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Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.

Are you ready for a $1,000 Steam Machine? Some analysts think you should be.

Tariffs, component volatility, and Valve’s tolerance for losses all lead to uncertainty.

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Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

Google will let Android power users bypass upcoming sideloading restrictions

Google will preserve sideloading for power users, but it hasn’t decided how that will work yet.

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Valve says it’s still waiting for better chips to power Steam Deck 2

Valve says it’s still waiting for better chips to power Steam Deck 2

Even a 50 percent performance-per-watt improvement wouldn’t be enough, engineer says.

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Google is rolling out conversational shopping—and ads—in AI Mode search

Google is rolling out conversational shopping—and ads—in AI Mode search

Conversational shopping is Google’s first big swing at monetizing AI Mode search.

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OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities

OpenAI walks a tricky tightrope with GPT-5.1’s eight new personalities

New controls attempt to please critics on both sides with a balance between bland and habit-forming.

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Microsoft releases update-fixing update for update-eligible Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft releases update-fixing update for update-eligible Windows 10 PCs

A bug was keeping Windows 10 PCs from enrolling in Microsoft’s ESU program.

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OpenAI slams court order that lets NYT read 20 million complete user chats

OpenAI slams court order that lets NYT read 20 million complete user chats

OpenAI: NYT wants evidence of ChatGPT users trying to get around news paywall.

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Meta’s star AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to leave for own startup

Meta’s star AI scientist Yann LeCun plans to leave for own startup

AI pioneer reportedly frustrated with Meta’s shift from research to rapid product releases.

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Steam Deck minus the screen: Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware

Steam Deck minus the screen: Valve announces new Steam Machine, Controller hardware

SteamOS-powered cube for your TV targets early 2026 launch, no pricing details.

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