The HTC Vive will arrive to challenge the consumer Oculus Rift in Q1 2016
And the VR showdown is about ready to begin – even if it’s a little later than expected
Valve
Steamboy portable Steam console loses cool codename, gains release target and price
It’s now known as the Smach Zero, which… certainly is a name for a thing
Steam Controller hands-on review
We tried Valve’s (potentially) revolutionary new controller
Do not adjust your monitors: this really is Half-Life running on a smartwatch
Yes, this is actually happening
Fully Charged: Moto’s new in-ear personal assistant, and gorgeous Last of Us soundtrack vinyl
All the tech news you need to get this day started
Pity your wallet: the Steam summer sale has begun
Big discounts on tons of games, including XCOM, Metro Redux and Tales from the Borderlands
First Steam Machines go on sale 10th November – but pre-orderers may get them early
Dell and Valve reveal specs and pricing for the petite but powerful Alienware Steam Machine
Steam’s new policy allows you to return almost any game
No more buyer’s regret over buying terrible games
Mysterious “Chaperone” project could expand Valve’s VR plans
New trademark suggests that the HTC Vive headset is just the beginning
Fully Charged: Tesla plots Model III unveiling, Google’s HQ plans foiled, and Reddit videos
All the little news bits from around the tech world you need to start the morning
Eager to buy a Steam Machine? Valve details the 15 gaming PCs out this November
Console-inspired PC boxes will start at US$459 and range upwards dramatically. Plan accordingly
