Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: July 28, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Semiconductor and Storage Advancements

SK Hynix its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting 79.3187 trillion won in revenues and 60.5426 trillion won in operating profit with a remarkable 76% operating margin. The company also of its next-generation LPDDR6 memory in the second half of 2026. Holdings plc its fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 financial results, details of which were not fully disclosed in the provided text. In storage technology, ScaleFlux unveiled two new PCIe Gen 6 solutions: the FC6116 NVMe SSD Controller and the MC600 CXL 3.2 Type 3 memory controller. Kioxia America its NX1 Series E1.S PCIe 5.0 NVMe data center SSDs, which notably include support for direct liquid cooling.

New PC Hardware and Peripherals

GMKtec launched the Neo-X1, a 14.6-liter small form factor desktop PC featuring an RTX 5070 graphics card. Intel's upcoming are expected to feature integrated graphics that could draw up to 65 watts. Alienware introduced the AW2726DL, a 27-inch IPS gaming monitor with a 2560 x 1440 resolution and a 280 Hz refresh rate. Razer unveiled the Travel Case Folio, designed to protect portable keyboards. Yunzii released the C75 MAO Cake Kitten Wireless Mechanical Keyboard, a compact and colorful option. Logitech announced its first quarter fiscal year 2027 financial results, with sales figures not fully detailed. Noctua Prusa to release new PETG 3D printing filaments in signature Noctua colors. Finally, be quiet! introduced the Light Loop IO LCD AIO Liquid CPU Coolers, featuring an integrated LCD screen.

Graphics Card and Driver Updates

AMD released its Adrenalin 26.7.1 WHQL drivers, bringing support for the newly announced AMD Radeon RX 9050. AMD also its lowest-tier RDNA 4 graphics cards, the Radeon RX 9050 in 4 GB and 8 GB variants, with ASRock providing the first design. NVIDIA released its GeForce 610.88 WHQL Game Ready drivers. Evolved launched with NVIDIA DLSS and ray-traced effects integration.

Gaming and Software News

Nexus Mods to simplify game modding with new features aiming for ease of use akin to "Spotify" and power comparable to "GitHub." The indie hit "Ball x Pit", which has garnered significant player numbers and positive reviews. In a notable shutdown, the VR PvP shooter on November 1, 2026, with a final update adding offline gameplay. GOG Galaxy to Linux as a native application, fulfilling earlier promises to the Linux community.

Industry and Enterprise Tech

Intel is developing its Secure Enclave technology to enhance security for high-performance computing at the tactical edge, addressing the limitations of older defense system architectures. In the automotive sector, GM is exploring potential solutions after reaction wheel failures left a Swift rescue mission in orbit. OpenAI's exploitation of a JFrog Artifactory 0-day was reportedly discovered, with a patch released 10 days after the vulnerability was exploited. agreed pay $46 million to journalists it targeted in a harassment campaign involving macabre deliveries.

System Utilities and Cooling Solutions

FinalWire released AIDA64 v8.35, including Extreme and Engineer versions of its diagnostic and benchmarking tool. MSI's MEG was reviewed, highlighting its aesthetic appeal with a curved AMOLED display and straightforward setup. Arctic unveiled a 10-port Fan Controller designed for intelligent fan management and monitoring with broad software compatibility. Alphacool announced new PC liquid-cooling components, including the DDCzero XS Reservoir, DDCzero Pumptop, and ES Reservoir DDCzero 1U.

Gaming Hardware and Accessories

beyerdynamic introduced the DT 275 PRO headphones, an addition to its PRO series aimed at professional users needing reliable sound assessment.

Other Notable Developments

college lab resulted in 32 people being treated with antibiotics after exposure to a deadly germ instead of a mild one. A study suggests that within the first hour or two after the Chicxulub impact. A new airliner set a record by flying 24 hours nonstop from Australia to France, demonstrating the viability of Qantas Airways’ Project Sunrise routes. A judge that aimed to ban prediction markets, though some types of bets might still be prohibited. In a surprising move that despite AI advancements, workers are not automating themselves out of their jobs, with most tasks remaining largely unaffected. A report indicates on the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism. As measles cases rise in the US new treatments for the disease. A suburban town for data center construction.