HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:32:06 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 Dbrand cancels Steam Machine Companion Cube, confirms it was ‘unlicensed’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/dbrand-cancels-steam-machine-companion-cube-confirms-it-was-unlicensed/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:32:06 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/dbrand-cancels-steam-machine-companion-cube-confirms-it-was-unlicensed/ The dream of the perfect gaming accessory hit a sudden, sharp halt. Dbrand has officially cancelled its highly anticipated Portal-inspired Companion Cube case for the Steam Machine, pulling the plug on a project that saw significant investment and huge demand. What started as an exciting idea quickly became a complicated legal saga. While the company […]

The post Dbrand cancels Steam Machine Companion Cube, confirms it was ‘unlicensed’ appeared first on HardwareFreaks.

]]> Dbrand cancels Portal-inspired Steam Machine Companion Cube case after Valve legal threat, refunds buyers https://hardware.nrgnews.net/dbrand-cancels-portal-inspired-steam-machine-companion-cube-case-after-valve-legal-threat-refunds-buyers/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:14:34 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/dbrand-cancels-portal-inspired-steam-machine-companion-cube-case-after-valve-legal-threat-refunds-buyers/ In the world of digital customization and gaming paraphernalia, where intellectual property rights are often as complex as the hardware itself, a rather awkward confession has surfaced from a major brand. Dbrand, known for its high-quality skins and custom accessories, recently admitted to a decision that they now openly admit they might regret in the […]

The post Dbrand cancels Portal-inspired Steam Machine Companion Cube case after Valve legal threat, refunds buyers appeared first on HardwareFreaks.

]]> Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn’t have ‘the right to make it’ https://hardware.nrgnews.net/valve-threatens-legal-action-against-dbrand-over-its-unsanctioned-portal-2-inspired-companion-cube-edgy-accessories-manufacturer-kills-product-after-asking-for-licensing-deal-admits-it-didn/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:24:00 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/valve-threatens-legal-action-against-dbrand-over-its-unsanctioned-portal-2-inspired-companion-cube-edgy-accessories-manufacturer-kills-product-after-asking-for-licensing-deal-admits-it-didn/ When customizing your gaming rig, the desire for aesthetic flair often leads enthusiasts down creative—and sometimes legally questionable—paths. This tension between edgy corporate branding and intellectual property law recently brought the high-stakes drama into focus for the tech community. It began with Dbrand, a company known for its aggressively branded accessories, who decided to take […]

The post Valve threatens legal action against Dbrand over its unsanctioned Portal 2-inspired Companion Cube — edgy accessories manufacturer kills product after asking for licensing deal, admits it didn’t have ‘the right to make it’ appeared first on HardwareFreaks.

]]>