Your washing machine, like many of your other larger appliances, will need to be replaced. But how long do you have before you need to start shopping?

Rinse with vinegar: Run a monthly maintenance wash with vinegar or citric acid to dissolve early mineral deposits before they harden. Rapinchuk says you can also add a 1/4 cup of vinegar to each load.

Xiaomi has launched the 2026 version of its Mijia 10kg Top Load Washing Machine (XQB100MJ109) at a price of 799 yuan ($115).

Judge each appliance based on its own merits, not the label. Here are some brands that cost more than you might expect and may not perform as well as you hope.

Several models from a popular washing machine brand were recalled for potential fire risks. There is an update to fix the issue, so check your machine.

Nexus Mods has confirmed plans to bring native SteamOS support to its Vortex mod manager in 2026, a move that will significantly simplify modding on the Steam Deck and upcoming Steam Machine hardware.

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TL;DR: Valve's upcoming Steam Machine, set for release in 2026, aims to combine affordability and ease of use. Recent leaks suggest prices around $950 for a 512GB model and $1,070 for 2TB, comparable ...