Valve has secretly funded a project called Fex for nearly a decade. It’s a compatibility layer that translates x86 games for Arm processors, aiming to bring PC gaming to phones, Macs, and more devices.
Alpine Linux has released version 3.23, a major update featuring the Linux 6.18 LTS kernel and upgrades to LLVM 21, Docker 29, and GNOME 49. Notably, it replaces the `linux-edge` kernel with `linux-lts` and maintains support for legacy 32-bit (i686) systems.
Creative Assembly has announced Total War: Medieval 3, the first new entry in that historical sub-series since 2006. The game is in early pre-production and will be built on a new engine, with a proper reveal teased for The Game Awards 2025.
According to a new report, biocomputers using lab-grown human brain tissue are moving from labs to commercial products. While they can only perform basic tasks like playing Pong, the ethical and philosophical implications are arriving faster than the science.
Mark Zuckerberg announced a new Meta creative studio merging design, fashion, and tech, led by former Apple design head Alan Dye. The studio will treat intelligence as a “new design material,” signaling a major push into AI-integrated hardware.
The Android QPR2 update is rolling out to Pixel 6 and newer devices, and it’s packing a quietly significant upgrade for Circle to Search. The feature finally gets the continuous scrolling capability that Samsung users have enjoyed since its launch in September.
Google’s Pixel 7a was left out of the major December 2025 Android 16 QPR2 update. The reason appears to be a critical Wi-Fi stability bug, but the company’s communication has been a mess, relying on AI chat support to deliver the news.
A persistent bug in Microsoft’s new Outlook client is preventing users from opening certain Excel file attachments. The issue, linked to file names containing non-ASCII characters, has been known since November 23rd, 2025. Microsoft is testing a patch but hasn’t said when it will roll out.
The developer of SmartTube confirmed his computer was infected, leading to a malicious version of the app. Google Play Protect flagged it, and the old version is now abandoned. You need to switch to the new build.
HPE is making a major push into AI networking with new hardware and software announced at its Discover Barcelona 2025 event. The company is combining its Aruba platform with Juniper’s Mist AI and strengthening partnerships with chip giants Nvidia and AMD.
