Show notes
Episode 245: Steam Controller Is Back, OpenAI Breaks Free, Agentic Phones Rise, and Apple Kills the Bezel
Jay and Karl dive into a week where old hardware returns and new paradigms emerge. Valve brings back the Steam Controller, OpenAI moves away from Microsoft exclusivity, and the idea of “agentic” smartphones starts to take shape. There’s also a potential $60B SpaceX deal in the background, and rumours that Apple may finally ditch the bezel for its anniversary iPhone.
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In This Episode
News
- Steam Controller returns with price and release date confirmedValve revives its experimental controller, even as the Steam Machine remains stuck in pricing limbo.
- SpaceX lines up potential $60B Cursor acquisition
A massive deal that would push SpaceX deeper into the AI tooling space. - OpenAI reportedly building an AI-first smartphone
A device designed around agents rather than apps could redefine the mobile experience. - Qualcomm teases ‘agentic’ smartphones and dedicated CPUs
Chipmakers are already preparing for a world where AI agents drive the user experience. - OpenAI ends Microsoft exclusivityThe partnership shifts tone as OpenAI signals a more independent future.
Rumours
- 20th anniversary iPhone may ditch bezelsApple could be preparing a major design leap for its milestone device.
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