Valve has removed a free solitaire game featuring LGBTQ+ themed card decks from Steam in Russia at the government’s request. While Apple and Google ignored the same demand from Russian censors, Valve complied and reportedly removed over 260 games previously. The developer says this isn’t about “woke
D-Orbit has transported over 200 payloads to orbit using its ION satellite carriers. The latest mission included Italy’s first optical intersatellite link and various technology demonstrations. This marks significant growth in the commercial space transportation sector.
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China created Agent-R1, a reinforcement learning framework that helps train AI agents for messy, real-world tasks. The system addresses the sparse reward problem and handles multi-turn interactions with dynamic environments.
Palantir just had its worst month in two years with shares dropping 16% as investors dumped AI stocks. The company faces intense scrutiny over its extreme valuation despite recent deal wins.
Apple is reportedly testing Intel’s 18A-P manufacturing process and could begin production of M-series chips by late 2026. The first devices with Intel-made Apple silicon might ship as early as Q2 2027. This would mark a major shift in Apple’s chip manufacturing strategy away from TSMC.
Meta’s Quest 3S is breaking records with 50,000 units sold on Amazon during Black Friday. At just $249, it’s the most affordable way to get into modern VR without sacrificing core features. This could finally bring virtual reality to the mainstream.
America’s top cyber defense agency just dropped urgent new guidance for smartphone security. The most surprising recommendation? Stop using personal VPNs immediately as spyware threats target messaging apps.
Linux desktop usage is exploding in 2025, with Zorin OS hitting 1 million downloads in a month. Government data shows Linux now at 5.8% market share, up from just 0.67% a decade ago. The shift is driven by Windows 10’s end, hardware incompatibility, and distrust of Microsoft’s AI direction.
Valve just dropped a significant Proton Experimental update that resolves critical launch problems affecting several popular games. The fixes address everything from startup failures to HDR functionality and controller support across multiple titles.
The European Space Agency is getting a massive funding boost as Europe tries to avoid being left behind in the global space race. Germany alone is increasing its contribution to over 5 billion euros, and ESA plans to send European astronauts to the moon.
