Valve trademarks the ‘Steam Frame,’ but what the heck is it?

Valve, the company behind the popular Steam platform, has recently filed a trademark for the "Steam Frame" name with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The filing covers categories such as computer game consoles, video game accessories, computer networking hardware, and computer software for streaming content. This has sparked speculation among gamers and the press about Valve's next hardware move, with possibilities ranging from a set-top-box version of the Steam Deck, a second iteration of the Steam Machine PC-console design, or a new Steam Link streaming device. While the exact nature of the "Steam Frame" is unclear, the trademark filing suggests that Valve is preparing to release a new consumer-focused hardware product. However, the company has not provided any official information, and the details remain uncertain. The article concludes that Valve, flush with cash and successful with the Steam Deck, is poised to make another significant move in the gaming hardware market, but the specifics of the "Steam Frame" remain a mystery.