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Anbernic has unveiled a retro handheld globally. Featuring a slimmer top bezel than the RG34XX SP, the RG SP is also thinner than past Game Boy Advance SP lookalikes. Anbernic claims to have improved other areas for the release of the RG SP too.

Valve’s new gaming system has become a tempting target for thieves and scalpers. One unlucky buyer saw the hardware heisted after a Royal Mail delivery. The company sent another mini PC, but despite the high Steam Machine price, it’s not using signature confirmation.

Installing an alternative OS on the PS5 could earn someone a $15,000 bounty. A consumer-rights advocate wants gamers to have more freedom in how they can use the console. The Linux on PS5 exploit is already available, but only works with older firmware versions.

A new 15-inch laptop has arrived globally. Running Linux, the System76 Adder Pro features a powerful Intel Panther Lake processor, up to 96 GB of RAM, a 165 Hz OLED display and a choice of Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series laptop GPUs.

Linux has evolved into a serious alternative for PC gamers in recent years. However, a new comparison by Meta PCs shows that while the open-source operating system can outperform Windows in some productivity workloads, Windows 11 still holds the lead in gaming performance and compatibility.

TrimUI has released its latest Game Boy-style retro handheld following its short pre-order period. Available globally, the TrimUI Brick Pro features a larger display and better battery life than the TrimUI Brick or the TrimUI Brick Hammer. TrimUI has added a pair of Hall effect joysticks too, all for under $100.

CheckMag The landscape of Linux distros would be nothing without the solid foundation that is Debian. However, with most other forks using their flagship distros as a showcase, why doesn't Debian?

SteamOS 3.8 opens the door to custom Steam Machines. A recent benchmark test reveals how AMD's latest Ryzen AI Max+ 395 platform compares with Valve's own hardware.

A new Linux kernel vulnerability called Bad Epoll gives any local user root privileges, including on Android. The twist: Anthropic's AI model Mythos had reviewed that exact code section, found a related flaw, and missed this one. In the end, a human found it. A patch is available.

MagicX has announced the discontinuation of the Mini Zero28 Android handheld, citing memory prices as the reason. However, it has also announced a potential successor that will have a larger display but ship with Linux out of the box.

Juno Computers has begun accepting pre-orders for one of its two new Linux tablets. With a price tag of almost $1,000, the Juno Tab 4 13'' won't ship for a few months.

Even with mediocre Steam Machine reviews, the hardware bests every game on Valve’s top sellers list. The chart ranks entries by total revenue, giving the pricey Linux system an advantage. Long wait times and scalpers netting large profits may signal impressive sales nonetheless.

The System76 Lemur Pro has been updated with Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Panther Lake processors, marking its largest technical change since launching in 2020. The 2026 hardware refresh also introduces a choice between the traditional 14-inch size and a new 16-inch display variant.

Despite its lofty price, Steam Machine performance is not as optimized as expected. To address high DDR5 RAM costs, Valve installed one 16 GB module. New benchmarks confirm that lacking dual-channel memory, apps and games produce significantly lower scores and frame rates.

A hardware leaker accuses Valve of bungling the Steam Machine launch. Moore’s Law Is Dead questions the delay in its release date, hoping for falling memory prices. An earlier release date may have reduced the mini PC’s cost and led to more positive reviews.

Many reviews conclude that Steam Machine performance doesn’t warrant its high cost. In a new interview, Valve acknowledged the complaints and said it will explore ways to reduce the mini PC’s price. Still, the memory shortage may persist until at least 2028, limiting the hardware’s affordability.

Valve now admits that 4K/60 fps graphics are not always realistic with its new gaming system. After Steam Machine reviews exposed performance limitations, the company adjusted its marketing. The hardware’s high price makes 1080p/1440p visuals not as appealing compared to PS5 consoles.

Demand for Valve’s new Linux mini PC exceeds supply in Japan and Taiwan. This market may view the Steam Machine price as reasonable enough to invest in the console challenger. Lacking a reservation system before its release date, Komodo Station disappointed customers.

Valve tweaked specs on the fly to assemble enough units of its mini PC. To avoid a larger Steam Machine price increase, one trade-off is using a single 16GB DDR5 RAM module instead of two 8GB sticks. Gamers can’t enable a dual-channel memory configuration, impacting performance in some games.

Valve’s console challenger costs significantly more than the PS5. Even so, a Steam Machine review confirms that the base PlayStation console produces higher frame rates in some games. Overall performance benchmarks are comparable, but the price difference may be too wide for many buyers.

Early testing suggests the Steam Machine can deliver solid 1440p AAA gaming performance, though some demanding titles still require upscaling and occasionally dip below 60 FPS during intensive scenes.

If the Steam Controller launch repeats, the upcoming SteamOS console will be in short supply for months. Valve has told new buyers not to expect the accessory to ship before 2027. High memory prices and a component shortage have already delayed the Steam Machine release date.

Anbernic has released a new Linux update for the RG Vita Pro. The update brings visual changes as well as under-the-hood improvements to the PS Vita-styled handheld.

Juno Computers has refreshed its Linux tablet line with two new models. There's a 10.5-inch version with an LTE modem and a larger 13'' variant that has a more powerful processor and cooling fans. However, both are powered by Intel chips.

Most mini PCs are sealed appliances whose processor dies with the board. The Youyeetoo K1 takes a different route: its Intel N100 brain sits on a small compute module that slots into a carrier board like a stick of RAM, paired with an unusually long list of I/O including dual Gigabit Ethernet, eDP, MIPI and GPIO headers.

TrimUI has revealed that it has two new handhelds on the way. The two devices, which will arrive as the Brick Hammer Pro U and Brick Pro, are the successors to the Brick and Brick Hammer vertical handhelds released in 2024 and 2025 respectively.

Linux Mesa developer Gert Wollny used GitHub Copilot to help refactor the AMD R600 Gallium3D driver, improving shader compiler code for Radeon HD 2000 through HD 6000 GPUs that are long past official support. The work highlights how AI-assisted coding, under human review and open-source accountability rules, is becoming a practical tool for maintaining legacy hardware and software projects.

With new releases now moved to the MocaccinoOS SourceForge page, MocaccinoOS 26.06 is now moving forward with the 6.18.33 LTS kernel, a new COSMIC ISO image, new features and improvements in the Vajo package manager, an additional software installation module in the Calamares installer, and much more.

The pinnacle of 14 years of continuous development, Linux Lite 8.0 brings a brand-new installer, new kernels, end-to-end GTK4 theming, a Game Center tool, and several new in-house apps, as well as "unprecedented translation coverage at every level of the system" alongside the usual set of minor tweaks and fixes.

The Dell XPS 14 2026 is finally available running Ubuntu Linux out of the box. Still available with up to 64 GB RAM, 120 Hz OLED and Arc B390 graphics, the new XPS 14 is cheaper when purchased running Ubuntu, too.

Few parts of the globe have avoided the recent Steam Deck OLED price hike. Buyers in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan must now also pay more for Valve’s hardware. Storage and memory shortages are limiting the affordability of gaming handhelds.

Valve may have always had a higher price in mind for its Linux mini PC. A leaker divulged that prior to the Steam Machine release date delay, one model would have launched at $1000. The newly priced Steam Deck handhelds have raised more concerns about the console alternative’s affordability.

Also tested with CashyOS | We recently reviewed the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 7. As always, we tested it with Windows, but for this device, we also decided to do a quick compatibility test with Linux.

DistroSea, a browser-based platform hosting over 50 Linux distributions and 500 versions, lets users test operating systems online before installing one on their PCs.

Heavily focused on stabilizing the underlying build system, Gnoppix Linux 26.6 drops with a cleaner desktop user experience, highly requested live boot capabilities, and improved security. Other changes include improved multi-language support in GRUB, multiple under-the-hood tweaks and fixes, and more.

Sporting improved security thanks to OpenSSH 9.9, Rocky Linux 9.8 also comes with updated compiler toolsets, refreshed performance tools and debuggers, support for advanced disk partitioning for custom images in the Image Builder, and more. The list of downloadables includes default images, cloud, Docker, WSL, and live images.

Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney believes Valve could have avoided the Steam Deck price increase. A regular critic of Gabe Newell, he claims that the co-founder should pay the higher component costs. Sweeney has condemned the dominant marketplace for exploiting buyers and developers.

Thanks to the integrated "Linux Lab" environment, the Honor MagicPad 4 allows seamless switching between Android and Linux without rebooting. This feature of the OLED tablet could be a reason to buy, especially for developers and fans of Linux.

Following the unavoidable shift in the Linux ecosystem, OviOS 6 drops SysV and moves to systemd. The list of new features includes a browser-based dashboard, S3-compatible object storage, NVMe over Fabrics, auditd security auditing, Cockpit integration, the ability to run entirely from the system memory via PXE network boot, and more.

Launched simultaneously, AlmaLinux 9.8 and 10.2 deliver an enterprise-grade experience to their users once again. Both feature updated compiler toolsets, improved security, and more. While version 9.8 sports the 5.14.0-687.5.3.el9_8 kernel, AlmaLinux 10.2 comes with 6.12.0-211.7.3.el10_2 instead.

The Steam Deck price increase was an ominous sign for Valve’s new mini PC. On the Steam Machine release date, an insider believes that buyers will encounter even higher costs. The storage and memory shortage is likely to also inflate the MSRP of the console alternative.

Dubbed "Infinity" and based on Debian 13.5 "Trixie," MX Linux 25.2 comes with the 6.12.90 Debian kernel across all versions, except the Xfce-ahs flavor, which uses the low-latency Liquorix 7.0.9 core. As usual, multiple tweaks, fixes, and updated packages are also present.

With a focus on stability and lightness, Besgnulinux 4-0 is now available with plenty of updated packages, improvements to the Font Manager tool, DPI settings, and more. Thanks to these improvements, this refreshed Debian-based distro is suitable for both new silicon and older, less potent hardware.

Designed for both PCs and mobile devices, Ubuntu-based Rhino Linux 2026.1 introduces the Lomiri user interface. The generic ISO images now come with the 7.0.9 kernel, while the special editions for Pine and Raspberry Pi hardware feature the 6.18.32 (PinePhone, PinePhone Pro & PineTab), 6.9.0 (PineTab2), and 7.0.0 (Raspberry Pi) kernels.

The Linux on PS5 hack makes the console a tempting platform for the RPCS3 PS3 emulator. Digital Foundry discovered that more GPU-dependent games thrived on the newer hardware. Unfortunately, performance suffered with titles designed to maximize the PlayStation 3’s cell processor.

Half-Life 3 and Steam Machine followers will be watching a series of June showcases. Summer Game Fest 2026 host Geoff Keighley is again piquing their curiosity. His social media post depicting rising smoke is the latest pre-event hint noticed by Valve supporters.

More than 13 years since its birth, Vivaldi hits version 8.0. Described as the "biggest design overhaul ever," this update comes with a new visual approach, sporting six preset layouts, as well as multiple UI refinements across all the browser's areas, such as the auto-hide feature, tab management, and more.

Designed to be the best PureOS yet by Prism, the "Crimson" release replaces "Byzantium," and all devices that came with it will receive the update, including the earliest Librem 13 and 15 computers. This update focuses on fixes and optimizations, without adding any major features.

Based on Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute Raccoon" and featuring KDE Plasma 6.6 by default, QuarkOS 26.04 will also drop with the Trinity 14.1.6 desktop environment soon. This update comes with support until at least May 2031, just like its Ubuntu LTS base. This distro also comes with Q4OS tools, but without the Debian core.