Author: Zach_Wilson
Remember Steam Machines? EmuDeck founder revisits Valve’s TV console idea
Valve once dreamt of building Linux-based game consoles called Steam Machines. They flopped — but the dream eventually became reality as the handheld Steam Deck instead. Now, a particularly noteworthy Steam Deck enthusiast is reviving the idea of a console-sized Steam Box, one with his own retro gaming twist. Rodrigo…
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Latest Sonos app update fixes a few minor issues – but there’s still a long way to go
The saga of the disastrous Sonos app update continues to run and run, and the audio company has now rolled out several bug fixes with the latest update – but there’s still a lot of work to be done before users are going to be happy again. As you can…
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Meta’s canceled Quest Pro 2 could pave the way for a major VR headset redesign in 2027 – and I’m all for it
Meta may have reportedly dumped its plans to launch a Meta Quest Pro 2 in 2027, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be serving mixed reality goodness that year. According to a new report, we could see a pair of light mixed reality glasses – codenamed ‘Puffin’ – launch instead,…
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The iPhone’s volume buttons will no longer work with Spotify Connect
Spotify users on iPhone will no longer be able to control the volume on connected devices using their physical volume buttons. In an update to its support page, Spotify said Apple “discontinued” this technology, forcing iPhone owners to use an annoying workaround. This change only affects Spotify Connect, a feature…
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Apple and Nvidia may invest in OpenAI
OpenAI is reportedly gearing up for a huge round of funding, and Apple and Nvidia might be among the investors. On Thursday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Apple, which is planning to integrate ChatGPT into iOS, is in talks to invest. Soon after, Bloomberg also reported that Apple is…
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Google Maps has been updated with a subtle but important design change
If you feel like there’s something slightly different about Google Maps at the moment, you’re not imagining it – Google has redesigned the pins used in Maps to highlight restaurants, beaches, and other attractions, giving many of them a new shape and set of colors. While the change is subtle,…
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