Tech & Hardware 3 Days

Last updated: July 9, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Gaming Hardware and Software Updates

Razer has launched new wireless gaming earbuds, the Hammerhead V3 X Hyper Speed, for both Xbox and PlayStation consoles announced. Game Sir is also releasing the G7 Pro Aimlabs Edition controller, an update to its G7 series with new features for Xbox introduced. Xbox is undergoing a significant reset under new CEO Asha Sharma, which includes laying off 3,200 employees announced. Meanwhile, Crimson Desert, initially conceived as an MMO, may still incorporate multiplayer elements. Intel has released new beta drivers for its Arc GPUs, version 101.8861 Beta, with optimizations for titles like "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced" and "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations" released. NVIDIA also put out its GeForce 610.74 WHQL Game Ready drivers, offering similar optimizations for "DOOM: The Dark Ages Revelations" and "Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced" released. IO Interactive has shut down its Istanbul studio months after the release of "007 First Light" confirmed. Marvel's "Tokon Fighting Souls" has been blocked in 132 countries ahead of its launch, following issues with "Helldivers 2" blocked.

New PC Components and Systems

In Win has introduced the L50 BREEZE PC case, featuring reeded glass and AWWA Pure Tone lighting unveiled. Cooler Master is launching the V8 ACE 3DHP, a single-tower CPU air cooler with patented 3D Heat Pipe technology launched. Noctua is preparing an all-black variant of its NL-LC1 liquid CPU cooler, expected by late 2026 preparing. Patriot Memory is set to release its Viper Steel 5 Infinite DDR5 memory kits, reaching speeds up to 8000 MT/s announced. Lexar will also be using CXMT chips for its upcoming THOR RGB DDR5 kits, rated up to 7600 MT/s plans. For processors, Intel's "Nova Lake" CPUs will reportedly include 12-core Arc Xe3P integrated GPUs revealed. These "Nova Lake" processors will also bring back AVX-512 support on both P-cores and E-cores confirmed. AMD's 10-core "Medusa Point" Zen 6 APU has reappeared in Geekbench with improved performance metrics spotted.

Mini PC options are expanding with offerings from KAMRUI, which is running a July promotion on its AK1PLUS and Pinova P1 models with discounts up to 34% offering. Minisforum has launched its NAB9S mini PC, available barebones for $399 or pre-built for $759 with 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD released. Lenovo has also entered the AI mini PC space with its Yoga AI Mini PC, equipped with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU and Arc B390 graphics launched. COMMELL has announced the LV-6718, a Mini-ITX motherboard powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 Processors introduced. Biostar has unveiled the Edge Comp MS-NAT4000, a compact edge AI computing system introduced. IBM is launching new configurations for its z17 and Linux ONE systems, offering rack mount options alongside single frame systems announces.

Display and Memory Standards

VESA has announced Display HDR True Black 1400, a new certification tier for next-generation OLED displays announced. Rambus has introduced its DDR5 9600 Server RDIMM Chipset, supporting high-performance CUDIMM and CQDIMM modules announced. The XPG Lancer Blade RGB DDR5-5600 16 GB CL46 memory kit has been reviewed, noted for its low-profile design and RGB lighting reviewed.

Industry and Tech Trends

A professor at an Ivy League university reportedly ordered in-person finals due to suspicions of AI cheating, leading to a 50% drop in scores reported. Hackers are reportedly capable of using nine popular AI tools to assemble large botnets through a technique called "Hallu Squatting" reported. Google is updating its Android Bench with new large language models, though Gemini still lags behind updates. Microsoft Windows 11 Pro is available for $10 through July 19 available. The U.S. military is seeking cheaper hunter-killer drones after Iran reportedly destroyed $1 billion worth of Reapers seeks. China's DeepSeek plans to develop its own chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia and Huawei, facing U.S. export controls plans. Data center energy demands are posing a threat to manufacturing plans in the Rust Belt due to electricity costs threatens.

Other Tech News

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is ending a rule that required internet service providers to list all their fees, allowing them to display a single "up to" price instead ending. The Supreme Court has allowed Texas to enforce its app store law, which major tech companies have described as a "censorship regime" lets. Waymo vehicles have been involved in incidents where they stopped and alerted authorities after encountering individuals engaged in illegal activities, such as toy gun drive-bys reported. The Weather Channel has increased its streaming subscription prices by up to $20, with livestreaming now starting at $5 per month increases. The Nintendo Switch's lifespan is being analyzed, with projections suggesting it could continue selling for several more years suggests. Valve has released Windows drivers for its Steam Machine, allowing users to install Windows 10 or 11 released. A simple CMOS clear has reportedly solved the "red line of death" issue affecting some Steam Machines solved. A fan-made "Inkterface" for the Steam Machine adds an E-Ink front panel launched.