Valve ended official support for Windows 7 and 8.x in the Steam client a year ago. Now, a developer named “Eazy Black” has backported the December 4, 2025 beta client to run on the old operating systems, requiring specific updates like Service Pack 1 and SHA-2 patches.
AI is starting to upend knowledge work, but not how we expected. New research finds AI alone often beats human-AI collaboration, and the most experienced professionals gain the most from the tools. The path to automation is accelerating.
Aviz Networks is launching a pre-tested, enterprise-grade distribution of the SONiC network operating system. The move aims to solve the lack of a turnkey, multi-vendor option that has hindered broader adoption beyond hyperscalers.
European regulators have opened a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI training. The probe focuses on whether the company’s access to YouTube and web content creates an unfair advantage. Google could face massive fines if found in breach of EU rules.
In a new investor report, Capcom has named Mega Man, Devil May Cry, and Ace Attorney as key franchises it plans to expand. The company aims to grow its user base through new releases and remakes.
The upcoming Linux 6.19 kernel is showing some early performance regressions compared to the stable 6.18 release. Using a powerful AMD Threadripper workstation, Phoronix is bisecting the code to find the problematic commits. The issues are affecting both server workloads and real-world tests like th
Plex is testing a new framework for custom metadata providers, set to fully replace its aging “agents” system by 2026. The new API offers more flexibility for developers, but key features are missing and Plex’s track record on transitions is spotty.
An industry expert says the biggest AI mistakes are ignoring bad data and skipping change management. He argues successful adoption depends on treating AI like a brilliant but flawed intern that needs constant oversight.
The Linux kernel is flipping a switch for better storage performance. In version 6.19, per-CPU BIO caching will be enabled by default, a move that showed a nice speed bump in early tests.
The upcoming Mesa 26.0 graphics driver stack is packing some serious upgrades for Linux users. It’s bringing initial support for Qualcomm’s newest Adreno Gen 8 graphics and has finalized OpenGL mesh shader support for AMD Radeon hardware.
