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Valve has released its fork of Waydroid, the tool that lets Android applications run on Linux systems, as open source software. The move means developers can now inspect, modify and contribute to the code behind Valve's Android-compatibility work, which is closely tied to Steam Deck and Linux gaming. Commenters in the Linux and gaming communities are welcoming the release, seeing it as another sign of Valve's ongoing investment in open source desktop Linux.
- 2Valve Unveils Pyrowave Video Codec In Steam Beta●Valve Introduces Pyrowave Video Codec In Beta For Low Latency Streaming https://www.phoronix.com/news/Valve-Steam-Beta-P
Valve has introduced Pyrowave, a new open-source video codec now available in beta through Steam, aimed at low latency streaming. The codec is expected to support features like Remote Play and game streaming, where responsiveness matters most. Coverage on Linux and developer forums highlights Valve's continued investment in open-source graphics and streaming technology, with commenters comparing it against existing codecs such as H.264 and AV1.
- 3SteamOS 3.8.28 Update Fixes VRAM Bug, Adds ARM Support●SteamOS 3.8.28 Fixes VRAM Bug, Preps ARM Chips [2026]
Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.28, an update that fixes a video memory (VRAM) bug affecting users and prepares the operating system to run on ARM-based chips. The ARM preparation suggests Valve is widening the hardware range SteamOS can support beyond x86 processors. Gamers and Linux users are discussing what the VRAM fix means for system stability and what broader ARM compatibility could bring to handhelds and other devices.