Author: Zach_Wilson
Valve thinks Arm has ‘potential’ for SteamOS handhelds, laptops, and more
Valve software engineer Pierre-Loup Griffais makes it sound like the sky’s the limit. I don’t want to oversell what he said — he was excited about the potential, not any specific devices, and you’ll see that in more context when we publish the interview later this week. But when I…
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OpenAI says the brand-new GPT-5.1 is ‘warmer’ and has more ‘personality’ options
OpenAI is releasing GPT-5.1 today, an update to the flagship model it released in August. OpenAI calls it an “upgrade” to GPT-5 that “makes ChatGPT smarter and more enjoyable to talk to.” The new models include GPT-5.1 Instant and GPT-5.1 Thinking. The former is “warmer, more intelligent, and better at…
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Steam Frame vs Meta Quest 3: Valve’s VR headset swings at the king, but we’re missing one key detail
A broken clock is right eventually – after months of leaks and speculation Valve has finally debuted the Steam Frame, a brand new VR headset that’s swinging at the current king (the Meta Quest 3) in a major way. The new headset boasts some impressive specs, potentially world-class software support,…
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We tried Valve’s new VR headset, PC, and controller — ask us anything!
Hi! I’m Jay Peters, a senior reporter here at The Verge. I’m perhaps the site’s second-biggest Steam Deck fan, surpassed only by Sean Hollister, our unofficial handheld gaming PC reviewer. So you can imagine how excited we were to visit Valve’s headquarters to try the company’s three new hardware products:…
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Apple introduces a new Digital ID feature to make boarding flights easier
Apple is rolling out a new feature that lets users store US passports in the official Wallet app. This will allow travelers to present this digital ID as a valid form of identification at TSA checkout lines at airports. In other words, folks with a passport who have yet to…
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Cyber Monday deals 2025: when they start, what to expect, and our expert buying tips
Cyber Monday 2025 is quickly approaching now, so I’ve put together this handy guide for our readers looking to shop what’s likely to be one of the biggest (if not the biggest) retail events for tech. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a new OLED TV or a cheap air…
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