Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: July 2, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Semiconductor Manufacturing & Memory

Sandisk and Kioxia are now sampling their 10th-generation 3D NAND flash memory, a 1 Tb TLC BiCS10 technology pushing lateral scaling techniques. This advancement arrives as South Korean giants Samsung SK hynix announced a staggering $870 billion plan to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity. Longsys also reported reaching a milestone of one million monthly mSSD production capacity, accelerating deployment of edge AI storage solutions.

Gaming & Software

Relic Entertainment announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand will launch July 29 for PC, promising intense cinematic battles. Separately, Assassin's Creed Black Flag has achieved Steam Deck Verified status ahead of its release. In software deals, GoDeal24 is offering a bundle of Windows 11 Pro and Office 2024 Professional for $31.91 during its Midsummer Sale. A complementary offer from Stack Social features an 8-course training bundle with Microsoft Office 2024 Home & Business for $116.

PC Hardware & Peripherals

ASUS has released a high-end ROG Strix X870E-E Gaming Wi-Fi7 Neo motherboard, noted for its cooling and feature set. Cooler Master unveiled its Master Fan A and M Series fans, designed for high static pressure, airflow, and low noise. Intel has restarted production of its 13th and 14th Generation Core Processors for the Chinese PC market, citing high demand. The company has also quietly raised the MSRP for its Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus "Arrow Lake-S" desktop processors. System76 launched new Lemur Pro laptops featuring Intel Panther Lake CPUs in 14-inch and 16-inch variants. Cherry Xtrfy released the K63W Pro Compact Ultra-Wideband gaming keyboard, integrating UWB technology with an 8000 Hz wireless polling rate. Noctua outlined its 2027 roadmap, including low-profile AM5 and workstation air coolers.

AI & Cloud Services

Google's AI buildout drove a substantial 37% increase in electricity use in 2025, as the company attempts to balance data center emissions with clean energy initiatives. In a move towards more accessible AI, Plex introduced a $250 5-year membership pass. Meanwhile, a deal promising lifetime access to AI tools like Chat GPT, Claude, and Gemini is available for $79, potentially replacing multiple monthly subscriptions costing $60 to $80. Microsoft reportedly developed an operating system codenamed "Aion," focused on web-based applications and agentic AI. Separately, advocates have warned the FTC that Elon Musk's X poses "serious risks to Americans' privacy," urging the rejection of X's bid to end monitoring amid AI concerns.

Graphics & Overclocking

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 5090D has been overclocked to 4 GHz using liquid nitrogen by Team OGS, pushing the "Blackwell" GPU architecture to new speeds.

Gaming Hardware & Displays

Philips Evnia launched its New M4 gaming monitor lineup, featuring Triple-Mode technology offering switchable high refresh rate and resolution presets for different gaming scenarios.

Business & Regulation

Google lost a long-running appeal against a record EU fine, requiring the company to pay $4.7 billion for bundling its search engine and browser with Android. MSI has been named among the first EPEAT 2.0 Launch Partners, with its flagship AI business laptop achieving Silver Certification.

Emerging Technologies & Concepts

The FAA proposal for supersonic airliners would permit flights over U.S. cities if they are sufficiently quiet, aiming to legalize supersonic travel without the disruptive sonic boom. In a biological advancement, an artificial cell has demonstrated the ability to manage a few rounds of cell division, though this is currently limited by the need for added materials.

Cybersecurity

A newly discovered mac OS malware named Pam Stealer underscores increasing efforts targeting Mac users with infostealers.

Gaming Preservation

The Video Game History Foundation is addressing the cessation of physical game production by Sony, a move that impacts the preservation of physical PlayStation games.

Electric Vehicles

Tesla's sales saw a 25% increase in Q2 2026, with deliveries outpacing production, indicating a reduction in inventory.