Tech & Hardware 3 Days

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Space Exploration & Rocketry

SpaceX eyeing tower for its next Starship flight, following a successful 13th mission. The company is also reportedly planning a second rocket factory near Cape Canaveral, Florida as Relativity Space announced its own expansion. Meanwhile, a wildfire forced the evacuation of NASA's Deep Space Network complex in Spain, with potential damage to be assessed once safe.

Gaming & Entertainment Tech

The gaming world saw a flurry of releases and updates. IO Interactive from 007 First Light just two months after its launch, a move that surprised players. Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls experienced a beta test that for hours. In other news, *Halo: Campaign Evolvedwas, with hackers claiming their version bypasses Microsoft and Steam account requirements. Blizzard's Battle.net implementing online in the UK following the new Online Safety Act. Tech Power Up also reported that *Tomb Raider: Catalysthas been.

On the entertainment front, Apple TV+'s Neuromancer at SDCC, alongside a teaser for Mike Flanagan's Carrie. The event also provided a first look at Blade Runner 2099, and trailers for Dark Matter S2 and Matchbox the Movie. The Rings of Power S3 teaser showcased the forging of the One Ring, and a new Lanterns trailer was also released, alongside a panel for Spaceballs: The New One. Xbox is, an initiative previously reported by Tech Power Up.

Hardware & Components

The memory market is seeing shifts as CXMT for DDR5 server memory amidst surging demand. Gigabyte Technology CXMT memory, breaking what it calls the DDR5 bottleneck. The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X motherboard for high-capacity DDR5 memory, reaching speeds up to DDR5-8000 MT/s. ASRock launched new in its Phantom Gaming PGO27QSA Series. Team Group has also, catering to the growing demand for 8K video recording.

In other hardware news, Roku has by up to 60 percent, citing RAM shortages. Alphacool has for PC liquid cooling. The Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 and robust build quality for NAS enthusiasts.

AI & Data Centers

AI firms are, with potential regulatory changes from the Trump administration that could reduce public input on such facilities. MiTAC Computing Technology Corp. is highlighting agentic powered by 6th Gen AMD EPYC server CPUs, while ASUS is with its new server lineup featuring the same processors. MSI has, a desktop designed for on-device AI computing. Intel reaffirmed multithreading's in 2028 with its "Coral Rapids" processors, and its 14A node is in late 2027, with volume production expected in 2028. AAEON has prioritizing durability.

Research, Regulation & Museums

Researchers are of stonewalling their requests for data, with TikTok, X, and Meta allegedly failing to provide legally required information. In a legislative development, a Canadian legislator during a floor speech. Museums are by embracing data-driven curation and adapting to a shifting technology landscape. The European Union has satellite images of the Iran war region, delaying Copernicus satellite data.

In legal and governmental news, a judge for phone records from New York Times reporters. Separately, a committee handpicked by RFK Jr. has approved the manufacture of peptides he uses, despite a lack of human safety data.

Robotics & Scientific Advancement

Google's Alpha Fold AI is being used to to enhance their safety by identifying parts that cause mistakes. Robot snakes were deployed to in collapsed buildings in Venezuela. The world's most advanced robotic servicing satellite is reportedly in operation, though details are limited.