Tech & Hardware 3 Days

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

AI and Workstation Hardware

Thermaltake has unveiled the AX 3200W Platinum Power Supply, designed to provide robust power for AI workstations and multi-GPU systems. Framework is teasing a new mini-PC platform powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor, capable of supporting up to 192GB of memory teased Desktop. Wistron Corporation has opened its first U.S. smart factory in Fort Worth, Texas, where the first NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip was mass-produced. Acrab has launched its first-generation edge AI system-on-chip, the GELIX, alongside an Agent Box. SK hynix is exploring U.S. fabrication options to address what its chairman calls "abnormally high" memory prices.

Storage and Connectivity

Terra Master has launched the D8 Hybrid, an upgraded 4+4 bay DAS offering up to 152TB of storage via USB 3.2 launches D8. Silver Stone has quietly listed the CS240, a Mini-ITX NAS chassis featuring four hot-swappable 2.5-inch U.2 bays. Toben ONE has introduced the UDS060 docking station, which includes programmable shortcut keys and a volume knob. The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a new 10-inch Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2 for $80.

Gaming and Peripherals

ASUS has released a beta version of its Zenni Claw AI software for supported ASUS devices, designed to streamline tasks with prompts. Valve has updated Steam to allow gifting across regions and implement guest checkouts for purchases. Dbrand has revealed new skins for the Steam Deck, following a prior dispute with Valve over intellectual property. Attack Shark is set to launch the RS6 ULTRA, an advanced wireless gaming mouse aimed at competitive FPS players. Wallhack is teasing a new gaming mouse with a swappable battery and an unannounced gaming keyboard. Glorious has announced the GHS Wireless Infinite Play headset, featuring swappable battery packs that offer over 85 hours of playtime. Razer has debuted the Seiren V3 Chroma, a USB microphone with a 32-bit DSP.

PC Components and Drivers

NVIDIA has released a GeForce 610.82 Beta driver to fix game crashes and stability issues. NVIDIA has also released a developer preview of GeForce drivers for its RTX Spark platform, confirming N1X chip variants with 6,144 and 5,120 CUDA cores. Intel has released its Arc GPU Graphics Drivers 101.8864 Beta, addressing specific product issues rather than adding new game optimizations. A driver update for Intel Xeon 6+ and Xeon 6 processors now provides DDR5-8000 RDIMM support. Thermalright has launched the Royal Pretor 130 Vision, a high-end CPU air cooler featuring a dual fin-stack heatsink and push-pull fan configuration. Seasonic's Prime TX-1600W Noctua Edition PSU, updated to ATX 3.1 and featuring a Noctua NF-A12x25 fan, promises stable voltage regulation. ARCTIC has updated the packaging and syringe design for its MX-4 thermal paste.

Displays and Chassis

ASUS has released the Zenni Claw beta software for its devices. Philips has announced the Evnia 32M2N6901A QD-OLED monitor, featuring a 32-inch panel with 4K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate, and VESA Display HDR True Black 1400 certification. Samsung Display is now supplying tandem OLED laptop panels that meet VESA Display HDR True Black 1400 certification. XERON has launched the NEX C53 and NEX C33 panoramic PC cases for gaming builds. Phanteks has expanded its XT series with three new ATX gaming chassis: the XT M5, XT V5, and XT V5-LCD. Gamdias' Atlas P6 CG case features a panoramic curved glass design, RGB lighting, and a dual-chamber layout for cooling and cable management.

Software and Services

Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is available for a one-time purchase of $55. A sale is offering access to Chat GPT, Gemini, and Claude for life for $80. Microsoft is modernizing the decades-old Properties window in File Explorer for a more consistent UI in Windows 11. Tree Size will no longer renew perpetual license support and will require users to subscribe due to "current economic conditions".

Emerging Technologies and Partnerships

AMD and Anthropic have formed a strategic partnership to deploy 2 GW of AMD Instinct MI450 GPUs in AMD Helios rackscale solutions. NVIDIA is positioning its "Rubin" GPU architecture for agentic AI, aiming to scale computing across multiple racks and data centers. NVIDIA has detailed its "Vera" CPU, an Armv9.2 design with 88 cores and 176 threads, capable of supporting up to 1.5TB of LPDDR5X memory. Intel and Fortinet are collaborating on the development of the Fortinet Security Processor 6 (SP6) to advance cybersecurity. xMEMS Labs has launched the XMC-1200, the world's smallest active micro fan, designed to address thermal challenges in smart glasses and AR/XR devices. ASRock Industrial is integrating Axelera AI's Metis AIPU cards into its edge AI platforms to deliver AI inference solutions. An IEEE study highlights how micro-transfer printing can lead to advancements in silicon photonics for addressing bandwidth and latency issues.

Gaming Industry News

Palworld's 1.0 launch has seen continued success, reaching nearly 1 million concurrent players within 10 days. Former talents from Burnout and Need for Speed have formed a new studio to develop Wreckreation 2. The Witcher 3's "Songs of the Past" expansion is scheduled to debut at Gamescom. Lenovo has been announced as a founding partner for the Esports World Cup 2026. Valve has expressed pessimism regarding the pricing of the Steam Machine, which has faced criticism for its high cost and performance. Sales of the Steam Deck have reportedly dropped by 80 percent following a recent price increase. A former Left 4 Dead writer has criticized PlayStation's move away from physical media.

Miscellaneous Tech and Trends

The FCC has decided to allow ISPs to stop listing all fees, a move that comes after complaints from companies about the difficulty of the process. Creality has put its pocket-sized AI 3D scanner, the Pika, on sale for $699. The US Army has informed troops that their "unlimited" AI tokens are not truly unlimited as they are rapidly depleting their supply. Ukrainian drones are being used to deliver robots into battle via sea and air.