Quake Goes Steam Deck Verified, But It’s About More Than One Device
The 1996 classic shooter Quake is now officially Steam Deck Verified. This move highlights Valve’s expanding strategy for its compatibility program beyond its own handheld.
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CES 2026 Press Day: AI, Chips, and a Lego Robot
CES 2026 kicked off with a press day dominated by AI and chip announcements. While NVIDIA focused on infrastructure and Intel launched Panther Lake, Lego stole some surprise with its first-ever CES reveal.
Marvell’s $540M Bet on AI Networking
Chipmaker Marvell is spending $540 million to acquire networking firm XConn Technologies. The move is a direct play to build better infrastructure for AI data centers, where fast connections are everything.
UK Told to Ditch US Tech Giants for Digital Independence
The Open Rights Group is urging UK lawmakers to use a new cybersecurity bill to reduce dependence on US Big Tech. They argue foreign companies controlling digital infrastructure leaves Britain exposed to external political pressure and law.
Ledger Customer Data Breached Via E-Commerce Partner
A security breach at Ledger’s e-commerce partner, Global-e, has exposed customer order and contact details. While financial data and recovery phrases are safe, phishing scams are already circulating. Ledger warns customers to be extremely vigilant.
Schneider Electric pushes SF₆-free tech across East Africa’s grid
Schneider Electric is seeing strong adoption of its SF₆-free medium-voltage switchgear across East Africa. The SM AirSeT technology replaces sulphur hexafluoride, a greenhouse gas, with pure air, helping utilities and industries decarbonize.
AMD’s new Ryzen AI 400 chips promise a battery life revolution
AMD has officially unveiled its Ryzen AI 400 Series processors, codenamed “Gorgon Point,” at CES 2026. The chips promise major leaps in unplugged performance and AI power, aiming to make x86 laptops truly competitive on battery life.
Nadella’s “Bicycles for the Mind” vs. the AI “Slop” Reality
Satya Nadella says we should stop calling AI “slop” and see it as “bicycles for the mind.” Yet, his own company’s layoffs in 2025 fueled the very narrative he’s trying to counter. So, is AI a replacement or a tool?
Nvidia’s CES 2026 Keynote: What Jensen Huang Revealed
Jensen Huang delivered Nvidia’s keynote at CES 2026, outlining the company’s next moves in AI. The tech world was watching closely, as Nvidia’s hardware is central to the ongoing AI boom.
Nvidia’s tiny AI supercomputer just got a lot faster
Nvidia has supercharged its DGX Spark AI workstation with a software update that promises 2.5x faster performance on average. The $3,999 “world’s smallest AI supercomputer” is also getting access to Nvidia’s full AI Enterprise suite and new integrations for game mods and robotics.