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Luxtorpeda can now automagically apply fan patches to Metal Gear on Linux

Luxtorpeda is a clever bit of kit that you can set as a compatibility tool for any game you have on Steam. You just install it, head into the Steam settings for whichever game you want to use it with, and switch out Proton for Luxtorpeda. MGSHDFix, for one, adds

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World's smallest QR code measures just 1.98 square micrometers

Researchers at TU Wien in Vienna have created a QR code that covers an area of just 1.98 square micrometers—smaller than most bacteria, and awarded a world record by Guiness. The team etched the code into a thin ceramic layer, with individual pixels just 49 nanometers in size,

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Chrome’s vertical tabs arrive in Canary, a simpler way to manage tabs

Google is adding vertical tabs to Chrome, and the feature is already available in the Canary build. Vertical tabs aim to make it easier to manage a growing number of open tabs by keeping them organized and visible, though Canary is not considered stable enough for daily work. Vertical tabs

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Microsoft's glass storage works with material used in cookware

Long-term data preservation remains difficult. SSDs are expensive and, as SanDisk notes, "most SSDs will last anywhere from 5 to 10 years," which falls short of archival-quality storage. A Microsoft study found laser-etched glass can potentially store high-density data for up to 10,000 years, and the team

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Palworld lead denies secret investors amid Highguard drama

Pocketpair's head of publishing and communications, John 'Bucky' Buckley, says the monster-taming hit Palworld has no secret investors beyond player spending. He made the comment in response to online claims that the game might have received investment from tech giant Tencent. Tencent does have stakes in

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Virtuix Omni One joins Made for Meta, becoming Quest-compatible

Virtuix's Omni One VR treadmill has joined the Made for Meta program, paving the way for official compatibility with Meta Quest headsets, including the standalone Quest 3 and Quest 3S. The device, a project that grew from a proof of concept over the last decade, straps a player

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Gamers prefer Nvidia DLSS over AMD FSR and native 4K in poll

German site ComputerBase.de ran a blind comparison that asked more than 1,000 gamers to choose between Nvidia's DLSS, AMD's FSR and native 4K rendering. Across six games, DLSS emerged as the most frequently preferred option. The six games tested were Anno 117, Arc Raiders,

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Chinese RAM is good for gaming but won’t fix the memory shortage

Many gamers hoped China’s DRAM maker CXMT would help bring down rising RAM prices driven by an AI-fueled memory shortage. On the PC Master Race subreddit, users suggested CXMT could supply affordable consumer modules while larger manufacturers pivot to parts for AI data centers; 32GB DDR4 kits carrying CXMT

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Elder Scrolls 6 Is Powered By New Version Of Creation Engine

In a February 18 livestream interview with Kinda Funny Games, Bethesda creative director Todd Howard said The Elder Scrolls 6 is a return to the kind of games the studio is known for and will be powered by a new version of Bethesda’s Creation Engine. Howard admitted that Starfield

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Save $50 on Soundcore Space Q45 headphones — now $99.99 at Amazon

The Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 headphones have dropped to $99.99 at Amazon, a $50 savings off the $149.99 list price and roughly a 33% discount. The price applies to all available colors, including white, black, and blue. These headphones offer strong sound quality, solid noise cancelling and

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Three factors to consider before installing a home battery

Recent snow and ice storms that left millions without electricity highlighted the grid's fragility and the value of backup power. Even when the power is on, rising energy costs can feel unpredictable. Home battery storage systems—hard-wired into a home's electrical system—are attracting more interest

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Jensen Huang teases 'a chip that will surprise the world' at GTC

Nvidia's GTC conference will take place in San Jose between March 16 and 19. Since its start in 2008 the event has focused on what GPUs can do beyond gaming. CEO Jensen Huang has teased a forthcoming reveal, saying, "A chip that will surprise the world will

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Arc Raiders needs 'tension and risk' from other players, dev says

One of the most fascinating aspects of Arc Raiders, and PvPvE shooters in general, is the social dynamic created by knowing anyone in the lobby could hunt and loot your corpse or become your next virtual bestie. Matchmaking even keeps track of how prone each player is to aggression. Embark

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The 12 Best Games On The Nintendo Switch 2

Nine months after its launch the Switch 2’s library is shaping up well. It may lack the big exclusives that defined the first year of its predecessor, but it makes up for that with strong ports of major releases and well-timed sequels from indie favorites. If you’re thinking

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I finally found Bluetooth trackers for Android that beat AirTags - for just $21

Chipolo's One Point and Card Point trackers are priced at $21 and $23 and plug into Google's Find My Device network, giving Android users a closer alternative to Apple's AirTags. The devices are described as highly accurate, robust, and well integrated into the Google

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Minecraft reveals final batch of baby mobs ahead of spring update

Minecraft appears to be gearing up to roll out its first drop of 2026 in the next month or so, and the update so far seems focused on a collection of baby mobs. After new baby fox models were announced, another set of baby creatures has been revealed — five new

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Windows 11 adds an internet speed test to the taskbar

Microsoft has added a built‑in network speed test to the Windows 11 taskbar. The feature appears in Windows 11 Builds 26100.7918 and 26200.7918 (KB5077241) and measures Ethernet, Wi‑Fi, and Cellular connections. Buttons to run the test appear in the network icon's context menu and

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Overwatch grants event rewards after battle pass glitch

After a glitch prevented progress across the battle pass and its time-limited Conquest event, Blizzard is sending the event rewards to eligible players. The issue left many players stuck on one faction's track and unable to max out both sides after the game's recent reboot and

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Best kettles in the UK to save energy and speed up your cuppa

Despite the march of progress, the humble kettle remains a kitchen staple. Its basic principle is unchanged: water goes in, heats up until a thermostat switches it off, and you pour. Still, kettles have improved — better insulation to reduce reboils, variable temperature settings for different drinks, and features such as

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How to clear your Android phone cache and why it helps

Cache is made up of temporary files — images, scripts and other resources — that help apps and websites load faster. Clearing cache removes those temporary files from your device without affecting your personal app settings or login credentials. In the Facebook app, cached data may include saved profile pictures, photos and

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Vantor archive imagery added to Satellite Data Explorer

The Commercial Satellite Data Acquisition Program has added imagery from Vantor’s Legion satellites to the Satellite Data Explorer (SDX). The data come from Vantor’s 125-plus petabyte archive, with records dating back to 1999, and include a mix of panchromatic and color imagery (up to 18 multispectral bands) with

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Nintendo's forgotten Mario Kart game is playable again after 21 years

Decades ago, Nintendo partnered with Sega and Namco to build Triforce, an arcade platform powered by the GameCube that hosted several unique titles, including a pair of original Mario Kart titles. For years those games were largely inaccessible, but that's finally changing thanks to the Wii and GameCube

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Arc Raiders matchmaking isn't 'binary', says design lead

Arc Raiders' matchmaking considers how players approach PvP, and that choice has been a contentious topic. Some players want friendly encounters while others prefer violent play, and Embark's solution has been to separate the playstyles, at least somewhat. In a recent interview design director Virgil Watkins said

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Owner says Blizzard's blood-filled Diablo 4 PC is still alive

A custom gaming PC that Blizzard built for Diablo 4’s Season of Blood giveaway, notable for being cooled with human blood, is still working two years after it was handed to its winner. The recipient, Twitch streamer Storms888, told Aftermath the machine remains in “virtually perfect” condition and has

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Destiny 2's next major update delayed to June 9

Bungie has officially delayed Destiny 2's next major update, previously titled Shadow and Order, to June 9. The update had been slated for March 3; the studio's January announcement that its next shooter, Marathon, will release on March 5 raised early doubts about that timetable. Bungie