Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, but Mattel’s interactive Buzz, Woody, and Jessie figures are already 54% off
Toy Story 5 just hit theaters, but Mattel’s interactive Buzz, Woody, and Jessie figures are already 54% off

Fresh off the release of Toy Story 5, Walmart has discounted Mattel’s interactive Buzz, Woody, and Jessie figures to a record-low $10 each.

Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026
Valve describes just how brutal RAM negotiations are in 2026

Valve’s Steam Machine finally has a price: a whopping $1,049 for the 512GB configuration or $1,349 for the 2TB version. And those are without bundled controllers, which drive up the cost more. The prices are so high in part because Valve isn’t subsidizing the hardware, and the company has already indicated that the component crisis […]

‘Project Hail Mary’ is streaming now on MGM+, and you can watch for just $0.99 for a limited time
‘Project Hail Mary’ is streaming now on MGM+, and you can watch for just $0.99 for a limited time

Ryland and Rocky’s epic voyage to save the galaxy finally blasts off into the streaming-verse

The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles
The Steam Machine is the start of an even more expensive future for game consoles

It’s no secret that just about every aspect of video games is getting more expensive. Game consoles are getting regular price hikes, PC components are spiking in cost, and the golden age of affordable handhelds is over, all largely due to the global RAM shortage, which has had a similarly costly impact on PC gaming, […]

Google is diving into the film world with millions of dollars, and yes, AI is involved

Google is investing roughly $75 million in A24 as part of a new AI research partnership with Google DeepMind aimed at developing filmmaking tools.

Google invests in A24 to build AI movie tools
Google invests in A24 to build AI movie tools

Google’s DeepMind AI lab is teaming up with A24 to develop new movie production technologies that aim to help future filmmakers “expand their storytelling possibilities.” As part of this new research and development collaboration, The Wall Street Journal reports that Google is investing “around $75 million” into A24, marking the first time the search giant […]

Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine
Valve explains why it isn’t subsidizing the Steam Machine

Valve finally announced the price of the Steam Machine, and like a lot of new gadgets these days, it’s not cheap: It starts at $1,049 for a 512GB model, and a 2TB model costs $300 more. Configurations with a bundled Steam Controller cost an extra $79 each. Despite Valve offering a console alternative with the […]

Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049
Valve prices the Steam Machine at $1,049

After months of waiting, Valve has finally announced that the Steam Machine, its new living room-friendly PC, will start at $1,049 and go on sale beginning June 29th. You can now register your interest to buy a Steam Machine as part of a reservation system. To offer a fair playing field for people who want […]

RingConn’s Lord of the Rings promotion assumes smart ring wearers want to be like Gollum
RingConn’s Lord of the Rings promotion assumes smart ring wearers want to be like Gollum

Smart ring maker RingConn’s marketing copy says Lord of the Rings’ “enduring narrative highlights a simple but powerful idea: that meaningful transformation often begins with the choices we make each day. RingConn embraces a similar philosophy, believing that lasting change begins with everyday awareness and small, intentional decisions.” Of course, the “intentional decisions” Frodo makes […]