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Tesla has reopened reservations for its next-gen Roadster, requiring a refundable $5,000 deposit plus a $45,000 wire within 10 days to secure a spot, ahead of an October 1 unveiling in Texas; the program follows years of delays since the 2017 prototype, and it remains unclear how existing reservations will be prioritized or priced as Tesla showcases a redesigned hypercar, possibly with SpaceX tech.
Scalpers are listing Steam Frame reservations on eBay at inflated prices (about $1,700 for the 256 GB kit and around $2,000 for the 1 TB kit) before Valve has shipped any units. The reservations are tied to qualifying Steam accounts and are not transferable, and while some listings have appeared or sold, there’s no confirmed sale yet. The community is reporting these listings and flagging them to Valve; eBay has removed some entries, and Valve has not publicly commented, underscoring ongoing scalper risk amid tight supply.
Tesla has reopened reservations for the next-gen Roadster ahead of its October 1 reveal in Waco, Texas, with a refundable $50,000 deposit ($5,000 due now and $45,000 within 10 days). The final price will be confirmed when configurators go live, as pricing is still an estimate after years of delays and changes from the original plans; the design has shifted to a sharper, Cyber-inspired look, and Musk has teased extreme performance amid ongoing production uncertainties.
Valve revealed Steam Frame pricing ($1,059 for the 256GB model, $1,299 for 1TB), that Half-Life: Alyx is included as a standalone, and opened reservations via a randomized queue with a 72-hour window; the wireless SteamOS headset supports Linux/Windows via Proton and onboard tracking (no base stations), lists ~70 Steam Frame Verified titles, and offers optional accessories like the Arcturus Vision color passthrough camera ($149) and an Ergonomic Kit ($59).
The Salt Lake Temple Open House has drawn about 1 million reserved tickets, with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints inviting visitors from around the world to participate in the open house; the article also outlines how to obtain reservations for those interested.
Huawei has opened reservations for the Pura X View, a fixed, wide-form candy-bar smartphone positioned as part of a new “wide” trend. It sports a 6.39-inch 15.5:9 display (2232×1320), a 7,000 mAh battery, a 201 g body, and 6.68 mm thickness, with four color options and storage configurations up to 12 GB RAM and 1 TB. The design echoes Huawei’s Pura X Max but lacks an outer screen and folding hinge, making it a non-flip, wide-format device. Pricing and chipset details aren’t disclosed yet, and Vmall shows no quotes for the variants.
WhatsApp announced it will begin reserving unique usernames, allowing users to be contacted by a handle rather than revealing their phone numbers. The feature is optional and includes a claims system for creators, small businesses, and organizations to reuse existing usernames from Instagram or Facebook. There will be no public directory or recommendation system, and users can opt to add an optional username key for extra protection on first contact. Reservations are rolling out now, with actual usernames becoming available gradually over the coming months and in-app notifications when a username is available in a user’s country.
WhatsApp is adding optional usernames to let people connect without sharing phone numbers; reservations open this week with an in-app notification to set a username or port over your Instagram/Facebook name, plus a four-digit key for extra security. High-profile names are protected from being claimed, and existing Facebook/Instagram handles get priority during the RSVP window before a wider launch.
Slate’s CEO says every barebones electric pickup will be gross margin positive, driven by a pricing model that charges for options usually included by competitors. After the federal EV tax rebate ended, base price rose to $24,950 before destination, positioning Slate’s truck as cheaper than many sedans but pricier than some crossovers. The company targets an 80,000-vehicle breakeven and expects roughly 60% of buyers to upgrade to the squareback SUV, lifting the average price toward $30k; the fastback option could push it higher. If reservations convert and option-ups are popular, Slate could reach profitability before peers, even before adding further accessories.
Slate announced pricing for its ultra-minimal electric pickup: a base two-seat truck starts at $24,950 (before taxes and fees) and a two-door SUV variant starts at $29,950, calling it the “most affordable truck in America.” Deliveries are set for late 2026. The vehicle pares back tech—manual windows, no touchscreen or stereo—but offers more than 200 accessories for customization. Specs are modest: about 205 miles of range, a 1,550-pound payload, and up to 2,000 pounds of towing. Backed by Jeff Bezos and other investors, Slate is entering a crowded low-cost EV market where reservations may not equal actual orders.
Slate Auto’s American-made electric pickup finally has a price: $24,950, not under $20k as once promised, but still the least expensive truck and EV in the US. Preorders go live now with a $300 non-refundable deposit to lock in a delivery date, production is slated for autumn 2026 and deliveries start in late 2026. Slate claims roughly 180,000 reservations to date.
Valve confirms Steam Machine prices at $1,049 for the 512GB model and $1,349 for the 2TB model (bundles including the Steam Controller are available); the company attributes the higher pricing to RAM shortages and component sourcing. Reservations run through June 25 with a randomization to determine order; shipments will be to North America, the UK/EU, and Australia, with Japan/Taiwan/Hong Kong handled by Komodo, and Korea not shipping.
Valve will ship the Steam Machine on June 29 starting at $1,049 (512GB) and $1,349 (2TB), with a randomized reservation system to curb scalpers and bot purchases amid component shortages; sign-ups close June 25 and winners are notified before orders ship in batches.
Valve says demand for the Steam Controller has exceeded expectations, prompting an updated reservation system that now shows three possible delivery windows: By September 2026, By December 2026, or In 2027. Existing reservations will see one of these windows, while new orders are unlikely to arrive this year and are forecast to reach customers in 2027. Valve reiterates it will continue producing the controller, which aims to mimic a Steam Deck-like PC-to-TV experience, despite being a niche product.
Valve now shows three possible Steam Controller shipping estimates for reservations—September 2026, December 2026, or sometime in 2027—with current reservations indicating a 2027 ship date. The company says it will continue producing the controller but is managing expectations due to demand and manufacturing limits, following a move to a reservation queue to reduce checkout problems.