Samsung’s flagship tablet lineup may grow a little larger in 2022, with the company allegedly planning to launch at least three different versions of the Galaxy Tab S8… including the first model with a camera notch. In other tech news from around the web, Valve has provided a sneak peek at the packaging for the […]
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Everything we know about Valve’s Steam Deck handheld gaming PC
Valve is getting into the handheld gaming space with the launch of the new Steam Deck. It’s basically a gaming computer that you can hold in your hands… or a PC that looks a bit like a Nintendo Switch. The Steam Deck went up for pre-order starting July 16th, with prices starting at $399 for a […]
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Valve Steam Deck shipments delayed until February, 2022
The Valve Steam Deck is a handheld gaming PC that went up for pre-order this summer for $399 and up, with an estimated ship date of December for folks who got in early, while customers who weren’t first in line were told that their units would begin shipping in early 2022. Now it looks like […]
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Steam Deck Verified ratings will let you know which games run on the handheld gaming PC
6 Comments on Steam Deck Verified ratings will let you know which games run on the handheld gaming PCValve’s Steam Deck is a portable game system that’s basically a handheld gaming PC. But it has a custom AMD Ryzen processor with RDNA 2 graphics. It ships with Steam’s Linux-based Steam OS software pre-installed. It has controllers and touchpads, but no physical keyboard. And the display resolution is lower than some gaming PCs. So […]
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Steam Deck: How to disassemble Valve’s handheld gaming PC (and why you shouldn’t)
Valve explains exactly how to open up the Steam Deck so you can repair or replace components and add or upgrade an SSD. The bad news is Valve highly recommends you don’t actually do that, since there’s a high risk that you’ll damage your device.
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Reports: Valve is working on a standalone VR headset (no guarantee it’ll be released though)
No Comments on Reports: Valve is working on a standalone VR headset (no guarantee it’ll be released though)It’s been a few years since Valve released the Index virtual reality headset, which sells for $499 and up (with an emphasis on the “up” if you want wireless controllers and sensors required to get the most out of it).
Now a couple of reports suggest that Valve is working on new VR headsets, including a model that may be a standalone model that can be used without a PC.
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Lilbits: Steam Deck, GPD Pocket 3, Stadia Phone Link and a Nokia Tablet
Valve is sending out Steam Deck dev kits to game makers for testing in order to ensure that as many PC games as possible can run on the handheld, Linux-powered gaming PC when it begins shipping to customers in December. Some of those game makers have started sharing images and short videos showing the console […]
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Valve’s Steam Deck supports dual boot and booting from a microSD card
The Valve Steam Deck is expected to begin shipping in December to customers who pre-orders the handheld gaming computer for $399 or more. But ever since introducing the Linux-powered PC with a custom AMD processor this summer, Valve has been getting a lot of questions. So the company has published a FAQ with some answers. […]
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Lilbits: Steam Deck, game streaming, and Google and Apple antitrust news and analysis
The Valve Steam Deck handheld gaming computer is set to begin shipping to customers in December. But it’s an unusual device for a bunch of reasons. It has a form factor that’s not quite like any other gaming computer, thanks to Valve’s built-in game controllers and trackpads. And it ships with the Linux-based Steam OS […]
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Lilbits: Steam Deck battery life estimates, Bose and Jabra’s new headphones, and Amazon’s live audio ambitions
No Comments on Lilbits: Steam Deck battery life estimates, Bose and Jabra’s new headphones, and Amazon’s live audio ambitionsBose is updating its iconic QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones with a new pair that… looks a lot like the old pair, but which has improved noise cancellation technology and longer battery life. And if earbuds are more your style, Jabra is launching three new pairs, including its first budget earbuds priced below $80 and new premium […]
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Lilbits: Google Pixel 6 with Tensor processor, Steam Deck, and upgrading the GPD Win Max
2 Comments on Lilbits: Google Pixel 6 with Tensor processor, Steam Deck, and upgrading the GPD Win MaxThe Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are coming this fall and they’ll feature a brand new design with a large camera bar across the back of the phones and upgraded camera hardware including new sensors and lenses. But the biggest chance, Google says, is under the hood. Google’s Pixel 6 series phones will […]
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Valve Steam Deck UI will replace Steam’s Big Picture mode (eventually)
Valve’s upcoming Steam Deck handheld gaming PC will ship with a Linux-based operating system called Steam OS with a user interface designed to put gaming front and center, making the little computer feel more like a game console. But that new UI isn’t just for the Steam Deck. According to Valve, it will also be […]