Tech & Hardware 3 Days

Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Gaming Hardware & Software

The handheld gaming PC market is seeing new contenders and revised strategies. The OneXPlayer 3 gaming handheld has emerged, featuring Intel's Arc G3 Extreme graphics and a starting price of $1,400, targeting the high-end portable gaming segment. In a move to avoid a crowded release window, Lords of the Fallen II has been delayed to 2027. Meanwhile, Bungie is reportedly revising Marathon's core gameplay, shifting away from its extraction shooter model based on early player feedback. The anticipated Empulse, a shooter inspired by Titanfall, will launch in Early Access on June 24th for Xbox, PS5, and Steam.

PC gaming hardware is also seeing updates and new releases. Valve's Steam Machine has begun accepting pre-orders, with shipments scheduled to start June 29th at $1,049, utilizing a randomized purchase queue to manage demand. Valve is also collaborating with NVIDIA to expand Steam OS support to more PCs. In an effort to clear inventory, Intel plans to revive its "Raptor Lake" architecture for gaming notebooks, utilizing DDR4 SODIMMs. GIGABYTE is offering significant savings on motherboards and monitors during Prime Day Week, with a similar promotion on Newegg featuring monitor discounts down to $139.99. For those looking for compact computing, Ace Magic is running a sale of up to 20% off on its AMD Ryzen-powered mini PCs.

Component manufacturers are also rolling out new products and updates. Samsung has unveiled its UFS 5.0 solution, boasting data transfer speeds of 10.8 GB/s, a significant leap for mobile and portable storage. Terra Master has launched the F4-425 Pro NAS, featuring what it claims is the world's first AI-native NAS OS, with a review noting an updated Intel Core 3 N350 CPU and TOS. NVIDIA's DLSS technology is being integrated into more titles, with Mortal Shell II and The Sinking City 2 adding support, while Subnautica 2 is upgrading to native DLSS 4.5. AMD's latest Adrenalin Edition drivers, version 26.6.2 WHQL, bring FSR Upscaling 4.1 to RDNA 3 GPUs, with official support for the Radeon RX 7000 series confirmed. Memory encryption has been reinstated by AMD in consumer CPUs following user backlash.

Artificial Intelligence & Cloud Computing

The AI sector is experiencing rapid investment and strategic partnerships, alongside discussions about its potential impact. Oracle is accelerating its AI investments through significant data center infrastructure spending, reportedly facilitated by 21,000 layoffs. Micron Technology and Anthropic have announced a strategic agreement focused on memory and storage AI architecture, as well as enterprise adoption of Anthropic's Claude. China's Line Shine supercomputer has debuted as the world's fastest at 2 Exa FLOPs, according to the latest TOP500 list.

Concerns are also being raised about the wider implications of AI development. A report indicates that games created with generative AI are experiencing significantly lower sales on Steam, with up to a 53% drop. Sci-fi author Cory Doctorow, in his new book, proposes methods to "burst the AI bubble" by addressing its foundational elements. Separately, Anthropic's vocal warnings about advanced AI dangers, exceeding even OpenAI's, may have contributed to placing the company under scrutiny for potential AI export restrictions.

Cybersecurity & National Security

The White House has issued a directive to drastically shorten the deadline for adopting post-quantum cryptography, citing national security risks if quantum-vulnerable encryption is not phased out promptly. This move signals an urgent effort to prepare critical infrastructure against future threats posed by quantum computing capabilities.

Automotive & Transportation

The automotive industry is navigating a complex transition involving technological advancements and workforce adjustments. General Motors has begun installing robots at its flagship electric vehicle factory, a move that follows the layoff of 1,300 workers, drawing warnings from the US autoworkers union about the increasing role of automation. Lucid Motors has announced its second major round of layoffs this year, with 1,500 employees affected as part of a company restructuring. In a separate development, a doorbell camera captured a Tesla Autopilot crash that resulted in a fatality, occurring the same day Tesla highlighted Autopilot's lifesaving features. The Toyota C-HR is reviewed as an electric vehicle that, despite its smaller size, is not particularly "chill."

Supercomputing & Infrastructure

China has claimed the top spot in supercomputing with its Line Shine system, which is now recognized as the world's fastest at 2 Exa FLOPs, according to the June update of the TOP500 list. This development underscores the ongoing global race for computational supremacy. In the US, the Kennedy Space Center is reportedly not yet prepared for the era of super heavy rockets, as SpaceX plans to launch its Starship vehicle every eight days. Dell Technologies has introduced the Power Edge XE8812 server, designed for demanding HPC and AI workloads, featuring NVIDIA's Vera Rubin NVL4 architecture. FSP is launching new high-capacity power solutions, including a 2,500 W unit and a compact 1,200 W SFX-L unit, to meet the growing power demands of AI applications and high-end GPUs.

Consumer Electronics & Peripherals

The market for retro-inspired and specialized peripherals continues to see new entries. 8Bit Do is celebrating the Nintendo 64's 30th anniversary with a Clear Blue colorway for its Retro 87 Mechanical Keyboard and a matching Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller. Grava Star has unveiled the Mercury K98 Pro, a cyberpunk-engineered 98% mechanical keyboard with wireless capabilities. Silver Stone is expanding its FLP series with the FLP03, a retro-inspired micro ATX chassis designed for a compact and classic PC aesthetic.

Gaming monitor offerings are also expanding. AGON by AOC has announced the AGON PRO AGP277QKDC, a 26.5-inch professional gaming monitor. iiyama has launched its first OLED gaming monitor, the G-Master GOB2701QSC-B1 Titan Falcon, a 27-inch flat-screen utilizing LG Display's Meta 3.0 OLED panel. EIZO has released two ultrawide, curved monitors, the Flex Scan EV3851X and EV3451X, both featuring a 7-year warranty.

Storage solutions are seeing performance enhancements. Goodram has introduced the PRO S6B0 SD Card, aimed at photographers and videographers demanding high performance. Princeton Memory has launched the PHD-ISM2G4DG, a mainstream M.2 Gen 4 NVMe SSD available in capacities up to 2 TB and utilizing a Phison E27T series DRAMless controller.

Government & Regulation

The US government is re-establishing access to climate data, with the climate.gov site having been relaunched by a nonprofit organization after being taken down by the Trump administration. In a separate regulatory matter, ABC has called on viewers to protest an FCC attempt to "control who is allowed" on the broadcast of "The View."

Miscellaneous

In a peculiar incident, a man sustained retinal tears and bruises from using a massage gun on his eyeballs. Polymarket, a platform that featured viral videos of apparent big wins, has been found to have used fake bets on a cloned website, leading to actual financial losses for participants. SpaceX is advancing its ambitions for orbital cargo delivery with its Starfall program, aiming to support the "transport and delivery of goods through space." In a surprising development, a US military exercise in space commenced with minimal public notice, reflecting the Space Force's push to reduce satellite deployment times.