Linux

Valve’s Steam Machine Ships June 29 for $1,049 Valve has officially confirmed that its next-generation Steam Machine console will begin shipping on June 29, 2026, with a retail price of $1,049. The device runs SteamOS, a Linux-based operating system, and is designed to bring full PC gaming capabilities to the living room. According to Ars Technica, the Steam Machine features a custom AMD processor and graphics card capable of running most AAA titles at 4K resolution. Unlike traditional closed consoles, the device offers full PC functionality — users can install any software, modify system settings, or even dual-boot alternative operating systems. ...

AMD is adding HDMI 2.1 support for Linux systems, a development with significant implications for the upcoming Steam Machine gaming console, enabling 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz output.

Ubuntu’s official website and multiple services have been offline for over a day due to a sustained DDoS attack, with Canonical describing it as a ‘sustained, cross-border attack.’

Security firm Theori has publicly released exploit code for CopyFail (CVE-2026-31431), a critical Linux kernel vulnerability that affects nearly all distributions and allows privilege escalation to root from an unprivileged user account.