Ubuntu 26.10 is here with Linux 7.3 kernel, GNOME 51, Rust coreutils & Myna speech-to-text

Canonical has announced that Ubuntu 26.10 , code-named “Stonking Stingray” , is now available for download and installation . The company framed the release as one that both consolidates earlier groundwork and reaches toward newer territory, highlighting completed migrations, expanded hardware support, and the arrival of Ubuntu’s first AI feature. On the software front, Ubuntu 26.10 ships with GNOME 51 , delivering a smoother, more responsive desktop with better display handling and improved accessibility.