Hardware

Nintendo has announced price increases for the Switch 2 console across several regions. The changes follow investor concerns over profitability and will take effect at different times depending on the market.

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Valve has released free CAD files for the exterior shell of its Steam Controller, which sold out rapidly after launch. The files, available under a Creative Commons license, allow users to 3D print custom accessories. The company is working on restocking the $99 gamepad amid delays in related hardware launches.

Support for Russian Baikal CPUs is being pulled from the Linux kernel during the 7.1 development cycle. The first changes removed specific driver code merged by Linus Torvalds on April 15. Further patches are queued to eliminate remaining device tree bindings and drivers.

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Microsoft has increased prices across its Surface PC lineup, with some models rising by up to $500, citing higher memory and component costs. The changes, now live on the Microsoft Store, affect current-generation hardware originally launched in 2024. Officials blame the hikes on a persistent RAM chip shortage driven by demand from AI data centers.

System76 has introduced its latest Linux computer, the Thelio Mira, powered by Ryzen 9000 processors. A standout feature is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU upgrade, priced at $5,299. The high cost of this video card upgrade exceeds even the price of RAM in the system.

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Valve has released SteamOS 3.8.0 preview, adding initial support for its upcoming Steam Machine hardware alongside improvements for other devices. The update addresses video memory issues on discrete GPUs, benefiting the Steam Machine's Radeon RX 7600-caliber GPU. Valve still aims for a first-half launch despite component shortages.