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We kick off 2026 by revisiting the biggest Unraid 7 changes (native ZFS, optional Unraid array, UI refresh, built-in file manager, official API) and what actually matters in daily homelab use: foreign ZFS imports, VM snapshots, GPU acceleration, and where containers still win on efficiency as RAM prices climb.
We also cover:
HDMI 2.1 on Linux (what’s blocking it) + why DisplayPort may be the practical choice
RAM market chaos + counterfeit return headaches
Plex transcoding comparison: P2000 vs iGPU vs Intel Arc + AV1 wins
GitHub walking back a plan to charge for orchestrating self-hosted runners
A GPL enforcement case (Vizio) and what it could mean for compliance expectations
Privacy creep: ACR TVs, GPS-locked streaming, and “smart” appliances collecting too much
Practical exits: self-hosting where it counts (Nextcloud, LibreOffice, etc.)

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In the final Unraid digest of 2025, ‪@SPXLabs‬ brings you everything that went down with Unraid in December 2025 and gives a peek at what's coming for Unraid in 2026!

Also, don't miss the Unraid Year in Review for more details on what changed for Unraid and what's coming in the new year!
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🎄 Holiday Deal Alert
All Unraid merch is 15% off through December—perfect time to gear up or grab something for the Unraider in your life.
 

🆕 Unraid OS 7.2.1 Released
The latest update to Unraid 7.2.1 is live and packed with fixes, refinements, and performance improvements.
Check out what's new: https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-2-1

✨ Brand-New Unraid Account + Checkout Experience
We’ve fully rebuilt the Unraid account app and checkout flow to make license management, purchases, and account settings smoother than ever.
Learn more here: https://unraid.net/blog/new-unraid-account

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Ed and Stefano are live to discuss the alarming Cox Supreme Court case that could turn ISPs into copyright police, a massive Red Hat breach, and why Google's new developer rules threaten F-Droid and software freedom.

The episode kicks off with major security and privacy concerns, including the massive Red Hat GitLab breach that exposed data from 800 organisations, and Microsoft's strange new AI face recognition limits in OneDrive. Ed and Stefano also dive deep into the Cox Communications Supreme Court case, expressing serious concern that it could force ISPs to become copyright police and threaten the future of VPNs. They also cover Google's new developer verification rules, which pose an existential threat to open-source app stores like F-Droid. Ed also shares a personal discovery about a long-standing issue he's had with Docker container networking and Nginx, explaining why case sensitivity can cause unexpected problems for self-hosters.

On the hardware and industry front, the hosts discuss the worrying trend of lock screen ads on budget smartphones, a scary incident with a swelling Samsung Galaxy Ring battery, and the massive 10-gigawatt AI chip deal between OpenAI and Broadcom that highlights the huge power demands of modern AI.

LINKS Discussed:

Unraid Merch Store

Red Hat GitLab Breach

Microsoft OneDrive AI Face Recognition

Cox Communications Supreme Court Case


Australia Implements World's Strictest Social Media Age Ban


F-Droid Faces Existential Threat from Google Developer Registration Requirements

OpenAI and Broadcom Announce 10 Gigawatt Custom AI Chip Deal

Spotify Partners with Record Labels for AI Music Tools


Waymo Announces London Driverless Taxi Service for 2026


Samsung Galaxy Ring Battery Swelling Incident

Lock Screen Advertisements Coming to Budget Smartphones


Jamf Acquired by Francisco Partners

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Unraid 7.2.0 Stable is out now!
We briefly walk you through the major upgrades like:
fully responsive WebGUI
built‑in open API
RAIDZ expansion
Broader filesystem support including ext2/3/4, NTFS, and exFAT
Links mentioned:
Full release blog: https://unraid.net/blog/unraid-7-2-0

Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frtauLMO3-c

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