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Wayland 1.26 Released with Improved Pointer Management and Debugging Tools

17.07.2026, 21:25 • By News-Redaktion

The stable release of Wayland 1.26 has been announced and includes improvements in pointer position accuracy, socket management, and system debugging.

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12V-2x6 PCIe 5.1 cable burn damage: Our GeForce RTX 5090 got lit as well

Reports of burnt-out 12V 2x6 PCIe 5.1 cables keep popping up, and the cause is now basically known. However, in the many tests we’ve conducted, we’ve never encountered any issues—until now. Now it’s happened to ...

19.05.2026, 17:02 • News-Redaktion

Ubuntu Core 26: New version focusing on IoT devices

Canonical has released Ubuntu Core 26, which is a minimalist, transactional version of Ubuntu designed specifically for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and embedded systems. The focus of this version is on impr...

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19.05.2026, 16:33 • Tobias Wieprich

SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni Headset Review

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19.05.2026, 15:20 • News-Redaktion

Edifier S355DB: Hi-Res 2.1 Speaker Set with wireless subwoofer released

Edifier has introduced the S355DB 2.1 Hi-Res sound system that combines technical precision with flexible connectivity. The system is designed for a variety of home environments, from desktop setups to integrate...

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19.05.2026, 14:55 • News-Redaktion

Ryzen 7 7700X3D leak: Details of the new Zen 4 3D-V Cache CPU

AMD's latest addition to the 3D V-Cache series has come to light in a new leak. The new processor will be launched on the AM5 platform under the name Ryzen 7 7700X3D. The specifications suggest a processor that ...

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19.05.2026, 14:28 • News-Redaktion

Swissbit N7000 PCIe Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs for industrial use with up to 3.8 TB capacity

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19.05.2026, 13:26 • News-Redaktion

Philips 24B2D5300: Business monitor with displays on both sides

Philips has introduced a new professional display, the 24B2D5300. It is a new business monitor with a double-sided screen. This design allows two separate screens to be housed in a single device and is aimed at ...

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19.05.2026, 11:33 • News-Redaktion

LG UltraGear 25G590B: First 1000 Hz gaming display for esports

With the UltraGear 25G590B, LG is introducing the first Full HD gaming monitor with a native refresh rate of 1000 Hz. The monitor was designed specifically for esports enthusiasts and focuses on ensuring smooth ...

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19.05.2026, 11:02 • News-Redaktion

Linux on PlayStation 5: PS5 Linux loader project extends support to firmware 6.02

The PS5 Linux loader project has released an exciting new update. It drastically increases the number of compatible PlayStation 5 consoles on which Linux can be started. The soft mod, which enables the installat...

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19.05.2026, 10:49 • News-Redaktion

Apple iOS 27: Upcoming iOS will introduce AI wallpapers and natural language shortcuts

Apple is preparing for the preview of its upcoming iOS 27, which will include a series of updates for artificial intelligence. New features are expected to include the creation of personalized graphics and the s...

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Graphics card price trends 2026: Nvidia RTX 50, RTX 40 and AMD RX 9000, RX 7000 price increases

19.05.2026, 10:44 • Andreas Bunen

Update für April 2026

Graphics card price trends 2026: Nvidia RTX 50, RTX 40 and AMD RX 9000, RX 7000 price increases

Graphics card prices have fallen last year and have now stabilized in EU. There were some movement between December 2022 and April 2026. In cooperation with Idealo.de, we have compiled new data on price trends i...

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Free MySQL GUI Software: Open-Source and Freemium Options in 2026

For most developers, database administration has now evolved beyond the command line. While writing pure SQL statements remains a core skill, visual interfaces offer a level of speed and clarity that terminal wi...

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WhatsApp Web: Start directly in your browser; make WhatsApp calls without needing a constant connection to your phone

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$Google Lens integrates visual search with analysis$

20.06.2026, 10:16 • News-Redaktion

Google Lens integrates visual search with analysis

The shift towards visual data consumption has led to the development of specialized search tools that go beyond text-based queries. Google Lens serves as a visual search engine that uses artificial intelligence ...

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19.06.2026, 11:05 • News-Redaktion

Online calculator from Google with scientific calculator functions

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15.06.2026, 12:28 • News-Redaktion

Customize email signature in Microsoft Outlook

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Microsoft Edge: Set Google as the default search engine in Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Edge is delivered with Bing as the integrated search provider by default. Users who prefer Google can replace Bing with some settings in the browser. Microsoft doesn't make it easy to change this, but ...

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Local LLMs installation on Windows: Guide to running LLMs locally in 2026

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