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U.S. to spend $5.25 billion on grid upgrades in 26 states, target 23 GW added capacity

The U.S. government will pursue power grid upgrades worth $5.25 billion across 26 states to meet surging electricity demand, with the federal government covering $1.9 billion. The Energy Department selected 31 projects under its SPARK program, with utilities, cooperatives and state agencies funding $3.35 billion. The plan includes rebuilding more than 1,500 miles of transmission lines and applying performance technologies across about 21,000 miles to add over 23 GW of capacity.

Games & Commerce

Steam Deck 2 needs upgrades in display, performance, price, durability and battery to compete in 2027

Valve\'s next-generation handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck 2, will need broad improvements to stay competitive in 2027, including its display, performance, price, control durability and battery, an analysis said. As rivals move to higher resolutions and refresh rates, the Steam Deck 2 is expected to support at least 1080p and 120Hz. It should also improve power efficiency, maintain sub-$1,000 pricing for key models, adopt more durable sticks and expand battery capacity.

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Canon EOS R8 Mark II to launch with upgraded design, image stabilization

Canon Korea will launch its new full-frame mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the EOS R8 Mark II, in October. The company said it has redesigned the body and added in-body image stabilization for the first time in the EOS R8 series. The camera pairs a 24.2-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor with a DIGIC X engine and supports up to about 40 frames per second with an electronic shutter. Pricing starts at 2,319,000 won.