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Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Valve's Steam Machine can't run some of the most popular multiplayer games  TweakTown

Iceland has formally classified the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security threat, warning that a disruption could trigger a modern-day ice age in Northern Europe and destabilize global weather systems. The move elevates the risk across government and enables it to strategize for worst-case scenarios. Reuters reports: The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, current brings warm water from the tropics northward toward the Arctic, and the flow of warm water helps keep Europe's winters mild. But as warming temperatures speed the thaw of Arctic ice and cause meltwater from Greenland's ice sheet to pour into the ocean, scientists warn the cold freshwater could disrupt the current's flow. A potential collapse of AMOC could trigger a modern-day ice age, with winter temperatures across Northern Europe plummeting to new cold extremes, bringing far more snow and ice. The AMOC has collapsed in the past - notably before the last Ice Age that ended about 12,000 years ago. "It is a direct threat to our national resilience and security," Iceland Climate Minister Johann Pall Johannsson said by email. "(This) is the first time a specific climate-related phenomenon has been formally brought before the National Security Council as a potential existential threat." Elevation of the issue means Iceland's ministries will be on alert and coordinating a response, Johannsson said. The government is assessing what further research and policies are needed, with work underway on a disaster preparedness policy. Risks being evaluated span a range of areas, from energy and food security to infrastructure and international transportation. "Sea ice could affect marine transport; extreme weather could severely affect our capabilities to maintain any agriculture and fisheries, which are central to our economy and food systems," Johannsson said. "We cannot afford to wait for definitive, long-term research before acting."

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Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Banned Russian antivirus maker Kaspersky rolls out new products — basic plan for Linux starts at $59.99 a year  Tom's Hardware

Valve’s new Steam Machine is a gut punch to Microsoft, Xbox, and Windows  OC3D

Linux Has Another Maintainer Now For Its DEC Alpha Port  Phoronix

The investigation announced today into our anti-spam efforts is misguided and risks harming millions of European users.

FX has renewed Alien: Earth for a second season and signed creator Noah Hawley to a massive nine-figure overall deal with Disney Entertainment Television. Deadline reports: Inspired by Ridley Scott's sci-fi thriller film Alien, Hawley adapted the film franchise for television with the strong support of Scott Free and its president, David W. Zucker, who is an executive producer of the series. It earned a positive reaction from fans, posting a 94% Certified Fresh rating from Rotten Tomatoes and a Metacritic Must-Watch score of 85. "It has been our great privilege to work with Noah for more than a decade on some of FX's best and biggest shows, and we are thrilled to extend our partnership well into the future," said FX Chairman John Landgraf. "Noah never stops surprising us with truly original stories -- and his unique ability to bring them to vibrant life as a director and producer as well as writer makes him extraordinary. We can't wait to get to work on the next season of Alien: Earth, as well as some equally exciting future projects in advanced development."

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'Infinity' ... and beyond: MX Linux 25 arrives  theregister.com

MX Linux 25 ‘Infinity’ Arrives: Debian 13 ‘Trixie’ Base, Modern Tools & A Fresh Installer  Linux Journal