Tech & Hardware 24 Hours

Last updated: September 23, 2026, 10:03 PM ET

Hardware Launches & Upgrades

NVIDIA released the RTX Kit 2026.3 and RTX Mega Geometry 2.0 SDK for developers, bringing new tools for ray tracing and neural rendering. Meanwhile, modders have ported NVIDIA Smooth Motion frame generation to GeForce RTX 30-series "Ampere" GPUs, extending the feature to older hardware. Supermicro is now shipping NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 racks, targeting AI and enterprise workloads.

Microsoft introduced the Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop powered by the Snapdragon X2 Plus chip, unveiled at Snapdragon Summit. Lenovo unveiled the Think Vision P27UL-40 IJP OLED professional monitor, which uses inkjet printing technology for its display. MSI IPC introduced the MS-C9ZA Edge AI Box PC, a compact fanless system powered by the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano with 8 GB of memory. Zyxel Networks launched the XS1935 series of 10G multi-gigabit switches designed for small and medium businesses.

Tech Power Up released GPU-Z v2.71.0, adding support for the RTX 50 series and other new graphics hardware. Biostar showcased industrial motherboards and Edge Comp systems at Embedded World North America 2026.

Gaming & Peripherals

Logitech G unveiled fifteen new products at Logitech G PLAY 2026, including the RS50 McLaren Racing Bundle, a new sim racing lineup built around a partnership with McLaren Racing. The company also marked 10 years of its PRO series with a new generation of competitive gaming gear. Steel Series launched limited-edition Cyber and Steel Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 keyboards, blending esports performance with cultural aesthetics.

Counter-Strike 2 received a new Rush game mode featuring 40-second, 3v3 rounds in a rare content update. Rayman Legends Retold has published its PC system requirements, targeting 1080p at 60 FPS on a GTX 1660. Titan Quest II will launch in January 2027 on PC and consoles, following roughly a year and a half of Early Access.

The Blood of Dawnwalker director Konrad Tomaszkiewicz questioned demands for 120 FPS, stating that PC optimization work continues. Razer released the Viper V4 Pro, a 49-gram ambidextrous mouse featuring the Focus Pro 50K Gen-3 sensor.

Industry & Studio News

Xbox layoffs have devastated Halo Studios, reducing staff to just 20 people, while the Age of Empires development team was cut nearly in half. Undead Labs also suffered layoffs after the studio split from Xbox. Sega nearly canceled Sonic before the 2020 live-action movie, according to new reports.

XMG adjusted laptop prices upward as the "RAMpocalypse" hits supply chains, with most models seeing increases. A leaked AMD leaker reported that the taped-out Xbox Helix chip reaches 56 TFLOPS, surpassing the PS6's 40 TFLOPS, as both next-gen console chips are said to be taped out. A separate report corroborates the Xbox Helix chip reaching 56 TFLOPS.

Software & Platforms

Discord updated its age verification process with "privacy-preserving" methods, rolling out today after changes spurred by user backlash. YouTube promised custom feeds and more AI features later this year, focusing on content personalization. KDE began drafting AI guidelines with the principle "Don't Be a Meat Proxy," addressing the rise of LLMs and AI coding agents.

Science & Space

A former NASA chief sounded the alarm on China's lunar exploration plans, warning of a strategy to dominate the high ground of space. XPRIZE Wildfire winners spotted fires within 10 minutes in a $11M competition, but stopping them remained a challenge. Small undersea volcanoes may unleash outsized tsunamis, as post-eruption imaging of the Hunga caldera reveals new details. A new European report raises serious alarms about orbital collisions, warning we may lose the ability to use certain orbits.

Consumer & Safety

A firmware update bricked Samsung smart fridges, spoiling food and causing owner outrage. The NHTSA is investigating comma.ai after multiple deaths and injuries, with feds aware of five crashes where cars using the devices hit slow or stopped vehicles.

Cultural & Miscellaneous

Netflix released a trailer for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn, described as a film noir detective story with comedy. Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains, as a bad press release offers an excuse to examine developmental biology. America gave up its rare earth edge, with decades of cheaper imports leaving the US dependent on China for crucial rare earth production.