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Intel gives an unclear update on when to expect Intel Arc GPU availability

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2022

Intel are set to fully enter the dedicated GPU game soon with Intel Arc, although we're still in for a bit of a wait.

VITURE One XR glasses look fun paired up with a Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2022

Perhaps an answer to "Deck Neck" where your neck starts to hurt staring down at the Steam Deck? I'm certainly curious to give the VITURE One XR glasses a go.

Sorted by revenue, the Steam Deck has been the number 1 top seller for 4 weeks

By Liam Dawe, 10 May 2022

Not exactly a big surprise given the price but the Steam Deck has managed to stay at number 1 of the Steam Weekly Global Top Sellers list.

Star Labs add an AMD Ryzen option to the StarBook Mk V

By Liam Dawe, 4 May 2022

Want a fancy new laptop with great Linux support? Check out the StarBook Mk V, which just added an AMD Ryzen option.

Steam Deck updates out for Stable and Beta, better Refresh Rate Switching

By Liam Dawe, 30 Apr 2022

Valve released another set of Steam Deck upgrades and it includes updates for both the Stable and Beta branches.

A 4th Gen Kubuntu Focus M2 laptop is out now

By Liam Dawe, 29 Apr 2022

Looking for top Linux support, along with KDE Plasma out of the box and you need a new laptop? Perhaps have a think on the new fourth generation Kubuntu Focus M2.

dbrand made a slick 'Teardown' skin for the Steam Deck

By Liam Dawe, 25 Apr 2022

Remember the days where you could buy tech with clear casing? I loved my Game Boy Pocket that had it, and now you can sort-of get there thanks to dbrand with their Teardown skin for the Steam Deck.

The upcoming Steam Deck Dock got an upgrade, now called a 'Docking Station'

By Liam Dawe, 22 Apr 2022

At some point, Valve quietly tweaked the specifications for the upcoming official Steam Deck Dock and it's actually better than what they said originally.

The Framework Laptop Mainboard is out as a standalone platform

By Liam Dawe, 21 Apr 2022

Well this is quite interesting. Framework Computer, the company that builds the fab modular Framework Laptop has announced the release of the Framework Laptop Mainboard.

Looks like the Steam Deck will get Refresh Rate Switching

By Liam Dawe, 18 Apr 2022

Valve continue to cook up plans for more exciting upgrades to the Steam Deck, with Refresh Rate Switching looking like it's on the way.

Star Labs 'Byte' announced as their first Mini PC powered by AMD Ryzen

By Liam Dawe, 14 Apr 2022

Looking for a small desktop that has great Linux support? Star Labs just announced the Byte, and it looks to be a pretty mighty little unit.

OpenRazer 3.3 adds support for more hardware on Linux

By Liam Dawe, 11 Apr 2022

OpenRazer version 3.3 brings with it support for even more Razer hardware on Linux, along with some other improvements.

Raspberry Pi OS gets some big updates, possible to run experimental Wayland

By Liam Dawe, 8 Apr 2022

Raspberry Pi OS has been through a big update recently, which fans of the little devices need to be aware of for future setups and upgrades.

Open source XR runtime Monado adds initial 6DoF 'inside-out' tracking support

By Liam Dawe, 6 Apr 2022

It's been a little while since we heard progress on Monado, the free and open source XR (VR / AR) runtime for Linux but it has been progressing nicely with a big new feature added.

dbrand now have Steam Deck Skins and Wraps

By Liam Dawe, 5 Apr 2022

Want to customize your Steam Deck look to match your style? Well, at least with dbrand now you can and they have some nice looking choices to mix together.