The Googlebook Could Finally Bring Linux to Mainstream Users, If Google Gets Out of Its Own Way
Google's Googlebook could revolutionize Linux adoption if the company prioritizes open-source integration over its web-centric approach.
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Steam Controller now sings songs thanks to haptic motor hack
Valve's Steam Controller can now play music through its haptic motors thanks to community-developed software, with the company considering official customization tools.
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Googlebook's Magic Pointer misses the mark as Google ignores PC users' core needs
Google's Googlebook platform launches with AI-focused Magic Pointer, but lacks essential PC app support, risking another niche failure.
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Valve wants you to pay up to $300 more for the nearly three-year-old Steam Deck OLED
Valve has raised Steam Deck OLED prices by up to $300, with the 512 GB model now $789 and the 1 TB model $949, while refurbished 256 GB LCD units start at $319.
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Linux won the handheld war while the desktop debate rages on
SteamOS on the Steam Deck has overtaken Windows in handheld gaming, with benchmark data showing 8–36% frame rate gains and users actively switching from Windows handhelds.
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AMD is giving older Radeon cards an unexpected upgrade, but it's a bigger deal than it appears
AMD's decision to bring FSR 4.1 to older Radeon GPUs is a major boost for handheld gaming and used GPU values, with rollout starting July 2026.
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Viture's refurbished Luma Pro smart glasses are more than half off at eBay
Refurbished Viture Luma Pro USB-C smart glasses drop to about $271 on eBay with code LONGWEEKEND, plus other Memorial Day gaming hardware deals.
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Paragon's $30 Linux File Systems app is the best Steam Deck software purchase you can make
A $30 Paragon Software app that bridges the EXT4–NTFS gap makes swapping microSD cards between a Steam Deck and a Windows PC seamless.
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SteamOS on the ROG Ally X is so good I stopped using my Steam Deck
A longtime Steam Deck user switched to the ROG Ally X running SteamOS and hasn't touched the Deck since — better RAM, battery, screen, and now full feature parity are behind the switch.
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Linux Gaming Gains Speed as Windows APIs Integrate into Kernel
Linux gaming accelerates as Windows APIs integrate into the kernel, driven by Valve's efforts and the rise of Steam Deck adoption.
