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Valve launches Steam Machine starting at $1,049 with June 30 shipping

Valve launches Steam Machine starting at $1,049 with June 30 shipping

Valve is returning to the living room with a premium Steam Machine featuring semi-custom AMD silicon and a strict anti-scalper reservation system.

Technology ·30 Jun 2026, 08:09 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

WhatsApp introduces usernames to let users chat without sharing phone numbers

Meta's WhatsApp is introducing unique usernames to improve user privacy and reduce the need to share personal mobile numbers to initiate contact.

Technology ·30 Jun 2026, 07:23 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Barracuda researchers identify surge in sophisticated phishing-as-a-service

Barracuda researchers identify surge in sophisticated phishing-as-a-service

Barracuda researchers identify surge in sophisticated phishing-as-a-service

Technology ·30 Jun 2026, 05:03 ·Niko Vale 4 min read
Tidal stops royalty payments for fully AI-generated music

Tidal stops royalty payments for fully AI-generated music

Tidal has announced a new strategy to demonetize music fully generated by synthetic tools while introducing AI-labeling badges to improve transparency.

Technology ·30 Jun 2026, 03:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung reportedly planning to launch a smartphone with a rollable screen

Samsung reportedly planning to launch a smartphone with a rollable screen

Samsung is reportedly developing a rollable smartphone, which industry observers refer to as the Galaxy Z Slide, targeting a launch in early 2028. This design aims to provide a tablet-like experience that avoids the hinge creases associated with current foldable devices.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 15:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Nintendo sets Switch 2 price at 499 dollars starting September 1

Nintendo sets Switch 2 price at 499 dollars starting September 1

Nintendo has officially announced a global price hike for the Switch 2 console, citing rising component costs and semiconductor market volatility. The adjustment sets the new U.S. retail price at $499.99 starting September 1, 2026.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 14:03 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals Zohar as new DLC character

Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes reveals Zohar as new DLC character

Zohar joins the Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes roster as the fourth DLC fighter, featuring a puppet-style playstyle alongside a major system update.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 09:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Bakunawa Killer revealed as a new character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads

Bakunawa Killer revealed as a new character for Virtua Fighter Crossroads

The Bakunawa Killer debuts as a mysterious, playable antagonist in Virtua Fighter Crossroads. The new RGG Studio title shifts the series toward a narrative-driven action-adventure experience.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 04:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung to charge 5 dollars monthly for SmartThings API access in October

Samsung to charge 5 dollars monthly for SmartThings API access in October

Samsung plans to transition its SmartThings API to a subscription model, impacting third-party developers, commercial partners, and home automation platforms.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 02:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Sunaofe Announces Pre-Order for the Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair

Sunaofe Announces Pre-Order for the Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair

Sunaofe has launched its flagship Atlas Ergonomic Office Chair, a direct-to-consumer model designed to provide adjustability for remote and hybrid workers.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 01:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
AI search engines pull from different web sources than Google rankings

AI search engines pull from different web sources than Google rankings

A divergence between traditional search results and AI citations is forcing publishers to shift from keyword-based SEO to answer-engine optimization. Top-ranked organic pages are often ignored by AI tools, requiring new strategies to improve citation probability.

Technology ·29 Jun 2026, 00:37 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Steam Machine reservations face massive scalper markups on eBay

Steam Machine reservations face massive scalper markups on eBay

Valve's randomized reservation system for the Steam Machine has failed to stop resellers, with digital slots fetching high premiums on the secondary market.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 19:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Kensington Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Dock With Triple 4K Support

Kensington Launches New Thunderbolt 5 Dock With Triple 4K Support

Kensington has launched the SD5010T5 Thunderbolt 5 docking station, providing up to 120Gbps of bandwidth for data-intensive professional workflows. The 13-in-1 device offers extensive display support and dynamic power delivery for Windows and macOS users.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 12:33 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Samsung to launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 and new wearables at July 22 Unpacked

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 06:01 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
GTA 6 pre-orders see inflated prices on eBay despite wide availability

GTA 6 pre-orders see inflated prices on eBay despite wide availability

Despite Rockstar Games confirming widespread availability for Grand Theft Auto 6, unauthorized resellers are inflating prices on platforms like eBay. Experts urge fans to avoid these listings and remain wary of fraudulent scams targeting prospective players.

Technology ·28 Jun 2026, 01:31 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips

Apple to launch first touchscreen MacBook with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips

Apple is set to launch its first touchscreen MacBook featuring OLED displays and M5 series silicon. This hardware represents a departure from the company's historical design philosophy regarding touch interfaces.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 20:32 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max variants in shift toward M7 generation

Apple to skip M6 Pro and Max variants in shift toward M7 generation

Apple is bypassing the creation of M6 Pro and Max variants to fast-track the M7 chip, which is being engineered to advance on-device artificial intelligence.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 17:04 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Snap faces backlash over design and price of new $2,195 AR glasses

Snap faces backlash over design and price of new $2,195 AR glasses

Snap faces backlash following the unveiling of its $2,195 augmented reality glasses, with critics citing aesthetic concerns and a high price point.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 15:02 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Greubel Forsey Balancier QM

Greubel Forsey Balancier QM

Greubel Forsey elevates watchmaking with the Balancier QM, a timepiece introducing the rigorous Qualité Musée finishing standard. This 39.6mm white gold watch showcases meticulous in-house craftsmanship and a movement with a 72-hour power reserve.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 11:18 ·Niko Vale 3 min read
Wallmakers completes restaurant made from shipping containers

Wallmakers completes restaurant made from shipping containers

Architectural firm Wallmakers has transformed 12 discarded shipping containers into a thermally efficient, 200-seat restaurant in Tuticorin, India. The project uses a poured earth facade to reduce the building's cooling load by 38 percent.

Technology ·27 Jun 2026, 11:06 ·Niko Vale 3 min read