We live in a golden age for MIDI controllers. [rheslip]’s contribution to the milieu is a twisty take on the format, in that it’s covered in an array of knobs. Thus the name—Twisty 2.

The MPC XL massively ups the power of the MPC X; but is it better than last year’s Live III? We get hands-on and find out ...

An AI-powered vending machine pilot turned into an unplanned lesson in what happens when you give software too much freedom in the real world. In the test, the system was reportedly nudged into ...

Step by step tutorial on how to build a LEGO Tic Tac vending machine using standard LEGO bricks. This video shows the full construction process including the candy chamber, dispenser mechanism, and ...

Nick is a freelance writer from Chicago, IL, with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His lifelong belief in the artistic power of video games led him to ...

When you think of gaming PCs, you almost inevitably think of Windows-based hardware. However, Valve is hoping to change that mindset with the unveiling of the Steam Machine. It might even change your ...

Valve has announced a new lineup of hardware to sit alongside its wildly popular Steam Deck. A new Steam Machine, Controller, and VR headset have all been announced for 2026. This isn't the first time ...

The Steam Hardware family is growing! Valve is pleased to announce that in 2026 three new hardware devices will expand the ways Steam users can play. Just like Steam Deck all these devices are ...

With over six times the horsepower of Steam Deck, Steam Machine has the power to play your whole Steam library, including your favorite AAA titles. Just sign in with your Steam account and your entire ...

Valve is working on a new standalone VR headset, Xbox-sized game console and wireless controller. I tried them all at the company's HQ. I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore ...

Imagine a Steam Deck with the screen lopped off, and you’re close. Imagine a Steam Deck with the screen lopped off, and you’re close. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He ...

We will be updating our pages as more news comes in, but all are earmarked for early 2026 (which is pretty damn close already), and if Xbox is still thinking of the next console as being a PC-like, ...