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3 things we want from the Steam Machine as this month's expected pre-order date looms

Valve's machine has a lot stacked against it, but could be brilliant

"Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture

"Context matters a lot": New Steam Machine CPU benchmark numbers are underwhelming, but they're far from the full picture

New Geekbench 6 CPU performance numbers from the Steam Machine have appeared online, and compared to gaming handhelds already on the market, they're perfectly middling. Here's why I'm not worried.

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Oops, someone just uploaded Steam Machine Geekbench results early, so I'd be surprised if Valve's box doesn't arrive next week

Oops, someone just uploaded Steam Machine Geekbench results early, so I'd be surprised if Valve's box doesn't arrive next week

Geekbench results for the Steam Machine have emerged, and the new listings could mean Valve's mini PC will actually launch in June.

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Intel's first chip with Nvidia graphics is coming in early 2028 according to the latest leak and it could mark a new era for handheld PC gaming

Nvidia's second-gen RTX Spark is also due in 2028 and AMD has new chips coming, too.

TI 2026 South America Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

10 SA squads in a clash for one TI slot.

Steam Machine preorders could start in days as consoles arrive and potential launch date slips

Valve's long-awaited PC games console – the Steam Machine – will reportedly be available to order next week

Enthusiast hacks Valve’s AMD-first gaming OS to run on Intel hardware — SteamOS boots on Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but it takes a Radeon card, installer workaround, and Resizable BAR fix

A Reddit user has shown SteamOS running on an Intel Arc B580 desktop GPU, but the early proof of concept required a Radeon-assisted install workaround and Resizable BAR to recover performance.

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It looks like more handhelds will soon be able to run SteamOS if this MSI Claw gameplay test is anything to go by

It looks like more handhelds will soon be able to run SteamOS if this MSI Claw gameplay test is anything to go by

A new beta lets the OS run on Intel handhelds.

SteamOS now plays nice with Intel handhelds, and that could help a shunned portable become a solid Steam Deck alternative

SteamOS now plays nice with Intel handhelds, and that could help a shunned portable become a solid Steam Deck alternative

Now that SteamOS is working and improving on Intel handheld gaming PCs, it could help the OG MSI Claw shine as a makeshift Steam Deck.

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU is more popular than you may think — at least according to Steam's latest survey

AMD's Radeon RX 9070 XT GPU is more popular than you may think — at least according to Steam's latest survey

The GPU market is still dominated by Nvidia despite its recent focus on AI, but AMD's flagship Radeon GPU is putting up a decent fight.

ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

The week's biggest tech news from Nintendo, Apple, Trump Mobile, and more for June 13, 2026.

Dutch non-profit set to take Valve to court for keeping game prices high

Dutch non-profit set to take Valve to court for keeping game prices high

Someone else has a bone to pick with Valve's commission on Steam

The Steam Machine just landed for an eye-watering $1,049, so I'm tempted to build a modern Shuttle XPC that looks like my compact 2000s rig instead

The Steam Machine just landed for an eye-watering $1,049, so I'm tempted to build a modern Shuttle XPC that looks like my compact 2000s rig instead

The Steam Machine could be with us by the end of June, but I've been inspired by a 2000s Shuttle XPC to potentially build a compact alternative instead.

Valve's latest SteamOS beta provides better Intel hardware compatibility — and that's great news for upcoming handhelds

Valve's latest SteamOS beta provides better Intel hardware compatibility — and that's great news for upcoming handhelds

Gaming on SteamOS with Intel hardware hasn't been ideal performance-wise on handhelds, but it looks like Valve will change that going forward.

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The Steam Frame is arriving in the US, suggesting the VR headset's launch isn't far off

Release may be soon, but pricing still remains a mystery.

'Great job, scammers': Valve is officially done with Steam physical gift cards thanks to fraudsters — and it could be the start of a frustrating trend

Valve has taken a new stance on scammers taking advantage of consumers, and will no longer resupply physical Steam gift cards once stock runs dry.

Valve Shuts Down Steam Physical Gift Card Program As Scammers Plague Its Sale, Distribution

Steam's physical gift card program is now being shut down due to scammers plaguing its sale and distribution.

TI 2026 China Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

The battle for TI spots on home soil begins.

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A Beloved Sci-Fi Game Could Get The 'Backrooms' Treatment

Hot off the success of 'Backrooms,' Kane Parsons has expressed interest in directing an adaptation of the beloved 'Portal' games.

Can’t have anything in 2026—Steam is killing physical gift cards because, you’ve guessed it, scammers

With Steam Frame arriving this summer, Meta is running out of time to entice gamers - will Prime Day do anything to improve the $599 price of the Quest 3?

The Steam Frame is waiting in the wings, and the Quest 3 has never looked so unapproachable - could Prime Day bring us some much-needed discounts?

Steam Frame's tutorial video appears to leak on Reddit, demonstrating a very brief explainer of its software

Here's hoping we actually see it release soon.

Steam Machine launch could be just weeks away, according to leaked regulatory findings

Information found online suggests Valve's PC games console will be released before the end of June

Valve will stop selling Steam gift cards at retailers over scam concerns

But my CEO needed that $100 Steam gift card!

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"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done.

Valve's Steam Gift Cards have been a staple in major retailers throughout the world for quite some time. But today, the firm confirmed they're being phased out.

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