Topic: pricing uncertainty
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Steam Machine Delayed, RAM Crisis to Raise Prices
Valve has delayed the launch of its Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller from early 2026 to the first half of the year due to a severe industry-wide shortage and soaring costs of memory and storage components. The company is struggling to meet its original price targets for the hardwa...
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Google Warns Forced Ad Syndication Risks System Security
Google is seeking to delay court-ordered antitrust remedies, arguing that forced licensing of its search and advertising technology would expose proprietary systems, compromise security, and cause immediate, irreversible harm to the digital ad market. The company warns that mandated syndication w...
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Steam Machine Release Date: When Can We Expect It?
The Steam Machine is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2026, narrowing the wait to months rather than years, though a specific date has not been set. Valve may leverage events like CES 2026 for announcements but is expected to apply lessons from the Steam Deck by opening preorders clo...
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