ASUS Talks About ROG 48V GPU Power Architecture at Computex 2026
ASUS revealed its ROG 48 V GPU power architecture at Computex 2026, proposing a shift from the long‑standing 12 V rail to a higher‑voltage system. The design can deliver up to 1,200 W through a single interface, reducing current and thus heat in cables and connectors. It incorporates an intelligent detection circuit that automatically toggles between 12 V and 48 V modes, ensuring compatibility with existing cards. While still a proof‑of‑concept, the architecture points to a possible future standard for high‑performance graphics systems.
NVIDIA Completes DLSS 4.5 with Second-Generation Ray Reconstruction
NVIDIA has rolled out DLSS 4.5 with a second‑generation Ray Reconstruction engine built on a transformer‑based AI model. The upgrade replaces the original CNN‑driven approach, delivering higher‑quality ray‑traced reflections, shadows and global illumination while cutting visual noise. NVIDIA says the new...
AMD Extends AM5 Socket Support Through 2029 for Future Ryzen CPUs
AMD announced at Computex that its AM5 socket will remain supported through 2029, extending the previous 2027 guarantee. The roadmap now covers current Zen 5 Ryzen 9000 chips and upcoming Zen 6 processors, with hints that Zen 7 may also use the socket. By...
NVIDIA Commits to New Windows Arm Processors Every Two Years
NVIDIA announced a long‑term Windows processor roadmap, pledging new Arm‑based CPU platforms every two years through 2030. The first products, under the RTX Spark brand, will launch later this year in notebooks before expanding to mini‑PCs and desktops. A high‑end...
MSI Celebrates 40 Years with Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Laptop
MSI has launched the Titan 18 HX Dragon Edition Draco Epic, a limited‑edition gaming notebook marking the company’s 40th anniversary. The laptop pairs Intel’s Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus CPU with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, delivering up to 270 watts of combined performance. It features a Cherry MX...
AMD Expands Versal Prime Gen 2 Lineup With Compact Embedded SoCs
AMD announced three new Versal Prime Gen 2 adaptive SoCs—2VM3454, 2VM3254, and 2VM3104—targeting industrial IoT, robotics, broadcast, Pro AV and edge‑computing. The devices trade eight‑core designs for a compact subsystem with four Cortex‑A78AE cores, six Cortex‑R52 cores and a scaled‑down Mali‑G78AE GPU,...
Valve Steam Machine Pricing Rumored To Sit Above Steam Deck OLED
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine is rumored to cost more than the current Steam Deck OLED models, with insider Brad Lynch suggesting a price above the $789‑$949 range. The speculation follows recent Steam Deck price hikes and hints that Valve is positioning...
The Witcher 3 No Longer Supports Older PC Hardware Configurations
CD Projekt Red has raised the minimum PC specifications for *The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt* after a series of graphical upgrades, including ray‑tracing and DirectX 12 support. The new baseline targets modern GPUs, SSD storage, and newer quad‑core CPUs, leaving many pre‑2015...
ELECOM Introduces Semi-Solid-State Power Bank With 2,000-Cycle Battery Lifespan
ELECOM unveiled the DE‑C85‑5000 series, a 5,000 mAh power bank built on semi‑solid lithium‑ion technology, slated for release in late May 2026. The semi‑solid cells claim about 2,000 charge cycles—roughly four times the lifespan of conventional liquid‑electrolyte chargers. The device adds a...
Intel Reportedly Developing GPU-Focused Nova Lake Edge AI Processor with Unusual 8E+12Xe Configuration
Intel is reportedly developing a Nova Lake processor built around an 8E+12Xe configuration, pairing eight efficiency cores with a high‑end integrated Xe graphics engine while omitting traditional performance cores. The design emphasizes GPU‑centric compute for edge AI workloads such as small‑language‑model...
Ubisoft Experiments With Generative AI for Far Cry 7 Development
Ubisoft is testing generative AI tools for Far Cry 7, focusing on NPC behavior and adaptive dialogue. The experiments extend the studio’s Ghostwriter system, which already assists writers with bulk dialogue creation. Ubisoft disclosed a $1.14 billion loss last year, intensifying the search...
Exposed Charging Pins on Valve Steam Controller Puck Raise Safety Questions
Valve is probing a safety issue with the Steam Controller's charging puck after a Reddit user reported that a metal Google Pixel Watch 3 band shorted the puck's exposed pogo pins, causing it to overheat and nearly start a fire. The...
KTC H27S5 Curved Gaming Monitor Combines WQHD 200Hz and HD 400Hz
KTC has launched the H27S5, a 27‑inch curved gaming monitor built around a 1500R VA panel. It features a dual‑mode operation: WQHD 2560×1440 at 200 Hz for high‑detail play, or HD 1280×720 at 400 Hz for ultra‑fast competitive gaming. The unit adds...
ASUS Zenbook SORA 16 Combines Snapdragon X and 1.1 Kg Design
ASUS unveiled the Zenbook SORA 16 (UX3607QA), an ultralight 16‑inch Windows notebook powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon X1‑26‑100. The laptop weighs just 1.1 kg despite an OLED panel, uses a Ceraluminum chassis, and meets MIL‑STD‑810H durability standards. It offers up to 37.6 hours of video playback,...
AMD EPYC Venice Enters Production on TSMC 2nm Process
AMD announced that its next‑generation EPYC “Venice” processor is now ramping production at TSMC’s 2 nm fab in Taiwan, with later production planned for TSMC’s Arizona plant. Venice is the first high‑performance server CPU built on the 2 nm node, targeting cloud,...