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* Key Takeaways: * Google Keep reminders now sync into Google Tasks, making notes actionable across Gmail, Docs, and the Tasks sidebar. * Setting a reminder in Keep pushes the item into the Tasks ecosystem; checking it off in Tasks marks the Keep reminder Done. * Limitations: reminders land in My Tasks only and
Software
Key Takeaways: * Rust moved from experiment to mainstream in the Linux kernel, but it also produced the kernel's first Rust CVE this year. * Linus Torvalds actively shaped decisions: rejecting low-quality patches, enforcing formatting changes, and influencing Rust policy. * Meta adopted the Steam Deck–designed scheduler on its hyperscaler
Software
* Canonical accelerated migration to Rust system components (sudo-rs, Rust Coreutils) across Ubuntu 25.10. * Rust transitions uncovered performance regressions, unattended-upgrade breakage, and two sudo-rs vulnerabilities. * Canonical advanced ARM64 desktop ISOs, x86_64-v3 builds, Multipass open sourcing, and Java investment. * Ubuntu 26.04 LTS remains the focal point; Canonical exceeded $300M
Games
Key Takeaways: * Nintendo has reissued select 2025 Switch Online icons and frames through January 11, 2026. * Icons cost 10 Platinum Points each; borders and frames cost 5 Platinum Points. * Featured designs include Super Mario Galaxy, F‑Zero 99, Kirby entries, Xenoblade Chronicles X and more. * The promotion coincides with a
Games
* Key Takeaways: * EDGE’s year-end issue names Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 its Game of the Year for 2025. * Hades 2 is EDGE’s Nintendo Game of the Year; Donkey Kong Bananza ranks in the top five. * Lumines Arise picks up multiple accolades — PlayStation Game of the Year, VR Game of
Software
* Key Takeaways: * QNX now offers a Self-Hosted Developer Desktop running QNX 8.0 with an Xfce session on Wayland. * Toolchains include GCC and LLVM/Clang, plus Python and common build utilities for on-device development. * Distributed as a QEMU virtual machine (tested on Ubuntu); Raspberry Pi native image exploration is planned.
Games
* Arc System Works plans a major Version 2.0 overhaul for Guilty Gear Strive, aiming for a refreshed experience rather than small patches. * Version 2.0 will include at least one new character at launch and more fighters to arrive gradually; Jam and Robo Ky were teased. * Balance changes will
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * YouTuber Jon Prosser posted 3D renders and specs claiming to show Apple’s book-style foldable iPhone. * Prosser says the phone has a 5.5-inch external display, a 7.8-inch internal foldable screen, hole-punch cameras and a 9mm closed thickness. * The leak conflicts with other reports on external size
Gadgets
• Key takeaways • Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 balances style and voice AI with a 12MP camera and up to 8 hours battery. • Viture Luma Pro and Xreal One Pro lead display performance for gaming and media with micro‑OLED panels. • Oakley Meta Vanguard targets athletes (IP67, wind‑noise reduction); RayNeo
Gadgets
* Key Takeaways: * Samsung TV Plus is preinstalled on Samsung smart TVs (2016 and newer) and delivers nearly 700 live FAST channels and 1,000+ movies/shows for free. * No subscription, payment details, or Samsung account required — you just need an internet connection. * The service includes more than 100 exclusive channels,
Games
• Key Takeaways: * Metroid Prime 4 began as a direct request from Nintendo of America to make a new numbered Prime title. * Development shifted to Retro Studios mid-project; Retro had to build the internal structure to make a Metroid Prime game. * Background assets and movie creation were outsourced and required close
Software
* Key takeaways: * Google is rolling out the ability for Gmail users to change their @gmail.com address without losing data or services. * Old addresses remain active and continue to receive mail; saved content (emails, photos, messages) is preserved. * The feature is limited to accounts that end in @gmail.com and
