility updates, and community-led innovation driving the upcoming Ubuntu release. Whether you’re a developer, sysadmin, or passionate open source enthusiast, discover how Snapshot 1 paves the way to the future of Linux desktops and handhelds—and how you can be part of the process.

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