ASUS has pre-announced its third-gen 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor. The big news is a BlackShield film designed to improve black levels in ambient light by up to 40% and increase scratch resistance.
A severe memory shortage is pushing DDR5 RAM prices way up. As a result, builders are turning back to AMD’s older AM4 platform, making CPUs like the 5-year-old Ryzen 7 5800X a top seller on Amazon again.
Nintendo’s Switch 2 had a brilliant launch year with a strong lineup, but delays for major ports like Borderlands 4 hint at hardware struggles. The console’s future relies on unannounced blockbusters and consistent third-party support.
Nvidia is making another strategic move to consolidate AI chip talent. The company is licensing technology from inference-focused startup Groq and hiring its founder and CEO, Jonathan Ross, along with other key leaders.
Nvidia is set to acquire AI chip challenger Groq for a staggering $20 billion, according to a report. This would be Nvidia’s biggest purchase and aims to neutralize a rival with promising, energy-efficient technology. The deal reshapes the entire landscape for AI hardware.
The foldable phone race is heating up for 2026. Both Samsung and Apple are reportedly targeting a Fall launch for devices with similar wide, 4:3 aspect ratio screens, setting the stage for a direct showdown.
GMKtec has launched the NucBox K15, a compact mini PC built around Intel’s Core Ultra 5 125U. Its standout feature is an OCuLink port, allowing users to connect an external GPU enclosure for a major graphics boost.
Samsung might equip its 2026 Galaxy Z Flip 8 with its in-house Exynos 2600 chipset, breaking from recent Snapdragon tradition. This move would be a major gamble for its popular flip phone line.
A new mini PC from MSECore squeezes high-end desktop components into a case that looks like a power supply. The top model features an Intel Core i9-14900F, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 16GB of VRAM, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 4TB SSD. Pricing starts at a steep $1,938.
Lenovo has unveiled its DE6600 Series all-flash and hybrid storage arrays. The hardware boasts impressive specs for AI and HPC workloads. The real test will be in execution and integration.
