Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: August 28, 2026, 10:12 PM ET

Gaming Hardware & Peripherals

The ultralight gaming mouse arms race continues, with Everglide unveiling a 49-gram wireless mouse featuring magnetic switches, further commoditizing the premium spec-sheet territory staked out by Logitech's G Pro X2 Superstrike. Not to be outdone, XBAB Tech has detailed its XA25, a full-size wired mouse weighing a mere 25g with an 8K polling rate, set to launch on September 22. On the input periphery, Yunzii's new AL21 wireless numpad offers an aluminium body for those who want numeric input without cluttering a minimal desk setup, while 8Bit Do has launched Ultimate Software Online, a browser-based configuration tool that finally gives Linux users the same remapping functionality long available on other platforms.

PC Hardware & Components

Gigabyte's B850M Aorus Stealth Ice is our latest review subject, delivering a sleek micro ATX board with rear connector support in a white design — a niche that's becoming increasingly popular as builders chase cleaner aesthetics. ASRock has expanded its Pro-A line with the B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E, essentially bringing WiFi 6E to its existing AM4 micro ATX board for those still clinging to Ryzen 5000 CPUs. On the graphics front, Power Color has partnered with AMD and Focus Entertainment for the Hellhound RX 9070 XT Resonance Edition, a 16GB GDDR6 special edition card. And for storage, the ADATA SC735 portable SSD offers a rugged, lightweight 2TB design achieving up to 1GB/s sequential speeds — a reliable capacity-focused option in a market increasingly dominated by pricier Thunderbolt drives.

The DLSS 5 Modding Scene

NVIDIA's DLSS 5 rollout has been controversial, and the modding community is responding. The community has already patched the new tech to work on RTX 4000 "Ada Lovelace" GPUs despite no official support from the company. Another moddy milestone: a Skyrim mod that integrates DLSS 5 shows dramatic changes to lighting and character faces via real-time neural rendering. These community efforts underscore both the technical capability of older cards and NVIDIA's willingness to leave them behind in feature updates.

Console & PC Gaming

Rockstar confirmed its most feared rumor: GTA 6 runs at 30 FPS on PS5, and the studio is reportedly unsure about ever delivering a 60 FPS mode. Meanwhile, new details reveal the GTA 6 map size will be twice that of the previous title and three times Red Dead Redemption, a sprawling scale that partially justifies the frame-rate compromise. CD Projekt Red has been busy at Gamescom as well, revealing that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a Remastered version that bumps PC minimum requirements alongside visual, performance, and gameplay upgrades — free for existing owners. On that same subject, key development insights have emerged around the Witcher 4 already running on all target platforms two years ahead of its launch, indicating a remarkably smooth pre-production phase. In VR news, Beat Saber has achieved Steam Frame verification that could indicate Valve's upcoming Steam Frame headset might be just around the corner. Finally, GeForce NOW continues its expansion at Gamescom, with more devices, platforms, and new PC games heading to the cloud infrastructure.

Displays & Audio

The 49-inch Gold Phoenix monitor was the centerpiece of iiyama's Gamescom booth, offering a super-ultrawide experience to accompany a speedier 27-inch sibling. The audio world gets a quartet of new offerings from Fosi Audio, debuting at IFA 2026 including the Carbon12 in-ear monitor, a desktop DAC & headphone amp, and a portable CD player. The company is also showing that compact audiophile kit remains an evolving category.

Enterprise & Semiconductors

Marvell Technology reported record net revenue for Q2 fiscal 2027 at $2.739 billion, up 37% year-over-year, driven by data infrastructure custom silicon. HP Inc. announced fiscal Q3 revenue of $15.7 billion, up 12.5% (10.9% constant currency), a windfall from the AI-infused PC refresh cycle, expecting continued momentum from commercial deployments.

Software & Platform Updates

Valve's SteamOS 3.8.26 beta squashes numerous bugs and performance issues in both Desktop and Gaming modes, tuning quality of life for the Steam Deck and third-party portables alike. The update reinforces Steam OS's stability as a multiplatform gaming OS.

Legal & Policy

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has deemed the Trump administration's blacklisting of Anthropic illegal, after the AI company refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance — a remarkable rebuke of executive power. Separately, the administration announced a US Space Academy program, though details remain thin. In Australia, authorities have arrested two alleged members of hacking group TeamPCP who infected more than 1,000 organizations in a relentless supply-chain attack campaign.

Meta & AI Wearables

Meta has moved to address privacy concerns with its smart glasses, limiting nonconsensual recording — specifically stopping the glasses from recording when users cover the safety light, in response to an ongoing lawsuit. The change slightly reduces the unsettling factor that has dogged the AI-glasses category.

Streaming & Entertainment

Apple TV+ and Apple One subscription tiers rise by up to 20%, with annual TV subscriptions seeing the largest absolute increases. In cinematic news, Terminator 2: Judgment Day returns to theaters for its 35th anniversary, and Ars Technica has curated its 10 favorite scenes from T2 — an apt reminder James Cameron's 1991 blockbuster is quite simply one of the greatest sequels ever made, packing iconic moments from the hallway staircase run to the steel-mill finale. It's a good weekend to catch it on the big screen.

Power & Backup

Jackery's HomePower 1000 Plus V2 is an 1800W expandable backup station designed for both home and portable use, addressing dynamic energy needs with modular battery packs. It's a compelling choice as grid anxiety grows, and the company's expansion of its V2 lineup shows continued investment in mid-capacity power resilience.

Giveaway & Misc

Finally, Tech Power Up has partnered with Mad Catz and Koolatron for the Back2kool Giveaway that includes a Koolatron Classic Coca-Cola mini fridge for US and Canada residents. In the rocket world, Europe is splashing cash on launch startups, with Starlink missions from Florida now expected to fly on Starship, while Pallas-1 nears its debut.