Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: July 15, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Gaming Hardware and Software Updates

Valve is discontinuing spare parts for the Steam Deck LCD model through iFixit, while early benchmarks suggest Capcom's upcoming Onimusha: Way of the Sword will perform well on the handheld. Slay the Spire 2 developers have opted for hand-drawn art over AI placeholders, citing concerns about the technology's current state. In other gaming news the Tau update for Warframe, bringing a new solar system and enemies in 2026, and will feature DLSS 4.5 at launch.

PC Components and Peripherals

MSI unveiled the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, the world's first 27-inch 4K IJP OLED monitor, and XPG launched its NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS ergonomic gaming chairs. For PC builders, DropReference has launched in the US, offering PC part price comparisons and gaming performance estimates. The Montech E28 PWM fan, a 28mm thick 120mm option, aims to provide good performance at low noise and cost. On the peripheral front, Yunzii released the M2 Dual 8K Custom Wireless Gaming Mouse, designed for speed and accuracy.

Semiconductor Manufacturing and AI Infrastructure

Samsung's Texas will mass-produce Tesla's AI5 SoC on a 2nm node, and Intel is shifting a majority of its "Nova Lake" processor production in-house due to improved yields. Europe's only gallium-oxide semiconductor maker has in funding to bolster European semiconductor independence. In a move that could impact the AI industry a year-long ban on new data center construction, potentially serving as a model for anti-AI movements.

System Security and Software Enhancements

Microsoft's Secure has been found to have vulnerabilities that have existed for a decade, stemming from unrevoked "shims." Meanwhile Windows Search, removing promotional content and improving its functionality. HWMonitor version has reintroduced hotspot temperature readings for NVIDIA's RTX 50 series GPUs. On the search front, Google is revamping its image search for its 25th anniversary, incorporating more images and AI to create personalized galleries.

Emerging Technologies and Industry Trends

Painted e-tattoos are being developed as the future of wearable biosensors, utilizing conductive ink that dries into functional electrodes directly on the skin. In a significant development for laptop manufacturing, Lenovo has begun shipping German configurations of its Think Book 14 G9 with SSDs from YMTC for the first time. The US military has boats in combat for the first time, striking an Iranian naval port.