Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AI and Computing Hardware

Creality Pika is now on sale for $699, offering a pocket-sized, AI-powered portable 3D scanner. unveiled GELIX, its first-generation edge AI system-on-chip (SoC), alongside an Agent Box designed for next-generation intelligent systems. announced strategic to deploy up to 2 gigawatts of AMD Instinct MI450 Series GPUs in AMD Helios rackscale solutions. Meanwhile, celebrated grand of its D1 AI smart facility in Fort Worth, Texas, marking the first U.S. smart factory for the company and the site for mass production of the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip.

Gaming and Graphics

released GeForce, addressing game crashes and stability issues in titles like Halo: Campaign Evolution. systems gaining through a new Cachy OS Proton translation layer, enhancing the gaming experience on Linux distributions. revealed new following a dispute with Valve over unauthorized intellectual property use. The NVIDIA RTX is showing promise for Windows-on-Arm gaming, with NVIDIA having published the first native Windows-on-Arm toolkit for its RTX Spark platform. NVIDIA driver for RTX Spark have confirmed N1X SKUs with 6,144 and 5,120 CUDA cores.

Consumer Electronics and Storage

announced Galaxy lineups, aiming to broaden the appeal of foldable devices. reported second, with revenues for the three-month period ending June 30, 2026. launched D8, an upgraded 4+4 bay DAS with USB 3.2 connectivity and a capacity of up to 152 TB. released new at $80, offering a slimmer form factor and higher-resolution panel.

PC Cases and Peripherals

Gamdias Atlas offers a panoramic curved glass design, RGB lighting, and a dual-chamber layout for improved cooling and cable management. launched NEX designed for gaming builds. Phanteks expanded with three new ATX gaming chassis: the XT M5, XT V5, and XT V5-LCD, all featuring a clean, compact design. Esports Mouse, its most advanced wireless gaming mouse designed for competitive FPS players.

Software and Services

modernizing decades-old in File Explorer to address UI inconsistencies in Windows. A deal is offering for life for $80, providing access to multiple AI models. Microsoft Office is available for a one-time purchase of $55, catering to users who prefer perpetual licenses over subscriptions.

Industry and Business

Tesla's Q2 indicate that while sales were up, so were costs and spending, leading to minimal profitability. The FCC has decided to let ISPs stop listing all fees, reversing a requirement that companies found difficult to implement. Ukraine's battlefield has expanded to include airborne and sea-based delivery methods. The U.S. Army has experienced a rapid depletion of its AI tokens, exceeding allocated supplies.