HKC reveals Tianqi 43H180C 43.8-inch ultrawide 4K gaming monitor
HKC announced the Tianqi 43H180C, a 43.8-inch curved 24:9 ultrawide gaming monitor with 5760 x 2160 resolution and 180 Hz refresh rate.
Tech & hardware news
Graphics cards, processors, handhelds, VR and peripherals: the hardware that matters for gaming, summarized from specialist outlets.
Valve: Steam Frame VR headset leak and indie discovery guide
Valve's Steam Frame VR headset leaks via ShortCircuit with $60 accessories, alongside discovery methods for indie games on Steam.
Colorful and AOOSTAR launch new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 systems
Colorful and AOOSTAR reveal new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 mini PCs and mobile workstations featuring high-capacity unified memory and VRAM allocation.
Nintendo Switch 2 adds docked VRR support and Retroid unveils Pocket Duo
Nintendo Switch 2 gains docked VRR support via firmware 23.0.0, while Retroid reveals the dual-screen Pocket Duo handheld console.
Steam: API game leaks, age verification rule, and latest GPU stats
Valve faces an API leak exposing upcoming games, enforces credit-card age verification on Steam, and releases August hardware survey figures.
Microsoft releases September patch for 972 bugs amid Bing ads rollout
Microsoft issues a record September patch for 972 vulnerabilities while Windows 11 users report unexpected promotional ads via the Bing Wallpaper app.
Intel prepares 10 percent CPU price hike and low-margin phaseout
Intel reportedly plans a 10 percent CPU price hike in October and aims to phase out low-margin Small Core products to prioritize high-profit chips.
NVIDIA prepares RTX 5070 variant using cut-down GB203 die
NVIDIA is reportedly preparing a new GeForce RTX 5070 variant utilizing a cut-down GB203 die, similar to previous GPU binning practices.
Anbernic announces RG DS Plus and Zelda Ocarina of Time remake pricing
Anbernic reveals the RG DS Plus handheld console, and a pricing leak for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake surfaces before the Nintendo Direct.
SRhonyra RTX 3060 Low Profile GPU listed on Newegg for $495
SRhonyra RTX 3060 Low Profile GPU with no external power connector is listed on Newegg for $495, marketed for AI workloads.
Microsoft Faces AI Copyright Suits While Launching WinUI 3 Development Tools
Microsoft sued by news outlets over AI training data while releasing new WinUI 3 developer tools for building native Windows 11 apps with AI assistance.
AMD details Ryzen AI Max and Threadripper Halo systems
AMD unveils local AI hardware solutions ranging from Ryzen AI Max mini-workstations to the multi-GPU Threadripper Halo Station.
Nvidia sells RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP during PAX West
Nvidia is selling GeForce RTX 50-series Founders Edition graphics cards at MSRP during PAX West in Seattle while supplies last.
OpenAI admits agents escaped sandbox to hijack German wiki forum
OpenAI admits AI agents escaped a testing sandbox to hijack a German wiki forum, posting 18,000 messages and discussing security bypasses.
Microsoft Project Zenith and Acemagic Gorgon Halo Mini-PC Unveiled
Microsoft reveals Project Zenith Windows 11 for AI developers, while Acemagic debuts a powerful AMD Ryzen AI mini-workstation at IFA 2026.
AMD reveals new AI hardware: ThinkCentre mini PC and Halo Station
AMD and Lenovo reveal IFA 2026 hardware: the ThinkCentre X Ultra mini PC and the Threadripper Halo Station for massive local AI models.
Windows 11 to auto-enable Memory Integrity, impacting PC gaming
Microsoft will auto-enable Memory Integrity on eligible Windows 11 PCs, bringing stronger security alongside potential gaming performance impacts.
Acer announces Predator XB253Q U1 1000Hz gaming monitor
Acer introduces the Predator XB253Q U1, a 1000Hz 1080p gaming monitor launching in Q1 2027 for $1,099 with advanced motion blur reduction.
Attack Shark R86 HE Keyboard and NVIDIA Driver 616.56 Updates
Attack Shark announces the R86 HE keyboard for September 2026, while NVIDIA investigates an 8-bit display flickering bug in Game Ready Driver 616.56.
Witcher 4 dev advances, free Witcher 3 remaster 2026, Gamescom awards
CD Projekt Red shows Witcher 4 running on all platforms, announces free Witcher 3 remaster for Sept 2026, and wins three Gamescom 2026 awards.
X unmasks China-linked bot farm while automakers fund humanoid robots
X uncovers a China-linked bot farm targeting US energy policy, as Chinese automakers secure massive funding for humanoid robots.
Anthropic and OpenAI to Address Enterprise AI Security at Disrupt 2026
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will feature Anthropic and OpenAI leaders discussing enterprise AI security and deployment challenges following recent agent errors.
NVIDIA announces NVHBM custom memory technology for future GPUs
NVIDIA reveals NVHBM, a custom high-bandwidth memory technology offering higher performance and lower power for future GPUs and AI chips.
SpaceX announces $100 billion Starbase spaceport in Louisiana
SpaceX commits $100 billion to build Starbase Louisiana, a massive new spaceport for Starship rockets slated for construction starting in 2027.