We previously covered Xodus, a new open-source project that aimed to bring Xbox Game Pass and Xbox on PC games to Linux via reverse-engineered runtimes and Valve's Proton compatibility layer. Since then, the project has been forked and Xodus Nexus has spun off in the hopes to achieve the same goal but with the added benefit of a sleek UI on top of a modified Xodus runtime.

As detailed on the project's GitHub, Xodus Nexus launcher runs a patched Nexus runtime and backend and allows users to browser the Xbox store, and install and run games in your library—both purchased and available from Game Pass. The launcher also supports Xbox cloud saves and sign-in for supported games. This is in contrast to Xodus, which relies on a command line interface for game installation and management.

Infineon Technologies AG (FSE: IFX / OTCQX: IFNNY), a global leader in USB semiconductor solutions, today announced a new PCI Express Gen 4 x4 add-on card reference design that addresses key barriers to USB 20 Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2×2) adoption. Debuting at VISION Stuttgart 2026, the industry-first standalone reference design integrates ASMedia's ASM4242 USB4 host controller with Infineon's EZ-PD CCG7 USB Power Delivery (PD) controller to support robust, high-performance connectivity for machine vision systems.

A primary focus of this release is Infineon's continued effort to expand and mature the USB 20 Gbps ecosystem. While the standard offers double the bandwidth of previous generations, widespread industrial adoption has been limited by signal integrity challenges over longer distances and complex power requirements. This new reference design directly addresses these hurdles by enabling reliable data transmission over 5-meter passive USB cables, which is important for industrial environments where cameras are often mounted far from the host PC. By demonstrating USB 20 Gbps operation over passive cabling at this length, Infineon helps reduce an integration challenge for system designers.

A little over a year ago, we introduced the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+, an add-on board for Raspberry Pi 5 featuring the Hailo-8 (26-TOPS variant) and Hailo-8L (13-TOPS variant) neural network accelerators. With all AI processing happening directly on the device, the AI HAT+ delivered true edge AI capabilities to our users, giving them data privacy and security while eliminating the need to subscribe to expensive cloud-based AI services.

While the AI HAT+ provides best-in-class acceleration for vision-based neural network models, including object detection, pose estimation, and scene segmentation (see it in action here), it lacks the capability to run the increasingly popular generative AI (GenAI) models. Today, we are excited to announce the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2, our first AI product designed to fill the generative AI gap.

Happy Anniversary to SaGa Emerald Beyond! The fabulously free-form RPG released April 25 last year, so it's nearly a whole year old. They grow up so fast. To celebrate, we have a very exciting collaboration to announce—a new SaGa Emerald Beyond-themed update for the utterly awesome Vampire Survivors! Titled "Emerald Diorama," it adds loads of new content to the game, including a new stage, new weapons, new characters and more.

What is Vampire Survivors?
We're sure this game needs no introduction, but just in case some of you are yet to experience this intensely fun gothic horror survival game, allow us to introduce it. Developed by poncle, Vampire Survivors pits you against hordes of undead in fast-paced action, but you don't need to shoot - your character attacks automatically. This means you can focus on positioning, levelling up, finding new weapons and evolving them into new forms, discovering secrets and more. It's fast-paced, easy to play, full of depth and very, very absorbing. Fun fact: I play it on the train each day I travel to Square Enix HQ and have missed my stop at least 3 times as a result. Thanks to this new SaGa Emerald Beyond crossover, I expect it to happen again fairly regularly. I apologize to my employers in advance.

On the occasion of the ADAC SimRacing Expo, Thrustmaster is thrilled to unveil its latest high-end steering wheel: the Hypercar Wheel Add-On. Immerse yourself in the demanding, prestigious atmosphere of luxury cars with Hypercar Wheel Add-On - an oval-shaped wheel rim featuring ergonomics inspired by incredibly-powerful hypercars.

Discover an uncompromising design combining elegance and performance. You'll appreciate its sophisticated craftmanship, made from premium materials with meticulous attention to details. The grip surfaces are wrapped in leather and Alcantara, ensuring a firm and comfortable handling. Alcantara, the cutting-edge Made in Italy material, is also renowned for its use in the interiors of the world's most iconic Hypercars. Its superior durability, lightweight feel and unique soft-touch finish bring an added touch of refinement.

LG Electronics (LG) announces the global rollout of its new Smart Cam (model VC23GA). A Full HD (FHD) video camera with built-in dual microphones and multi-view function, the Smart Cam seamlessly integrates with LG's webOS-powered smart TVs to provide enhanced user interaction with a host of premium apps and services. The pairing offers convenient video calling and conferencing, an elevated home fitness experience and much more to cater to the diverse needs of customers as they enjoy various services offered by LG Smart TVs.

Compatible with many of the services available on LG TV's webOS platform, LG Smart Cam opens up a range of diverse and compelling interactive experiences. For example, users can now conveniently connect with co-workers, clients, family or friends via RemoteMeeting, an innovative web-based video conferencing service that also works across PCs, laptops and smartphones. The FHD resolution (1,920 x 1,080) Smart Cam provides smooth, crisp video that looks remarkably clear and lifelike when displayed on LG's large screen TVs, which are known for their excellent picture quality. Setting up the RemoteMeeting app on LG TV is fast and simple and conveniently eliminates the need for a laptop or PC connection. Moreover, the Smart Cam's built-in mics mean no extra peripherals are required.

I'll abstain from commenting and just let you guys sort this news piece out: internet service provider Cox has introduced a new fast lane option to their internet service. Dubbed the "Elite Gamer" add-on, the optional $15 service will work to ensure gamers get the best possible experience in their favorite multiplayer games. According to Cox, this "hidden" fastlane for internet traffic will be routed through a gaming-centric routing network, which will allow for up to "34 percent less lag, 55 percent fewer ping spikes, and 45 percent less jitter" than its existing internet service.

Apex Legends, Fortnite and Overwatch are the current games being touted as having specific routing pathways, and this will work with absolutely no input from the user. Data packets from these applications will be automatically sorted and rerouted through Cox' servers, which also means that this service does exactly - and limitedly - what it aims to. There will be no other improvements to the overall "interneting" experience: it's a cool $15 for what amounts to (prospectively) higher K/D ratios. It remains to be seen what impact this actually has in the competitive scene, and whether or not the listed games' lag compensation techniques serve to even the playing field somewhat. Let me throw a small wrench into the equation here: more services like this will eventually appear, which may or may not be specifically geared towards gaming. Nothing prevents ISP's from creating application or content-specific data caps, for which you'll then have to purchase data bundles or subscription services (this happens in Portugal already, but it's mostly limited to mobile bandwidth). A bright, split-lane future awaits all of us.

Every year Amplitude celebrate the studio's anniversary with their players. For our seventh year of existence we're going BIG, kicking off with the reveal of the Vaulters Expansion for Endless Space 2!

THE VAULTERS EXPANSION - COMING JANUARY 25
This first Endless Space 2 Expansion re-introduces players to the Vaulters, an all-time fan favorite civilization that has been featured in all the Endless games. Did you know that in Dungeon of the Endless you play the crew that will ultimately become the Vaulters in Endless Legend? Auriga is a small world!!! Here's a quick overview of what you can expect from the "Vaulters" DLC. A new civilization means a new way to play, the Vaulters will have the ability to teleport and use the Argosy - their legacy super colonizer ship featured in the Prologue video.

With Ferrari celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2017, Thrustmaster's goal was to launch exceptional racing wheels reflecting the history and style of the famed 'Prancing Horse' automaker. The first piece is a limited edition of a particularly iconic model: the timeless 250 GTO wheel, more beautiful than ever even at 55 years young.

Charm meets a strong, richly symbolic history
The Ferrari 250 GTO Wheel Add-On, for PC, is an official Ferrari-licensed 8:10 scale replica (at 13 inches/33 cm in diameter) of the wheel of the Ferrari 250 GTO - one of the most legendary cars ever created, and three-time consecutive GT world champion from 1962 through 1964. Thrustmaster's model proudly sports all of the original wheel's features, first and foremost in terms of materials. The Ferrari 250 GTO Wheel Add-On boasts a metal faceplate and internal structure, an authentic chrome logo plate in the center, plus genuine high-quality wood covering the wheel's entire circumference with a black ring running through the middle: the resulting design is understated and sleek. All of these carefully-reproduced details transport the user right back to the 1960s. One only needs to test out the Ferrari 250 GTO in the game Assetto Corsa (available as part of the Ferrari 70th Anniversary DLC Pack), for example, to find oneself fully immersed in real vintage car racing sensations, with their inimitable panache.