Valve engineers are exploring automatic updates for docked Steam Decks, a feature that’s confirmed for the upcoming Steam Machine. The handheld currently can’t download or install updates while sleeping, even when docked. There are technical challenges, but the company is “really interested” in maki
Researchers at University of Toronto have developed MOF-ChemUnity, an open-access tool that systematically organizes knowledge about metal-organic frameworks. The system uses a multi-agent large language model workflow to connect chemical names to crystal structures, creating a machine-readable know
Code in iOS 26.2 developer beta 3 reveals Apple may soon allow EU users to assign third-party virtual assistants to the Side button. The change would let users replace Siri with alternatives like Google Gemini or Amazon Alexa. This appears to be Apple’s response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act requi
After eight years in development, Ashes of Creation is finally coming to Steam with alpha access priced at $50. The sandbox MMORPG will eventually require a monthly subscription but won’t have an upfront box cost at full launch. Early access participants are warned to expect unstable builds and freq
Microsoft is hosting an Xbox Partner Preview event on November 20 featuring games from IO Interactive, Tencent, and THQ Nordic. The showcase will include first looks at 007 First Light and extended gameplay for Tides of Annihilation. All games shown will support Xbox Play Anywhere across consoles, P
Firefox users are pushing back against Mozilla’s new AI Window feature, calling it an unwanted addition that follows tech trends rather than user needs. The company says it will offer more settings to control AI usage in response to the criticism.
SAP has apologized for yet another outage of its SAP for Me customer portal, leaving users unable to track support cases or manage upgrades. The incident marks the third outage in 90 days, including one that lasted nearly 11 hours. Critics say this raises serious questions about SAP’s ability to del
Windows users are pushing back against Microsoft’s AI obsession, demanding reliability and performance instead. The Windows boss acknowledged the feedback but didn’t commit to changing course. The disconnect between user needs and corporate priorities is becoming impossible to ignore.
Valve’s Steam platform continues its massive growth with $16.2 billion in sales already this year. The company has earned an estimated $4 billion from these sales. Meanwhile, co-founder Gabe Newell has taken delivery of his latest superyacht, the 111-meter Leviathan.
Virtual authenticators are the software-based approach most password managers use for passkey authentication. Unlike platform authenticators tied to specific devices, they offer cross-platform compatibility and advanced features. This matters because 98% of users still fall for password phishing des
