Nvidia GeForce Now App Launches on Steam Deck, Boosting Gaming Performance

Nvidia GeForce Now on Steam Deck

• 🚀 Nvidia's GeForce Now app has officially launched for the Steam Deck handheld console, significantly enhancing its capabilities.
• 💡 The app allows users to stream over 2200 PC games at up to 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, with HDR10 and DLSS 4 support.
• ☁️ All processing is handled in the cloud via Nvidia's RTX infrastructure, leading to potential battery life increases of up to 50% for Steam Deck users.
• 🎮 This integration enables access to libraries from Epic, Xbox, Ubisoft, and more, offering performance levels previously unattainable through browser-based workarounds.

Steam Deck's Evolving Market Position

• 🕹️ While the Steam Deck, released in 2022, was revolutionary, it faces increasing competition from higher-performance handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally and Legion Go.
• 💰 The Steam Deck remains a more affordable option, with prices around $400, compared to competitors in the $699 range.
• ✨ The GeForce Now integration, especially with the Ultimate subscription offering RTX 4080 GPU performance, is seen as breathing new life into the hardware and extending its relevance.

Apple's OS Branding Shift

• 📅 Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to shift its operating system branding to a year-based naming convention, starting with iOS 26 and macOS 26 for late 2025 releases.
• 🤝 This change is expected to be announced at WWDC on June 9th, alongside a major unification redesign codenamed Cararium, aiming for a more cohesive user interface across Apple's operating systems.
• 📱 This move mirrors similar shifts by companies like Samsung and could influence Google's naming conventions for Pixel devices.

X Pauses Encrypted DMs and Other Tech Briefs

• 🔒 X has temporarily disabled encrypted direct messages (DMs) for unspecified improvements, raising concerns about data privacy and potential use for AI training.
• ⚖️ A federal trade court ruled that the US administration lacks authority for sweeping global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, impacting tech supply chains.
• 💻 Thousands of Asus routers have been compromised by a cyber attack installing a persistent backdoor, requiring users to remove a specific key and perform a factory reset.
• 🚗 Tesla has begun testing fully self-driving Model Y vehicles on public streets in Austin, Texas, with remote human assistance, ahead of a potential commercial rollout.
• 🛍️ Victoria's Secret took its website and some in-store services offline due to a security incident, prompting an investigation.
• 📸 Google Photos is rolling out a redesigned editor with AI-powered features like Magic Editor, previously exclusive to Pixel phones, to more Android and iOS users.
• 📰 The New York Times has entered its first generative AI licensing deal with Amazon, allowing Amazon to use its content for AI model training and provide summaries within its services.