Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Storage & Memory

Samsung Electronics has developed the industry's first Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 5.0 solution, promising data transfer speeds of up to 10.8 GB/s, a significant leap for mobile and computing devices. This advancement arrives as TerraMaster globally debuts its F4-425 Pro NAS, featuring an AI-native NAS OS and an Intel Core 3 N350 CPU, set to launch alongside Amazon Prime Day on June 23. The F4-425 Pro represents a minor update over the F4-425 Plus, incorporating TOS 7 with an updated Linux kernel as detailed in a review. For photographers and videographers, Goodram introduced its PRO S6B0 SD card, designed for demanding formats where storage performance is paramount to capturing critical shots.

Gaming Hardware

AGON by AOC has launched the AGON PRO AGP277QKDC, a 26.5-inch gaming monitor designed for professional esports, featuring a high refresh rate and resolution. Meanwhile, Ceva, Inc. announced its Microsoft-certified Real Space Elevate software for PC gaming headsets, aiming to provide enhanced spatial audio experiences on Windows. Valve is preparing to ship its Steam Machine on June 29, with pre-orders starting at $1,049, utilizing a randomized purchasing queue to manage demand. Valve is also collaborating with NVIDIA to expand Steam OS support across a wider range of PCs.

AI & Processing

FSP has released new power supply units, including a heavy-duty 2500W model and a compact SFX-L 1200W unit, to meet the escalating power demands of AI applications and high-end GPUs in workstations and AI PCs. The push for more powerful processing is also seen in the consumer CPU space, where AMD has reinstated memory encryption in its consumer CPUs following user feedback, a move critics had viewed as a potential effort to push consumers toward more expensive chipsets. The broader implications of AI are being explored by sci-fi author and tech journalist Cory Doctorow in his new book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI, which questions the trajectory of artificial intelligence development as discussed in an analysis.

Consumer Electronics & Computing

ASUS and Acer have resumed notebook sales in Germany after resolving a patent dispute with Nokia, which had previously led to sales bans by a Munich court. In the mini-PC segment, the GMKtec NucBox K16 offers a compact metal design with features like dual 2.5G Ethernet, USB4, and OCuLink, powered by a Ryzen 7 7735HS and Radeon 680M. For professional display needs, EIZO Corporation has released the Flex Scan EV3851X and EV3451X ultrawide, curved monitors, offering 37.5-inch and 34.1-inch displays respectively, backed by a seven-year warranty.

Automotive & Aerospace

General Motors is integrating robots at its flagship electric vehicle factory, a move that follows the layoff of 1,300 workers and raises concerns among US autoworkers about increased automation. In aerospace, SpaceX is developing Starfall with the objective of supporting the transport and delivery of goods through space, a capability that could reshape orbital logistics. However, SpaceX's ambitious launch plans for its Starship rockets, which include a target of launching every eight days from the Kennedy Space Center, may be hindered by the facility's current readiness for such a high cadence of super heavy rocket operations.

Gaming & Entertainment

1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, has detailed updates for its new game, Empulse, which draws inspiration from Titanfall. The studio has also outlined upcoming updates for Empulse ahead of its launch as reported previously. In other gaming news, Ubisoft recently released what it described as the final update for Assassin's Creed Shadows, which has sparked speculation among players about potential sequels or downloadable content. Separately, Sony released a trailer for Taika Waititi's adaptation of Klara and the Sun, with the trailer evoking the tonal style of Waititi's 2016 film Hunt for the Wilderpeople.

Market & Security

GIGABYTE is participating in Prime Day Week with significant discounts on motherboards and monitors, available on Amazon from June 23 to June 26, offering savings for PC builders on AMD platforms. In a cautionary tale regarding online platforms, Polymarket's viral videos depicting large winnings on its platform have been found to feature fake bets placed on a cloned website, leading to actual financial losses for participants. Meanwhile, Tesla faces scrutiny after a doorbell camera captured an incident where Autopilot was engaged during a crash that resulted in a fatality, a day after the company had promoted Autopilot's life-saving capabilities.