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ICYMI: here's the week's 8 biggest tech news stories from WWDC 2026 to Trump's not-so-made-in-America phone

The week's biggest tech news from Nintendo, Apple, Trump Mobile, and more for June 13, 2026.

Dutch non-profit set to take Valve to court for keeping game prices high

Dutch non-profit set to take Valve to court for keeping game prices high

Someone else has a bone to pick with Valve's commission on Steam

The Steam Machine could land this month, but I'm tempted to build a modern Shuttle XPC that looks like my compact 2000s rig instead

The Steam Machine could land this month, but I'm tempted to build a modern Shuttle XPC that looks like my compact 2000s rig instead

The Steam Machine could be with us by the end of June, but I've been inspired by a 2000s Shuttle XPC to potentially build a compact alternative instead.

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Valve's latest SteamOS beta provides better Intel hardware compatibility — and that's great news for upcoming handhelds

Gaming on SteamOS with Intel hardware hasn't been ideal performance-wise on handhelds, but it looks like Valve will change that going forward.

The Steam Frame is arriving in the US, suggesting the VR headset's launch isn't far off

Release may be soon, but pricing still remains a mystery.

'Great job, scammers': Valve is officially done with Steam physical gift cards thanks to fraudsters — and it could be the start of a frustrating trend

Valve has taken a new stance on scammers taking advantage of consumers, and will no longer resupply physical Steam gift cards once stock runs dry.

Valve Shuts Down Steam Physical Gift Card Program As Scammers Plague Its Sale, Distribution

Steam's physical gift card program is now being shut down due to scammers plaguing its sale and distribution.

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TI 2026 China Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

TI 2026 China Qualifier: Schedule, results, teams, format, and how to watch

The battle for TI spots on home soil begins.

A Beloved Sci-Fi Game Could Get The 'Backrooms' Treatment

A Beloved Sci-Fi Game Could Get The 'Backrooms' Treatment

Hot off the success of 'Backrooms,' Kane Parsons has expressed interest in directing an adaptation of the beloved 'Portal' games.

Can’t have anything in 2026—Steam is killing physical gift cards because, you’ve guessed it, scammers

Can’t have anything in 2026—Steam is killing physical gift cards because, you’ve guessed it, scammers

With Steam Frame arriving this summer, Meta is running out of time to entice gamers - will Prime Day do anything to improve the $599 price of the Quest 3?

With Steam Frame arriving this summer, Meta is running out of time to entice gamers - will Prime Day do anything to improve the $599 price of the Quest 3?

The Steam Frame is waiting in the wings, and the Quest 3 has never looked so unapproachable - could Prime Day bring us some much-needed discounts?

Steam Frame's tutorial video appears to leak on Reddit, demonstrating a very brief explainer of its software

Steam Frame's tutorial video appears to leak on Reddit, demonstrating a very brief explainer of its software

Here's hoping we actually see it release soon.

Steam Machine launch could be just weeks away, according to leaked regulatory findings

Steam Machine launch could be just weeks away, according to leaked regulatory findings

Information found online suggests Valve's PC games console will be released before the end of June

Valve will stop selling Steam gift cards at retailers over scam concerns

Valve will stop selling Steam gift cards at retailers over scam concerns

But my CEO needed that $100 Steam gift card!

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"Scammers have adapted": Valve confirms that physical Steam Gift Cards are dead. Once the current stocks are sold through, they're done.

Valve's Steam Gift Cards have been a staple in major retailers throughout the world for quite some time. But today, the firm confirmed they're being phased out.

Gabe Newell's racecar driver son Gray Newell to compete in 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race

Running Half Life, a 28-year-old PC game, on a 19-year-old Nokia shouldn't be impressive, but it is

Turns out you can run the original Half-Life on a Nokia N95 phone from 2009, and the project highlights that we could have classic PC ports on handhelds.

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"It's top of mind and being worked on" Xbox confirms anti-scalping methods will be in place ahead of the Xbox Series X25 preorder

Xbox will battle scalpers for the Series X25 launch, considering account-based priority systems to protect genuine fans

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Don't let Deadlock's MOBA tag scare you off—there's a quick play mode for dummies which is the perfect entry point

Don't let the idea of playing a MOBA frighten you away.

Indie devs mixed on Steam's latest redesign over visibility complaints

Some claim it will hurt indie visibility, others report improvement.

Is Steam's sleek redesign good or bad for indie game developers?

The controversial new UI design might make it harder to find hidden gems.

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Valve says Steam Machine and Steam Frame 'shipping this summer' — company confirms release window as it expands Verified program

Valve Steam Machine summer release is now set in stone — company launch window and expands Verified program

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Valve confirms its Steam Machine PC and Steam Frame VR are still "shipping this summer" — without a whiff of any prices

Valve has confirmed that both Steam Machine and Steam Frame remain scheduled to launch this summer through an update to its Verified program. While the announcement provides reassurance that the hardware is still on track, the company continues to withhold pricing details amid growing concerns over rising hardware and memory…

The Steam Machine could be weeks away from launch, as Valve confirms it will ship 'this summer' — but there's still no price tag, and experts think it could start at $1,200

Valve's Steam Machine officially has a new release schedule, but still doesn't have a set price, and analysts hint at what gamers have feared the most.

Steam Machine is coming this summer, Valve confirms, but its lack of pricing has me raising an eyebrow as hardware prices surge

And as RAM shortages persist

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