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• Hacker News1Steam MachineThis appears to be a Steam Machine product page from the Steam gaming platform. The content shows typical Steam website navigation elements including store sections, community features, support links, and standard footer information with Valve Corporation copyright details and legal links. However, there is no actual product information or meaningful content about Steam Machines visible in this HTML structure.Hardware specifications and pricing concerns:Discussion centers on the Steam Machine's specs (16GB RAM, 8GB VRAM, custom AMD GPU), with users questioning if it offers good value compared to consoles at an estimated $600-800 price point, and concerns about future-proofing with only 8GB VRAM.Gaming on Linux and anti-cheat compatibility:Users debate Linux gaming viability, particularly issues with kernel-level anti-cheat systems that prevent popular games like Battlefield 6, Fortnite, and Rainbow 6 Siege from running on SteamOS, limiting the platform's appeal for competitive multiplayer gaming.ARM support and x86 emulation breakthrough:Valve's integration of FEX x86 emulator into Proton for ARM devices (Steam Frame VR headset) represents a significant advancement, potentially enabling x86 games to run on ARM hardware and expanding gaming possibilities across different architectures.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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