Valve has officially pushed its SteamVR 2.17 update from the beta channel to the stable channel, bringing major dashboard overhauls and streaming improvements to all users, according to release details. The software shift arrives as backend changes point to an imminent launch for the standalone Steam Frame virtual reality headset. SteamVR 2.17 Brings Steam Deck … Read more
Valve has added a backend reservation system for the Steam Frame, signaling that the wait for the standalone virtual reality headset is drawing to a close, according to dataminer Brad Lynch. While Valve has not yet officially announced pricing or an exact release date for the hardware, backend updates to two storage SKUs—representing the 256GB … Read more
The Valve Steam Frame release date is drawing closer as backend updates on Steam point to an impending launch, mirroring the exact software preparations seen before the Steam Machine debuted earlier this year, according to reporting by tech writer Adam Corsetti on Notebookcheck. Backend Packages Mirror Steam Machine Rollout Recent activity on the Valve backend … Read more
Steam free game library expansions routinely bring hundreds of new independent titles to the platform, and according to reporting by Notebookcheck and CBR, the August update introduces several standout projects holding strong player approval ratings. Players searching for zero-cost experiences can choose from cozy organization simulators, psychological horror titles, and retro-inspired first-person shooters that cost … Read more
Valve is preparing to launch its standalone SteamOS VR headset, the Steam Frame, with a mid-September release window, according to hardware insider SadlyItsBradley speaking on a Gamertag VR podcast. Review units have already landed in the hands of media testers and influencers like Linus Tech Tips following FCC equipment authorization granted on July 29 under … Read more
Europe’s football governing body UEFA is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA President Gianni Infantino for criminal mismanagement under Article 158 of the Swiss Criminal Code, according to court documents seen by The Associated Press. The legal action centers on a now-shelved plan called FIFA Forward Enterprise, which would have sold a … Read more
The legal challenge targets the company’s curtailed update policy, which abruptly cuts off software support for devices released up through 2022 despite older models like the Apple Watch SE 2 remaining available for direct retail purchase in the Apple Store as recently as September 2025. Class-Action Lawsuit Targets Apple Watch Software Support Limits According to … Read more
Xiaomi has officially launched its new budget wearable, the Smart Band 11 Active, offering up to 21 days of battery life under light usage conditions, according to initial retail listings and industry reports. Available now in Poland for PLN 139 (approximately $38), the affordable fitness tracker provides robust health-tracking features, multi-sport modes, and cross-platform smartphone … Read more
The upcoming Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar smartwatch is edging closer to its official market release, confirmed by direct code references spotted in version 10.7.3 of the Zepp companion app, according to reports by Gadgets & Wearables and GizNewsDaily. The software update introduces a power-saving feature called Solar Boost Mode, which limits screen output to essential … Read more
Payment services resumed across Australia after a Saturday afternoon disruption left some customers unable to complete purchases at major retailers, with Mastercard blaming a “scheduled system update” for the outage. According to Mastercard, the update caused transactions to be declined for a period of time before the situation was resolved and all systems were working … Read more