Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: September 5, 2026, 2:17 PM ET

IFA 2026: Mini PCs and Workstations

At IFA 2026, Acemagic showcased its F2A mini PC in both Intel "Panther Lake" and AMD "Gorgon Point" configurations, giving buyers two distinct platforms in essentially the same chassis. The company also unveiled a mini-workstation powered by AMD's top-tier Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 "Gorgon Halo" APU, housed in a compact enclosure aimed at professional workloads.

GEEKOM demonstrated a local inference cluster by interconnecting multiple A9 Mega mini PCs into a single supercomputer capable of running AI models with ease. The company also showed off its GeekBook X16 Pro, a thin-and-light 16-inch laptop powered by AMD's latest "Gorgon Point" APU.

IFA 2026: Power Supplies and Cooling

Chieftec brought two new power supplies to Berlin: the Titan ATX rated at 1650W and the Duplex redundant unit at 1000W. The company also debuted an unannounced E-ATX tower alongside two rackmount chassis in its Atlas case lineup. For cooling, Chieftec introduced the CAC-S120PWM-T150, a new all-black 120mm air cooler.

Storage and Enterprise

ADATA expanded its enterprise-focused TRUSTA brand at IFA, showcasing industrial-grade storage products alongside its consumer lineup.

NVIDIA at PAX West

NVIDIA is offering GeForce RTX 50-series Founders Edition GPUs at MSRP at PAX West in Seattle, a rare exception in a market where graphics cards routinely sell above list price.

Autos and Policy

Tesla's Cybercab is already under investigation by the US government, which is examining whether the vehicle meets federal safety standards shortly after its deployment. Separately, the Pentagon rescinded a new testosterone screening policy without explanation after the guidance was online for just one day.

Science

The 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners were announced, honoring research including splash-free urinals and mosquito nozzles.