20 Years of Steam: From Half-Life 2 to the Steam Deck

[TechSpot Weekly Newsletter] Latest in tech September 28 Gaming Culture [20 Years of Steam: From Half-Life 2 to the Steam Deck](=.BqW3ItZJl5enLBVTl2iMLW0u9oiB8mxLo243dNt7mcc) Few things are as closely associated with PC gaming as Steam. Microsoft might provide the OS. Intel, AMD, and Nvidia power the most popular gaming hardware. But for most people, Steam is PC gaming. =.y7g0C6i05VZ4Ygn2LyDh94lTT5k-qPbkBizzR4nZxtY =.H__IjYv8HC9gTHDDpi-cV2JX1lcPBo--1T_X0ZnNOr8 Few things are as closely associated with PC gaming as Steam. Microsoft might provide the OS. Intel, AMD, and Nvidia power the most popular gaming hardware. But for most people, Steam is PC gaming. =.9Gt7004Ty49tSeynuvbZ9lLTgceC_pbWF2UGT0nCEwM Antisocial [The EU says Twitter/X is the worst platform for disinformation](=.m8TekgPHkZZcvxk661LT8mSL2T0sfqH1wqwbdDMPz9k) On Tuesday, the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourová, gave a speech discussing the progress made under the EU's strengthened 2022... =.GcAOTqfCA4wOC1Dqkp-zKZLOp54UVXGya1C6m3Ubtpg On Tuesday, the Vice President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, Vera Jourová, gave a speech discussing the progress made under the EU's strengthened 2022... Mobile Hardware [iPhone 15 Pro overheating caused by thermal design says analyst](=.YKEC-N6Uo3qvMJBWMhDu92Ubn7ndWdzoWJWyhm9OC9A) There have been several reports of buyers finding their iPhone 15 Pro series getting unusually hot, with temperatures reaching 115 degrees Fahrenheit in some cases. 9To5Mac writes... =.1H3JVa3j23Ih-6ldhPGgEd7USLXGuAOn3lE5dlacWA0 There have been several reports of buyers finding their iPhone 15 Pro series getting unusually hot, with temperatures reaching 115 degrees Fahrenheit in some cases. 9To5Mac writes... Unpopular Opinion [Capcom boss believes video game prices are too low](=.Rkuh6sOHMOsekcPzCzCu8ieEfD1scv5cVvkxyjj0cFU) "There is also a need to raise wages," Tsujimoto said. "Considering the fact that wages are rising in the industry as a whole, I think raising unit... =.2l2cvulA9CshjYUUA5sB0XRQEdjOsegWsttV4Xxx2mw "There is also a need to raise wages," Tsujimoto said. "Considering the fact that wages are rising in the industry as a whole, I think raising unit... First Person Shooter [Counter-Strike 2 now available as a free upgrade](=.8I_qkbAl7MjflIo5AiMFzlypHNIr5Pck6eerS3bpks8) All Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players received an update that replaces the game with Counter-Strike 2 this week. Although CS:GO is no longer available, and the new version... =.173N81t7jiCjLIBL7TPmOGQ2ukmJ4H9ZF-4I6eDWJcU All Counter-Strike: Global Offensive players received an update that replaces the game with Counter-Strike 2 this week. Although CS:GO is no longer available, and the new version... 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He left Oculus in December last... =.6qcRsGv76bfDzNUrCx48V9_zoD5xcyTvkidUO5iHd9k Carmack, of course, is best known as the co-founder of id Software and lead programmer of Wolfenstein 3D, Doom, and Quake. He left Oculus in December last... Security [A new pixel-stealing exploit can read usernames and passwords across websites](=.W-QkGjjo4Q5hU_-DB68h3w4o70p8Dx-hLx20J3ENMZg) Researchers recently discovered that graphics chips from all major vendors share a vulnerability that could let attackers steal usernames or passwords displayed on websites. Graphics card manufacturers... =.lpZs8YwZ_mlNuRjbIdYSWGokpDd7ztLxbje79YutvA0 Researchers recently discovered that graphics chips from all major vendors share a vulnerability that could let attackers steal usernames or passwords displayed on websites. Graphics card manufacturers... DLSS [Nvidia imagines a future "DLSS 10" could allow neural networks to render entire game worlds](=.6wqN4TAVZXkAMsSXRCeip86dVp1s--czbyucFGKrRx4) Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 recently introduced DLSS 3.5 as the latest iteration of Nvidia's technology, aimed at enhancing performance while maintaining high graphics quality in graphically demanding games.... =.xb_Ja9u6gCDrBtcBEvCClsPOqGfbNMSF_1-ZYLRIMJo Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 recently introduced DLSS 3.5 as the latest iteration of Nvidia's technology, aimed at enhancing performance while maintaining high graphics quality in graphically demanding games.... macOS [Apple macOS Sonoma is now available: new interactive widgets and an enhanced focus on gaming](=.PE_gSHSm18p8p7yweYla4VO2ObOcPY-45o9GRTNqFXM) The widgets are now also more customizable, with users being able to select their on-screen placement. Using Continuity, your iPhone widgets can sync with your Mac when... =.ATuTcy218lI7sinJRDe9iUxvVGY_sVF3tSooZXPjnRA The widgets are now also more customizable, with users being able to select their on-screen placement. Using Continuity, your iPhone widgets can sync with your Mac when... Gaming [Cyberpunk 2077 expansion boosts player numbers past Starfield, don't miss the Doom-like easter egg](=.8inI_NiiTqPIPKoReaiH5tsVfaCZY0kGIEf9wrsX7hI) Following the release of Cyberpunk's Phantom Liberty expansion, the game has jumped just above Starfield in Steam's daily player ranking. CDPR's flagship RPG is experiencing its largest... =.S2zcjltL8vnA1Rk39QUKztOSVKkJQr4njoXKPkA1RYw Following the release of Cyberpunk's Phantom Liberty expansion, the game has jumped just above Starfield in Steam's daily player ranking. CDPR's flagship RPG is experiencing its largest... 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The Web [The FCC is preparing to restore net neutrality in the US](=.8UZMpFulZa3i3DILElyiqZqC6bXbpwPHKq6Xd122r6E) The US implemented net neutrality rules at the national level during the Obama Administration in 2015. These rules classified internet broadband as "telecommunication services" under Title II... =.fOFYgQNgFbd8lbWPmEO3oJnzmsw4NGRl_g-MHCmnKSA The US implemented net neutrality rules at the national level during the Obama Administration in 2015. These rules classified internet broadband as "telecommunication services" under Title II... AI [AI is a surveillance technology, says Signal boss](=.C6wZTap0qxJ6Stra_eXbSSBmgUYa7kkR4XmIjVY7Nt8) Signal Foundation President Meredith Whittaker recently participated in an onstage discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt to discuss AI, user data, and surveillance. Whittaker is a prominent critic of... =.JJd1nstV_9dDOJk9eDJ4EWXJs3PbKsMHtOVPCij3VrM Signal Foundation President Meredith Whittaker recently participated in an onstage discussion at TechCrunch Disrupt to discuss AI, user data, and surveillance. Whittaker is a prominent critic of... [Meta Quest 3 launches with 'Passthrough' mode and high-res displays, starting at $499.99](=.SEn1QAH3fbzbu4drua9bliG2cwVsjn_cyTkNK2LZZvg) =.09R7AR-gLg5GUrF1ySy1Qvv9XmwVkHDcLKJ0xumzBYo According to Meta, the new feature can overlay virtual elements onto real-life surroundings for a seamless mixed reality experience. To use the passthrough mode, users will simply... [Smartphone market sees worst quarterly performance in over a decade, but Google defies trend](=.wQufQIrcMVzlnIzyNvU3WMOytKA1sxaWYvNG6PeVZWI) =.fiTfppW96x2EwogFor9diwdCEOewER_RV6Jagvj2zIA The latest Canalys report on the state of the North American smartphone market shows that overall shipments were down 22% in the second quarter. The finger of... 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[FTC revives attempt to block Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard](=.8V-5hLzyPuaxi5UVCVGQpJgkYEzA4wz7KBZ1mkNjYbg) =.oOL1fwkAZpsI-GIygmnQ8vJytMGDw0Z14pQVoyl4ZuE In an order issued on Wednesday, the FTC said public interest warrants that the Commission move forward with its adjudicative process related to the deal. This allows... [Meta pays $181 million to exit a lease on an office it never used](=.BhFnfjSLzbtrsz1NR06fdbrgmBlQs-VslYJaR3uRngQ) =.MprexX3BMfCTfd4q5oqxE7Drs5395CzWekWrzFOYmZk As reported by the Financial Times, Meta had another 18 years on its lease at 1 Triton Square. The company paid £149 million (around $181 million), the... [SteamVR 2.0 released in beta form, reaffirming Valve's commitment to VR](=.3HF6M9XpwY0V8L05ljL7w2jYey-jVaRe64H3MDZQrbk) =.bSQZapmpJ4H4b0uYLQrPTn7xZAiFUJfHB1q3pMQ5d3A SteamVR 2.0 looks like a complete platform overhaul and is now available to all users in beta. The update refreshes the launcher's interface with Valve expected to... 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