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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Gaming Hardware

MSI expanded MAG with two new WQHD gaming monitors: the 27-inch MAG 274QPF X32 boasting a 320Hz refresh rate, and another model targeting a different segment of the market with a 180Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, The Behemoth V2, diverging from the trend toward more compact designs.

Video Game Releases and Studio News

Capcom has moved up the release date for Onimusha: Way of the Sword to three weeks earlier than its original September 25, 2026, launch. In other gaming news, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, reaching this milestone just over a week after crossing the 2 million mark. Conversely, ZA/UM following the underperformance of their recent release, Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Bungie's Marathon project has also seen leadership changes, with the game director departing and the General Manager retiring, following earlier promises of more in-depth PvE content for 2026.

PC Components and Repairability

ASRock's X870E Taichi motherboard is now available in a white color scheme, featuring 10 Gbps Ethernet and an enlarged BIOS. Major PC original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are reportedly of CXMT memory, as the market faces a shortage from major DRAM producers like SK Hynix, Samsung, and Micron. iFixit, however, has criticized ASUS's ROG Flow Z13 gaming 2-in-1, questioning its self-reported 10/10 repairability score from its 2025 launch.

Defense and Space Technology

The Pentagon's Space Development Agency is facing scrutiny for its pace of progress, with daily missile launches in Operation Epic Fury highlighting the urgent need for advancements. In a separate development, Russia's answer to the Falcon 9 rocket could begin grasshopper-like tests as early as 2028.

Healthcare and Policy

The U.S. government is piloting an AI-driven program for insurance prior authorization decisions, a move that could either streamline or complicate the process. Separately, the American Diabetes Association blocked the publication of op-ed articles, leading authors to release them as preprints, amid a controversy regarding diabetes treatment.

Media and Tech Jobs

Fubo has increased its subscription prices by $15 following the restoration of some NBCUniversal channels that were previously removed. Meanwhile, Ars Technica is seeking a senior technology reporter with expertise in desktops, laptops, phones, CPUs, GPUs, and NAS devices.