Sometimes, you just want to sit back, relax, and enjoy some movies and TV shows. And while there are plenty of ways to do this, we think having a dedicated streaming device is one of the better options. Not only do you get a dedicated space for all your streaming media, but it can also be connected to enhance existing products you own like a TV, projector, or even your monitor.

Unless you live under a very large rock (and potentially even then), you've heard of ChatGPT. Claude isn't as well-known, but its popularity is also growing. The TV commercials help. But there's another model called Kimi K2 that offers essentially the same functionality, but with larger context windows and a much lower per-token cost than either Claude or ChatGPT.

The problem with the Steam Machine isn't that we don't know if it exists or not; Valve has already confirmed that. The problem is that we don't know when it will be released. From what we've heard, it seems that we should have heard more about the price point and release date for the Steam Machine, but the recent RAM crisis pushed the release date back a few months. There was even a scare that it wouldn't arrive in 2026 (which Valve quickly squashed, thank goodness).

OpenAI is working on a desktop "superapp" that merges its ChatGPT app, the Codex AI coding app, and its AI-powered Atlas browser into one app, The Wall Street Journal reports. The company is making the change as part of an effort to simplify its various product efforts, according to a memo cited by the WSJ from Fidji Simo, OpenAI's CEO of Applications. Fragmentation "has been slowing us down and making it harder to hit the quality bar we want," Simo said.OpenAI made waves last year with splashy announcements like the Sora video app and buying Jony Ive's AI hardware company. But it has been facing increased competition from Anthropic as of …Read the full story at The Verge.

I've been building PCs for two decades, and have used around five graphics cards during this time. From the 1GB Radeon HD 5670 launched in 2010 to the RTX 3080 I'm using now, I have somehow never bought a pre-owned GPU. Part of it was my perception of used graphics cards — I was wary of making a bad purchase and losing the little budget I had during those days. Even after I had started earning and knew enough about testing a pre-owned GPU, I leaned toward buying new due to longer warranties and newer features. Today, however, I find myself considering a used GPU as the only reasonable option in this market. Buying a new GPU is unthinkable right now, thanks to the crazy prices of the latest Nvidia and AMD cards. Used, previous-gen graphics cards are not only powerful and affordable, but also far less risky than they used to be just a few years ago.

Valve has just released SteamOS 3.8.0 in preview, and it's a doozy. Not only is it the first release to support the upcoming Steam Machine living room gaming PC, it comes with long-awaited features for Valve's handhelds and more support for other companies' handhelds than we've seen to date - including Microsoft and Asus' Xbox Ally series, the Lenovo Legion Go 2, the OneXPlayer X1, and additional support for MSI, GPD, Anbernic, OrangePi, and Zotac. The one that excites me most: Valve is adding genuine hibernation and "memory power down" modes to the Steam Deck - though just the LCD model to start - which should help extend battery life w …Read the full story at The Verge.

Backups don't need to be complicated. There's a whole industry built around implementing backup systems with NAS devices, RAID arrays, and software with snazzy GUI frontends. But my favorite solution to backups was introduced thirty years ago and comes bundled with Linux, macOS, and WSL for free. I'm talking about rsync — the reliable command-line tool that can efficiently handle most backup scenarios with one line.

After Samsung made DeX popular on its upper-end phones, Google has made a push to offer a refined desktop experience on many Android phones. For example, with a March 2026 update, Pixel phones have got the full desktop mode, and while it may seem too barebones, a lot can be done on it with the right accessories.

These Sony headphones are a fantastic pair to go with if you're looking for impressive sound and even better ANC. For a few years, these were the best that you could get. While Sony does make a newer pair, the WH-1000XM5s still hold their own and deliver more value when you can find them for a good price. Right now, you can score a hefty discount from B&H, with the headphones coming in at just $238 for a limited time. That's $160 off, but only if you're quick.

If you're looking to move away from paid cloud storage, there are plenty of options when it comes to NAS devices. But something from Ugreen isn't most likely at the top of your list if you've been looking for options.

Buying a used GPU in 2026 has become increasingly popular among PC builders and budget gamers. New cards can be expensive, and for many builders and gamers, the second-hand market offers access to high-performance hardware at a much more reasonable price.

It seems OpenAI has finally found its solution for its scattered app problem. While the company has been hard at work producing a variety of services, such as its web browser, it's seemingly lacking in a one united focus. If true, the company likely has a big user fragmentation problem where people will passionately use one app but disregard another.