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The review embargo for Valve’s Steam Machine is finally up, and after reading through impressions from major publications, one thing becomes immediately clear: the reviews aren’t nearly as mixed as social media would have you believe. In fact, there’s a surprising amount of consensus on what Valve got right and where it may have stumbled. Here’s how major reviewers rated the Steam Machine Digital Foundry: Called it “beautifully designed” and “virtually silent,” while noting that the premium price is difficult to ignore. Rock Paper Shotgun: Described it as a “quiet triumph of hardware design” and praised its unique appeal despite…

AD Ports Group Launches Integrated Logistics Services Between Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port to Strengthen Regional Trade Connectivity Abu Dhabi, UAE – 19 June 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group’s commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors. The new service addresses growing container and Ro-Ro cargo volumes through a direct weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, thereby enhancing trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the…

Prime Day is often associated with upgrading devices inside the home, but some of the most interesting deals this year are focused on the spaces outside it. From June 23 to June 26, Sylvox is offering discounts of up to 28% on its Frameless Series Outdoor TVs, bringing down the cost of a category that has become increasingly relevant as homeowners invest more in their outdoor living spaces. The timing reflects a broader shift in how backyards, patios, and decks are being used. What were once occasional gathering spots are increasingly functioning as extensions of the home, doubling up as…

AI and digital economy opportunities in Shenzhen and Guangzhou among the key prospects looked into by emirate’s high-level delegation Government and business meetings held alongside participation in AIM Talks China 2026 Leading Chinese institutions engaged on investment and cooperation in emerging sectors  As of June 2026, 851 Chinese companies are based in Sharjah Bilateral trade between Sharjah and China reached AED 6.3 billion in 2025 Guangdong, China, June 19, 2026 Sharjah is deepening its economic engagement with China as the emirate pursues new opportunities in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, advanced manufacturing, smart mobility and sustainable energy through a high-level mission…

Valve’s new Steam Machine may be grabbing headlines, primarily because of its price, but the bigger story could be that users won’t necessarily need to buy one. Valve has confirmed that SteamOS is becoming increasingly desktop-friendly, opening the door for gamers to build their own Steam Machines using standard PC components and the operating system that powers the Steam Deck. Valve wants SteamOS to work on more than just Valve hardware In an interview with The Verge, Valve’s Pierre-Loup Griffais revealed that starting with SteamOS 3.8, users can effectively put together their own Steam Machine using whatever PC parts they…

Amazon has officially begun rolling out its redesigned Fire TV experience, months after first showing it off at CES 2026. The update is now available across current-generation Fire TV Sticks, Fire TV Cube devices, and Amazon’s Ember smart TV lineup, bringing a faster interface, a cleaner design, and a much heavier focus on content discovery. Amazon wants Fire TV to feel less like a collection of apps The biggest change is the interface itself. Instead of pushing users into individual streaming apps first, the new Fire TV experience organizes content into dedicated sections for Movies, TV Shows, Sports, Live TV,…

Samsung just unveiled its fastest UFS 5.0 storage chip yet, built specifically with your phone’s AI features in mind. It hits a data transfer speed of 10.8GB per second, which should make on-device AI feel noticeably snappier for you. Why storage speed actually matters for your AI experience AI has been steadily moving away from the cloud and straight onto your device, which requires more local storage than before. Samsung says storage chips are quickly becoming core infrastructure for AI, not just a spot to dump your photos and apps. The new UFS 5.0 chip delivers read speeds up to…

Prime Day is often the best time of year to upgrade a gaming setup, with discounts spanning everything from graphics cards and peripherals to displays. For many gamers, however, a monitor upgrade can be one of the most noticeable improvements, impacting everything from visual immersion to overall responsiveness. This year, Sceptre is offering savings across select gaming monitors from June 23 through June 26, including up to $100 off the flagship C415B-UUS360. Designed to deliver both immersive ultrawide gaming and esports-focused performance in a single display, it’s easily the centerpiece of Sceptre’s Prime Day lineup. The company is also offering…

If you own a Switch 2 and have been waiting for a great hack-and-slash game to justify the purchase, today is a good day.  Devil May Cry 5: Devil Hunter Edition lands on the eShop on June 23, 2026, at limited-time discounted pricing. Given that it’s a game from a franchise that has sold over 38 million copies, that is a deal worth paying attention to. So what exactly is in the Devil Hunter Edition? This is the first time any Devil May Cry game has come to a portable Nintendo device, courtesy of Capcom.  All four playable characters are…

In April 2026, Microsoft finally caved to user complaints and made Copilot removable from Windows 11. It became one of the most controversial additions to the operating system in years, which is why the company had to take such a drastic step.  Two months later, it is installing it again. The only thing that has changed is the method. The bad news is that the new method is harder to stop. The good news, however, is that the change doesn’t affect all Windows 11 users. In fact, it doesn’t affect a majority of them.  So what exactly is Microsoft doing…