New Steam Hardware Releasing Early 2026. The Steam Controller, Steam Machine and Steam Frame (VR Goggles).
Valve announced a new Steam hardware family slated for early 2026, comprising a revamped Steam Controller, a compact Steam Machine console, and the Steam Frame VR headset. The Machine is positioned as a low‑cost PC‑console hybrid with spec‑level performance slightly below the PlayStation 5, and price rumors range from $500 to $900. The Controller features IR tracking, gyro aiming and Linux‑first support, while the Frame currently lacks HDMI/DisplayPort connections. Community chatter highlights pricing sensitivity, GPU memory limits, and the potential to shift casual gamers toward a Linux‑centric ecosystem.
Clicks Communicator Shipping Timeline Is Confirmed, but It Won’t Start Until the End of the Year
Clicks has confirmed that its Communicator, a niche Android phone with a BlackBerry‑style keyboard and a stacked display, will begin production and ship to reservation holders in Q4 2026. The company will roll out software previews in May, showcase working units...
Samsung Sued by the ‘Original Developer of Foldable Phones,’ but a Ban Seems Unlikely
Lepton Computing, a two‑person firm that never released a product, has sued Samsung in Texas, alleging it infringed nine patents covering foldable‑phone displays, hardware, and software. The complaint targets the Galaxy Z Fold 3, Flip 3 and all later foldables, seeking damages...
Apple ‘Ultra’ 2026: A New iPhone, MacBook Tier May Be Coming
Apple is reportedly expanding its Ultra branding beyond wearables, targeting a foldable iPhone Ultra and a high‑end MacBook Ultra. The iPhone Ultra would launch as a standalone flagship in the fall of 2026, sitting above the Pro line, while the...
Steam Controller: The Ars Technica Review
Valve's upcoming Steam Controller, priced at $99, aims to replace generic gamepads with a device tailored for PC and the forthcoming Steam Machine. After weeks of hands‑on testing, Ars Technica notes the controller feels solid and ergonomically designed, with well‑placed...
Steam Controller Launches May 4 for $99
Valve announced the Steam Controller will ship on May 4 at 10 a.m. PT for $99 (≈£85, about $105; €99, about $108). The device combines magnetic TMR thumbsticks, high‑definition rumble, a grip‑enabled gyro and dual trackpads, all configurable through Steam Input. It...
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Drops to $199, but only in One Color
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, normally priced at $499, is now listed on Woot for $199, representing a 60% discount. The deal applies exclusively to the white Bluetooth/Wi‑Fi model, with the black bezel version unavailable. The promotion runs for only four...
Lessons From 2015: The Steam Controller Returns as a 'True Gamepad'
Valve is reviving the Steam Controller in 2026 as a true gamepad, built by halving the Steam Deck’s design and adding standard inputs like a second thumbstick, D‑pad, and tilted trackpads. The new controller retains the original’s trackpads, gyro, and...
Valve's Steam Controller Costs $99 and Arrives May 4
Valve announced that its Steam Controller will hit stores on May 4 for $99 in the United States. The gamepad works exclusively with Steam and the Steam Link app, linking PCs, Macs, mobile devices and the Steam Deck. It features...
Valve Says Its New Controller Is Shipping Before The Steam Machine Because It’s Unaffected By RAM Shortage And Is ‘Ready...
Valve announced that its new Steam Controller is shipping now, ahead of the delayed Steam Machine and Steam Frame. Designer Lawrence Yang confirmed the controller is unaffected by the industry‑wide RAM shortage because it contains no memory modules. While the...
Steam Controller Developer Interview — Valve Talks Design, the Learning Curve, and the Lack of Kernel Drivers
Valve has unveiled its first new hardware since the Steam Deck OLED: the Steam Controller, a $99 gamepad designed to extend the Deck’s input suite to the living‑room TV setup. The controller mirrors the Deck’s layout, adds Grip Sense and...
'Millimeters Matter:' Making the Steam Controller 'Just Work' On Day One
Valve’s revamped Steam Controller launches with a plug‑and‑play "Steam Puck" that streamlines pairing, charging, and firmware updates, delivering the promised "just works" experience. The device inherits ergonomic lessons from the Steam Deck, featuring an improved D‑pad, repositioned rear buttons, and...
Valve Steam Controller Review: Every Input to PC Game From the Sofa
Valve’s Steam Controller offers a fully‑featured, highly customizable PC gaming experience, featuring TMR joysticks, touchpads, back buttons, and a 35‑hour battery life. At roughly 292 g (0.64 lb), it feels solid and comparable to an Xbox controller, though a bit heavy. The...
Samsung Wallet Just Got a Travel Feature that I Hope Google Wallet Copies ASAP
Samsung introduced a new "Trips" feature in its Samsung Wallet app that automatically aggregates travel‑related entries—such as flight confirmations, hotel bookings, car rentals and event tickets—into a single, time‑ and location‑sorted itinerary. The feature, exclusive to compatible Galaxy devices, rolls...
Samsung Odyssey G8 G80HS Brings 6K 165Hz and 330Hz Dual Mode Panel
Samsung unveiled the Odyssey G8 G80HS, a 32‑inch IPS monitor that toggles between a native 6K resolution at 165 Hz and a down‑scaled 3K mode at 330 Hz. The dual‑mode panel delivers 1 ms gray‑to‑gray response time, 350 cd/m² peak brightness, and full AMD...
Investors Back Skye’s AI Home Screen App for iPhone Ahead of Launch
Skye, a pre‑launch iPhone app from Signull Labs, is building an “agentic homescreen” that embeds AI functionality into iOS widgets, delivering personalized weather, health and contextual recommendations. The startup has secured more than $3.58 million in pre‑seed funding, giving it a...
Elon Musk’s XChat App Is More Like Facebook’s Messenger Than Signal
Elon Musk launched XChat, a standalone encrypted messaging app that requires an X account, linking chats to users' social profiles. Critics highlight that encryption keys are stored on X’s servers rather than on‑device, raising security concerns. The rollout was chaotic,...
Roborock’s Mopping Robot Vacuum Is $140 at Wayfair Until Tonight
Roborock’s Q7 L5 robot vacuum‑mop is on sale for $140 at Wayfair, down from $250, until the Way Day sale ends tonight. The mid‑range model delivers 8,000 Pa suction, dual anti‑tangle brushes, and simultaneous vacuum‑and‑mop capability, all managed through the Roborock...
This TP-Link WiFi 7 Travel Router Is 30% Off Right Now
The TP‑Link Roam 7 Wi‑Fi 7 travel router is now $98.99 on Amazon, a $41 drop from its $139.99 launch price, marking its lowest ever cost. This pocket‑sized device folds its antennas for easy packing and offers a 2.5 Gbps WAN port, 1 Gbps...
Here's What We Know About OpenAI's Rumored Smartphone
Analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo reports that OpenAI is exploring a dedicated smartphone, collaborating with MediaTek, Qualcomm and Luxshare on hardware. The device would rely heavily on agentic AI, using a hybrid of on‑device and cloud models to replace conventional apps. OpenAI...
6 MacOS Settings I Immediately Change on Every New Mac - and Why
The ZDNET piece outlines six macOS tweaks that the author applies to every new Mac, ranging from custom gestures via BetterTouchTool to hot corners, tap‑to‑click, key repeat speed, battery‑percentage display, and a minimalist dock. Each setting is adjusted through System...
I Used a $4 Timer to Reboot My Router, and It Actually Made My Internet Faster
Router Rebooter is an inexpensive inline power‑cutting dongle that automatically shuts off a router for five seconds every 24 hours, restoring peak performance without user intervention. Priced at $8 for a pair, it works with 5‑15 V DC supplies and the common...
Apple's iPhone 18 Could Benefit From a Gaming Performance and Memory Upgrade Despite the RAMaggedon
Rumors from tipster Dan Nystedt suggest the upcoming iPhone 18 will be the first Apple phone to ship with 12 GB of RAM and a new A20 processor built on a 2 nm process. The memory boost would match the iPhone 17 Pro Max, while the...
PS5, PS5 Pro and PS5 Portal Prices Are Going Up in Southeast Asian Markets
Sony announced price increases for its PS5, PS5 Pro and PlayStation Portal in Southeast Asia effective May 1. In Singapore the PS5 now costs SGD 849 (≈$620), Malaysia MYR 2,799 (≈$620) and Thailand THB 20,990 (≈$590); the Pro model is priced similarly, while the Philippines and...
The Sequel to the Iconic Emulator ZSNES Is Called Super ZSNES, of Course
After two decades of inactivity, the classic ZSNES Super Nintendo emulator has been revived as Super ZSNES. The new version is rewritten from the ground up with a GPU‑driven "Super Enhancement Engine" that adds high‑resolution rendering, widescreen, overclocking, uncompressed audio...
WHOOP’s $575 Million Raise Signals the Global Interest in Health Wearables
WHOOP announced a $575 million Series G round that lifts its valuation to $10.1 billion, nearly triple its 2021 level. The capital, led by Collaborative Fund and joined by investors such as Qatar Investment Authority, Mubadala, Abbott and the Mayo Clinic, will fund...
Just Buy a Logitech Wireless Mouse — These Are My Favorites
Logitech’s wireless mouse lineup spans premium to budget, offering ergonomic designs, multi‑device pairing, and extensive programmability. The flagship MX Master 4 delivers six customizable buttons, an Action Ring, and a rechargeable battery lasting up to two months. Mid‑range options like the M720 Triathlon...
Stolen Apple Mac Mini Resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace as Thief Posts Serial Number and License Plate
A Reddit user’s base‑model Mac mini, purchased for $599, was stolen after FedEx left it in a public area outside his apartment. The thief attempted to resell the device on Facebook Marketplace, even displaying the original serial number. The victim’s...
Apple Set to Overtake Dell as MacBook Shipments Rise Against Market Decline
Apple is projected to ship about 28 million MacBooks in 2026, up from 23 million in 2025, positioning it ahead of Dell for the third‑largest global laptop volume. The overall notebook market is expected to shrink 8% to 181.1 million units as DRAM...
Samsung’s Fold 8 Wide Could Fix One of Foldables’ Ugliest Camera Problems
Samsung is rumored to reduce the front‑camera hole‑punch on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its Fold 8 Wide variant from 3.7 mm to 2.5 mm, freeing a few extra millimeters of cover‑screen real estate. Both models will retain a 10‑megapixel selfie sensor, so image...
How the Walkman, Game Boy, Liquid Death, and Pokémon Became Surprise Hits
The article examines how products like Sony’s Walkman, Nintendo’s Game Boy, Liquid Death, and TikTok became outsized successes by embracing simplicity, constraints, and unexpected user behavior. Japanese innovators repeatedly chose “withered technology” and minimal features to lower cost, boost durability,...
Get a Month of 5G Home Internet on T-Mobile and $300 Cash Back - Here's How
T‑Mobile is promoting its 5G Home Internet service with a month of free service and a cash‑back rebate up to $300 when customers enroll in AutoPay and add a voice line. The offer spans three plan tiers—Rely at $35/month, Amplified...
The iPhone Fold Could Cut Short the Motorola Razr Fold's Big Moment
Motorola is set to unveil the Razr Fold, its first book‑style foldable, on Wednesday, joining Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Google’s Pixel Fold line‑up. The device features an 8.1‑inch internal display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, 6,000 mAh battery and a triple 50‑megapixel rear...
Samsung Launches UK Pub TV Upgrade Campaign
Samsung Electronics has launched the UK “Raise the Bar” campaign, enlisting former England footballer Joe Cole to help pubs upgrade their television technology ahead of the summer football season. The initiative lets customers nominate local venues, with ten pubs slated to...
Five Printers that Are Actually Cool (and Not Annoying)
The article spotlights five standout consumer printers that blend novelty with practicality. The Hapiko Stickerbox, a $130 AI‑driven sticker printer for kids, offers Wi‑Fi connectivity and parental oversight. Fujifilm’s Instax Mini Link+ retails for about $166 and prints instant‑film photos...
Framework Laptop 13 Pro Is Selling Out with the Linux Version Beating Windows
Framework’s Laptop 13 Pro, marketed as a “MacBook Pro for Linux users,” has sold out of its first six production batches, with demand far exceeding the company’s forecast. The Ubuntu‑preinstalled configuration is outselling the Windows version, and the company is already on batch 9...
CHERRY MX 8.3 Pro Mechanical Keyboard Launches with 8K Polling and LCD Control
Cherry has launched the MX 8.3 Pro, a premium tenkeyless mechanical keyboard that blends an 80% layout with high‑performance features for gamers and productivity users. The board introduces MX Lumina Brown tactile switches and supports tri‑mode connectivity—USB‑C wired, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth—delivering up...
Windows 11 Update Overhaul Adds Skip Option and Indefinite Pause Control
Microsoft is overhauling Windows 11’s update experience, adding a skip option during the out‑of‑box setup and extending the pause window to 35 days with the ability to reactivate indefinitely. The changes also decouple shutdown and restart commands from forced updates and...
Tungsten Automation Announces General Availability of Power PDF 2026.2 for Mac
Tungsten Automation has released Power PDF 2026.2 for Mac, making its flagship PDF editor generally available for macOS. The update adds advanced editing, AI‑assisted Copilot features, and enterprise‑grade security such as Microsoft Purview integration. It supports flexible licensing for individuals, teams, and...
Instagram Tests 'Instants' For Disappearing Photo Sharing
Meta is piloting a new standalone app called Instants in Italy and Spain. The app lets users capture unfiltered photos or videos that vanish after a single view within a 24‑hour window, with only basic text overlays available. Instants integrates...
Right-to-Repair Laws Gain Political Momentum Across America
A wave of right-to-repair legislation is sweeping the United States, with California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, Connecticut, Oregon and Washington already enacting comprehensive statutes. Advocates are tracking 57 bills across 22 states, and Texas will implement its own law on...
From Foldable iPhone to AI Glasses, Apple's New CEO Is Preparing an Aggressive 10-Product Launch Cycle: Report
John Ternus will assume the role of Apple CEO on September 1, inheriting what Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman calls the most aggressive hardware pipeline in the company’s history. He is slated to oversee the launch of roughly ten entirely new product categories...
Your Windows PC Can Already Stream to Your TV without Any Extra Hardware — Here’s How to Set It Up
Microsoft’s Miracast feature, built into Windows 10 and 11, lets users wirelessly stream a laptop’s screen to a compatible smart TV without extra hardware. The technology uses Wi‑Fi Direct, creating a direct link that doesn’t require an internet connection or a shared...
What's Written On iOS' Paper Emojis Pays Homage To Classic Apple Commercials
Apple’s iOS paper emoji contains a snippet of the iconic 1997 “Think Different” commercial, displaying the phrase “To the crazy ones… they’re not fond of rules.” The emoji’s text is a truncated version of the full ad copy, which originally...
5 Unique Wellness Gadgets & Tech You Might Not Know Exist
The wellness tech market is expanding beyond basic trackers, introducing novel devices such as DNA Vibe’s wearable red‑light band, Truvaga’s vagus‑nerve stimulator, Nurecover’s portable dry sauna, AXV’s vibration plate, and Withings Thermo touchless thermometer. These gadgets promise targeted benefits—from skin...
Stop Swiping Away Android Notifications — There's a Smarter Way to Deal with Them
Android’s built‑in notification snoozing and history tools let users temporarily hide alerts and retrieve them later, reducing interruption fatigue. The snooze button—displayed as a small alarm clock—appears only after users enable the feature, which is off by default on both...
Instagram Brings Simplified AI Video to Edits
Instagram has added generative AI video creation to its Edits feature, allowing users to produce short clips from text prompts, photos or existing videos without recording. The tool is accessed via the plus icon and AI option within the editing...
Would An iPhone 15 Still Be Worth Buying In 2026?
The iPhone 15, now discontinued after the iPhone 17 launch, still sells new for $629.99 and used for around $320. Apple typically supports devices for five to seven years, leaving the 15 with roughly 2.5–4.5 years of software updates. However, the newly...
This Free, Offline-First Android Keyboard Gives You Privacy Gboard Will Never Offer
LeanType is a free, open‑source Android keyboard that offers offline‑first AI proofreading and translation, positioning itself as a privacy‑focused alternative to Google’s Gboard. Users must side‑load the APK because the app is not on the Play Store, but once installed...
An AI Called 3,000 Pubs and Changed an Entire Market
American AI engineer Matt Cortland spent €7.80 ($8.60) on a Guinness in Dublin, then built an AI voice agent named Rachel to call more than 3,000 pubs across Ireland and ask the price of a pint. The agent collected over...