Quick News Summary

1. Valve Announces New Steam Hardware
2. Microsoft to Phase Out Microsoft Publisher
3. WeChat Reveals Hidden Video Call Features
4. Huawei to Cancel Continuous Subscription Plan for High-Precision Positioning Service
5. Synology Fixes Critical Remote Execution Vulnerability in BeeStation
   

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Valve Announces New Steam Hardware

On November 13, Valve announced a new lineup of Steam hardware products set to launch in 2026, including the Steam Frame VR headset, Steam Machine console, and a new Steam Controller.

The Steam Frame features a lightweight, modular design — the core body weighs only about 185 grams, and with the head strap and face mask, the total weight comes to around 440 grams. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and runs SteamOS, a Linux-based system. With the upgraded Proton compatibility layer, it can natively run most Linux, Windows, and Android games, while also supporting high-quality wireless game streaming from a PC via the included 6GHz wireless adapter. The display consists of dual 2160×2160 LCD panels, supporting up to a 144Hz refresh rate.

In terms of tracking and interaction, the Steam Frame abandons the Lighthouse base stations used in the Index era and adopts an inside-out tracking system with four outward-facing grayscale cameras and two inward-facing eye-tracking cameras. This setup enables spatial positioning and eye-tracking, which can be leveraged for foveated rendering and foveated streaming, reducing bandwidth and latency requirements. Additionally, Valve has integrated dual speaker units into both sides of the head strap. The opposing layout helps minimize low-frequency vibration interference with camera tracking, maintaining both immersive audio and tracking precision. Source

The Steam Machine is positioned as a console-class device designed for high-definition television platforms. According to Valve, its performance is approximately six times more powerful than that of the Steam Deck handheld, supporting 4K resolution at 60 fps gaming. It also runs the Linux-based SteamOS and comes preloaded with the Proton compatibility layer to ensure seamless compatibility with Windows games available in the Steam library. In terms of controllers, the new Steam Controller has been redesigned, combining the traditional gamepad layout with elements such as touchpads and shoulder triggers, making it better suited for living room and home console use.

As of now, Valve has not yet announced the specific release date or pricing details for the new products. Source

Microsoft to Retire Microsoft Publisher

On November 11, Microsoft announced that it will end all support for its desktop publishing software Microsoft Publisher starting in October 2026. At that time, Publisher will no longer be included in the Microsoft 365 suite, and users will not be able to launch or access its features. According to Microsoft, the retirement of Publisher is primarily due to functional redundancy. Tools such as Word, PowerPoint, Designer, and Microsoft Create already overlap with Publisher’s features. For users who are still relying on Publisher, Microsoft recommends taking action as soon as possible by using the “Save As” function to convert all project files into more universal formats such as PDF or Word for storage and backup. Source

WeChat Unveils Hidden Video Call Features

On November 12, the WeChat team published a blog post revealing three hidden features currently available in WeChat video calls. The first feature allows users to initiate a video call directly from the phone’s lock screen via the Care Mode “One-Tap Video Call”, making it easier for users—especially the elderly—to connect with family members. The second feature enables a “split-face” effect: by long-pressing the video call’s floating window and dragging it to the top of the screen, users can activate split-screen mode, displaying both participants simultaneously. The third feature allows for instant call connection—if both parties press the call button at the same time, WeChat will automatically skip the call confirmation step and connect immediately. Source

Huawei to Discontinue Monthly Subscription Plan for High-Precision Positioning Service

On November 12, Huawei announced through its Member Center app that, due to business adjustments, the company will officially terminate the continuous monthly subscription plan for its High-Precision Positioning Service on November 30, 2025. After the termination date, the service’s auto-renewal feature will also be disabled. Huawei’s High-Precision Positioning Service is based on real-time kinematic (RTK) differential technology, providing greater GNSS positioning accuracy. Once activated, the service automatically engages during navigation on supported roads within map applications. Even after the discontinuation of the monthly subscription plan, users will still be able to manually subscribe to one-month access to continue using the service as needed. Source

Synology Fixes Critical Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in BeeStation

Recently, NAS brand Synology released a security update addressing a critical remote code execution (RCE) zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-12686) found in its personal cloud product BeeStation. The flaw was publicly demonstrated earlier at the well-known Pwn2Own hacking competition, posing a direct threat to users’ personal data security.

The technical root of the vulnerability lies in a failure to validate input size during buffer copying. Attackers could exploit this flaw to remotely execute arbitrary code without any physical access to the device, potentially gaining full control over affected systems. According to Synology’s official security advisory, no temporary mitigations or workarounds are available for this issue. The only solution is to update the system.

Synology strongly recommends all users upgrade BeeStation OS to version 1.3.2-65648 or later, which has fully patched the vulnerability. Source