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    Google ending ChromeOS support two years early●YhnScienceSpace Policy2372 min ago

    Google is ending support for ChromeOS two years earlier than previously planned, according to a report by The Register. The move would shorten the expected lifespan of Chromebooks and leave owners with devices that stop receiving updates sooner than promised. Commenters are debating what this means for Chromebook buyers, enterprise deployments, and the future of Google's desktop operating system strategy.

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    Open-source 3D printable desktop robot JBR-001 unveiled●Show HN: JBR-001 – An open-source 3D printable desktop robotYhnTechnologyRobotics1338 min ago

    A maker has released JBR-001, an open-source desktop companion robot built around the Arduino UNO Q, with full design files so anyone can 3D print and assemble their own. The project is documented on Arduino's Project Hub and is drawing attention for making a functional desktop robot accessible to hobbyists at low cost.

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    Valve engineer improves old AMD GPU support on Linux▼The work by Valve's Timur Kristóf on improving old AMD GPUs on LinuxYhnBusinessEconomy2089 min ago

    Valve's Timur Kristóf has been working on improving Linux kernel support for older AMD graphics cards, work presented at the XDC 2026 conference and reported by Phoronix. The effort aims to keep aging AMD GPUs well supported on Linux, benefiting desktop users and potentially Steam-based gaming systems.

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    Reddit to block infrequent users from old.reddit.com●Reddit is putting more limits on old.reddit.comYhnTechnologyGadgets6212 min ago

    Reddit is tightening access to old.reddit.com, its legacy desktop interface that many users prefer for its simplicity. Under the new policy, people who have not used the old interface in the past six months will be blocked from it, pushing them toward the modern Reddit design. The change is drawing criticism from longtime users who see it as another step in phasing out the classic experience.

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    New desktop tool gives patients real-time help during telehealth visits●Show HN: We built a real-time desktop companion for patient's telehealth visitsYhnBusinessLabor1216 min ago

    A startup called OpenHand Health has launched a real-time desktop companion designed to support patients during telehealth appointments. The tool is being introduced to the developer and tech community, where early reaction is beginning to form around its usefulness for navigating virtual care visits.

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    Leaked Intel Nova Lake specs point to 28-core desktop chip●Intel Nova Lake Leak: 28 Cores Share 125W With 24-Core Chip [2026]✉newsTechnologySemiconductors7 min ago

    A leak suggests Intel's upcoming Nova Lake desktop processors for 2026 will include a 28-core flagship sharing a 125W power budget with a 24-core model. The figures point to a major jump in core counts for Intel's desktop lineup, and hardware enthusiasts are weighing what the efficiency and performance implications could be for next-generation chips.

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