Today's hardware coverage features two new laptops, starting with Acer's $799 Swift Go 16 AI which trades peak performance for a large display and strong value, followed by XMG's Apex 17 powered by an RTX 5070 GPU for heavy gaming and creative work. The peripherals section highlights a pink Epomaker TH65 keyboard that successfully merges a bright exterior with remarkably quiet tactile switches. Smartphone buyers interested in durable gear should examine the FOSSiBOT F116 Pro, a compact 5G device built for drop resistance and mounted-camera functionality. Finally, PC builders looking to minimize costs can rely on the MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI6E to deliver a complete feature set for under two hundred dollars.

Computers: Acer Swift Go 16 AI (AMD Gorgon Point) Review: A balanced, affordable, big-screen portable, XMG Apex 17 (M25) Review - RTX 5070 12 GB Tested
Input: Epomaker TH65 Review
Mobile: FOSSiBOT F116 Pro Mini Rugged Smartphone Review
Motherboards: MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WIFI6E Review - Z890 for under $200

GloriousEggroll released GE-Proton11-4, a community Proton build for Linux gaming with a focus on controller support. The Controller fixup adds three environment variable modes to use DualShock 4, DualSense and DualSense Edge outside Steam Input, including DS4 spoof, XInput conversion and Steam Input fallback. The build updates Wine, DXVK, VKD3D-Proton and adds Wayland patches, plus video and audio fixes that resolve Street Fighter 6 cutscene crashes and improve Monster Hunter Wilds controller handling. Game-specific patches for Star Citizen, Assassin’s Creed titles, Cyberpunk 2077 and others are included, with ARM64X support and PipeWire ALSA plugin packaging for broader Linux compatibility.

Linux Mint has released new Hardware Enablement ISOs for Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" that ship with Linux kernel 7.0, jumping two full years of development ahead of the standard distribution image. The update also brings a complete overhaul of the System Administration tool, introducing series-based kernel tracking, automatic cleanup, and a dedicated page for managing system-wide environment variables. Cinnamon receives additional improvements including full Fcitx5 input method parity across Wayland and X11, a replacement for the discontinued gnome-kbd layout viewer, and refined fullscreen panel behavior. The team advises sticking with the standard kernel 6.14 ISO unless your specific hardware requires the newer drivers, with downloads available immediately across 60 global mirrors.

HestiaCP has pushed version 1.10.0-rc1 to its beta repositories, bringing support for Debian 13 "Trixie" and Ubuntu 26.04 "Resolute" to the open-source control panel. Lead developer "eris" confirmed a stable release is targeting the end of this week, provided testers don't uncover major regressions. Upgrading users will need to jump MariaDB to 11.8 first and migrate Ubuntu environments from the deprecated Ondřej Surý PPAs to the new Sury APT layout. The release also formalizes ARM64 cross-compilation support and wraps up the security and backup improvements introduced across the 1.9.x series.

Here is a roundup of the latest reviews. TFTCentral breaks down RGB-stripe OLED panel technology and advises consumers on whether to purchase current models or wait for newer QD-OLED and WOLED options. Input device coverage features Funky Kit’s evaluation of the CORSAIR HARPOON v2 WIRELESS mouse alongside Tom’s Hardware’s hands-on tests of the Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 keyboard and the Pulsar Feinmann F01 Noctua Edition. System builders can review Wccftech’s full assessment of the Gigabyte X870 AORUS Infinity motherboard, while IgorsLAB examines the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PCIE5 power supply for its extreme wattage and quiet operation. Media enthusiasts can also find TweakTown’s assessment of Arrow Video’s 4K Ultra HD release of the 1995 Mortal Kombat film.