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20 storiesBambu Lab 4th Anniversary Sale — First-Ever P2S Discount Launches June 15; P2S Combo $699 (Was $799) Through July 15
Bambu Lab launched its 4th Anniversary Sale on June 15, 2026 — first-ever discounts on P2S, H2S, and H2C. P2S Combo (with AMS 2 Pro) drops to $699 from $799, the first discount on this model since launch. P1S at record-low. Sale runs June 15–July 15 across US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia. Subscriber coupon, weekly flash deals, and full-order-refund prize draws included. Checked June 15, 2026.
Monport World Cup Laser Promo — Final Day June 14; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus Expire Today
Monport World Cup laser promotion closes at end of day Saturday June 14. Checked June 14: 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W MOPA, GT200W MOPA, MEGA CO2 Engraver, Reno 45 Pro Vision, 6W UV, and 10W UV lasers. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 13 days in market, while supplies last. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision excluded — no pricing or LightBurn confirmation announced before promo close.
xTool M2 20W Module — June 14 Shipping Window Opens; First Day of Estimated June 14–18 Delivery Range
June 14 is the first day of xTool's estimated June 14–18 shipping window for the M2 20W laser module add-on. Window was communicated at the May 28 first-payment cohort launch and not revised as of the June 11 check. M2 base price $599 confirmed. Buyers who ordered the 20W module at launch should expect tracking information between June 14–18.
Bambu Studio 2.7.1 — Gradient Color Curve Control for Multi-Color Printing; A2L First-Party Slicer Support; Released June 1 (First Coverage)
Bambu Studio 2.7.1 released June 1, 2026 alongside the A2L launch. First coverage in this series. Key feature: Gradient Color Curve Control — users add anchor points on a per-Z-height blending curve to customize how two filament colors transition across layer heights. Also: A2L first-party slicer support; Texture-to-Color Painting optimization (multi-texture + FBX support); Filament Manager multi-selection; LAN Mode auto-saves connection info; macOS 26.5+ startup lag patched. Free update for all Bambu printers.
Silverball Super Showdown — Competitor Registration Closes Today June 14; Final Hours; 2026 Stern Pro Circuit Event June 26–28
Silverball Super Showdown competitor registration closes at end of day Saturday June 14. Event runs June 26–28 at The Pinball Capital, Stone Park IL: 8,100 sq ft, 130+ machines, Pinburgh-style match play, 2026 Stern Pro Circuit. G1 Pro deliveries active (Day 25); G1 will be Day 37 at event start. Spectator access does not require advance registration.
eufyMake E1 Rotary Attachment First Reviews: Auto-Diameter Override Issue Documented; Manual Entry Workaround Confirmed; Quality Excellent When Calibrated
Checked June 13, 2026: FauxHammer and Tom's Hardware published the first independent reviews of the eufyMake E1 Rotary Attachment after first-wave deliveries on June 11. Consistent finding across both reviews: auto-diameter measurement can override manual input, producing overlapping wraps. Workaround confirmed: manual caliper measurement and manual diameter entry per session before launching. Print quality when correctly calibrated: excellent across stainless steel tumblers, ceramic mugs, handled cups, and glass bottles.
Pinball FX VR DLC on Sale — Buy Before July 9 Price Adjustment
Checked June 12, 2026: Zen Studios put almost every Pinball FX VR add-on pack on sale (announced June 4) ahead of a confirmed price adjustment effective July 9. Meta Quest, PSVR, and PC VR platforms. New prices after July 9 not yet published. Sale window: 27 days from June 12 to expand a VR table library at current pricing.
xTool M2 Two-Week Ownership Milestone — May 28 Cohort Completes 14 Days; Deepest Real-Use Validation at $599 MSRP
The xTool M2's May 28 first-payment cohort completed 14 full days of ownership on June 11 — the deepest real-use validation record at $599 MSRP. Creator Calling zero-negative record intact on wood, paper, canvas, felt, and leather through 34+ days. 20W module shipping est. June 14–18.
Monport World Cup Promo — Last Full Business Day Thursday; 3 Days to June 14 Close; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus
Monport's FIFA World Cup 2026 laser promo enters its last full business day Thursday June 11 with 3 days to the Saturday June 14 close. 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W, GT200W, MEGA CO2, Reno 45 Pro Vision, and UV machines. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 11 days into market.
eufyMake E1 Rotary Attachment First-Wave Deliveries — Shipped June 10, First Units Arriving June 11
The eufyMake E1 Rotary Attachment entered transit June 10 with first-wave deliveries opening June 11. E1 owners who ordered the Rotary receive tracking today; new orders ship immediately. Rotary specs: 80–245mm tall, 45–100mm diameter, auto-leveling. E1 base $2,499 (11 consecutive days confirmed June 11). Cylindrical UV now available for E1 owners.
Makera Z1 Pioneer Window at 48 Hours — Batch 1 Deposit Still Open; $799 Through June 30 (19 Days)
The Makera Z1 Pioneer $39 refundable deposit window reached 48 hours on June 11 without a Batch 1 sell-out. $799 Pioneer price available through June 30 (19 days). Batch 1: 400 units, mid-July shipping, first-deposit priority. X-Carve 2026 still has no consumer entry-tier pricing at Day 12.
Stern Transformers G1 First Owner Reports Posting on Pinside — Pro Deliveries Spreading Beyond Priority Queue
Stern Transformers G1 Pro deliveries spread beyond Priority queue buyers on June 11 with first gameplay reports posting on Pinside's owner thread — covering Megatron animatronic cannon under real play and code depth impressions. Pro $6,999 confirmed. Premium ($9,699) on track for late June. LE $12,999 sold out. Silverball Chicago 15 days.
Silverball Super Showdown Chicago — Tournament Registration Closes June 14 (3 Days); 2026 Stern Pro Circuit
Silverball Super Showdown competitive registration closes June 14 — 3 days from June 11. Event runs June 26–28 at The Pinball Capital, Stone Park IL (Chicago suburb): 8,100 sq ft, 130+ machines, Pinburgh-style match play, 2026 Stern Pro Circuit classification. First major pinball community gathering in the Midwest following the G1 launch.
Makera Z1 Pioneer Deposit Open for Makers — AI Craft Text3D Enables CNC Without CAD; $799 Through June 30
The Makera Z1 Pioneer deposit window confirmed open at 48 hours on June 11. For makers, the primary differentiator is AI Craft Text3D: text prompt to toolpath-ready geometry, no CAD required. $39 refundable deposit locks $799 Pioneer price through June 30. 4-axis capability for cylindrical projects. Batch 1 mid-July.
Monport World Cup Promo Last Business Day — Craft Makers' Final Window for 7% Discount on CO2 and UV Lasers
Monport's World Cup laser promo enters its last full business day Thursday June 11 (Saturday June 14 close). Craft-tier machines included: MEGA CO2 Engraver, 6W UV, 10W UV, Reno 45 Pro Vision. 7% discount active. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 11 days into market. Best window for summer craft production setup.
Makera Z1 Pioneer Day 2 — $39 Deposit Open; Batch 1 Filling 24 Hours In; PR Newswire June 10 Confirms Global Pre-Order; $799 Through June 30
Makera Z1 Pioneer Day 2 Wednesday June 10: $39 fully refundable deposit open. Batch 1 (400 units, mid-July) filling 24 hours into deposit window. PR Newswire June 10 confirms global pre-order open with US warehouse dispatch. $799 Pioneer ($400 off $1,199 MSRP) through June 30 (20 days). AI Craft Text3D + 4-axis. BEYOND Innovation Award confirmed.
eufyMake E1 Day 10 Post-Perk — $2,499 Ten Days Confirmed All Day Types; Rotary Attachment SHIPS TODAY; Cylindrical UV on Tumblers, Bottles, and Mugs Opens NOW
eufyMake E1 Day 10 Wednesday June 10: $2,499 ten consecutive days confirmed across all day types — most definitive permanent floor signal possible. Rotary Attachment ships today June 10. Cylindrical drinkware UV production (tumblers, stainless steel bottles, ceramic mugs, glass bottles, pens) opens for E1 owners today. Specs: 80–245mm tall, 45–100mm diameter, auto-leveling, auto-height, auto-positioning.
Bambu Lab A2L Days 4–9 Catch-Up — FauxHammer Full Review: 'Large-Format Hobby Printing with a Smart Ecosystem'; Adam Savage's Tested Confirms PMSM Quality; AMS Lite Mitigation Community Standard; Print-then-Cut OTA TBD
Bambu A2L Days 4–9 catch-up from June 3 last digest (June 10 Wednesday): FauxHammer full review published — 'Large-Format Hobby Printing with a Smart Ecosystem.' Adam Savage's Tested via Jedi News independently confirms PMSM servo print quality. AMS Lite vibration non-slip mat mitigation is now community standard first-setup step. Print-then-Cut OTA update: hardware included in all units, firmware date still TBD. $469 base / $569 Combo stable.
Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 Day 9 — Committee Details 'Forthcoming June 2026'; baltobu $250K+; June 1 Violations Unresolved; No Manufacturer Response
Bambu Lab SFC/AGPLv3 dispute Day 9 Wednesday June 10: SFC standing committee details 'forthcoming June 2026' — community watching this week. baltobu fundraiser at $250K+ for enforcement legal costs. Two violations unresolved: libbambu_networking proprietary source not provided + Paweł Jarczak cease-and-desist. No Bambu Lab response to committee formation.
Stern Transformers G1 Day 22 — Post-NWPAS Day 3: Pro Delivery Confirmations Spreading on Pinside; Silverball Super Showdown 16 Days
Transformers G1 Day 22 Wednesday June 10: post-NWPAS Day 3. First Pro delivery confirmations from Priority queue buyers spreading on Pinside owner thread. Pro $6,999 in production, deliveries underway; Premium $9,699 late June; LE $12,999 mid-late June (750 units sold out). Silverball Super Showdown Chicago (June 26–28) 16 days away — 2026 Stern Pro Circuit event.
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