Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

AMD and Chip Manufacturing

AMD confirmed its EPYC "Venice" Zen 6 server CPUs will launch July 22-23 at the Advancing AI event AMD confirmed. The company also quietly expanded its processor lineup, adding 11 new "Hawk Point" APUs to its Ryzen 200 and 100 series AMD has expanded. In related semiconductor news, Micron Technology is accelerating its U.S. investments, pouring the first concrete at its new New York fab and expects to spend more than $250 billion through 2035 Micron is accelerating.

PC Hardware and Components

MSI unveiled its flagship MEG MAESTRO 900R full tower case and MEG CORELIQUID E15 360 AIO liquid cooler, both featuring premium aluminum construction MSI unveiled. Alphacool announced its Eisblock Arc Pro B60 Creator full-coverage water block for PC water cooling enthusiasts Alphacool announced. In Win introduced the L50 BREEZE PC case, moving away from aggressive styling with reeded glass and AWWA PureTone lighting. XMG is now offering the APEX 17 laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 graphics card featuring 12GB of VRAM, an upgrade from the previous 8GB XMG is offering.

Gaming and Simulation

Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced launched to mixed reviews, with controversial microtransactions sparking outrage among players. MOZA announced a significant expansion of its flight simulation ecosystem, introducing new flight displays, panels, and cockpit systems MOZA announced. The Elder Scrolls 6 may be impacted by ongoing changes at Xbox, including mass layoffs.

Mini PCs and Deals

Minisforum detailed its MS-03 Panther Lake Mini PC, which includes PCIe x8 support Minisforum detailed. KAMRUI is running a July promotion on Amazon US, offering discounts up to 34% on its AK1PLUS and Pinova P1 mini PCs, with prices starting at $230.84 KAMRUI is running.

Microsoft and Security

A patch for a Windows Defender zero-day vulnerability could allow attackers to fill a hard disk with data A patch for.

Legal and Regulatory Battles

OpenAI may face sanctions for allegedly hiding and deleting Chat GPT logs in its copyright fight with news organizations. A judge reluctantly approved Elon Musk's $1.5 million settlement with the SEC over Twitter stock violations, despite expressing disapproval A judge reluctantly approved. Allstate accused Broadcom of auditing it because the company quit VMware and CA services Allstate accused. Waymo rides in California could be free for a few months due to a regulatory quirk and a state agency's delay.

Robotics and Medical Advancements

Humanoid robots controlled by surgeons performed the world's first operation on live pigs in a preclinical trial testing their feasibility in surgery.

Automotive and Engine Technology

Ruf debuted a new flat-eight engine at Goodwood. The 4.8-liter engine generates over 1,000 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque Ruf debuted.

Market Trends and Analysis

The worldwide PC market declined 4% in the second quarter of 2026, with 65.7 million units shipped globally according to Omdia research, amid mounting supply pressure.

Space Launch Industry

The dynamics of the space launch industry are shifting, with payloads no longer dictating terms. The Starship Pez dispenser is cited as an example of smart industrial design and scale The dynamics are shifting. The newest entrant in the military's launch competition is not actually a launch company, a development that was not anticipated.