FrAndroid highlights significant challenges for Valve's Steam Machine, due to its compatibility issues with anti-cheat systems on Linux. Despite the machine’s innovative hardware, key competitive games like Fortnite and Valorant remain unplayable, raising doubts about its market potential. Valve’s reliance on open-source principles conflicts with publisher demands for stricter anti-cheat measures. This could limit its appeal beyond niche gaming audiences.

01Net clarifies confusion surrounding the Steam Machine’s HDMI 2.0 port, which reportedly supports 4K 120 Hz but faces restrictions due to software barriers in Linux drivers, rather than hardware limitations. Valve is working on full HDMI 2.1 support, reflecting its commitment to long-term updates akin to the Steam Deck.

01Net also reports on the deployment of an updated Media Creation Tool by Microsoft, simplifying the process of installing Windows 11. This addresses recent issues with updates and activation methods, reflecting efforts to improve user experience amidst ongoing criticisms of Windows 11's stability.

According to FrAndroid, Mozilla introduces "AI Window" in its Firefox browser, offering customizable AI assistance while emphasizing user control. This contrasts with the ecosystem lock-in strategies of competitors, reflecting Mozilla’s principles of openness and privacy. FrAndroid 01Net Clubic Developpez.com

Sciences et Avenir reveals that cosmic dust has enabled researchers to reconstruct the history of Arctic sea ice over 30,000 years. By analyzing isotopes like helium-3 in marine sediments, scientists observed significant variations, including reduced ice levels during the Holocene Thermal Maximum, a phenomenon paralleling recent climate trends. This research underscores the profound ecological impacts of diminishing Arctic ice on global warming and marine ecosystems. Sciences et Avenir

Siècle Digital reports that Salesforce acquired Doti, an AI startup specializing in contextual enterprise search. The integration aims to enhance Slack with automation and intelligent data retrieval, strengthening Salesforce’s AI-driven workflow capabilities. This acquisition reflects the growing competition in enterprise AI between Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google.

Siècle Digital also highlights financial strains between OpenAI and Microsoft, as leaked documents reveal escalating operational costs for AI inference. OpenAI reportedly spent over $8 billion on computing services in 2025, raising questions about the long-term sustainability of such partnerships.

According to Developpez.com, concerns grow over a speculative bubble in the AI sector, with startups like Perplexity AI and OpenAI being targeted for short selling by investors. Analysts draw parallels with the dot-com bubble, underlining the market's fragility amidst soaring valuations. Siècle Digital Siècle Digital Developpez.com

Numerama celebrates SpaceX’s achievement of its 500th mission using reusable rockets, highlighting its milestone in reducing costs and advancing space exploration. However, questions about sustainability persist, as LeoLabs warns about increasing orbital debris, a challenge exacerbated by growing satellite megaconstellations.

Siècle Digital reports on Amazon Leo, the rebranded satellite internet service aiming to challenge Starlink. Although Amazon plans to deploy thousands of satellites, its removal of "affordable pricing" from its marketing raises doubts about accessibility for underserved communities. Numerama Clubic Siècle Digital Presse Citron