Valve is making a strong push into the console space with its Steam Machine, a compact Linux-based PC capable of running Windows games better than Windows itself, priced competitively against the PS5 Pro. The new Steam Controller offers refined ergonomics and customization, while the Steam Frame VR headset uses ARM-powered SteamOS and foveated rendering for low-latency wireless streaming, challenging Meta Quest. Meanwhile, Joanna Stern tests Neo, a $20,000 humanoid robot that struggles with basic chores, revealing the gap between AI hype and reality. Microsoft appears to be deprioritizing consumer gaming in favor of AI infrastructure, while Google and Samsung’s generative AI integrations show promise but inconsistent execution. Apple faces mockery for its $230 crossbody sock bag, even as it allows mini-apps with reduced commissions under regulatory pressure. A major blackout looms between Disney and YouTube TV, and Waymo expands self-driving rides to highways, signaling progress in autonomy.