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Valve says the Steam Frame is priced at $1,059 for the 256GB model and $1,299 for the 1TB version, both of which come with a copy of Half-Life: Alyx (Adam Vjestica/The Shortcut)
Valve announced pricing for its Steam Frame VR headset at $1,059 (256GB) and $1,299 (1TB), bundled with Half-Life: Alyx — a consumer hardware launch signaling renewed VR investment amid broader industry uncertainty.
Sep 14, 2026
Friend, the lonely AI wearable, returns with a new voice and a much bigger price tag
Friend, an AI wearable device, has relaunched with voice functionality and a significantly higher retail price, signaling a pivot toward premium positioning amid unclear user adoption or technical validation.
Jul 31, 2026
This comfy gaming headset that can play audio from two sources is $25
The EPOS H3 Hybrid gaming headset — a wired headset with added Bluetooth, dual-audio-source capability, and 37-hour battery life — is discounted to $24.99 on Woot, representing a 75% reduction from its $99.99 MSRP.
Jul 29, 2026
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