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Valve has made the Steam Deck much more expensive, and that is a worrying signal for anyone waiting on the upcoming Steam Machine. The 512GB Steam Deck OLED now costs $789, rising from its previous $549 price, while the 1TB OLED model has moved from $649 to $949. Valve has linked the increase to higher memory and storage costs, which are being driven by the ongoing AI boom. Now, a well-known Valve leaker has shared a disappointing update for gamers waiting for the Steam Machine. Why the Steam Machine price may be difficult In a recent tweet on X, leaker…

Why Some Harleys Feel Effortless On The Highway Blue 2026 Harley-Davidson Road Glide and orange 2026 Street Glide parked seasideHarley-Davidson Effortless highway riding has very little to do with outright speed. What really matters is how much work the motorcycle demands from the rider mile after mile. The best long-range touring bikes reduce physical strain, mental fatigue, and exposure to the elements so effectively that the interstate stops feeling like a fight against wind, traffic, and vibration. Harley-Davidson That starts with the chassis itself. Harley-Davidson’s full touring platform delivers a level of planted stability that Softail-based cruisers simply can’t match…

YouTube is launching a new AI feature that creates a personalized video feed based on descriptions of what you want to watch. In its announcement, YouTube says custom content feeds can be built around your specific interests, moods, or favorite topics, which you can then pin to the top of your YouTube homepage — making it easy to jump back into the feed.This feature is currently rolling out with English language support to YouTube users in the US who are signed in on the YouTube mobile app or desktop. To access it, click on the “Your custom feed” tab at…

Peugeot has announced new, lower prices for its full line-up of cars – with savings of up to £7,000 now available. It applies to almost everything from the basic 208, right up to the family-friendly E-5008 SUV, plus plenty in between.  Starting with the French firm’s entry-level model, the 208 now starts at £20,495 for the 1.2-litre petrol in base Style trim. The hybrid-powered version gets a chunky £2,500 discount, but the biggest saving (£5,000) is for the electric E-208, which is now cheaper than the Hybrid – priced from £23,495. The 2008, which is Peugeot’s rival to the Nissan Juke…

Peugeot is offering savings of up to nearly £10,000 across its line-up as it shuffles pricing for all cars, with some now qualifying for greater incentives and lower VED costs. Following the launch of the new 308 hatchback and 408 crossover, Peugeot has adjusted pricing for the 208, 2008, 3008 and 5008 to bring its entry points down and make “the brand more accessible to a wider range of customers” in all segments. The move affects all trim levels and powertrain types, including petrol, plug-in hybrid and electric models. The most significant saving can be achieved on the e-3008 electric crossover,…

An Onvo L60 on display at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2026. Credit: CnEVPost The updated Onvo L60 will offer versions equipped with LiDAR and Nio’s in-house developed Shenji NX9031 autonomous driving chip. Onvo’s full lineup, including the L90, L80, and the new L60, will be showcased at the Shenzhen Auto Show. Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) sub-brand Onvo is set to showcase its latest model at a major industry event in South China, as it intensively rolls out new products to maintain sales momentum. Onvo president Shen Fei announced Thursday on Weibo that the updated Onvo L60 SUV (sport…

Samsung has teamed up with the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Diabetes Research Center to investigate how wearables can help people on GLP-1 manage muscle loss. They’re specifically using Galaxy Watch 8, which the company released last year, for their study. Samsung says the study will focus on investigating the “feasibility of managing muscle loss for GLP-1 patients by utilizing biometric data including body composition, activity levels and heart rate provided by Galaxy Watch and Samsung Health.” In its announcement, the company has referenced a KFF poll that says nearly one in five adults in the US has taken a GLP-1 drug at some point…

Earlier this month, Nissan’s CEO announced that the company had moved beyond the start of its recovery plan and was now entering a period of growth. This came after news that it had cut $3.1 billion in costs and was making a profit. Now Japan’s stock market seems to be on board, and shares in the company have been up for the last several days. Shares Rise As Buyers React To Transition Plan Nissan Xterra Badass teaser. DuskNissan / Christian Meunier (LinkedIn) On the Tokyo exchange, Nissan’s stock price rose for the fifth day in a row. The price has climbed…

Full disclosure: I’m a three-time Ford Mustang owner, former Mustang club member, and once upon a time, I handled warranty claims for Shelby Mustangs. I mention this for two reasons: I have a bit of insight into the world of Mustangs, and I’m rightfully qualified to tell you how best to troll die-hard Mustang people—especially those who live and breathe Shelby. So believe me when I say a few things stir Mustang rage quite so much as talking fondly about the legendary Shelby name affixed to four-cylinder, front-wheel-drive, 1980s Dodge models. One of these days, I will roll into a…

Photo: TotalEnergies Despite the impression that large solar farms are constantly sparking local fights, a new study from researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst found that most large-scale solar projects in the US move forward with relatively little public opposition. The study, published in the journal Energy Research & Social Science, looked at 686 utility-scale solar projects that came online between January 2022 and November 2023. Researchers found that 56% of the projects fell into “no” or “low” conflict categories, while just 19% experienced high levels of conflict. The findings push back against the idea that opposition to solar…