SteamOS 3.8.6 Beta is now available. One of the most interesting changes is the addition of preliminary HDMI VRR support for devices with native HDMI output. While it may seem like a small changelog entry, it is a good step forward for SteamOS and Linux gaming, Until now, HDMI VRR support on Linux has been more limited than on DisplayPort. Valve describes the feature as “preliminary,” so limitations may remain. Other fixes: >Fixes for Remote Play video freezing issues >Improvements to VRR frame pacing >Expanded support for additional handheld gaming devices >Various stability, performance, and security improvements

Breaking news: US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April, its highest level in three years, as Donald Trump’s war in the Middle East continued to drive a sharp rise in fuel prices.

🚨 JUST IN: US April CPI rose 3.8% YoY, its highest level in 3 years, sending Nasdaq 100 futures down over 1%. On Opinion: 98% odds the Fed makes no rate change in June. Trade now:

OUCH! US inflation jumped to 3.8% in April, up from 3.3% in Mar and above Wall St’s 3.7% forecast. That is the highest level in 3yrs. The main driver was a surge in petrol prices after President Trump’s war in Iran pushed up oil prices, adding fresh pressure to America’s cost-of-living crisis. But the most worrying detail was shelter inflation: housing costs rose 3.3% YoY, showing that underlying price pressures remain sticky. Core CPI was +2.8%, up from +2.6% in Mar and above Wall St’s +2.7% forecast.