Benjamin Clarke 
Summary Linux 7.1-rc2 adds DMI quirk to restore Steam Deck OLED audio probe issue since 2023. The problem only affected the OLED model; the LCD Steam Deck was not affected. Quirk limits the fix to OLEDs so other devices aren’t broken; tests expected soon. If you’ve owned a Steam Deck OLED for a few years, … Read more
Relive the magic of the 1980s by entering a classic Japanese arcade and playing “Tetris” on Apple Vision Pro. Tetris may not be the first video game, but it’s hard to imagine another franchise as iconic. Actually, Tetris ranks number two on the list of best-selling video game franchises, just behind everyone’s favorite plumber, Mario. … Read more
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch this fall, and in addition to offering a variety of new features, three design changes are reportedly coming. Here’s what to expect from the rumors. #1: Unified rear window and aluminum colors Among the iPhone 17 Pro’s many design changes, the colors have clearly been a … Read more
Sorry Liquid Glass critics, the upcoming macOS 27 won’t remove Apple’s latest design language. Instead, the MacBook maker is introducing a “slight redesign” of Liquid Glass with the next macOS, according to BloombergIt’s Mark Gurman. In addition to user complaints about poor text readability and inconsistent appearance between apps, … Read more
Samsung today reached a $1 trillion valuation for the first time, reports Bloomberg. Samsung’s value has risen sharply due to growing demand for the memory chips it makes, and stocks are up 14.4% today. Samsung is the second Asian company after Apple supplier TSMC to reach a valuation of $1 trillion. Last week, Samsung’s semiconductor … Read more
Racing fanatics who own Apple Vision Pro headsets can now enjoy a high-quality mixed reality racing simulation experience, thanks to iRacing Connect, available starting Tuesday, provided they have all other required hardware. Of course, iRacing was already coming to Apple Vision Pro, as Apple Services Chief Eddy Cue already said back in April. However, from … Read more
Starting today, end-to-end encryption for Instagram direct messages is no longer available. DMs you send to people on Instagram will no longer have full encryption and your conversations are not protected against Meta. Meta can potentially see the content of posts shared between users on Instagram, and this information can be shared with law enforcement … Read more
watchOS 26 introduced a new hypertension detection feature not only for the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11, but also for some older Apple Watch models. Here’s how to configure it and which models are compatible. Compatibility requirements for Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts Hypertension notifications are available in watchOS 26 for the following Apple … Read more
Nintendo has just announced a Switch 2 pack which will go live at the beginning of June. It includes the console and one of three games for $500. The console currently costs $450 alone and the AI-powered chip and pricing crisis is forcing a $50 price increase in September. … Read more
slexp880/Shutterstock Universal Serial Bus or USB ports, especially USB Type-A and Type-B, can have different colors, which are indicated by the color of the plastic insert present in the connectors. Blue USB ports, quite common on modern computing devices, are often considered faster than other common ports, … Read more