Valve is expanding the accessibility of SteamOS, allowing users to install the operating system on custom-built desktop hardware following the release of version 3.8. According to Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais, the company is actively refining the software to support a broader range of hardware, including upcoming support for Nvidia graphics cards, though the installation process remains … Read more
The Great Hyperscaler Shift: Why Microsoft is Betting on Its Own Linux For years, the cloud landscape was defined by a simple dynamic: hyperscalers provided the infrastructure, and customers brought their own OS. But as AI workloads push hardware to its limits, the “operating system as a commodity” model is dying. Microsoft’s recent unveiling of … Read more
The Evolution of the “Keyboard PC”: Why Raspberry Pi 500+ Marks a Shift The “computer-in-a-keyboard” form factor, once a nostalgic nod to the 8-bit era of Commodore and Sinclair, is undergoing a sophisticated renaissance. With the release of the Raspberry Pi 500+, we are seeing a pivot from simple educational kits to legitimate, portable workstations … Read more
The Era of Invisible Exploits: What Copy Fail Teaches Us About Linux Security For years, the prevailing narrative has been that Linux is the “secure” alternative to Windows. Whereas its architecture offers distinct advantages, the emergence of CVE-2026-31431—colloquially known as Copy Fail—serves as a stark reminder that no kernel is impenetrable. When a vulnerability allows … Read more
Ableton Move Reimagined: RNBO Takeover and the Future of DIY Music Hardware The Ableton Move is undergoing a radical transformation, thanks to the integration of Cycling ’74’s RNBO. What was once a standalone sketchpad instrument is now poised to become a fully customizable hardware platform for Max/RNBO patches. This isn’t about plugins or running software … Read more
CrackArmor: The Looming Threat to Linux Security and the Future of Kernel Hardening A critical set of vulnerabilities, dubbed “CrackArmor,” has been discovered in AppArmor, a widely used Linux kernel security module. Affecting systems since 2017, these flaws allow unprivileged local users to potentially gain root access and compromise container isolation. The discovery, made by … Read more
SlimeVR Butterfly Trackers: The Future of Affordable, Wireless Full-Body Tracking is Here Rotterdam-based SlimeVR is poised to disrupt the virtual reality landscape with its new Butterfly Trackers. These ultra-slim, open-hardware trackers promise to deliver a comfortable and affordable full-body tracking (FBT) experience, eliminating the need for cumbersome base stations or complex setups. The trackers are … Read more
Intel Arc B390 iGPU Challenges AMD on Linux: A Novel Era for Integrated Graphics? Intel’s integrated graphics solutions are making significant strides, particularly on Linux. Recent benchmarks reveal the Arc B390 iGPU, found in the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H processor, consistently outperforms the AMD Radeon 890M in many key tests. This shift signals a … Read more
For years, Android users have looked on with a touch of envy as Pixel phone owners enjoyed the power of a built-in Linux terminal. That gap is finally closing. Samsung, the world’s leading smartphone manufacturer, is poised to bring a full Linux environment to its Galaxy devices, starting with the anticipated Galaxy S26 series. This … Read more
The Rise of ‘Shadow AI’: How Unsanctioned Tools Like Clawdbot Are Reshaping Corporate Security A recent report from Token Security Labs has revealed a startling trend: employees are increasingly adopting personal AI assistants – often without IT’s knowledge. Their analysis found Clawdbot (also known as Moltbot) is currently active within 22% of their customer organizations. … Read more