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Sporting a 5-inch screen display and rocking an operating system with three UI themes to choose from, the Muse 300 is an upcoming "world's first" piece of hardware that promises to deliver tube sound without the use of vacuum tubes. The hardware specs look quite interesting, and the Kickstarter page should go live soon.

Asus has released a new 24-inch desktop internationally. An Apple iMac alternative, the Asus VM441 offers Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, numerous ports and an 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X processor.

A new Marvel Rivals ban wave has resulted in hundreds of cheaters getting the axe, with a few, more serious contenders, copping a device ban. A redacted list of players has been published alongside the website for all the world to see.

Dubbed "Infinity" and based on Debian 13.5 "Trixie," MX Linux 25.2 comes with the 6.12.90 Debian kernel across all versions, except the Xfce-ahs flavor, which uses the low-latency Liquorix 7.0.9 core. As usual, multiple tweaks, fixes, and updated packages are also present.

A Taiwanese news outlet report says AMD is planning to manufacture CCDs for its Zen 7 architecture on TSMC’s A14 node. Each CCD is rumoured to support up to 16 CPU cores and 224 MB of L3 cache.

With a focus on stability and lightness, Besgnulinux 4-0 is now available with plenty of updated packages, improvements to the Font Manager tool, DPI settings, and more. Thanks to these improvements, this refreshed Debian-based distro is suitable for both new silicon and older, less potent hardware.

Designed for both PCs and mobile devices, Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 introduces the Lomiri user interface. The generic ISO images now come with the 7.0.9 kernel, while the special editions for Pine and Raspberry Pi hardware feature the 6.18.32 (PinePhone, PinePhone Pro & PineTab), 6.9.0 (PineTab2), and 7.0.0 (Raspberry Pi) kernels.

Microsoft has revealed the names of five games that will be leaving the Xbox Game Pass library at the end of this month. The list includes Against the Storm, Spray Paint Simulator, and more.

007 First light is scheduled to launch on May 27. However, if you're on PC or Xbox, it seems like you won't be able to pre-load the game.

To the widespread disbelief and awe of the Tekken fanbase, the final Season 3 DLC character is Yujiro Hanma, "The Ogre" of Baki the Grappler series fame.

The MGSHDFix mod for the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection on Steam just added support for third-person and first-person cameras in Metal Gear Solid 2, based on scrapped features from the HD Collection port.

Unreal Engine 6 visuals are previewed for the first time with a Rocket League overhaul. A trailer has offered the first public glimpse of the upcoming UE version, which is expected to bring a boost to visual fidelity and performance alike.

Windows Secure Boot certificates from 2011 expire June 24. Devices without the update will lose boot-level security protections, with no fix for some older PCs.

According to an insider, the Fallout 3 remaster release date could be later than expected. Gamers may also need patience for an anticipated Fallout: New Vegas revival. Bethesda is juggling the franchise with The Elder Scrolls 6, which has been in hiding since its 2018 teaser.

Corsair releases its first RAM kit not equipped with memory bought from Hynix, Micron, or Samsung, instead sourcing from Chinese manufacturer CXMT.

Many critics must dedicate their holiday weekend to the new James Bond game. IO Interactive reportedly didn’t distribute 007 First Light review codes until May 22nd. Concerns are that the May 26th early access release date will expose performance drawbacks or bugs.

After a small break, You Should Be Modding returns with a showcase of the best Devil May Cry 3 mod of them all: DMC3 Crimson, a complete transformation that gives the game depth akin to 4 and modded 5 by adding Inertia, new moves, a modernized HUD, and more.

Designed to be the best PureOS yet by Prism, the "Crimson" release replaces "Byzantium," and all devices that came with it will receive the update, including the earliest Librem 13 and 15 computers. This update focuses on fixes and optimizations, without adding any major features.

An unlucky Steam Controller owner found out that the included puck can potentially cause a fire in certain cases. Fortunately, there was no major damage, and Valve is currently investigating the issue.

Based on Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and featuring KDE Plasma 6.6 by default, QuarkOS 26.04 will also drop with the Trinity 14.1.6 desktop environment soon. This update comes with support until at least May 2031, just like its Ubuntu LTS base. This distro also comes with Q4OS tools, but without the Debian core.

A new Riot Vanguard update directly attacks DMA cards often used by cheaters to read/write to a game’s memory. The only way around it involves fully reinstalling the operating system.

A reliable hardware leaker claims AMD is preparing a budget Ryzen 7 7700X3D, an 8-core Zen 4 gaming CPU with 3D V-Cache, 96MB of L3 cache, 120W power, and a rumored $300 price. If accurate, the chip could deliver near-Ryzen 7 7800X3D gaming performance at slightly lower clock speeds, offering cost-conscious PC gamers a more affordable route into AMD’s X3D lineup.

First independent gaming tests of China’s Lisuan LX 7G100 have appeared online, offering a closer look at the country’s latest domestic gaming GPU.

Ugreen has released a new 4-bay NAS in China with the model number DXP4800 GT. Unlike earlier DXP4800 models, the new NAS pairs a black-and-gold chassis with an AMD Ryzen processor and support for high-speed U.2 SSDs

Khe-hyun Kyung, former head of Samsung's Device Solutions (DS) division and current Samsung advisor, believes that Chinese investments into DRAM production will tank memory prices by Q3 2027.

Some James Bond fans have decided to skip 007 First Light, opting to wait for the next movie. With the game’s release date on May 27th, Denuvo has surfaced on its Steam listing. Buyers concerned about performance and DRM restrictions have canceled their pre-orders.

A modder has created a Spotify integration mod for Forza Horizon 6 that works just like a native in-game radio station. It also follows in-game radio station behaviour with menu fades, artist metadata, and more.

A May 27th Helldivers 2 patch will finally add modern upscaling to the third-person shooter. DLSS 4.5 and PSSR are among the new options to improve frame rates and image clarity. Joined by other performance tweaks, Arrowhead hopes to reverse a barrage of negative Steam reviews.

RPG Maker U2U is announced with "Perspective 2D" maps, maintaining the simplicity of top-down 2D RPG design with modern flair inspired by "HD 2D" titles like Octopath Traveler. 2D assets from previous RPG Makers can still be used for these maps, and the game ships with 100 "ready-to-use" P2D maps as well.

Microsoft released mitigation steps for YellowKey (CVE-2026-45585), a BitLocker bypass that grants physical attackers access to encrypted Windows drives.

Packing new artwork, including screensavers, the latest prerelease build of the upcoming Mageia 10 comes with "hundreds of newer packages" delivering tweaks, security fixes, and updated system components. Mageia 10 RC1 includes Firefox 140.10.1, Samba 4.23.7, Mesa 26.0.6, and more.

The project's 60th release brings OpenBSD to version 7.9 and sports plenty of changes. The highlights include delayed hibernation and improved graphics support alongside better virtualization, as well as firmware, installer, and upgrade enhancements. OpenBSD 7.9 also comes with a kernel scheduler mechanism for certain CPUs.

The Steam community is debating Valve’s Steam Machine on Reddit. While some users seem willing to accept compromises for a console-like Steam experience in the living room, others fear that, depending on its expected price, the Steam Machine may not be a real alternative to a self-built gaming PC.

Dubbed "Sauropod" and unleashed yesterday, TileOS 2.0 is a Debian 13-based Linux release that also comes with the desktop-optimized Liquorix kernel as an option. A Niri and a MiracleWM edition join the Sway, River, and Qtile flavors. TileOS 2.0 also sports multiple package updates and substitutions.

Lenovo has finally started selling its new 32-inch desktop internationally. Sporting a particularly futuristic design, the Yoga AIO i Gen 11 Aura Edition combines Intel Arc B390 graphics with a 165 Hz OLED, 32 GB of LPDD5X-9600 RAM and a 16-core Panther Lake processor.

Microsoft has revealed the next lineup of games that Xbox Game Pass members will be able to download and play this month. The list includes Remnant II, Winter Burrow, and more.

The Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD has received notable discounts across several major US retailers and is now down to $249.99. This is a fast PCIe 4.0 drive with strong speeds, durability, and efficiency.

Party Animals developer Recreate Games apologized after a $75,000 AI video contest drove Steam reviews from "Very Positive" to "Mostly Negative" in under 24 hours.

A working proof-of-concept for MiniPlasma, a Windows Cloud Filter driver zero-day, lets standard users gain SYSTEM privileges on fully patched Windows 11 systems.

More RAM can significantly improve the performance of modern mini PCs, especially when a system is switched from single- to dual-channel operation. This not only benefits graphics performance and multitasking, but also the general system speed. The following overview shows the specific effects of a second RAM module on the performance of the Minisforum AI X1 Pro.

Some players are expressing regret days after the Subnautica 2 early access release date. Steam reviews expose an End-User License Agreement (EULA) that limits ownership and content creation. Other fans believe the TOS is no more unreasonable than with most Steam games.

The low_latency_layer project from Korthos Software allows AMD Anti-Lag 2 and Nvidia Reflex to be used on any GPU, effectively making both technologies hardware-agnostic for Linux users.

Microsoft confirms active exploitation of Exchange Server zero-day CVE-2026-42897 via crafted email with no permanent patch available for on-prem deployments.

A new Game Maker’s Toolkit video examines how Rockstar made Grand Theft Auto III’s Liberty City work within the PlayStation 2’s 32MB memory limit by using a dynamic asset-streaming system. Through source-code analysis and a modded executable, Mark Brown shows how the game continuously loaded nearby city sectors while unloading areas behind the player, creating the illusion of a seamless open world.

Valve is offering affected Steam Controller buyers a free standard-edition Steam game after a GLS shipping error reportedly sent some European orders to the UK instead of their intended destinations. Many customers are opting for Forza Horizon 6 as their title of choice.

Microsoft is finally giving Windows 11 users more control over the taskbar again, including full screen-edge placement and a smaller, more compact mode. The update also improves how menus and window labels behave depending on the taskbar position.

Pwn2Own Berlin 2026 paid out over $908,000 across 39 zero-days in two days, with Microsoft Exchange compromised for $200,000 and Windows 11 hacked four times.

In late 2025, a wild rumor claimed that Asus was considering manufacturing its own RAM, and while the company refuted it, the rumor wasn't entirely off the mark. Asus has now announced the ROG Certified program, allowing manufacturers to sell ROG-branded RAM kits.