The new 512GB Steam Machine console displayed prominently on a pedestal, highlighting its premium price point and luxury gaming status.

Steam Machine's 512GB Model Costs $1,049, Raising Console Price Concerns

Valve's new Steam Machine hits shelves this summer, kicking off at a cool $1,049.

Maya FeldmanJune 23, 20263 min read

San Francisco skyline with AI network overlays, symbolizing the impact of technology on housing costs and urban affordability.

AI drives impossible housing costs for San Francisco renters

In San Francisco, the median monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment has crossed $4,000 for the first time ever, a staggering figure increasingly influenced by opaque AI-related investment, making th

Jordan Tsosie·June 23, 2026

Close-up of a state-of-the-art Nvidia AI server featuring advanced liquid cooling technology, highlighting its water-saving design.

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Nvidia's new AI data center design slashes water usage

U.S. data centers guzzled an estimated 449 million gallons of water daily in 2021, a staggering demand Nvidia's new AI server design aims to significantly curb, according to eesi . This consumption pr

Maya Feldman·June 23, 2026

A tense negotiation scene between Valve and a RAM supplier, with Steam Machines and volatile market graphs symbolizing the impact on pricing.

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Valve's brutal RAM negotiations shape Steam Machine prices

Valve, a multi-billion dollar gaming giant, subjects its Steam Machines to a precarious month-to-month 'take-it-or-leave-it' system for critical RAM components.

Maya Feldman·June 23, 2026

Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo, the new co-creative directors of Moschino, in a bustling fashion atelier surrounded by design materials.

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Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo its new co-creative directors

Just five months after appointing Adrian Appiolaza, Moschino has named Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as its new co-creative directors.

Maya Feldman·June 21, 2026

The Diamond Hand RPG character in a mystical arena, surrounded by glowing dice, facing a shadowy opponent, showcasing innovative skill check mechanics.

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Diamond Hand RPG Innovates Dice Mechanics with New System

Moves of the Diamond Hand, an upcoming RPG, already boasts a 'Balatro-like' skill check system, generating significant buzz years before its full 2027 launch.

Maya Feldman·June 21, 2026

Experimental musician Hainbach performing live with a Nagra reel-to-reel tape recorder and a Swiss Army Knife on stage.

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Hainbach explores his Swiss Army Knife approach to music

On stage, experimental musician Hainbach doesn't just perform with his Nagra reel-to-reel tape recorders; he uses a Swiss Army Knife to fix them mid-show.

Maya Feldman·June 21, 2026

A musician stands before a massive, glowing digital database of music and AI code, symbolizing the revelation of AI music training datasets.

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Atlantic Releases Database of AI Music Training Datasets

Musicians Backxwash and Titus Andronicus have already discovered their songs among the 21 million tracks found in newly revealed AI training datasets.

Maya Feldman·June 21, 2026

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Toy Story explores how tech adoption shapes childhood imagination

In Toy Story 5, Bonnie's new obsession isn't a classic toy, but a talking iPad-like device named Lily, signaling a profound shift in childhood play.

Jordan Tsosie·June 21, 2026

Philips Hue wired wall module seamlessly connecting a traditional, non-smart light fixture to a smart home lighting system.

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Philips Hue launches wired modules to connect non-smart lights

Philips Hue, a prominent name in smart lighting, has introduced its first wired wall modules, available from €44.

Jordan Tsosie·June 20, 2026

The Aeolus Mars orbiter, built by Relativity Space for NASA, launching towards the red planet on its 2028 mission.

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NASA Selects Relativity Space for 2028 Aeolus Mars Mission

Relativity Space, a startup whose only rocket launch ended in failure, has been tapped by NASA to build and launch a critical Mars orbiter in 2028.

Jordan Tsosie·June 20, 2026

A single budget smartphone box sits alone on a dusty, empty shelf in a dimly lit store, symbolizing the scarcity of affordable devices.

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High CMF phone memory prices threaten budget device availability

Despite winning 'Best Budget Phone of the Year' from MKBHD, Nothing Technology has confirmed the cancellation of its next CMF Phone series for 2026, citing memory prices as the prohibitive factor, acc

Cyrus Jafari·June 20, 2026

The NTS Radio Atonemo player, a compact Wi-Fi streamer, is showcased connected to a high-fidelity audio system in a stylish home setting.

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NTS Radio Launches Atonemo Player for Hi-Fi Streaming

NTS Radio, whose listenership surged 300% to a quarter-million monthly users, just launched a $179 Wi-Fi player.

Maya Feldman·June 20, 2026

The SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan operating on a desk in a modern home office, showcasing its sleek design and airflow.

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SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan review: Smart features, limited battery

At its maximum settings—nightlight, high speed, and swiveling—the SwitchBot Standing Circulator Fan's USB-C rechargeable battery lasts a mere 1 hour and 45 minutes, according to The Verge .

Maya Feldman·June 20, 2026

A pair of Snap's augmented reality glasses, Specs, with holographic projections, symbolizing advanced technology and a high-end consumer product.

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Snap's Specs augmented reality glasses cost $2,195

Snap's new augmented reality glasses, Specs, will cost $2,195, according to Theverge and BBC .

Cyrus Jafari·June 19, 2026

A Game Boy Camera connected to a smartphone, displaying a retro, pixelated photo on the phone's screen.

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Connect Your Game Boy Camera to Your Phone for $50

For just $49.99, a 1998 Game Boy Camera can now connect directly to your smartphone, transforming a relic of retro gaming into a surprisingly versatile modern photography tool. This integration allows

Jordan Tsosie·June 19, 2026