Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck will be based on Arch Linux—not Debian
The best Linux gaming happens on the bleeding edge—just where Arch Linux shines. Enlarge / SteamOS is rebasing from Debian to Arch Linux for the Steam Deck. As long as Valve puts in plenty of ongoing maintenance work, we think it's a smart mov.....»»
Accountability standards based on rules of democracy needed in times of rising political violence, scholar argues
When a family or group of friends sit down to play a familiar game they've played many times before, they generally don't need to refer to the rules—unless someone breaks them. The values of liberal democracy have been transgressed in numerous form.....»»
Apple"s new Photos app will utilize generative AI for image editing
A new teaser on Apple's website could be indicative of some of the company's upcoming software plans, namely a new version of its ubiquitous Photos app that will tap generative AI to deliver Photoshop-grade editing capabilities for the average consum.....»»
Art-based approaches can encourage fresh perspectives on the future
Art can contribute to futures thinking in various ways, such as inspiring alternative futures through mediums like science fiction in films and literature, encapsulating future scenarios through artistic illustrations, and posing thought-provoking qu.....»»
The wait is over: Hades 2 is out now in early access on Steam
Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best games of all time, just launched into early access on Steam......»»
Manor Lords performance guide: best settings, recommended specs, and more
Manor Lords is an exciting medieval village management game and the most wish-listed game on Steam. Here's how to make it run its best......»»
James Gunn shares first image of David Corenswet in Superman suit
David Corenswet is suiting up as the next Man of Steel in a first-look image of the actor in the Superman costume for James Gunn's upcoming DC Studios movie......»»
Possible OnePlus 13 render leaked
An alleged render of the upcoming OnePlus 13 has leaked online, but some don’t think it’s the real deal, what do you think? The post Possible OnePlus 13 render leaked appeared first on Phandroid. The OnePlus 12 was announced back in De.....»»
Sony backs down, won’t enforce PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players on Steam
What will Sony do next for an audience that likes its games but not its network? Enlarge / Aiming a single rifle sight into an earth-moving explosion feels like some kind of metaphor for the Helldivers 2 delayed PSN requirement s.....»»
Renders of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra have leaked
The upcoming Motorola Razr 50 Ultra had its renders leaked online, showing us what to expect from the phone. The post Renders of the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra have leaked appeared first on Phandroid. Last year, Motorola launched its flagship.....»»
Here’s what Sony’s Upcoming Flagship Phone Looks Like
Sony is expected to launch the flagship very soon. The post Here’s what Sony’s Upcoming Flagship Phone Looks Like appeared first on Phandroid. Following earlier leaks regarding Sony’s 2024 Xperia phones, new photos of the.....»»
European Prices for the Pixel 8a have Leaked
This isn't the first time that product pages for the Pixel 8a have leaked. The post European Prices for the Pixel 8a have Leaked appeared first on Phandroid. In yet another new leak for the upcoming Pixel 8a, it seems that the phone’.....»»
McAfee and Intel collaborate to combat deepfakes with Deepfake Detector
McAfee has unveiled enhancements to its AI-powered deepfake detection technology leveraging the power of the NPU in Intel Core Ultra processor-based PCs. The advanced AI-powered technology that underpins McAfee Deepfake Detector (previously known as.....»»
How to install Steam using Whisky on Apple Silicon Macs
Whisky allows you to install Apple's Game Porting Toolkit on your Mac. Here's how to use it to run Steam games.The Whisky appWe previously covered how to use the Whisky app to install the Game Porting Toolkit (GPTK) and WINE to run older Microsoft Wi.....»»
Market-based schemes not reducing deforestation, poverty: Report
Market-based approaches to forest conservation like carbon offsets and deforestation-free certification schemes have largely failed to protect trees or alleviate poverty, according to a major scientific review published on Monday......»»
Check out SpaceX’s new spacesuit for first private spacewalk
SpaceX has shown off the new spacesuit that will be worn for the first-ever commercial astronaut spacewalk during the upcoming Polaris Dawn mission......»»
This fun and frustrating mountain-climbing game is worth the hike
If you love hilariously frustrating games like Getting Over It, you'll want to play Surmount on your Switch or Steam Deck......»»
Opinion: Why women would prefer to be alone in the woods with a bear than a man
Would you rather find yourself alone in the woods with a bear or a man? This is the question currently dividing social media. Based on the responses online, it looks like most women answering the question say they would choose the bear, a decision th.....»»
I would give up my Steam Deck if the ROG Ally 2 had these features
Rumor has it that Asus is working on a new revision to the ROG Ally. Here's what it would take for me to finally give up my Steam Deck for Asus' handheld......»»
Saturday Citations: Parrots on the internet; a map of human wakefulness; the most useless rare-earth element
We field a torrent of science news updates every week and on Saturday morning, we highlight three or four of them based on the observed preferences of a panel of dogs as shown by the Paired-Stimulus Preference Assessment, a standardized evaluation of.....»»
Sony demands PSN accounts for Helldivers 2 PC players, and it’s not going well
A surprise hit, a network with brutal baggage, and the Steam profit paradox. Enlarge / This gear is from the upcoming "Polar Patriots" Premium Warbond in Helldivers 2. It's an upcoming change the developer and publisher likely wi.....»»