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007 First Light has received Valve’s Steam Deck Verified badge after previously launching with a Playable rating. The James Bond game already ran well on the handheld, but some in game text was considered too small for comfortable reading on the Steam Deck display. That issue appears to have been corrected, allowing the game to meet Valve’s full compatibility requirements. The change means Steam

Valve has released the Proton 11.0 2 release candidate for public testing, bringing a large collection of compatibility improvements for Windows games running on SteamOS and Linux. The test build adds support for eight more games and corrects problems affecting major releases such as Diablo 4, Helldivers 2, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Marvel Rivals and several Forza Horizon games. Proton acts

Resident Evil Requiem has received Valve’s Steam Deck Verified badge, confirming that the game now meets the platform’s main compatibility requirements. The latest Resident Evil release previously carried a Playable rating. Valve used that classification because players needed to adjust the graphics settings manually to achieve a suitable experience on the handheld. That limitation now appears to have been addressed. The game can start

The open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is currently unavailable on Steam Deck because its anti cheat system does not support the handheld’s Linux based operating environment. The beta displays a network error shortly after launch, stating that no compatible anti cheat module can be found for the game and platform. The message then forces the application to close before players can reach

Valve appears to be increasing compatibility testing for the Steam Frame, with 16 games receiving ratings within a 24 hour period. The sudden rise is notable because new ratings had previously appeared at a much slower pace, often with several days between additions. The latest group includes major virtual reality games such as Beat Saber, Vacation Simulator and Racket Fury: Table Tennis VR, alongside

Valve has released Steamworks SDK 1.65 with new tools that allow game developers to identify different types of Steam hardware and apply suitable default settings for each device. The update expands support beyond the Steam Deck as Valve prepares a wider hardware ecosystem that includes the Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Developers can now detect whether a game is running on supported Valve hardware,

Fanatical has launched its July 2026 Prestige Collection, giving PC players a choice of 15 games through a build your own bundle. The offer uses three pricing levels based on how many games you select. Two games cost $7.50 each, three or four games cost $7.25 each, and choosing five or more lowers the price to $7 per game. This is more expensive than

EmuDeck has been updated to work more reliably on the Steam Machine, giving owners an easier way to install and manage emulators through SteamOS. The latest release fixes problems involving SD card detection and missing controls in some emulators. These corrections are applied automatically when an affected emulator is launched from Game Mode, so existing owners do not need to reinstall EmuDeck or switch

Researchers have developed a two stage chemical process that converts discarded plastic into fuel suitable for aviation applications. The system addresses a common problem in plastic recycling. Existing chemical methods can break plastic into smaller molecules, but they often create a broad mixture of products. Separating and refining those materials into a consistent jet fuel can add complexity and cost. The new approach uses

Xbox is returning to selective console exclusivity, but players should not assume that every future single player game will be limited to Xbox and PC. Matt Booty, Xbox chief content officer, says the company will evaluate releases individually because different games serve different purposes across its portfolio. Large multiplayer and live service games are expected to remain available on several platforms, while some story

Apple is reportedly testing an artificial intelligence tool that records, transcribes and summarises conversations during Genius Bar appointments. The feature is called Live Notes and is being tested at a limited number of Apple retail stores. Its main purpose is to reduce the time technicians spend typing notes while helping customers with faulty iPhones, Macs and other Apple products. Recording only begins when both

Valve has agreed to replace a Steam Machine that disappeared shortly after being left outside a buyer’s home in the United Kingdom. The customer said the device was delivered by Royal Mail in a plain cardboard box and placed near the front door while nobody was home. Video footage reportedly showed the delivery worker attempting to cover the package with a plastic bag, but

Kodak has introduced the EC35, a compact 35mm film camera designed for casual photography and first time film shooters. Priced at $34.99, the reusable point and shoot camera provides a low cost alternative to disposable cameras and ageing models from the second hand market. A bundle that includes film is also available for $44.99. The EC35 focuses on simple operation rather than advanced controls.

OneXPlayer has started selling the X2 Mini Pro, a high performance Windows gaming handheld built around AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 388 processor and an 8.8 inch OLED display. The device follows an earlier crowdfunding campaign and is now available through the company’s online store. Prices begin at $2,499 for a configuration with 48GB of memory and a 1TB solid state drive. The most expensive

A serious security flaw has been discovered in several versions of Tenda router firmware. The issue can allow an attacker to bypass the normal login process and gain full administrative access to the router’s web management interface. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE 2026 11405. It affects the web server component built into the router firmware. When a normal login attempt fails, the software

Newegg is offering an AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Anniversary Edition bundle for $529.99, giving PC builders most of the core hardware needed for a capable gaming system. The package includes the eight core Ryzen processor, an ASUS TUF Gaming B550 Plus WiFi II motherboard and 16GB of Team T Force Delta RGB DDR4 memory. Newegg is also adding a 240mm Cooler Master liquid cooler

The European Union has issued binding requirements that will force Google to give competing artificial intelligence assistants broader access to Android features. The measures are intended to reduce the advantages held by Google’s Gemini assistant on Android devices. Services such as ChatGPT and other eligible rivals could gain access to system controls, app information, device sensors and tools that allow actions to be completed

Bethesda Game Studios has outlined a broad future for the Fallout series, confirming two remasters, a new project involving Obsidian Entertainment and early development work on Fallout 5. The announcement gives players a clearer view of Bethesda’s plans after years of rumours surrounding several Fallout projects. However, most of the newly confirmed games do not have release dates, and Fallout 5 remains several years

Samsung has introduced the Freestyle+, a portable 1080p projector designed to make setup easier through automatic image correction and obstacle detection. The compact DLP projector can create an image measuring up to 100 inches. It delivers up to 430 ISO lumens of brightness and supports HDR10+, built in streaming services, cloud gaming and 360 degree audio. Samsung has priced the Freestyle+ at $1,199.99. That

Woot has launched a large sale on Razer gaming accessories, with discounts covering keyboards, mice, headsets, controllers and desktop speakers. Several products are available for around half their usual retail price, while the largest advertised discount reaches 72 percent. Shoppers can also use the coupon code WOOTGAMING for an additional $5 reduction. New Woot customers can receive $10 off instead, subject to the retailer’s