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Google's Nest Thermostat Diagnostic Tool Arrives
In early January, a software bug rendered thousands of Nest smart thermostats inoperable, leaving users in cold homes.
Android 17 powers new foldable gaming mode for flippy phones
Android 17 is poised to transform foldable phones into dedicated gaming handhelds.
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.
Steam Controller orders face shipping delays extending into 2027
New buyers of Valve's Steam Controller have been informed their orders are not expected to ship before 2027, according to Notebookcheck .
Apple's New Siri AI Arrives, Boasting Smarter Capabilities
At WWDC 2026, Apple unveiled Siri AI, a digital assistant so overhauled it can now solve math problems and craft recipes.
YouTube Reintroduces DMs in Phased Rollout
YouTube is reintroducing a direct messaging feature in 2026, six years after its previous removal.
Amazon Games Cancels AI-Focused Project Trident
Amazon Game Studios canceled Project Trident, a generative AI game, after just 18 months, according to Kotaku .
Valve's Steam Machine launch date faces conflicting reports
Reports suggest Valve's new Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR headset are slated for release in summer 2026, though conflicting information has emerged.
AMD hikes prices on Ryzen desktop processors, including older chips
AMD is relaunching its two-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X3D processor with special branding, even as the company raises prices across its entire Ryzen desktop CPU portfolio, including the latest Zen 5 and Zen
Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra With Nvidia RTX Spark
The new Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra boasts a full petaflop of AI-ready compute power, a figure that dwarfs most current desktop workstations, according to PCMag .
Plex raises lifetime pass price to $750
Starting July 1, 2024, the cost of a Plex Lifetime Pass jumped from $249.
Microsoft retires Teams Together Mode, boosts Gallery View
Microsoft is phasing out its once-touted 'Together Mode' feature from Teams, with the full removal process not expected to conclude until June 30, 2026.