GNOME 49, codenamed “Brescia,” is here with a modern video player, a new document viewer, improved Calendar, faster Software, HDR wallpapers, and countless refinements. As someone who calls GNOME my favorite desktop environment, I am beyond excited for this release.| NERDS.xyz
Microsoft is hiking Xbox console prices in the U.S. starting October 3. The Series S, Series X, and the new 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition will all cost more, while accessories and international pricing remain unchanged.| NERDS.xyz
Zorin OS 18 beta is now available, bringing a new design, OneDrive support, window tiling, and better app guidance for users switching from Windows 10.| NERDS.xyz
Valve will end Steam client support for 32-bit Windows on January 1, 2026. With only 0.01% of users affected, it’s time to move to 64-bit.| NERDS.xyz
Ubuntu 25.10 “Questing Quokka” is in beta with Linux kernel 6.17, GNOME 49, Wayland-only desktop, and refreshed toolchains. Here’s what testers can expect.| NERDS.xyz
Linux Mint Debian Edition 7 “Gigi” has arrived, built on Debian 13 Trixie instead of Ubuntu. Here’s what you need to know about requirements, known issues, and how to test the beta release.| NERDS.xyz
Chrome is entering its AI era with Gemini assistance, smarter omnibox search, scam protection, and several major new features rolling out now.| NERDS.xyz
CrowdStrike is pushing Falcon Data Protection as the answer to GenAI data leaks and insider risks, replacing outdated tools with real-time, unified security.| NERDS.xyz
Vivaldi 7.6 lets Windows, Linux, and macOS users customize the tab bar, manage duplicates with The Tab Button, and enjoy faster browsing with new upgrades.| NERDS.xyz
SOUNDPEATS’ new H3 earbuds bring a triple-driver system, LDAC and aptX Lossless support, and strong hybrid ANC, all in a premium design for $129.99.| NERDS.xyz
Tails 7.0 launches with Debian 13 and GNOME 48, bringing faster startup, updated apps, and improved hardware support, though GNOME 49 already makes it feel a bit behind.| NERDS.xyz
Acer unveiled the Chromebook Plus Spin 514 with MediaTek’s Kompanio Ultra processor at IFA 2025, combining AI tools, portability, and up to 17 hours of battery life.| NERDS.xyz
Blueair’s new PetAir Pro combines an air purifier with a pet bed, cleaning the air right where pets rest while saving space.| NERDS.xyz
TP-Link’s new TL-WR3602BE is a compact Wi-Fi 7 travel router with dual-band speeds up to 3.6Gbps, built-in VPN support, and flexible operating modes for travelers.| NERDS.xyz
A new Linux kernel patch proposal could make AI coding assistants like Claude and Copilot identify themselves in kernel commits.| NERDS.xyz
Linux 6.16 is here. It’s a stable, low-drama update with lots of small driver fixes, while Linus Torvalds warns the next merge window may get complicated.| NERDS.xyz
Surface Laptop 5G is a business-ready PC with built-in AI and seamless 5G connectivity, shipping August 26.| NERDS.xyz
Intel has officially ended support for Clear Linux OS without warning, archiving the project and cutting off updates.| NERDS.xyz
Sick of junkware, ads, and slowdowns in Windows 11? CrapFixer is a free, open-source tool that cuts through the nonsense.| NERDS.xyz
ESWIN Computing and Canonical have joined forces to launch the EBC77 Series SBC, a new RISC-V board that runs Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and targets developers, educators, and innovators.| NERDS.xyz
Apple is teaming up with MP Materials to manufacture rare earth magnets in Texas and build a recycling center in California. It’s a $500 million investment in American manufacturing.| NERDS.xyz
Many Americans are turning to AI instead of traditional therapy due to high costs and lack of access to care.| NERDS.xyz
Elon Musk’s xAI is pushing Grok into U.S. government agencies with a new $200 million defense contract and GSA access.| NERDS.xyz
OWC has launched new Quad and Dual USB-C HDMI adapters that help Mac and PC users connect multiple 4K displays without juggling multiple dongles.| NERDS.xyz
Calibre 8.6 improves database restore speed, adds Kindle AZW3 default, and fixes bugs in PDF handling, metadata editing, and tag sorting.| NERDS.xyz
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Elon Musk didn’t start Tesla but legally calls himself a co-founder. Here’s how that happened and why it matters.| NERDS.xyz