TechLinked Steam Machine HDMI issue, Aussie social media ban, Linux AI Agent foundation + more!
Dec 11, 2025
The podcast dives into the peculiar HDMI 2.1 issues faced by Steam Machines and Valve's workaround. Australia is shaking things up with a social media ban for under-16s that faces rollout challenges. The Linux Foundation is uniting AI protocols for smoother interoperability among agents. Exciting news includes Windows 11 gaming optimizations, AMD's new FSR Redstone features, and a stunning smart ring from Pebble that can record and transcribe voice notes. Lastly, a flying car prototype raises eyebrows, and a ChatGPT robot experiment sparks safety discussions.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
HDMI Rules Out Open-Source HDMI 2.1
- The HDMI Forum blocks open-source drivers from implementing HDMI 2.1, limiting Steam Machine features despite compatible hardware.
- Valve tried chroma subsampling workarounds but lost color/VRR benefits, revealing licensing politics over technical capability.
Australia Bans Under-16s From Major Apps
- Australia banned social media use for under-16s, forcing major platforms to use age verification or block accounts.
- Early reports show misclassification and easy bypasses, raising privacy and enforcement concerns while regulators watch closely.
Big Tech Unites Under AI Agent Foundation
- The Linux Foundation launched an agentic AI foundation bringing together OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and others.
- The group aims to unify protocols and agents for an interoperable AI ecosystem, assuming big vendors can cooperate.
