I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, ...

Steam Deck showing store on screen with blue/purple background - David McQ/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The original Steam Deck is four years old at this ...

The Nintendo 3DS is celebrating its 15-year anniversary today, March 27, 2025. Below, we look back at its design philosophy ...

Most hardware hackers don't need an excuse to tear their tech apart, but this total Steam Deck conversion might be a step too far for most. A modder has taken a Steam Deck, removed the screen and ...

For decades, Windows has been designed first and foremost for the world of large monitors driven by a mouse and keyboard world. When hardware makers try to simply stick that OS into a handheld screen ...

It's time for SteamOS to start branching out ...

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

A few years ago, one could easily say that the market for handheld consoles was pretty much finished. Remember when kids swapped Pokémon cartridges on the bus or got lost in Final Fantasy Tactics on ...

Steam Deck performance tips for 2026, minor setting tweaks, strong cross-gen games, and retro emulation on the go.