The era of compromise with small PCs is over. Today’s mini-ITX boards pack high-end features while modern CPUs and GPUs run cooler than ever. The result? Desktop power in a portable package that doesn’t dominate your space.
Valve engineers admit the original Steam Machines failed because too few games worked on SteamOS. Their new system relies on Proton compatibility to run Windows games on Linux. The hardware sits between Xbox Series S and PS5 in performance.
Despite expectations of GTA 6 generating $3 billion in its first year, analysts warn it won’t reverse the industry’s downward trend. The AAA gaming model faces fundamental sustainability issues that even Rockstar’s blockbuster can’t solve. Layoffs, cancellations, and investor uncertainty continue to
Sony and NCSoft revealed Horizon Steel Frontiers this week, but the MMO is skipping PS5 entirely. NCSoft says the decision wasn’t theirs to make, pointing to Sony’s own multiplayer Horizon plans. This reveals Sony’s strategy to avoid internal competition.
Maxone Semiconductor has secured IPO approval on Shanghai’s STAR Market, rising to become the world’s sixth-largest probe card supplier. The company counts Huawei’s investment arm as its fourth-largest shareholder and generates up to 83% of revenue from an unnamed major customer believed to be HiSil
Apple is reportedly developing a budget MacBook using iPhone processors to compete with Chromebooks in education. The move aims to boost MacBook sales by targeting students and casual users. But breaking Google’s classroom dominance requires more than just lower prices.
President Trump’s budget bill contains provisions that could devastate the $28 billion hemp industry by banning most THC products. Meanwhile, the U.S. has officially stopped producing pennies after 231 years, saving taxpayers $56 million annually.
Ghent-based Rookoo has raised €900k to develop its AI-powered “digital colleagues” for event and hospitality teams. The platform automates administrative tasks and aims to help teams focus more on creativity and guest experiences rather than paperwork.
The retail giants are facing a fundamental shift as 26% of consumers struggle to pay bills. Their response reveals where shopping is headed for the next decade, focusing on utility over spectacle.
Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 8.5 update to carrier-locked Galaxy Tab S8+ devices in the US. The update brings Android 16 QPR2 along with new interface elements and functionality. This marks one of the first major software updates for the tablet series.
