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Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

The Steam Machine is How Much?!

Jun 26, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min · 20 segments

Marques, Andrew, and David jump right into this week talking about the Slate truck and whether they think it's actually going to ship. Then they discuss the Steam Machine and whether or not gamers can…

Marques, Andrew, and David jump right into this week talking about the Slate truck and whether they think it's actually going to ship. Then they discuss the Steam Machine and whether or not gamers can actually afford it. After that, they wrap it all up with the new Meta Glasses and some trivia. Enjoy! **Links:** Auto Focus - Slate truck video Dave2D - Steam machine Linus Tech Tips - Building a Steam Machine Nothing 4b tweet 9to5Mac - iOS 27 RCS Beta Verge - Steam Machine released Verge - Steam Machine not subsidized Verge - Meta launches Meta Glasses **This episode brought to you by:** Framer: https://www.framer.com/wave Shopify: https://www.shopify.com/wave **Follow us on socials:** Marques: https://twitter.com/MKBHD Andrew: https://www.instagram.com/andrew\_manganelli/ David: https://www.instagram.com/davidimel/ Adam: https://www.instagram.com/parmesanpapi17/ Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin **Waveform:** Twitter: https://twitter.com/WVFRM Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC *Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.* Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marques, Andrew, and David jump right into this week talking about the Slate truck and whether they think it's actually going to ship. Then they discuss the Steam Machine and whether or not gamers can…

Speakers: Marques BrownleeHostAndrew ManganelliHostDavid ImelHostEllis RovinPanelistAdam MolinaPanelist

Top entities: Steam×41 Slate×14 Steam Machines×12 Android 17×5 Television show×10

Show signals: PopularityTop Podcasttop 1%

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Operating SystemsTechnology > Software
Smart DevicesTechnology > Artificial Intelligence > AI Integration
Gaming HardwareTechnology > Gaming
AI IntegrationTechnology > Artificial Intelligence
User InteractionTechnology > Artificial Intelligence > AI Integration > Smart Devices
Electric VehiclesTechnology
Steam MachineTechnology > Gaming > Gaming Hardware
Consumer ElectronicsTechnology
Smart GlassesTechnology > Consumer Electronics
Meta GlassesTechnology > Consumer Electronics > Smart Glasses
Technology
Product FeaturesTechnology > Consumer Electronics > Smart Glasses > Meta Glasses
Slate TruckTechnology > Electric Vehicles
PricingTechnology > Electric Vehicles > Slate Truck
Market PositionTechnology > Electric Vehicles > Slate Truck > Pricing
Performance ComparisonTechnology > Gaming > Gaming Hardware > Steam Machine
RCSTechnology > Software > Operating Systems
Messaging FeaturesTechnology > Software > Operating Systems > RCS
Artificial IntelligenceTechnology
SoftwareTechnology

Geico – New-Car Savings Skit0:00 – 0:28

A

AdvertiserAd

0:00

When I got a new car, I thought my insurance premium would increase and empty my bank account, like if Fatwin won the lottery.

Andrew ManganelliHost

0:06

I've invested most of my winnings in chicken tenders because they're bomb.

Andrew ManganelliHost

0:10

But bro, I bought a house, [laughs] and it's sick, bro.

Andrew ManganelliHost

0:13

I'm thinking the floor is gonna be all trampoline, bro, with a helipad on the roof.

Andrew ManganelliHost

0:17

The contractor said it's structurally unsound.

Andrew ManganelliHost

0:19

They're just being babies.

A

AdvertiserAd

0:21

But switching to Geico saved me hundreds, so my bank account is safe.

A

AdvertiserAd

0:25

It feels good to save some hard-earned cash.

A

AdvertiserAd

0:27

It feels good to Geico.