Netflix has announced upgrades to its basic ad-supported subscription plan, which was launched last year as a lower-cost option for those who wished to use the service without breaking the bank. Improvements include better streaming quality and simultaneous streams.
Netflix’s is enhancing its Basic with Ads plan by increasing the video quality from 720p to 1080p without any additional charges. The plan, which costs $6.99 per month, will now also permit up to two simultaneous streams per account.
Though first met with a significant amount of concern among subscribers, according to a letter sent to shareholders revealing the first-quarter earnings for 2023 (via Apple Insider), the ad-supported program has proven to be more successful than the $15.49 monthly Standard plan without advertisements. The upgraded Basic with Ads plan will be introduced first in Canada and Spain, with a gradual rollout to other advertising markets, including Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea, the UK, and the US.
Netflix’s Q1 revenue reached $8.1 billion, in line with its forecast, and it expects revenue of $8.2 billion for Q2, a 3% year-over-year increase. The ad-supported tier occasionally plays ads in the middle of programming, with each streaming hour containing four to five minutes of commercial time. This move by Netflix was seen as a way to increase revenue and keep subscription costs low.
The upgraded plan is definitely an improvement from the old one and should incentivize more users to sign up. Netflix has been fighting an uphill battle lately, trying to stop the bleed on its subscription numbers, a feat that seems to have been successful with the launch of the ad-supported tier – at least partially.
Additionally, Netflix has been trying to find ways to stop its users from sharing account information with their loved ones, and thus not paying for additional subscriptions. Even going as far as restricting password sharing to only users with a Standard ($15.49/month) and Premium ($19.99/month) subscription, adding to the cost with every additional person the account information is shared with.
DC Health Link, the provider of health insurance for those in the United States (US) Government, has suffered a data breach that affects over 50,000 people.
The breach, which took place on March 6, saw an unauthorized party gain access to the data of 56,415 current and past customers of DC Health Link, including 585 staff members and 17 members of the US Congress.
In a message sent to employees on March 8, the US House of Representatives explained that the data breach has “potentially expos[ed] the Personal Identifiable Information (PII) of thousands of enrollees”. After the breach was discovered, DC Health Link reported it to the FBI and Google-owned cyber security firm Madinat. Following this, the health insurance company notified six other federal agencies whose employees use DC Health Link for their health insurance.
Mila Kofman, executive director of DC Health Link, submitted documents ahead of her testimony before the House Oversight Committee on April 19, revealing that the data breach was caused by a misconfigured cloud server.
This misconfiguration was, according to Kofman, caused by human error rather than malicious intentions, and once discovered was shut down immediately by the security manager at DC Health Link.
When surveyed by Cyber Security Hub, one in four (25 percent) of cyber security professionals said that their companies were investing in cloud security capabilities. As more companies invest in and migrate to the cloud, they should be aware of the risks and ensure that protections are put in place to prevent attacks and breaches.
Matt Kerr, CEO and founder of appliance repair site Appliance Geeked, notes that while the cloud-based data storage can be equipped with cyber security measures to prevent data breaches, if a company hosts a large amount of valuable customer data, even a partial breach can have far-reaching negative effects.
This is because a company’s cloud storage contains “enormous hoards of extraordinarily valuable data”, even if an attacker only gains access to a fraction of this data, they can do real damage with it.
The X-Force team at IBM has recently found a new malware family known as “Domino,” made by ITG14, aka FIN7, a notorious group of cyber criminals.
ITG23, a Trickbot/Conti gang monitored by X-Force, has been deploying the newly discovered malware, “Domino,” since February 2023.
The former members of this group have been using it to distribute information-stealing software:-
Project Nemesis
Cobalt Strike
The recent cyberattacks utilizing the Dave Loader to inject the Domino Backdoor are possibly linked to former members of ITG23.
The new malware family was likely obtained and used by these individuals in collaboration with current or former ITG14 developers.
Here Dave is a loader developed by the Trickbot/Conti members. While it’s believed to be composed of ex-members of the Trickbot/Conti syndicate, namely:-
Cybersecurity experts also discovered that Dave samples are being used to load the new malware called “Domino Backdoor.”
Domino Backdoor
With this new backdoor, gathering information about the system at the primary level is possible.
It then transmits the data gathered to the C2 and receives a payload encrypted with AES.
This backdoor is completely capable of gathering information about the system.
It then transmits the data gathered to the C2 and receives a payload encrypted with AES.
Cybersecurity researchers recently detected Cobalt Strike beacons deployed by this loader with the ‘206546002’ watermark.
This watermark was previously observed in ransomware attacks by ex-Conti members during the Royal and Play operations.
Domino Backdoor is mainly a 64-bit DLL, and the system data that it gathers are like:-
Running processes
Usernames
Computer names
Upon installation of the backdoor, Domino Loader downloads an embedded info-stealer built on .NET, ‘Nemesis Project,’ which is then executed.
Project Nemesis can easily gather credentials from the following sources where they are stored in:
Browsers
Applications
Cryptocurrency wallets
Browser history
Collab of ex-Conti members and FIN7
Cybercriminals are always looking for new opportunities, and it’s no surprise that ransomware threat actors often collaborate with other groups to disseminate the malware.
Things are getting shady in the world of cybersecurity! As time goes on, it’s becoming harder to distinguish between malware developers and ransomware gangs.
IBM’s latest findings have shed light on an exciting discovery. Apparently, the ‘NewWorldOrder’ loader, usually associated with FIN7’s Carbanak attacks, has been used to spread the Domino malware.
Dave Loader was discovered to be spreading the Domino malware, which then installs either Project Nemesis or Cobalt Strike beacons that are believed to be linked to the ransomware actions of a former member of the Conti group.
It’s challenging to track threat actors when they use malware linked to multiple groups in one campaign. As it clearly shows how complicated it could be.
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The Xiaomi 13 Ultra launched a couple of days ago in China, and it’s already getting its first update. Our review unit received this update which is marked as ‘MIUI 14.0.8.0 TMACNXM’. It’s based on Android 13, as was the build before it.
Now, it’s worth noting that the phone launched in China, and even though it’s coming to global markets, that launch event did not occur just yet. It will happen at a later date. Still, even though the phone launched in China, it’s not yet available to purchase. Pre-orders are active, but the phone is not yet shipping to consumers, that will happen tomorrow, on April 21. That’s also when the device goes on sale in the country.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra gets its very first update, and it’s not even available yet
Having said all that, we did get a review unit from Xiaomi, hence this info. All consumers that purchase the phone will likely have this update waiting for them once they establish a network connection.
So, what’s this update bringing to the table? Well, the changelog says that the update will “improve the overall device experience, boost system stability, and increase image quality”.
Xiaomi did detail some changes in the ‘Camera’ section. The company says that it optimized image quality for “specific scenes”, though without details. It did also say that the default zoom rate for Quick snap mode got changed to 1.5x.
The last camera entry claims that the focal length options for Quick snap mode changed to 0.6m/1.2m/5m. The ‘Mi Wallet’ has also been improved. The company says that the transit card functionality for various locations has been optimized. That doesn’t really concern you, however, as this change is exclusive to China and won’t affect you if you’re using the device.
This is a smaller update meant to fine-tune the experience
That’s basically it. This is not a huge update, Xiaomi obviously just wanted to tweak some things before the phone becomes available. Xiaomi is expected to announce a global launch for this phone soon. It was confirmed earlier that the phone is coming to global markets, so… we’re waiting.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is actually a truly powerful smartphone. It’s the most powerful device Xiaomi ever released. It comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a 5,000mAh battery, 90W wired charging, 50W wireless charging, and more.
The phone features four 50-megapixel cameras on the back, led by a 1-inch sensor that has variable aperture too. Leica lenses can be found on all four cameras here, in case you were wondering. If you’d like to get more spec info, click here.
It’s no secret that creating professional videos and movies can be a daunting task, often requiring significant manpower and financial investment. Now, in an effort to address these challenges, Adobe has introduced its new suite of generative AI editing tools, Firefly. Built on the company’s Sensei AI program, Firefly can help enhance, manipulate, and edit videos with just a few typed commands, thus eliminating the need for an extensive workforce.
Enhancing video editing with AI
While filters are a great way to quickly colour-correct a video, they can be limiting for users who want more artistic control. Firefly allows users to describe the exact look they want to achieve, and the AI will do the rest. Additionally, the AI also enables users to make specific edits to their videos, such as brightening up a subject’s face without affecting the rest of the shot. Similarly, users can use the AI tool to create professional-looking motion graphics by just describing them to the AI.
Moreover, Firefly can generate custom sounds and music, create subtitles, logos, and title cards, and recommend b-rolls. This helps editors and storyboarders save time and company resources.
However, it is also important to note that the results demonstrated by Adobe may differ from Firefly’s real-world performance. But, if successful, these tools could be a massive time saver for video creators and could lead to higher production of short-form content on platforms like TikTok.
Copyright Considerations and the Future
Ever since their release, AI companies have come under scrutiny for using copyrighted images to train their image generators. However, Adobe claims that Firefly was trained on a limited number of images that are either in the public domain or part of Adobe Stock, thus solving the copyright issues. Additionally, Adobe has also announced upgrades to the suite that will be available later this year, further enhancing Firefly’s capabilities with Creative Cloud video and other audio applications.
Fan of Reddit is Fun, Sync, Apollo, Boost, Relay, or Slide? Big changes and uncertainty are on the horizon for all third-party Reddit clients on Android and iOS.
In a big move announced just yesterday, Reddit plans to start charging developers of third-party Reddit clients for access to the Reddit API. The fee won’t be set and will vary depending on every app’s usage of the API, and Reddit intends to “be reasonable with pricing, not prohibitively expensive”.
Before we detail the changes, it’s important to know a few things first. Why do people go out of their way to use third-party Reddit clients? Some may argue that apps like Apollo, Relay, and Boost offer deep customization and personalization, and that’s objectively true, while others will unabashedly state that they simply hate the mobile Reddit app, which subjectively has some merit to it.
There’s another reason, though: monetization, or the lack thereof. Reddit is free to use, but ad-supported, both on desktop and mobile. Reddit users that subscribe to Reddit Premium don’t get to see ads but have to pay $5.99 per month. In stark contrast, third-party apps usually offer a similar ad-free experience with better app customization at a much lower price, which definitely makes them way better value. Some Reddit clients even allow you to purchase a lifetime premium experience for an often very affordable and reasonable one-time payment.
So, is cost the official reasoning behind the change? Apollo’s developer, Christian Sellig a.k.a. u/iamthatis, who had a couple of phone calls with Reddit representatives, clarifies that the inherent reason for the changes is not further monetization of Reddit itself, but merely covering the costs of providing an API to third-party Reddit clients in the first place, which is seemingly an ever-growing expense for Reddit. Sadly, no matter how big or prominent a Reddit client is, free access to the API will no longer be offered, so third-party apps will either have to go with an ad-supported tier or adopt adjusted premium subscription plans.
Third-party apps reportedly draw more and more taxing traffic and lure away users from the monetized ad-supported official Reddit app on iOS and Android, which definitely hurts the bottom-line. That’s a big issue considering Reddit is targeting the second half of 2023 for its anticipated IPO.
At the same time, Apollo’s developer was ensured that Reddit highly values third-party Reddit clients and doesn’t intend to kill them off in favor of its own first-party creation.
What’s more, the upcoming API changes will prevent third-party Reddit clients from accessing and displaying mature posts labeled as NSFW (not safe for work). The change seemingly will affect only sexual content, so regular posts labeled as NSFW due to one reason or another shouldn’t be affected by the looming changes. For example, if a non-sexual post on r/AskReddit gets labeled as NSFW, it shouldn’t be affected, not to mention that labeling non-NSFW posts as NSFW is an inside joke across multiple subreddits.
All of these changes will reportedly be implemented while having a dialogue with the developers of third-party Reddit apps. The changes won’t take place right away, but will likely get implemented in the coming months.
What do Reddit users say about the upcoming API changes? Needless to say, Apollo users were quite vocal on the topic:
u/DigiQuip says: “Reddit has struggled to find investors and buyers of the app due to the legal risks of allowing NSFW content on the platform. But, at the same time, the NSFW content is huge part of its users base. This may just be the slow transition towards removing the content altogether and allow them the opportunity to see how it impacts their traffic.”
u/ChaoticShadows: “I sense that I’ll be leaving Reddit very soon just as I did with Twitter. The monetization has begun. Resistance is useless. Soon you will be paying a subscription for everything.”
u/ReverandJohn: “Welp looks like Reddit is about to become yet another site that got too big for its britches and killed itself.”
u/SafeMeasurement9: “How this could ever be a positive change? It’s beyond me how much we are ready to justify corporations, it’s a negative change, in every single way. Not paying a subscription for a social network, I’m out of it”
An independent security analyst and bug hunter, Nagli (@naglinagli), recently uncovered a critical security vulnerability in ChatGPT that allow attackers to easily exploit the vulnerability and gain complete control of any ChatGPT user’s account.
ChatGPT has become extensively used by users worldwide, reaching more than 100 million in just two months of its public release.
Since its release in November, there have been several use cases of ChatGPT, and organizations are proposing plans to implement it inside their business.
Though it has extensive knowledge that can be used for several significant innovations, protecting it from a security perspective is still essential.
One such critical finding was a Web Cache deception attack on ChatGPT Account Takeover, allowing attackers to do ATO (Account TakeOvers) inside the application.
The bug was reported on Twitter by Nagli (@naglinagli) even before the bug bounty program of ChatGPT was launched.
Web Cache Deception
Web Cache deception is a new attack vector introduced by Omer Gil at the Blackhat USA conference in 2017, held in Las Vegas.
In this attack, the attacker can manipulate a web server into storing a web cache by giving a non-existent URL with a non-existent file type like CSS, JPG, or PNG.
A list of default cache file extensions is given here.
This non-existent URL is spread to victims via private or public chat forums where victims tend to click.
Later, this URL is visited by the attacker, which reveals several sensitive pieces of information.
This kind of Web Cache deception attack was discovered by a security researcher posted by him on Twitter.
As per the tweet by Nagli, the below steps can be used to replicate the issue.
The attacker logs in to ChatGPT and visits the URL:
The attacker changes the URL to Victim.css and sends the URL to the User.
The user visits the URL (The user is also logged into ChatGPT). The server saves User’s sensitive information on this URL as a cache on the server.
The attacker visits the URL: https://chat.openai.com/api/auth/session/vicitm.css, which shows sensitive information of the User like Name, email, access tokens, etc.,
An attacker can now use this information to log in to ChatGPT like the user and can do any malicious activities.
HTTP response of ChatGPT’s api/auth/session captured via Burp Suite
Cache Status of ChatGPT server
Sending a non-existent URL with a filename extension as (victim.css)
After the victim clicks it, the Attacker visits the URL showing highly confidential information that can be used for Account TakeOver. (ATO)
However, OpenAI has rectified this issue within a few hours of being reported.
The team at @OpenAI just fixed a critical account takeover vulnerability I reported few hours ago affecting #ChatGPT.
It was possible to takeover someone’s account, view their chat history, and access their billing information without them ever realizing it.
We take a look at a fake check scam which plugs into the art world.
We’re seeing a number of complaints on Reddit and elsewhere regarding a scam which flares up every so often. It’s called the “Muse scam”, and targets users of Instagram.
Let’s hear from one of the Reddit posters impacted:
An artist approached me on Instagram asking if they could use one of my photos for their up and coming project at a legitimate art museum. The profile looked good too. Actual photos of the person messaging me and photos of their work in a well laid out time line as well. I told them they could use my photo but they had insisted I needed to be paid in order to show the museum the proof of my consent. And that my payments were through the museum as well. I was a bit uncomfortable but they assured me everything was safe and even showed me screenshots of other people doing this as well. I thought “what could go wrong?”
What could go wrong, indeed.
Then a third party started messaging me after I had given the artist my phone number and full name. The messages were coming from an email. They quickly pressured me into doing a mobile check deposit and that everything was legit. It all happened so fast. I didn’t even have time to fully think it through but I guess that is exactly what they want. I did the deposit.
“Luckily” for this person, the payment amount in this example ($100 for art supplies) is not typical for this scam, and significantly lower than usual. The most common approach involves the scammer sending you a check, often in the region of $2,500. This is supposed to be your “payment”. From this, you’re supposed to take something in the region of $500 and forward this money on to the artist for the cost of materials. From another recent Reddit example:
Someone said that they’ll want some muse for an art thing, and so she send me a check of $2500 to pay me $500 with the remaining $2000 sent to her. Is this a scam?
It is indeed. At this point, if you pay up then you’re $500 down from your own money. You also have a check pending against your account. After a few weeks, with the scammer long gone, the check will eventually bounce and you’ll absorb the cost of the remaining check money from your own finances.
Some of the scammers also include attachments with their messages. Some recipients were convinced they’d received some sort of malware and have, in extreme cases, formatted their device just to be on the safe side.
She sent me an email with an image of a cheque, I stupidly opened the image and 5 seconds later my email closed the image and sent it to my junk folder. I checked windows virus protection and it said threat detected, I tried resolving the treat but the button wasn’t doing anything, so I promptly shut down my computer and unplugged my router.
This scam is all a spin on the much older fake check scam, covered in detail by the FTC. Some of the variations include:
Personal assistant scam. Fraudsters make you think a personal assistant job is for the taking, then send you a check to buy gift cards for your “boss”. They get the card codes, you’re left with the remnant of a fake check.
Car wraps. Fraudsters offer to cover your car with ads, for a price. Sadly, that price is “You’ve been ripped off”.
Overpayments. If you sell items online, people will occasionally send you too much as if by accident. If they do this by check, beware: it may well be a scam.
Avoiding the fake muse scam
Beware of uncommon art practices. It’s tough out there for an artist. Nobody is going to randomly approach you with the promise of free money and work for the cost of materials alone.
Avoid checks. The moment someone offers to send you money by check and have you forward some of that cash somewhere else, it’s high alert time. If you see people warning about this type of attack online, they usually reference somewhere in the region of $2,000 to $2,500 as the scammer sweet spot. While the actual amount referenced could be anything, this does serve as a useful first glance indicator.
Fix the damage. Call whichever wire transfer company was used to send the money and lodge a complaint. You may be able to get the money back so it’s worth asking, although very unlikely. Do the same for money orders. Contact your bank and let them know what’s happened.
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Once upon a time, handheld game consoles were a rapidly expanding sector of the entertainment medium, and for some, the best way to play games. The way we play games these days has grown to include a multitude of platforms, but handhelds are still one of the favorites, and there’s more than a few excellent options out there.
Despite ours, and whatever your own personal preferences are, handheld game consoles provide some of the best experiences for their portability and their ability to be played basically anywhere. This makes them the optimal choice for travel, lounging on the couch, playing in bed or anywhere else you may choose to relax. They’re also great for when someone else wants to use the TV. No matter the reason, handhelds are great. And we’ve scoured the internet to round up some of the best options for handheld game consoles that you can currently get your hands on.
Keep in mind we won’t be including anything that is no longer having games made for it. We portable consoles like the PSP, PS Vita, and 3DS too. But developers are no longer making games for them. And we want this to be a list of consoles where you can still purchase games. New or old. So with that said, here’s our picks for the best handheld game consoles.
The obvious place to start here is the Nintendo Switch OLED. It’s definitely one of the best handheld game consoles. Though truly it will probably be the best handheld console for many for a few reasons, not the least of which is the value. It comes in at $349.99 and for that you get a game console that can be used not only in handheld mode but in desktop mode with the built-in kickstand, and in home console mode with the included TV dock.
It also plays physical games and it can play digital games if you buy them via the Nintendo eShop. So there’s lots of versatility here. And most of the games won’t require any sort of online connection at all. Which means it’s damn near the perfect companion for flights or any commuting where internet connections might drop out. If they’re available to begin with. Overall, it’s a solid buy and the OLED model is the best way to play Switch games these days. Thanks to the much nicer screen.
Raising the price a little bit can move you into a slightly larger, but more capable handheld device. The Steam Deck. While not technically a console per se, it can be though of as one since it fits into the same category as the Switch when it comes to playing games portably.
While the cost is $50 more than the Switch OLED (and that’s just the base model), the Steam Deck does more. It can play a huge library of Steam games. Which is vastly larger than what’s available on the Switch. But because it’s also a PC, you can install emulators onto it and play games that way. You can also install apps for PlayStation Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass, and more. And if you really want to you can install Windows on it and access games from other stores like Epic, Battle,net, EA, and more.
The big downside here is that if you want to keep the price a little more reasonable, you have to stick with the $399.99 model, which only has 64GB of storage. From there your options are to either buy a microSD card with a decent storage amount, or upgrade to the 256GB model which is $529, or the 512GB model which is $649. This isn’t exactly the least expensive portable to get into. But it’s far from the most expensive, and it sure is an awesome handheld.
While we don’t necessarily think the G Cloud is the right call for everyone, it’s still a great handheld. The main downside is that it’s meant mostly for cloud gaming. Which means you NEED an internet connection to play the games it was designed for, which are games on PC via apps like Steam Link, or services like GeForce NOW and Xbox Game Pass.
This makes it mostly a no-go for gaming on commutes or flights where you have no internet connection. And while you can use it for playing Android games, your phone is probably a better option there. However, putting all of that aside, this is a wonderful cloud gaming handheld.
It’s perfect for when you might want to kick back on the couch or in your favorite chair and stream games. It’s a bit more niche, but there are players who only tend to use their handhelds at home most of the time. And for that, this is a great device. Though it is a bit pricey for what it is. Still, if you only plan to use this where you have a reliable internet connection, it’s not a bad option at all. And at its current price of $299, it’s $100 less than the Razer Edge which does the same thing, even if the Edge does have the advantage of the better display.
On that note, we’re including the Razer Edge as an honorable mention because it’s also a great handheld if you want a really nice cloud gaming device that isn’t your phone.
More or less the same thing as the Nintendo Switch and Switch OLED, but with a few key changes. One is that is has no home console mode with the dock. Because it doesn’t come with a dock. In fact it doesn’t come with a built-in kickstand either. Or even have the ability to output video or audio to a TV. This is truly meant to be a handheld console and does not have the necessary hardware to output video to another display. It does however play all the same Switch games so you won’t be locked out of any titles by going with this model.
It’s smaller and more compact than a normal Switch or the Switch OLED, and that makes it perfect for travel and commutes. It’s also less money with a price tag of $199, and comes in a handful of fun colors.
If you want to scale things down even further, consider the Game & Watch – The Legend of Zelda handheld from Nintendo. It’s extremely pocketable making it easy to take with you just about anywhere. In fact it’s the most handheld of any handheld console on this list. That being said, it does only play a few games. These include the Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, and The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening.
Now, these are still fun games. And if you love the Zelda classics, this is cool little handheld to keep with you. It can also serve as a clock if you want to use it for that purpose, and it’s only $50. It’s extremely limited in what it plays. But well worth it if you like to collect this kind of stuff or you want something inexpensive to play games in a handheld fashion.
The Miyoo Mini Plus is a handheld retro game machine inspired by the likes of the Game Boy from Nintendo. It features a very similar design but of course, comes with quite a few more capabilities. It’s biggest selling point is that it comes pre-loaded with thousands of games from across a number of different emulators including Famicom (NES), Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Super Famicom (SNES), Game Gear, NeoGeo, PS1 and many more.
On top of that it features an HD IPS display at 3.5-inches, and it supports things like key mapping and it’s fairly lightweight. It also has a 7-hour battery life on a single charge. So you can play for hours before needing to plug it in.
When it comes to handheld consoles, the SupaBoy from Hyperkin is one of our absolute favorites. If you grew up with a Super Nintendo or Super Famicom, then you know how awesome it would have been to play those games anywhere. This little handheld console lets you do just that. It has a 4.5-inch display and lets you play actual, official SNES carts on the go. If only this were available when we were kids.
In addition to its handheld capabilities, it supports audio/video out and comes with the cable to connect it to a TV, plus there are two controller ports on the front for plugging in original SNES controllers for playing games with a friend or family member.
It’s a pretty sweet little device if you love retro games and prefer to play your old carts. Should you have any of them around still.
Rounding out this list is the Ayaneo Air. This is much more like the Steam Deck in that it’s a handheld gaming PC. But we’re still including it because it is a handheld, and it plays games. It’s an incredibly powerful little handheld allowing you to play anything you can play on a Windows PC. As it runs Windows and has some powerful tech on the inside to run games with decent performance and decent graphics.
It is however a very pricey handheld. So if you want something that’s not only portable but also affordable, this unfortunately, isn’t it. But it is an excellent little gaming machine you can take with you anywhere. One that’s more compact than the Steam Deck and will play anything the Steam Deck can. If you’re willing to pay more for that capability.
