The video covers updates on the creator’s ongoing projects and legal issues, Valve’s trademark filing for a possible new “Steam Frame” gaming hardware supporting Steam OS, and Nvidia’s dominant 94% market share in GPUs alongside AMD and Intel’s struggles. It also introduces Lenovo’s pricey Legion Go Gen 2 handheld gaming PC, Intel’s new B50 Arc Pro GPU for AI workloads, potential US chip tariffs, and GPD’s upcoming Win 5 Steam OS handheld device.
The video begins with updates on recent tech content and ongoing projects, including a review of the HP pre-built system and the Fractal Epic case. The creator also provides a detailed update on the legal situation surrounding their removed “AIGP Black Market” video, explaining the counterclaim process with YouTube and the involvement of Bloomberg as the claimant. They express hope that the video will be reinstated soon and discuss plans for further content related to this issue. Additionally, there is information about the closing of backer campaign orders, shipping logistics for USB drives containing exclusive content, and upcoming Q&A sessions for backers.
Valve has filed trademark applications for the name “Steam Frame,” sparking speculation about a new hardware product. The filings suggest the product could be a computer game console or related hardware, potentially marking a return to the Steam Machine concept but with a focus on recreational gaming. The video notes that Valve’s hardware team is very active, and there is hope that the new product will support Steam OS in a desktop form, which has been requested by the community for some time. This move aligns with rumors of Valve working on new VR and controller hardware.
Market share data from John Penny Research reveals Nvidia’s dominance in the add-in board GPU market, now at 94%, up from 88% two years ago. AMD’s share has dropped from 12% to 6%, while Intel remains near zero despite recent GPU launches. The video discusses Nvidia’s stronghold on the market, partly due to its CUDA ecosystem, which is widely supported in professional and AI applications. AMD’s struggles with pricing strategies and marketing are highlighted as factors contributing to its declining share, while Intel is still establishing itself in the GPU space.
Lenovo’s new Legion Go Gen 2 handheld gaming PC featuring AMD’s Z2 Extreme and Z2 non-Extreme SoCs is introduced, with pricing starting at $1,100 and going up to $1,350. The device boasts an 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED display and detachable controllers but is criticized for its high price, which may limit its appeal to the original target market of affordable portable gaming. The video also covers Intel’s launch of the B50 Arc Pro GPU aimed at AI workloads, with reviews and benchmarks forthcoming from collaborators.
Finally, the video touches on potential upcoming US semiconductor tariffs, though details remain vague, and highlights GPD’s announcement of the Win 5 handheld gaming PC, which may support Steam OS and offer impressive specs like up to 128GB of RAM and a large battery. The device aims to be the “ultimate Steam OS handheld,” indicating growing interest in Steam OS beyond Valve’s own hardware. The video concludes with a reminder to subscribe and check back for updates, especially regarding the reinstatement of the removed video.