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SteamVR gets an open-source upgrade as Valve transitions to the OpenXR API
By Nicholas Sutrich last updated
Valve's move comes at a time when Oculus is gaining the upper hand in market share.
The Apple vs. Epic saga put me on the path to open source
By Richard Devine published
The Epic Games vs. Apple war highlights how you can't really rely on any of the big tech firms. And it prompted me to go looking once more at open-source software.
Microsoft opens up its wallet for open source software Blender
By Sean Endicott published
Microsoft recently became a Corporate Gold member of the Blender Foundation's Development Fund. The membership helps fun the open-source creative suite.
This unique DIY laptop is designed for 'hacking, customization and privacy'
By Sean Endicott published
The MNT Reform is a unique laptop that focuses on being open. It has open-source hardware, software, and can be opened with a single screwdriver.
Microsoft on 'wrong side of history' with open source, president Brad Smith says
By Sean Endicott published
Once closed off to open source, Microsoft has since embraced the concept. Microsoft's President spoke about open source at an MIT presentation earlier this week.
Microsoft wants to join private Linux security developer board
By Dan Thorp-Lancaster last updated
Microsoft has applied to join a private group of Linux developers responsible for reporting and discussing security issues before they go public.
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