TechLinked Windows users switch to 'Zorin OS', Steam Machine price, Gmail AI training + more!
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Nov 25, 2025 A surge of 780,000 Windows users are flocking to Zorin OS as Windows 10 retires. Valve hints that the pricing of Steam Machines will align with powerful PCs. Google clarifies that changes to Gmail aren't linked to AI training. In-car ads have rolled out from Stellantis, showcasing pop-ups for drivers. Researchers highlight a peculiar method where poetic prompts can trick AI systems. Paradromics gains FDA approval for a brain chip aimed at aiding paralyzed patients, while an innovative underwater robot targets ocean trash removal.
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Windows Users Flock To Zorin
- Zorin OS saw over 1 million downloads in five weeks, with ~780,000 from Windows systems.
- Its Windows‑like layouts and easy switching explain the surge as Windows 10 retirement nears.
Steam Machine Priced Like PCs
- Valve says its Steam Deck successor will match price ranges of similarly powered PCs rather than consoles.
- They justify higher cost by the engineering required to make a small, quiet machine.
Google Clarifies Gmail AI Training
- Google denied viral claims that Gmail emails and attachments are used to train Gemini.
- Reports were misleading, but Gmail's smart features and UI changes caused user confusion about settings and features.