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

ISETAN $3099 strong May SSSg +8.6% YoY. Domestic high and mid-end buyers confident, inbound buying also strong despite mainland falloff. Wealth effect play continues, good diversification.

US oil reserves are falling at a record pace: The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) dropped -8.6 million barrels last week, the largest weekly drawdown on record, per Zerohedge. This marks the 7th consecutive weekly decline, the longest streak since 2023. Over this period, US oil reserves in the SPR have dropped -31 million barrels, to 384 million, the lowest since October 2024. This wipes out nearly half of all the oil added to the SPR between July 2023 and March 2026. Meanwhile, US crude oil exports jumped +742,000 barrels last week, to 5.5 million barrels per day, the 2nd-highest in at least 3 years, after a record 6.5 million barrels per day 2 weeks prior. The world is scrambling for American oil.

Day one of AI Skills Fest is officially underway, kicking off a full week of learning from June 8th–12th. Start by joining a LinkedIn live session. ⬇️ Prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam AB-731: AI Transformation Leader: • 6/8 5:00 PM PDT (Americas) • 6/8 7:30 PM IST (EMEA/Asia) Prepare for Microsoft Certification Exam AI-103: Developing AI Apps and Agents on Azure • 6/8 6:30 PM PDT (Americas) • 6/8 9:00 PM IST (EMEA/Asia) Reimagine AI Collaboration for Business: 5 Practical Prompts and Workflows • 6/8 10:00 AM PDT • 6/8 8:30 AM IST And after, jump right into a playlist specially designed for your role: