PC enthusiasts can now bypass official reservation systems to build their own Steam Machines. With the recent release of SteamOS 3.8.10, Valve has expanded hardware compatibility, signaling a shift toward allowing users to install the Steam Deck’s operating system on a wider array of desktop components.
A $75 million investment marks Google’s first foray into film studio ownership, as its DeepMind lab partners with A24 to build production tools. The collaboration aims to integrate advanced technology into filmmaker workflows, promising to bridge the divide between computational research and the next generation of entertainment.
To prevent bot exploitation and ensure equitable access, Valve has shifted away from the deposit-based Steam Deck model for its new hardware. Prospective buyers must now enter a randomized sign-up window, with the company prioritizing higher-end configurations for users who successfully secure multiple reservation spots.
The Steam Machine is less a traditional game console and more a high-end, living-room-ready PC that demands a premium price. Starting at $1,049, it bridges the gap between hardware flexibility and plug-and-play simplicity, though it currently requires a level of patience that console players are rarely asked to provide.
Owners of Radeon RX 7000-series graphics cards gain access to FSR 4.1 today, as AMD accelerates its rollout of machine-learning-based visual enhancements. This update, arriving ahead of the previously projected July timeline, optimizes image fidelity and frame consistency for hardware built on the RDNA 3 architecture.
A four-pack of second-generation Apple AirTags has dropped to $90 at Amazon and Best Buy, marking the steepest discount since their release. With travel season underway, this price cut brings the individual tracker cost to roughly $22.50, offering a rare opportunity to secure the updated hardware at a significant reduction.
The living room is the latest frontier for Meta’s short-form video strategy as Instagram launches a dedicated television application. Beginning Tuesday in the United States, the pilot program brings a personalized feed of portrait-oriented content to Amazon Fire TV devices, marking a shift from mobile device exclusivity toward home entertainment hardware.
After seven years at the helm of WhatsApp, Will Cathcart is stepping down as Meta pivots toward new leadership. Mark Zuckerberg announced on Monday that Kunal Shah, the founder of the Indian fintech startup Cred, will take over the messaging platform, backed by a significant $900 million investment from Meta.
Five years after his last appearance on the Decoder podcast, Patreon CEO Jack Conte is shifting his company's strategy. Facing a creator economy flooded by AI-generated content and increasingly closed social platforms, Conte now views Patreon as an essential "index of small business media companies" rather than just a payment processor.
Seven months after launching a premium version, Wyze is pivoting to affordability with a $79.98 smart scale that sacrifices Wi-Fi connectivity to shave $40 off the price. Despite the reduction, the device retains the signature retractable handle and eight-electrode system designed to track muscle and fat distribution across the body.
The boxy silhouette of Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine has found its inevitable destiny in the hands of Dbrand. The accessory maker is crafting a limited-edition Companion Cube skin, turning the hybrid gaming console into a faithful replica of the iconic, heart-stamped block from the Portal series.
Ten years after its initial attempt at hardware, Valve is mounting a fresh challenge to the console market. This new Steam Machine, a compact six-inch cube designed for the living room, pairs with a redesigned controller and headset to bring the Steam Deck’s popular Linux-based ecosystem to stationary gaming.
After a period of uncertainty fueled by global component shortages, Valve has confirmed a summer launch window for its Steam Machine gaming PC and Steam Frame VR headset. The company shared the news alongside details on its Verified program, aimed at ensuring library compatibility for the new hardware.
When Bob Starr launched his data-tracking site "Boomberg," he felt the rush of instant creation through AI. Months later, he discovered a critical SQL injection vulnerability that could have exposed his entire database. It was a stark reminder that while generative tools lower the barrier to entry, they also invite catastrophic oversight.
As AI giants like Google, Meta, and OpenAI aggressively scale their data centers, the world’s leading memory manufacturers—Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron—are pivoting production toward high-margin server hardware, leaving the consumer electronics market to grapple with shrinking supplies and rising costs for essential memory components.
The Phone 4A Pro marks a radical departure for Nothing, trading the brand’s signature transparent plastic aesthetic for a sleek, opaque aluminum unibody. Arriving in the U.S. market later this month, the device signals an attempt to court buyers seeking premium hardware feel over the company’s hallmark see-through industrial design.
Michele Spagnuolo, a Google employee, faces federal charges for allegedly exploiting confidential search trend data to secure $1.2 million in illicit gains on the prediction platform Polymarket. Prosecutors claim Spagnuolo used internal insights to place winning wagers on 2025 search outcomes, effectively front-running the public market.
A Wall Street Journal investigation has uncovered a deceptive marketing campaign where Polymarket paid social media creators to film themselves placing fraudulent bets. These viral clips, designed to simulate high-stakes gambling success, utilized fake websites to create a polished but entirely fabricated illusion of financial gain for the platform.
Early Roomba models were clumsy, battery-draining machines that bumped aimlessly into furniture until they quit. Yet, owners grew strangely attached to them, often bestowing names upon their robotic janitors. This unlikely emotional connection transformed a basic household appliance into a cultural phenomenon that defined the modern era of domestic robotics.
The promise of emission-free urban flight is colliding with a flurry of courtroom battles, as leading electric air taxi companies trade accusations of corporate espionage, patent theft, and murky international ties. These legal skirmishes arrive just as the industry struggles to prove its long-delayed technology is commercially viable.
With a blocky camera island and a striking, textured finish, the Xperia 1 VIII breaks the visual stagnation that has defined Sony’s flagship line since 2020. This aesthetic overhaul signals a departure from the company’s previous design language, yet the device remains tethered to a specific, uncompromising vision for its loyal base.
Millions of copyrighted songs, ranging from Bruce Springsteen anthems to Aphex Twin soundscapes, are being fed into AI models without clear licensing. Reporter Alex Reisner has pulled back the curtain, publishing a searchable database of four massive datasets that reveal exactly which artists are powering the industry's latest generative tools.
Stefan Paul Goetsch, the German composer and YouTuber known as Hainbach, treats music production like the Dark Souls of synthesis. By repurposing salvaged nuclear-testing gear and vintage telephone line equipment, he maintains a relentless creative pace that yielded six albums in 2025 alone, including the collaborative project Gentle Hum.
The central antagonist of the upcoming Toy Story 5 is an iPad, a creative choice that signals a shift in how Pixar frames the tension between traditional play and modern technology. Early reports suggest the film successfully navigates the complex trade-offs of screen time while maintaining the series' narrative heart.
When a household gadget becomes the center of a domestic tug-of-war, you know it performs better than expected. SwitchBot’s new Standing Circulator Fan, a battery-powered device capable of shifting between desktop and floor configurations, has effectively replaced the standard, stationary units typically found in most living rooms.
The physical foundation for the artificial intelligence boom rests on massive, power-hungry server warehouses that are currently straining local electrical grids and inflaming community tensions. As tech giants scramble to scale their infrastructure, the race to build is triggering fierce legal and environmental battles across the globe.
Frank Miller arrived at Radio City Music Hall to celebrate his parents’ anniversary, only to be intercepted by security before reaching the concert hall. Staff informed him he was barred for life from all Madison Square Garden properties, a move Miller attributes to his past design of a controversial protest T-shirt.
Rising memory prices have forced Nothing to cancel plans for a new CMF smartphone this year. Co-founder Akis Evangelidis confirmed the decision on X, noting that the current market volatility makes it impossible to deliver a successor that offers a genuine upgrade while maintaining the brand's accessible price point.
A growing trend on TikTok is convincing young users to abandon sun protection in favor of dubious alternatives like beef tallow and so-called solar calluses. While influencers claim these methods build natural resistance to UV rays, dermatologists warn the movement ignores the fundamental reality of skin cancer risks.
Philips Hue is bridging the gap between traditional lighting and its smart ecosystem with a new line of wired wall modules. Designed to hide behind existing switches, these relays allow users to incorporate non-smart fixtures into their home automation network, effectively retrofitting standard ceiling and pendant lights for app-based control.
