Tech & Hardware 8 Hours

Last updated: September 8, 2026, 2:14 PM ET

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Samsung Electronics and ASML are expanding their partnership to deepen collaboration on High NA EUV lithography and advanced manufacturing techniques. Meanwhile, TSMC and ASML have launched a joint initiative to lead the the industry's transition to large-format photomasks for High NA EUV, a move that could reshape patterning economics. Intel Foundry has already processed one million 300 mm silicon wafers using High NA EUV lithography, a major production milestone for the technology.

Graphics & Gaming Hardware

Modders have reworked DLSS 5's rendering pipeline, delivering a significant performance boost by cutting the huge computational cost of NVIDIA's Neural Rendering. On the GPU front, NVIDIA is reportedly preparing a new RTX 5070 variant built on the larger GB203 die, a change that could improve yields and thermals versus the current GB205 design.

Keyboards & Peripherals

Razer has introduced the Reclusa X Mini 65%,the first mechanical gaming keyboard in its new Reclusa lineup, targeting enthusiasts who prioritize build quality and compact layouts. Wooting officially announced its 80HE+ gaming keyboard, featuring a split spacebar layout, oversized rotary knobs, and a host of other upgrades over the original 80HE TKL.

Storage & Connectivity

OWC announced a new Thunderbolt 5 dockwith dual HDMI outputs, alongside new 1.5-meter Thunderbolt 5 USB-C cables designed for high-bandwidth workflows. QNAP unveiled its TVS-hx77AX NAS series,an enterprise hybrid ZFS lineup powered by AMD Ryzen 7000 processors, available in 16-bay and 12-bay configurations.

PC Chassis & Seating

Phanteks introduced its EX5 chassis series,the first models in the new EX Series, featuring a compartmentalized architecture first showcased at Computex. In seating, our review of the Fractal Design Refine 2 finds improved foam, smoother casters,and a split lumbar system that offers solid daily support, though the premium price tag raises questions about value.

Space & Launch

Stoke Space has secured another major infusion of cash, allowing it to scale up its Nova rocket programwith an eye toward a 2027 launch target, betting that the space economy's growth is gated only by launch cadence.