Steam Machine reviews praise Valve’s hardware. The real problem is its four-figure price tag

The first Steam Machine reviews are in, and while critics praise Valve’s hardware and SteamOS, many believe its $1,049 price tag is the biggest hurdle.

Instagram lands on Samsung TVs, with episodic series and live TV coming to your screen soon

Meta is testing interest-based channels, phone-to-TV casting, and a horizontal video hub as Instagram for TV expands beyond Samsung’s launch.

Valve explains why the Steam Machine is so expensive, and the villain is painfully familiar

Valve says rising RAM and storage costs made its original Steam Machine pricing goal impossible, while also limiting launch availability

Valve reveals Steam Machine pricing, and it’s definitely not a budget console

Valve has officially revealed Steam Machine pricing, with the new SteamOS-powered gaming PC starting at $1,049 ahead of reservations opening this week.

Early Prime flash sales on EcoFlow + Anker SOLIX power stations, Gotrax electric dirt bike for kids $484 low, tool lows, more
Early Prime flash sales on EcoFlow + Anker SOLIX power stations, Gotrax electric dirt bike for kids $484 low, tool lows, more

It’s the calm before the Amazon Prime Day storm, and we’re starting off this week’s Green Deals with plenty of early savings, starting with flash sale windows from two of our favorite power station brands. First, there is the EcoFlow flash sale with fo…

Gazelle unveils stylish e-bike powered by Bosch’s new hub motor
Gazelle unveils stylish e-bike powered by Bosch’s new hub motor

Gazelle has become one of the first major bicycle brands to launch a new e-bike built around Bosch’s recently announced Hub Line motor, unveiling the sleek new Gazelle Curb urban commuter.

Google is diving into the film world with millions of dollars, and yes, AI is involved

Google is investing roughly $75 million in A24 as part of a new AI research partnership with Google DeepMind aimed at developing filmmaking tools.

New solid-state battery electrolyte retains over 84% of its capacity after 350 cycles
New solid-state battery electrolyte retains over 84% of its capacity after 350 cycles

Solid-state batteries promise longer range, faster charging, and improved safety, but durability has been a major hurdle. Researchers in China are getting closer after developing a new solid-state battery electrolyte system that maintained over 84% of …

Google invests in A24 to build AI movie tools
Google invests in A24 to build AI movie tools

Google’s DeepMind AI lab is teaming up with A24 to develop new movie production technologies that aim to help future filmmakers “expand their storytelling possibilities.” As part of this new research and development collaboration, The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is investing “around $75 million” into A24, marking the first time the search giant […]

Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine
Valve is working with AMD to bring FSR 4 to the Steam Machine

The Steam Machine is a cool little console that’s about as powerful as a PlayStation 5, according to my colleague Sean Hollister’s in-depth review. But one area where it lags behind is with its earlier version of AMD FSR upscaler: It’s just not as good as it should be. Yes, it can sharpen low-res graphics […]