Microsoft still has an uphill battle against Valve’s SteamOS — Windows 11’s Xbox mode saves on RAM usage, but apparently doesn’t help with gaming performance

Xbox mode on Windows 11 does use less RAM than the standard desktop, but it seemingly means nothing for gaming performance.
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Snap’s AR glasses cost $2,195 — and despite the high price, I think they could be the best XR gadget of 2026 if they live up to their prototype

Snap’s AR glasses cost $2,195, and after using their prototype I completely understand why

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The wait is over! Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset has finally landed in the UK, and I couldn’t be more excited

Preorders are live for Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset in the UK ahead of its July 8 launch.

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Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware — SteamOS boots on Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but it takes a Radeon card, installer workaround, and Resizable BAR fix

A Reddit user has shown SteamOS running on an Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but the early proof of concept required a Radeon-assisted install workaround and Resizable BAR to recover performance.
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Fed up with constantly installing various updates for Windows 11? Microsoft is making monthly multiple reboots a thing of the past

Windows 11 is getting another boost to the way updates work — and this appears to be a major focus for Microsoft currently.
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Microsoft is reportedly testing Copilot+ AI features with discrete GPUs instead of NPUs — a feature available on Windows App SDK with a Windows Insider Experimental Channel build and Developer Mode turned on

Microsoft is experimenting with Windows AI features on non-Copilot devices, finally allowing AI features to run on discrete GPUs. This move expands its user base and gives more users access to Windows 11 local AI capabilit…

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The macOS 27 beta is already a ‘mind-blowing’ revelation for some MacBook owners — here are 3 reasons why it isn’t the lowkey release it seems

The first beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate is seriously impressing testers with its stability and performance levels, along with vital interface changes.
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Dev releases ‘unblockable’ ASCII video stream software, stoking fears of unstoppable ads — delivers 360p video at 30 FPS and acts as a ‘bridge for AI’

A new and unique video streaming solution is pitched as a ‘high-performance, real-time ASCII video rendering engine’ that can be used to broadcast ‘an unblockable video stream.’
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Several police officers arrested for using controversial Flock AI license plate reader system to stalk romantic partners, says report — investigators have unearthed at least 18 such cases in the US over recent years

Tens of officers have been fired, and some even arrested, for abuse of the Flock license plate reader system used by police departments throughout the US, according to a new report.
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Hate giving blood? Samsung’s latest VR demo will help you meditate while donating — and it’s given me some ideas

Samsung’s XR headset might help you relax the next time you give blood, thanks to VR meditation.

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