Hardware / SteamOS / July 8, 2026
Valve keeps expanding SteamOS beyond Steam Deck
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to broaden SteamOS GPU support, including Intel handheld firmware and future Nvidia work.
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Everything pocketable with buttons: retro handhelds, Android handhelds, SteamOS machines, and handheld PCs. Specs, prices, release dates, and honest words about screens.
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Hardware / Steam Machines / July 8, 2026
Steam Machines news hub updates today
The Verge’s Steam Machines hub was updated today, tracking Valve’s broader SteamOS hardware universe.
Hardware / DIY / July 8, 2026
Valve open-sources Inkterface e-ink display files
Retro Handhelds reports Valve has open-sourced firmware and CAD files for its Inkterface e-ink screen project.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 8, 2026
HyperMegaTech adds Activision to Super Pocket roster
Retro Handhelds lists HyperMegaTech adding Activision to its Super Pocket lineup among its latest stories.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 8, 2026
MagicX Mini40 options gain attention
Retro Handhelds’ latest feed highlights MagicX setting out new options for the Mini40 after discontinuing the Mini Zero 28.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 8, 2026
Anbernic ecosystem update lands in handheld circles
Retro Handhelds reports Anbernic is pushing an ecosystem-focused update across its devices and tools.
Hardware / Android / July 8, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays hot
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits compatible foldables into gameplay on top and a virtual gamepad below.
Hardware / Android / July 7, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays hot
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits gameplay and a virtual controller across foldable screens, with custom sticks, buttons, triggers and haptics.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 7, 2026
SteamOS keeps expanding beyond Steam Deck
Valve’s SteamOS work continues to target broader handheld and desktop support, including Intel handheld firmware and wider GPU compatibility efforts.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 7, 2026
Valve explores Arm-based gaming future
Valve says it is investigating Arm-based gaming alongside FEX translation and wider SteamOS ecosystem work.
Hardware / Handheld PCs / July 7, 2026
ROG Ally X looks stronger as handheld prices rise
PC Gamer argues the $1,000 Asus ROG Ally X now looks like better value as competing handheld PC prices climb sharply.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 7, 2026
EmuDeck for Android gets launcher upgrade
Retro Handhelds reports EmuDeck for Android has added a new launcher and a stack of upgrades for emulation-focused handheld users.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 7, 2026
Retroid Pocket Flip 3 hype keeps building
Retro Handhelds’ latest coverage says Retroid Pocket Flip 3 hype is building after fresh signals around the clamshell Android handheld.
Hardware / Android / July 6, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode stays hot
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode uses the top half of a foldable for gameplay and the lower half as a virtual gamepad.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 6, 2026
Valve expands SteamOS work with Intel and Nvidia
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to broaden SteamOS GPU support beyond AMD-based Steam Deck-style hardware.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 6, 2026
Retroid Pocket Flip 3 hype builds in handheld circles
Retro Handhelds’ latest news feed says Retroid Pocket Flip 3 hype is building after fresh signals around the device.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 6, 2026
Anbernic RG 55G1 gameplay hints at solid performance
Retro Handhelds’ latest feed highlights gameplay impressions for Anbernic’s RG 55G1.
Hardware / Android / July 5, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains the key mobile hardware story
Android 17 includes a foldable gaming mode with a 50/50 layout that splits gameplay on top and dynamic gamepad controls below.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 5, 2026
SteamOS handheld and PC expansion remains hot
Valve continues to expand SteamOS and the handheld PC ecosystem, tracking developments for Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Legion Go.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 5, 2026
Steamroller prebuilt PC puts SteamOS into desktop form
Meta PCs’ Steamroller prebuilt ships with SteamOS and Ryzen/Radeon hardware, demonstrating SteamOS moving to desktop form factors.
Hardware / PC Gaming / July 5, 2026
Valve explores an Arm-based gaming future
Valve is investigating Arm-based gaming alongside FEX translation and SteamOS ecosystem development.
Hardware / July 4, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains premium retro-handheld bait
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 continues to draw attention with Snapdragon 865-class performance, TMR sticks, a 3.5-inch display and a compact premium design.
Hardware / July 4, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder story stays hot
Retroid Pocket Nova continues drawing attention after preorders opened, thanks to its 4:3 OLED-focused Android handheld design.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 4, 2026
SteamOS expansion keeps handheld PC hopes alive
Valve’s SteamOS work with Intel and Nvidia continues to point toward broader handheld and desktop compatibility beyond AMD-based Steam Deck hardware.
Hardware / Retro Gaming / July 4, 2026
Retro Handhelds’ July backlog picks go live
Retro Handhelds published its July 2026 backlog feature, highlighting games worth adding to handheld libraries.
Hardware / Retro Collectibles / July 4, 2026
LEGO playable pinball set launches today
Retro Dodo notes LEGO’s playable pinball set becomes available on July 4, aimed at adult retro and arcade collectors.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 3, 2026
Miniloong Pocket 1 gets new colourways
Retro Handhelds reports the modular Miniloong Pocket 1 is getting four new colourways, though some appear limited to mainland China.
Hardware / Android / July 3, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains the feature to watch
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode uses the top half for gameplay and the lower half as a virtual gamepad for controller-supported titles.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 3, 2026
Valve keeps pushing SteamOS beyond AMD handhelds
The Verge’s handheld hub notes Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to broaden SteamOS GPU support beyond Steam Deck-style AMD hardware.
Hardware / Handheld PCs / July 3, 2026
Intel Arc G3 affordability concerns grow
GamesRadar notes Intel’s latest graphics update supports Arc G3 Extreme but not the cheaper vanilla Arc G3, raising concerns about expensive handheld trends.
Hardware / Android / July 2, 2026
RedMagic Astra 2 global launch set for July 17
RedMagic's Gaming Tablet 5 Pro has launched in China, with the global version expected as RedMagic Astra 2 on July 17.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 2, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 stays hot after reveal
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains a major retro-handheld story with Snapdragon 865-class power, TMR sticks, 3.5-inch display and strong early demand.
Hardware / Android / July 2, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains key mobile feature
Android 17's foldable gaming mode splits the inner screen into gameplay on top and a virtual gamepad below.
Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains hot
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the inner screen between gameplay and a virtual gamepad for compatible controller-supported titles.
Hardware / Android / July 1, 2026
Android 17 controller and multitasking upgrades matter for gaming
Android 17’s wider gaming-adjacent improvements include controller support, multitasking bubbles and foldable/tablet usability upgrades.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder buzz continues
Retroid Pocket Nova remains a major retro-handheld story after preorders opened, thanks to its 4:3 OLED-focused design and Snapdragon-class hardware.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / July 1, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 demand stays strong
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains in the spotlight after its reveal and fast early sell-through, with Snapdragon 865 power and compact premium design.
Hardware / SteamOS / July 1, 2026
SteamOS keeps pushing beyond Steam Deck
Valve’s SteamOS work with Intel and Nvidia keeps the broader handheld and desktop Steam Machine conversation alive.
Hardware / Android Deals / July 1, 2026
Prime Day retro gaming deals continue to matter for mobile players
Android Central’s Prime Day retro gaming tracker highlights deals on controllers, mobile consoles and nostalgia-focused gaming gear.
Hardware / Android / June 30, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode gets fresh attention
Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen with gameplay on top and a customizable virtual gamepad below.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 30, 2026
Valve keeps expanding SteamOS beyond Steam Deck
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia on broader SteamOS GPU support, even though Nvidia support is not expected immediately.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Vert setup guide goes live
Retro Handhelds published a setup guide for the AYANEO Pocket Vert, a premium 10:7 vertical handheld with a 3.5-inch screen and Magic Touch controls.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
Rare Edition Super Pocket releases today
Retro Dodo previously reported that the Rare Edition Super Pocket launches June 29 for £49 / $69 / €59.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova preorder buzz continues
Retroid Pocket Nova pre-orders opened June 26, with the Android handheld built around a 4:3 OLED-focused design and Snapdragon-class hardware.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 29, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 remains hot after official reveal
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 details include Snapdragon 865 power, a larger battery, TMR sticks and compact premium retro design.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 29, 2026
SteamOS 3.8.10 expands desktop Steam Machine ambitions
Valve’s SteamOS 3.8.10 makes custom SteamOS desktop builds more realistic and improves compatibility beyond Steam Deck-style hardware.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 29, 2026
Valve works with Intel and Nvidia on broader GPU support
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to improve SteamOS support across more GPUs and handheld PC hardware.
Hardware / Android / June 29, 2026
Android 17 foldable gaming mode remains a key mobile feature
Google’s Android 17 adds foldable gaming mode with a 50/50 layout, game view on top and dynamic gamepad below.
Hardware / Handheld PCs / June 29, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review debate continues
Recent reviews praise the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ performance but flag its $1,799 price as a major barrier.
Hardware / Handheld PCs / June 28, 2026
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review debate continues
Recent Windows Central and Tom’s Guide reviews praise the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ performance but flag the $1,799 price as a major barrier.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 28, 2026
Valve keeps working with Intel and Nvidia on SteamOS
Valve is collaborating with Intel and Nvidia to expand SteamOS GPU compatibility beyond AMD-based Steam Deck hardware.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 28, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova remains a hot preorder story
Retroid Pocket Nova pre-orders opened June 26, with the handheld built around a 4:3 OLED-focused design and Snapdragon-class hardware.
Hardware / Handheld Deals / June 28, 2026
ROG Ally Prime deal stands out as prices rise elsewhere
Windows Central highlights a discounted ROG Ally deal while many handhelds and gaming devices are getting more expensive.
Hardware / Retro Gaming / June 28, 2026
Best retro handheld lists keep shifting in 2026
GamesRadar’s updated retro-console and handheld guides show how crowded the classic-gaming hardware market has become.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 27, 2026
Retroid Pocket Nova pre-orders are now open worldwide
Retroid Pocket Nova pre-orders opened late June 26 in the US and early June 27 across Europe and Asia, with multiple RAM options and colourways.
Hardware / Retro Handhelds / June 27, 2026
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 sells out almost instantly
AYANEO’s Pocket Micro 2 launched with Snapdragon 865, a larger battery and a $239 starting price, but early stock disappeared quickly.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 27, 2026
SteamOS desktop support opens custom Steam Machine builds
Valve’s SteamOS 3.8.10 work makes it easier to build SteamOS-powered living-room PCs beyond the Steam Deck.
Hardware / SteamOS / June 27, 2026
Valve works with Intel and Nvidia on broader GPU support
Valve is working with Intel and Nvidia to improve SteamOS compatibility across more handheld and desktop hardware.
Hardware / Android Tablets / June 26, 2026
Huion Note E shows Android tablets can go creative and focused
Android Central's hands-on with Huion Note E highlights an Android 15 writing tablet with matte display, stylus support and distraction-light productivity appeal.
Hardware / Deals / June 26, 2026
Retro Handhelds keeps Prime Day gaming deal tracker live
Retro Handhelds is tracking Prime Day 2026 deals across handhelds, controllers, accessories, mini PCs and gaming gear.
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