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Larian have just released a fresh update for Baldur’s Gate 3, which brings a Native Linux version made for the Steam Deck. I mentioned they were doing this in a recent GamingOnLinux article talking about an issue it had and now it’s here. Originally, it used Proton to run the Windows version (like a lot of games) but Larian say …

Mario Kart World has released its next big update with version 1.3.0. This is now starting to make its way out to all Nintendo Switch 2 players. There are a few highlights to go over here. First, you can now play Knockout Tour with friends online. Additionally, for Free Roam, the location of P-Switches and Peach Medallions now displays. And …

AI is an enormous energy drain, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions at a time when the planet desperately needs progress in the opposite direction. Although most of that comes from running GPUs, cooling them is another significant overhead. So, it’s worth noting when a company of Microsoft’s stature claims to have achieved a breakthrough in chip cooling. Microsoft’s new system …

Apple released the first public beta of iOS 26.1 on Tuesday, just over a week after it released a major iPhone redesign in iOS 26. While that update introduced Liquid Glass, call screening and more to your device, iOS 26.1 doesn’t bring many noticeable changes to the devices of developers and beta testers.  Since this is a beta, I recommend …

Early reports have suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air are more vulnerable to scratches and scuffs, primarily due to damage spotted at Apple Stores. Apple customers have discovered that the ‌iPhone Air‌ and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ models Apple has out for display at its retail locations have scratching in the area of the MagSafe charger. Those devices …

Image: 2K Games, Gearbox Software If you’ve been looking forward to diving into Borderlands 4 next month on the Switch 2, we’re sorry to say, but it’s been delayed. 2K Games and Gearbox Software confirmed this on social media today, mentioning how the team does not take this decision lightly. The aim is to deliver the “best possible experience”, so …

When Xbox landed Palworld as a timed exclusive a couple of years back, it was hard to envision what might come next. Palworld absolutely blew up during its launch period, breaking records for Steam concurrency and showcasing ID@Xbox’s capacity for picking up bangers. Palworld captured the imagination of millions of gamers who grew up playing Pokémon, and wanted to see …

Given the endless waterfall of garbage that arrives on Steam, it might seem like you can upload and sell absolutely anything on the storefront. However, there are meant to be some verification checks in place to prevent the most egregious examples of nefarious content from reaching the platform—it’s just it doesn’t always work. Hence BlockBlasters, a Trojan-Horse 2D platformer that …

A Chinese robotics company named AheadForm has developed a humanoid robotic head that can express a wide range of realistic emotions.  In a YouTube video, the robot’s head glances around with a quizzical expression and blinks in a way that is eerily lifelike. It has captured widespread attention. The company aims to improve how humans and robots interact. For this, …

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Increased battery drain is normal following a major OS update. Your phone needs time to complete the setup in the background. iOS 26 offers a new Adaptive Power mode to extend your battery charge. Raise your hand if you’ve updated your iPhone …