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Last updated: August 24, 2026, 8:36 PM ET

Tech & Hardware

Intel's x86 CPU market share has dropped below 70% for the first time since 1995, falling to 69.3% in Q2 2026 according to Mercury Research, while AMD gained ground with a record 30.7% share, marking a 6.5-point year-over-year decline for Intel. Intel x86 share

Hyper X unveiled new gaming peripherals during its Level Awakening online event, including the Cloud Alpha Air open-back headset, the Pulsefire Haste 3 Pro wireless mouse, and the Solo Cast 2 Pro USB microphone, targeting streamers and competitive players with updated wireless and audio performance. HyperX launches

Minisforum launched the M2 Pro mini PC priced at $1,800, featuring an Intel Panther Lake processor, Intel Arc B390 integrated graphics, and 32 GB of RAM, continuing its strategy to saturate the mini PC market with frequent model releases. Minisforum M2 Pro

Intel detailed its upcoming "Crescent Island" GPU at Hot Chips 2026, revealing a data center and workstation-focused graphics card with 32 Xe3P cores and support for up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X memory, signaling a push into high-density AI and HPC workloads. Crescent Island GPU

Lenovo addressed a BIOS update issue that was bricking Legion Go handhelds, confirming a fix after user reports on Reddit highlighted system failures following the update, and urged users to apply the patched version to restore functionality. Legion Go BIOS

Micron opened a new 60,000-square-foot training center in Boise, Idaho, designed to upskill workers in memory and storage technologies, marking a strategic investment in domestic semiconductor workforce development as the only U.S.-based manufacturer of DRAM and NAND. Micron Boise center

ASUS NUC 16 Pro received a strong review for combining Core Ultra X7 358H performance with Arc B390 graphics, excellent connectivity, and tool-free servicing in a compact chassis, positioning it as a capable mini PC for both productivity and light gaming. ASUS NUC 16 Pro

Solid-state transformers are emerging as a "killer application" for data centers due to their efficiency and responsiveness, with potential future use in EV charging and residential power management as grid demands increase from AI infrastructure. Data center transformers

LG monitors are testing McAfee ad injections via Windows Update, raising concerns about tracking and user privacy as advertising technology expands beyond televisions into PC display hardware. Monitor ads tracking