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Gaming Hardware and Technology

Read news about gaming hardware, PC components, consoles and the technology behind the games you play.

Steam Frame VR headset with power adapter
PC Gaming

Steam Frame charging patch cuts recharge times in half when powered off

Valve has released SteamOS version 0.3.0 for Steam Frame, addressing a counterintuitive charging behavior that was causing significantly slower battery refill times. The update substantially increases charging speed when the headset is off or sleeping.

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Collection of VR fitness accessories including KIWI Design knuckle grips, BOBOVR battery strap, Zenni prescription lens inserts, and BOBOVR F3 synthetic leather facial interface displayed with Meta Quest 3 headset
Gaming Hardware and Technology

VR Fitness Gets Serious: The Accessories That Actually Work

Knuckle grips, prescription lens inserts, battery head straps, and sweat-resistant face pads transform VR fitness from uncomfortable to practical. A veteran VR fitness user shares years of tested solutions.

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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel wearing Specs AR glasses during live demonstration
Gaming Hardware and Technology

Snap CEO Demos Specs AR Glasses with Harry Potter Experience

Snap's standalone Specs glasses launched with a live on-stage demonstration showing the $2,195 device running Snapchat, web browsing, AR shopping, and an official Harry Potter experience from HBO.

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Meta smart glasses without camera
Gaming Hardware and Technology

Meta Plans Camera-Free Smart Glasses to Address Privacy Concerns

Meta will introduce smart glasses without cameras at Connect 2026, responding to widespread backlash over unauthorized recording. The new glasses will retain microphones and speakers but use a button to interact with Meta AI instead of capturing images.

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Rocket League logo with Unreal Engine 6 branding
Updates and Patches

Rocket League Moving to Unreal Engine 6, Launching in 2027

Psyonix revealed during the 2026 RLCS World Championship that Rocket League will transition from Unreal Engine 3 to Unreal Engine 6, with the new version arriving in 2027. Professional players including JSTN and GARRETTG are actively testing the rebuilt

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Gaming chairs displayed with adjustment mechanisms and comfort features highlighted
Gaming Hardware and Technology

Five of the Best Gaming Chairs in 2026, Ranked by Features and Comfort

Insider Gaming reviews the top gaming chairs for 2026, including models with heating, cooling, and massage features. The AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 was used at IEM Cologne, while budget options and chairs designed for larger frames offer alternatives.

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