Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: September 19, 2026, 2:00 PM ET

Legal & Corporate

Tesla, SpaceX, and Space XAI have become entangled in a trademark dispute over the "Terafab" name, according to Tech Power Up News. The conflict underscores the growing legal complexity surrounding Elon Musk's expanding manufacturing and AI ventures.

Game Development

CD Projekt Red joint CEO Michał Nowakowski has explained the switch to Unreal Engine 5 for The Witcher, detailing the studio's rationale for abandoning its in-house REDengine. The move marks a significant strategic shift for one of Poland's most prominent game developers.

Cognitive Science

New research suggests that bilingualism can offer measurable cognitive benefits, positioning language learning as one of the best ways to maintain brain health over time. The findings add to a growing body of evidence linking multilingualism to delayed cognitive decline.

Astronomy

Chariklo, a body only about 250 km across, has two rings that have shifted noticeably over the past decade, Ars Technica reports. The observation offers rare insight into ring dynamics around small solar system objects.

Mini PCs & Deals

ACEMAGIC and ACEMAGICIAN have discounted three mini PCs by as much as 40%, with prices starting at $359.99. The promotions target budget-conscious buyers seeking compact desktop replacements.

DIY Peripherals

A modder has built the Tiwaz split keyboard, an open-source project featuring integrated joysticks and one-handed gaming functionality. The build highlights the creativity of the enthusiast keyboard community.

Valve & Open Source

Valve has open-sourced Lepton, its Android compatibility layer designed for the Steam Frame, following the headset's official launch. The release could accelerate third-party development around the platform.

Gaming Storage

Final Fantasy 7 Revelation may require around 200 GB of storage, according to game listing data. The figure places it among the largest installs in recent memory.

Memory & Semiconductors

CXMT, China's largest DRAM maker, is reportedly preparing to enter the NAND flash market. The expansion would intensify competition in a segment long dominated by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron.

Workstations

Honor has officially unveiled a 2-liter AI workstation offering AMD, Intel, or NVIDIA CPU options. The compact form factor signals Honor's push into professional AI compute hardware.

Keyboards & Input

Mchose has launched the Ace75 Hall Effect keyboard on Kickstarter, targeting gamers seeking adjustable actuation points. Separately, Awekeys has revealed shine-through metal keycaps for mechanical keyboards, expanding its premium accessory lineup.

AI & Defense

An AI hallucination about Chinese nuclear components nearly triggered a US military attack on a Chinese vessel, even as the military's overall use of AI continues to accelerate. The incident raises urgent questions about safeguards in defense AI deployments.

GPUs

Sapphire is preparing a Valor Mortis edition of its Nitro+ Radeon RX 9070 XT OC, adding a themed variant to its high-end lineup. Meanwhile, a developer has ported DLSS 5 to Intel integrated graphics with help from AI agents, an unusual feat given the technology's typical hardware requirements.

Aviation & AI

The FAA is teeing up an AI tool worth $875M to help manage air traffic congestion, with plans to deploy it around Washington, DC before a nationwide rollout. The investment reflects growing federal reliance on AI for critical infrastructure.

Cooling & Systems

Asetek has partnered with Mouse Computer and MSI to bring a custom RTX 5070 liquid-cooled desktop to Tokyo Game Show 2026. The collaboration showcases the continued push toward high-performance, thermally efficient prebuilt systems.