# New Release: Ultralytics v8.2.95

**URL:** <https://community.ultralytics.com/t/new-release-ultralytics-v8-2-95/281>\
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**Created:** [September 17, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.ultralytics.com/t/new-release-ultralytics-v8-2-95/281 "2024-09-17T13:09:18Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 17, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.ultralytics.com/t/new-release-ultralytics-v8-2-95/281/1 "2024-09-17T13:09:18Z")

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# 🚀 Announcing Ultralytics YOLOv8 v8.2.95 Release!

## 🌟 Summary

We’re thrilled to announce the release of **v8.2.95** , packed with enhancements to YOLOv8’s object tracking capabilities and improved model checkpoint flexibility. This update is designed to boost performance and adaptability for all users.

## 📊 Key Changes

### Efficient Object Tracking

- **Enhancements** : Optimized threading and video processing for smoother object tracking.
- **Impact** : Users handling multiple video streams will notice improved real-time data processing.

### Checkpoint Update Flexibility

- **New Feature** : Overlay updates on model checkpoints using the `strip_optimizer` function.
- **Benefit** : Enables dynamic model deployment and easier fine-tuning for custom applications.

### Version Update

- **Increment** : From 8.2.94 to 8.2.95, marking a more stable and feature-rich platform.

## 🎯 Purpose & Impact

- **Improved Performance** : Enhanced efficiency in object tracking.
- **Enhanced Flexibility** : Greater control over model checkpoints.
- **Routine Improvement** : Stay informed with the latest features and fixes.

## What’s Changed

- [Fix `IS_TMP_WRITEABLE` order of operations](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/16294) by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher)
- [Fix dependabot in mkdocs\_github\_authors.yaml](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/16312) by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher)
- [Threaded inference docs improvements](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/16313) by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher)
- [Faster checkpoint saving](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/pull/16311) by [@glenn-jocher](https://github.com/glenn-jocher)

**Full Changelog** : [v8.2.94…v8.2.95](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/compare/v8.2.94...v8.2.95)

## 📥 Try It Out!

We encourage you to try out the new release and share your feedback. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve and deliver the best experience possible.

**Release URL** : [v8.2.95](https://github.com/ultralytics/ultralytics/releases/tag/v8.2.95)

Thank you for being a part of the YOLO community!