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Russia’s 72-qubit quantum test hits 94% accuracy on 2-qubit ops

Russia has quietly vaulted into the front rank of quantum powers with a neutral-atom machine that combines a 72-qubit scale ...
gearpatrol

This Pocket-Sized, Affordable Multi-Function Tool Could Be a Camping Game Changer

Packing for lightweight camping or backpacking trips requires discernment and editing, and luxuries are usually the first things to go. But what if there were a gadget that brought convenience and ...
HotHardware

Inside A Simulated Steam Machine: 27 Games Tell The Real Story

Page 2: Simulating The Steam Machine: Big Budget, Demanding Games Tested Page 3: Simulating The Steam Machine: Corner Cases, Console Emulators, And Our Initial Thoughts The year is 2013. Valve ...
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Video Game Throwback: Micro Machines - Revolutionary Simplicity

Today I am going to write about a game that was revolutionary for its time: Micro Machines. Full disclaimer, the original version is a game I never actually owned but very close family friends had a ...
GameSpot

The Steam Machine Doesn't Even Have To Try

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. Valve's new console-like system has a lot of potential to shake up ...
Polygon

Steam Machine is the only way I want to play PC games from now on

For most of my life, I've been a console gamer. From the moment I got a Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) as a combination birthday and Christmas present at the tail end of 1986, I became absolutely ...
WGAL

Pennsylvania Supreme Court takes up legality of Skill Game machines

TOM. WELL, LORI, JUSTICES ON THE STATE SUPREME COURT ARE WEIGHING WHETHER THESE MACHINES ARE ILLEGAL GAMBLING DEVICES OR IF THEY’RE A UNIQUE BUT CURRENTLY UNREGULATED AND LEGAL FORM OF GAMING. WHAT IS ...
TweakTown

Steam Machine is Microsoft's 'worst nightmare,' games analyst says

TL;DR: Valve's new Steam Machine poses a significant threat to Microsoft's Xbox strategy by potentially dominating the PC-console hybrid market. As Microsoft aims to merge Xbox and Windows for gaming, ...
Kotaku

No, The Game Awards Aren’t Rigged

Also: The Epic Store gets a nifty new feature, Valve says Steam Machines are better than most PCs, Roblox rolls out face scanning, and KPop Demon Hunters come to the Macy's Day Parade Game Awards ...
GamesRadar+

Steam Machine is "a console that refuses to admit it's a console," analyst says, but "Valve isn't trying to beat Sony or Microsoft at their own game so much as rewrite the rules"

Valve's new Steam Machine is set to bring PC gaming to living rooms everywhere when it launches next year, but is it a fierce new console rival that'll compete directly against the likes of ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Why community management has become a core growth function in game development

Small studios often spot player trends faster due to close community engagement, In-game tools and social content help reach and retain more players. Active communities can influence product direction ...
The Verge

The Steam Machine feels like the TV gaming PC I’ve always wanted

I’ve been looking for a better way to play Steam games on my TV, and the Steam Machine checks all my boxes. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 ...