Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: July 2, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Memory & Storage

Sandisk and Kioxia have begun sampling their 10th-generation 3D NAND flash memory, featuring 1 Tb (terabit) Triple-Level-Cell (TLC) technology. These advancements utilize novel lateral scaling techniques to push density and performance boundaries, signaling a new era for high-capacity storage solutions.

Gaming & Software

Relic Entertainment announced Company of Heroes 3: Final Stand, set to launch on PC via Steam on July 29. The expansion promises to deliver the intense, cinematic real-time strategy battles the series is known for. Separately, the Video Game History Foundation has raised concerns following Sony's planned discontinuation of physical game disc production starting in January 2028, potentially impacting the long-term preservation of game libraries.

PC Hardware

The ASUS ROG Strix X870E-E motherboard has been reviewed, lauded as one of the most high-end and feature-rich offerings from the ROG Strix line. The review highlights its impressive cooling capabilities under stress and its integration of the latest technological advancements. Meanwhile, new mac OS malware, PamStealer, has been discovered, indicating a growing focus on developing sophisticated infostealers targeting Apple's operating system.