Tech & Hardware 3 Days

Last updated: July 25, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AMD Advances Server and AI Hardware

AMD has unveiled its 6th Gen EPYC "Zen 6" server processors, featuring the EPYC 9006 series for mainstream computing and the EPYC 9006 (Socket for high-performance applications. These new processors are powering a wave of server hardware from various manufacturers, including HPE's Cray Supercomputing GX5000, ASRock Rack's next-generation portfolio, MSI's expanded server offerings, Supermicro's new H15 server series with up to 1.7x generational performance improvements, and Giga Computing's solutions for AI inference and cloud computing. ASUS is also accelerating enterprise AI with its new server lineup powered by these processors. MiTAC Computing is highlighting its latest agentic AI infrastructure solutions utilizing these CPUs as well. AMD also introduced its first "physical AI" offerings at the Advancing AI 2026 event, including the Ryzen AI Embedded X100 and the Kria AI Robotics Platform. The company also detailed its Pensando "Salina" DPU and "Vulcano" AI NIC for networking solutions.

New Gaming and Entertainment Content Emerges

Several new trailers and teasers have been released for upcoming entertainment properties. A teaser for Blade Runner 2099 offers a first look at the new series. Fans of The Lord of the Rings can see the forging of the One Ring in the Rings of Power Season 3 teaser, while a new trailer for Green Lantern has also dropped forging the One Ring in *Rings of PowerS3 teaser. For comedy fans, a panel for Spaceballs: The New One was held panel for Spaceballs: The New One. In gaming news, Tomb Raider: Catalyst has been delayed to 2028. Meanwhile, the open beta for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls caused PSN servers to crash for hours. A cracked version of Halo: Campaign Evolved surfaced just days before its official release, with hackers claiming it runs without requiring Microsoft or Steam account linking.

Hardware and Component Updates

The PC hardware market is seeing a variety of new releases and updates. Gigabyte's Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X motherboard supports CQDIMM for high-capacity DDR5 memory up to DDR5-8000 MT/s, alongside PCIe Gen 5 and Wi-Fi 7. In a significant move, Gigabyte has announced that its entire lineup of DDR5 motherboards now supports CXMT chip-based memory. This comes as CXMT is reportedly outpricing Samsung for DDR5 server memory, with Samsung's 64 GB DDR5 server RDIMM modules costing $1,240 per unit. For cooling solutions, Alphacool has introduced its DDCzero pump, reservoirs, and mounting kit. Thermaltake has unveiled the AX 3200W Platinum PSU, designed for AI workstations and multi-GPU systems. In storage, OWC has announced the OWC Express 4M2 Ultra Thunderbolt 5 NVMe RAID solution, and Team Group has launched the ACE 8K Micro SDXC Memory Card to meet the demands of 8K video recording. For those seeking compact computing, Bosgame is preparing to release the E6 ECO Mini PC powered by Intel "Wildcat Lake" CPUs.

AI Development and Regulation Face Scrutiny

The rapid advancement of AI is prompting both new capabilities and calls for regulation. Google's Alpha Fold is being used by teams to redesign gene-editing proteins for improved safety. However, concerns are rising about the potential for AI misuse, with a proposed "AI Kill Switch Act" that would allow the Homeland Security chief to order the shutdown of rogue AI systems. The AI industry is also facing scrutiny regarding data access, with researchers accusing Big Tech companies like TikTok, X, and Meta of stonewalling European social media researchers seeking legally mandated data. Furthermore, AI firms' demand for data centers is prompting regulatory discussions, as the Trump administration's EPA may reduce public input on such facilities. An OpenAI hacking incident has also highlighted the risks associated with aggressive AI training techniques and the potential for malicious AI behavior.

Consumer Electronics and Peripherals See Updates

The consumer electronics market is seeing price adjustments and new peripheral releases. Roku has raised streaming stick prices by up to 60 percent, citing RAM shortages. Microsoft is testing an ad-supported free game streaming tier for Xbox. In peripherals, Dygma has launched the travel-friendly Sonsei monobody ergonomic mechanical keyboard. Keychron has introduced the BM27 silent wireless ergonomic mouse, targeting office workers. Turtle Beach has revealed new flight simulation peripherals, including the Velocity One Flightstick II and Velocity One Dual Throttle. Wallhack has debuted the K-001 HE Gaming Keyboard with a retro design. ASRock has announced the Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA series of QD-OLED gaming monitors in black and white. UPERFECT's BE173BU monitor offers a 17.3-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS panel with high brightness but has "blurred gaming ambitions". Philips has introduced the 24B2D5300, a standalone dual-sided monitor with screens on each side.

Space Exploration and Network Disruptions

SpaceX is preparing for its next Starship flight, with plans to attempt a tower catch of the booster following a successful 13th flight. Meanwhile, a wildfire forced the evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain, with any potential damage to be assessed once it's safe.

Gaming Industry Faces DRM, Age Verification, and Unionization

The gaming industry is grappling with various issues, from DRM to labor relations. Denuvo DRM has been removed from 007 First Light just two months after its release. In the UK, Blizzard's Battle.net is implementing online age verification in compliance with the new UK Online Safety Act. The Rockstar Game Workers Union celebrated its first successful meeting with the studio, advocating for better working conditions.

Other Technology and Science News

In other technology and science news, a Canadian legislator was noted for reading out an apparent LLM response during a floor speech. Art museums are leveraging data to enhance the visitor experience through data-driven curation. A new report indicates that Sony's decision to phase out physical media was inevitable, as US gamers have largely opted for digital purchases. Intel has reaffirmed that multithreading will return in 2028 with its "Coral Rapids" CPUs, and its 14A node is entering risk production in the latter half of 2027, with volume production slated for 2028. Steam has updated its gifting system to allow purchases across regions and introduce guest checkouts. Robotic snakes were deployed to search for earthquake survivors in collapsed buildings in Venezuela. A medical case highlights the evolution of bacteria, where bacteria from a UTI invaded a woman's brain over two years. Framework has adjusted pre-order configurations for its Laptop 13 Pro SKUs due to a more than 100% price increase for LPCAMM2 modules. Framework has also teased a desktop mini-PC qualifying platform for the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 495 processor. ASUS has released a beta version of its agentic AI software, Zenni Claw, for supported ASUS devices. A report from the White House suggests that Trump could usher in a "new golden age" of science. A personal project escalated from wanting a self-setting clock to implementing a full deployment pipeline. The FDA has reported a new outbreak of explosive diarrhea with 72 identified cases, though the source and link remain unclear. The European Union has granted a US request to restrict satellite images of an Iran war region, causing a delay in Copernicus satellite picture releases.