Starting May 27th, Valve increased the price of both Steam Deck OLED models. The 512GB version now costs $789, up from $549, and the 1TB model is $949, an increase from $649. The hardware remains the same. Valve explained the price hikes are due to rising component costs and global shipping issues, aligning with a broader trend in the tech industry caused by a shortage of RAM and SSD storage.
New York and New Jersey Attorneys General are investigating FIFA, soccer’s governing body, over concerns about how tickets will be sold for the 2026 World Cup. They’ve issued a legal request for information about pricing and seating for eight games at MetLife Stadium, including the championship match on July 19, 2026. The investigation centers on whether FIFA is using unfair or misleading practices, and it comes as the World Cup prepares to be hosted in North America, raising questions about balancing large international events with the rights of local fans.
Nike and LEGO are teaming up again, this time to release a special Air Max 95 designed for grade school kids. The shoe, nicknamed “Lucky Green,” playfully reimagines the classic Air Max 95 with a LEGO-inspired design, giving it a fun, block-like look and feel that’s sure to appeal to young sneaker fans. It’s a nostalgic and energetic collaboration that brings the fun of LEGOs to the world of sneakers.
G‑SHOCK and the iconic anime series Mobile Suit Gundam have joined forces to create a special edition watch based on the popular DW‑5600 design.
I’m so excited! Lane Crawford, one of the biggest luxury stores in Asia, just announced they’re working with SKIMS to open their very first store in China. As a fan, I’ve been waiting for this – it’s amazing to see SKIMS expanding like this!
Nautica is launching a new line of American-made T-shirts on May 29th. The five-shirt collection is entirely produced in the USA – from the materials to the final printing – reflecting the brand’s original commitment to domestic manufacturing when it was founded in New York.
As May wraps up, Disney+ has unveiled its latest slate of programming for June 2026.
FREAK’S MOVIE is releasing official merchandise for Charli XCX’s new film, The Moment. The movie, a mockumentary produced by and starring Charli XCX and directed by Aidan Zamiri, will be in Japanese theaters starting June 5th. The merchandise will be available on June 3rd, just before the film’s release.
A Ma Maniére and Nike have just launched their “Timing Is Everything” campaign to celebrate the release of their new collaborative Pegasus Premium shoe.
According to CNBC sources, Elon Musk has been discussing the possibility of combining SpaceX and Tesla. This discussion comes as SpaceX prepares to go public, having filed paperwork on May 20th and aiming to start trading on the Nasdaq as “SPCX” on June 12th. The company is hoping for a valuation of up to $1.75 trillion, which would make it the biggest initial public offering ever. While neither SpaceX nor Tesla has officially confirmed this, people familiar with the situation say they’ve been preparing for a potential merger for several years.