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Valve’s new Steam Machine may be grabbing headlines, primarily because of its price, but the bigger story could be that users won’t necessarily need to buy one. Valve has confirmed that SteamOS is becoming increasingly desktop-friendly, opening the door for gamers to build their own Steam Machines using standard PC components and the operating system that powers the Steam Deck. Valve wants SteamOS to work on more than just Valve hardware In an interview with The Verge, Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais revealed that starting with SteamOS 3.8, users can effectively put together their own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts they…
Samsung just unveiled its fastest UFS 5.0 storage chip yet, built specifically with your phone’s AI features in mind. It hits a data transfer speed of 10.8GB per second, which should make on-device AI feel noticeably snappier for you. Why storage speed actually matters for your AI experience AI has been steadily moving away from the cloud and straight onto your device, which requires more local storage than before. Samsung says storage chips are quickly becoming core infrastructure for AI, not just a spot to dump your photos and apps. The new UFS 5.0 chip delivers read speeds up to…
In April 2026, Microsoft finally caved to user complaints and made Copilot removable from Windows 11. It became one of the most controversial additions to the operating system in years, which is why the company had to take such a drastic step. Two months later, it is installing it again. The only thing that has changed is the method. The bad news is that the new method is harder to stop. The good news, however, is that the change doesn’t affect all Windows 11 users. In fact, it doesn’t affect a majority of them. So what exactly is Microsoft doing…
Prime Day is often the best time of year to upgrade a gaming setup, with discounts spanning everything from graphics cards and peripherals to displays. For many gamers, however, a monitor upgrade can be one of the most noticeable improvements, impacting everything from visual immersion to overall responsiveness. This year, Sceptre is offering savings across select gaming monitors from June 23 through June 26, including up to $100 off the flagship C415B-UUS360. Designed to deliver both immersive ultrawide gaming and esports-focused performance in a single display, it’s easily the centerpiece of Sceptre’s Prime Day lineup. The company is also offering…
If you own a Switch 2 and have been waiting for a great hack-and-slash game to justify the purchase, today is a good day. Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition lands on the eShop on June 23, 2026, at limited-time discounted pricing. Given that it’s a game from a franchise that has sold over 38 million copies, that is a deal worth paying attention to. So what exactly is in the Devil Hunter Edition? This is the first time any Devil May Cry game has come to a portable Nintendo device, courtesy of Capcom. All four playable characters are…
Amazon has officially begun rolling out its redesigned Fire TV experience, months after first showing it off at CES 2026. The update is now available across current-generation Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube devices, and Amazon’s Ember smart TV lineup, bringing a faster interface, a cleaner design, and a much heavier focus on content discovery. Amazon wants Fire TV to feel less like a collection of apps The biggest change is the interface itself. Instead of pushing users into individual streaming apps first, the new Fire TV experience organizes content into dedicated sections for Movies, TV Shows, Sports, Live TV,…
RedMagic has officially lifted the curtain on its next gaming tablet, and it could be one of the most ambitious Android slates of the year. The upcoming Gaming Tablet 5 Pro combines Qualcomm’s latest flagship silicon with a feature that’s surprisingly rare in this segment: an OLED display designed specifically for gaming. RedMagic is packing flagship hardware into a compact gaming tablet The company has confirmed on Weibo that the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro will launch in China on June 30 and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. While it won’t use the higher-clocked Leading…
The review embargo for Valve’s Steam Machine is finally up, and after reading through impressions from major publications, one thing becomes immediately clear: the reviews aren’t nearly as mixed as social media would have you believe. In fact, there’s a surprising amount of consensus on what Valve got right and where it may have stumbled. Here’s how major reviewers rated the Steam Machine Digital Foundry: Called it “beautifully designed” and “virtually silent,” while noting that the premium price is difficult to ignore. Rock Paper Shotgun: Described it as a “quiet triumph of hardware design” and praised its unique appeal despite…
Valve has finally unveiled pricing for its Steam Machine models and they range from $1,049 to $1,428. There are four SKUs: a 512GB model, a 512GB model with a Steam Controller, a 2TB model, and a 2TB model with a Steam Controller.Valve writes on its announcement page, “In an effort to improve the purchase experience and limit resellers, we’re implementing a reservation system.” You have until Thursday, June 25 to sign up for which model you want to purchase. The text for signing up for the list reads, “Join the list any time before June 25th at 10 a.m. PT.…
Every year, Samsung takes the stage and promises better photos. One year, it’s brighter night shots; the next, smarter AI editing, sharper zoom, or more realistic colors. That’s pretty standard for any flagship launch. But if the latest Galaxy S27 rumor is accurate, some people may start wondering whether they’re hearing a new story or just a slightly updated version of last year’s. A new rumor suggests Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S27 could arrive without any major camera hardware upgrades, potentially extending a streak that’s beginning to raise eyebrows. If the leak is accurate, the company may once again rely on…