Flowblade Video Editor Might Drop X11 Support For Good
The Flowblade video editor’s move to GTK4 presents a major compatibility hurdle. Developers are considering dropping X11 support, which would make it a Wayland-only application.
Category: Computing
Laptop Prices Are Set to Jump 20% as Memory Costs Soar
Major PC makers are warning of significant price increases. A memory shortage, fueled by AI data center demand, is forcing companies like Dell and Lenovo to raise prices by 15-20% on new laptops and desktops.
Meta’s Metaverse Dream Gets a 30% Budget Reality Check
Meta is reportedly cutting its Metaverse unit’s budget by as much as 30% and laying off a significant portion of the team. This marks a stark retreat from the grand vision Mark Zuckerberg announced when he renamed the company in 2021.
The Real Danger of Privileged Proxmox Containers
A new article from XDA-Developers warns that while privileged Proxmox LXCs simplify GPU passthrough and network shares, they pose a severe security risk. The containers run with the same privileges as the host’s root user, creating a potential escape path for malware.
Hotel Robots Are Best for Delivery, Not Bartending, Says Taiwan Operator
Taiwan’s largest hotel operator, Dunqian, has learned that robots work best for high-frequency, low-communication tasks like delivering amenities. Their attempts at robotic bartenders and luggage storage failed, underscoring the limits of current tech in hospitality.
Linux 6.19 Gets Steam Deck Sensors and Apple Silicon Tweaks
The Linux 6.19 kernel merge window is bringing some notable hardware support improvements for popular devices. Key additions include temperature sensor monitoring for the Steam Deck’s APU and updates to the Apple Silicon SMC driver for newer Macs.
FreeBSD 15.0 Hits the Ground Running on AMD EPYC
The official release of FreeBSD 15.0 is here, and early benchmarks on high-end AMD hardware are promising. The new version shows measurable performance improvements over FreeBSD 14.3 in key workloads.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 Beta Could Drop in December
Samsung’s next major software update, One UI 8.5, is already generating buzz. A leaked changelog hints at new features like an automatic lock screen layout and a big Bixby update, with a beta program possibly kicking off on December 8.
Valve’s Quiet Bet on Arm Could Change PC Gaming
Valve is quietly funding a key project to bring Windows games to Arm-based devices. The company is also working on an Arm version of SteamOS. This could reshape the landscape for portable PCs, desktops, and even living room consoles.
Crypto Mine Fire Shuts Down Greenidge’s 106MW New York Site
A fire caused by an electrical switchgear failure has taken Greenidge Generation’s 106MW Dresden, New York, cryptocurrency mining facility offline. The company expects operations to resume in the “next few weeks,” but the shutdown hits during a period of record-low mining profitability.