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In a short blog, Valve confirmed that the Steam Machine and Steam Frame devices, which were announced in November last year, are coming this summer. However, the blog post was about the Verified program. The blog post itself is aimed at developers and announces that the Steam Machine and Steam Frame are being included in the Verified program. The said program launched with the Steam Deck and allows users to know how the game runs on the handheld before buying. According to Valve, the Steam Machine’s requirements to get a Verified badge will be almost identical to the Steam Deck.…

Hidden among the architectural landmarks of General Motors’ sprawling Warren Tech Center outside Detroit is a new cornerstone of the automaker’s $900 million bet on its electric future. The nondescript 500,000-square-foot pair of off-white boxes, which house GM’s new Battery Cell Development Center, might not look like much. But locked inside is the key to GM’s plan to slash the cost of its EVs by nearly 10%.  At a time when some car companies are pulling back on EVs, GM’s new Battery Cell Development Center is part of a reboot. And it’s one that GM told TechCrunch will allow it…

Acoustune ATX001 delivers reference-grade Bluetooth audio HomeComputer AccessoriesAcoustune ATX001 Bluetooth USB Transmitter Dongle Gadget Flow EditorsAcoustune ATX001 Bluetooth USB Transmitter DongleThe Acoustune ATX001 is a compact Bluetooth audio transmitter designed to bring reference-grade wireless sound to your existing earphones and headphones.Latest Qualcomm Chipset: Powered by the QCC5181 SoC, the ATX001 supports aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC, and SBC, so you can match the best codec to your headphones and get the highest quality signal your gear supports.Broad USB-C Compatibility: The dongle connects via USB-C to smartphones, PCs, and game consoles. A built-in USB-C charging port on the…

The Oppo Pad 5 Matte Display has a 12.1” IPS LCD that is optimized for reading and note-taking. It has 2,800 x 1,980px resolution, runs at 120Hz refresh rate and renders 12-bit colors. As the name suggests, this has a matte display instead of a glossy one. The panel is TÜV Rheinland certified for a 97% cut to reflections and a 70% reduction in harmful blue light. You can check out our unboxing post to learn more about the slate and its key selling points. Here we will focus on performance – how good is that Dimensity 7300 Ultra? Note…

SpaceX has lined up another compute deal ahead of its historic IPO, this time with Google. The company announced the deal in a regulatory filing on Friday. Under the terms of the deal, Google will pay SpaceX $920 million per month from October 2026 through June 2029 for access to “approximately 110,000 NVIDIA GPUs, CPUs, memory, and other related components.” The deal is similar in length and scope to the one SpaceX announced with Anthropic in late May. As part of that deal, Anthropic agreed to pay SpaceX $1.25 billion per month through 2029 to rent all the available compute…

GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl offers tri-mode connectivity! HomeAndroid AccessoriesGameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl Gadget Flow EditorsGameSir T7 Pro Sugar WhirlPersonalize every Xbox game session with the GameSir T7 Pro Sugar Whirl, offering per-game profiles and adjustable sensitivity settings.Hall Effect TMR Sticks: GameSir Mag-Res TMR sticks deliver anti-drift analog input with smooth, accurate tracking, so stick movement stays consistent session after session.Hall Effect Analog Triggers: Triggers use Hall Effect technology for frictionless, precise input. A 2-stage stop lets you shorten the travel distance, which helps in fast-paced or casual games alike.RGB Lighting: Built-in RGB breathing illumination casts a soft pastel…

Predictably, the €100 price hike on the Xiaomi 17T series upset many voters in last week’s poll. However, Xiaomi did make some good choices too. The Xiaomi 17T is smaller than its predecessor and its Pro sibling – it has a 6.59” display versus 6.83” on the 15T and 17T Pro. Barely anyone complained about the smaller size, so, well done Xiaomi. The big battery (6,500mAh) inside the phone certainly helps. The capable 50MP 5x/115mm periscope also proved to be a popular change among voters. And while the Dimensity 8500 Ultra can’t fight flagship-grade silicon, it is just the right…

Founders, your window to enter Startup Battlefield 200 closes in just three short days. Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 officially close on June 8, 11:59 p.m. PT. Do not wait any longer. Secure your shot at competing on the Disrupt Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 this October at San Francisco’s Moscone West. Thousands of startups have already stepped forward. If you’re building a company with the potential to reshape an industry, now is the time to make your move. Apply or nominate a startup before the deadline. Image Credits:Kimberly White / Getty Images What is Startup Battlefield 200? Startup Battlefield 200 is where ambitious early-stage startups go from unknown to…

Creality SPARKX i7 turns portraits into 3D models in seconds! Home3D Printing3D PrintersCreality SPARKX i7 Gadget Flow EditorsCreality SPARKX i7Hurry up! This item is 7% OFF!Maximize your printing potential with the Creality SPARKX i7. It’s a high-end 3D printer for creators who value consistency.AI-Powered Model Creation: The built-in CubeMe tool turns portraits into print-ready 3D models. You skip manual modeling and parameter tuning before each print.4-Color Printing with 50% Less Waste: Supports up to 4 colors with sharp transitions. A purge-reduction system cuts filament waste by up to 50%, which reduces cost and cleanup.5-Minute Setup, No Assembly Needed: Ships pre-assembled…

On Monday, June 8, Apple will unveil iOS 27, which is widely rumored to contain the revamped AI-infused Siri powered by Google’s Gemini models. This has been a very long time coming, with the company first announcing an AI Siri back in June of 2024. That has seen delay after delay, but it’s now finally (almost) here. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new Siri will be labeled as a beta at first, and will require you to join a waitlist in order to try it. Now it’s unclear whether this waitlist will function only during the iOS 27 beta…