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Gigabyte has introduced a new lineup of gaming and creator laptops at Computex 2026, led by high end AORUS and AERO models with RTX 50 series graphics and a new built in AI assistant called GiMATE. The company is joining the growing list of PC makers that are adding AI control tools directly into their laptops, not only for chat style help, but also

Gigabyte has introduced a new AORUS Elite monitor lineup at Computex 2026, led by a 27 inch 5K Mini LED gaming display and three new WOLED models built for high end gaming setups. The lineup focuses on sharper resolution, faster refresh rates, strong HDR performance, and flexible display modes for both immersive and competitive play. The most interesting model is the AORUS Elite FM275K16P,

MediaTek says its next generation program will use only Intel’s EMIB T packaging technology, a move that gives Intel a meaningful win as it tries to rebuild its position in advanced chip manufacturing. The statement was made during Goldman Sachs Taiwan Day, where MediaTek said tape out is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2026, with mass production planned for the fourth quarter of

Asus has refreshed its TUF Gaming 16 laptop for 2026, but the upgrade is not as modern as some buyers may expect. Instead of moving the gaming laptop to Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 2 or Series 3 processors, Asus is sticking with an older Raptor Lake HX chip and pairing it with Nvidia’s newer GeForce RTX 5070 laptop GPU. The new TUF Gaming

Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is returning to shelves in China, even though the card first launched five years ago. The comeback is starting with Colorful’s Battle Ax GeForce RTX 3060 DUO 12GB V2, which is now appearing in limited batches at around 2,199 yuan, or roughly $325. The return says a lot about the current GPU market. Newer cards are available, but shortages

AMD’s Radeon RX 9060 XT has reached another extreme overclocking milestone, with overclocker Bill “Sampson” Alverson pushing an engineering sample of the GPU to 4,643MHz. The result is reportedly the second highest GPU frequency ever recorded, sitting just behind the current world record of 4.769GHz achieved earlier with the same GPU family. The result is impressive because very few discrete GPUs have crossed the

Memory makers may gain even more pricing power in 2027 as demand for AI hardware keeps pressure on HBM, DRAM, and other high value memory products. New TrendForce estimates suggest that some DDR5 RDIMM modules have become more profitable per wafer than HBM, giving suppliers a stronger position as they negotiate future AI memory contracts. That matters because HBM has become one of the

AMD is giving one of its most loved gaming CPUs another moment in the spotlight. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D is being re released as a 10th Anniversary Edition, not because the chip itself is new, but because the AM4 platform has now reached a major milestone. The processor arrives on June 25 for $349, giving longtime AM4 owners another chance to upgrade without rebuilding

Nvidia is trying to reshape the future of Windows laptops with RTX Spark, a new Arm based PC platform built for local AI, creative work, and gaming. The company introduced the platform at Computex 2026, where major PC makers including Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and Microsoft showed support for upcoming RTX Spark devices. The key idea is simple: Nvidia wants more AI work

Corsair has introduced a new Shugo DDR5 memory kit for PC builders who want their RAM to look as special as the rest of their build. The kit combines normal high end DDR5 memory with decorative artwork, RGB lighting, and two dummy modules that help fill all four RAM slots for a cleaner finished look. The Shugo kit is clearly aimed at people who

Microsoft has made it clear that Windows 12 will not be announced at Build 2026, despite months of speculation around a possible successor to Windows 11. The company is instead preparing developer focused news, with attention now shifting toward new Windows on Arm hardware, Nvidia’s N1X chip, and Microsoft’s upcoming Surface Laptop Ultra. The clarification came from Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft’s president of Windows and

Proton Mail has introduced a new feature that lets you send and receive Gmail messages directly inside Proton Mail. The feature is designed for people who want to move away from Gmail slowly, without the stress of changing their email address across every account at once. The new option works by importing your latest Gmail messages into Proton Mail and then syncing new incoming

Intel and Phison are working on a new approach that could make local AI easier to run on ordinary laptops. The idea is to use a specialized SSD as an AI cache, allowing larger AI models to work on systems with less RAM than they would normally require. The technology comes from Phison and is called aiDAPTIV. According to the companies, it can help

MSI has revealed a new flagship OLED gaming monitor at Computex 2026, and its biggest feature is flexibility. The MSI MPG OLED 322URDX36 uses a 31.5 inch QD OLED panel and introduces a Triple Mode system that lets players switch between three resolution and refresh rate combinations depending on the game they are playing. The monitor can run at 4K with a refresh rate

Windows 8 is now 15 years old, and while Microsoft has long moved on, the operating system has not completely vanished. The controversial Windows release is still used in some hospitals, stores, industrial systems, public institutions, and private legacy setups where replacing old software is difficult, expensive, or risky. Microsoft first unveiled Windows 8 on June 1, 2011, with a bold goal: make Windows

Asus is celebrating 20 years of its Republic of Gamers brand with several black and gold products, and one of the more unusual designs is the ROG GR20 Edition 20 open air desktop case. It is built like a vertical skeleton frame for high end PC parts, giving builders a showpiece case that keeps the hardware visible instead of hiding it behind glass panels.

OpenAI has expanded Codex’s Computer Use feature to Windows 11, giving the coding agent the ability to control desktop apps with a virtual mouse and keyboard. The feature was previously available on macOS, but Windows support makes it more useful for developers who work inside Microsoft’s ecosystem every day. OpenAI’s Codex app is available on Windows, and the company has also been expanding Codex

Microsoft is exploring a new PowerToys concept that could make Windows feel quieter, calmer, and more personal. The idea is an animated desktop footer that can replace or sit near the bottom of the screen with small visual scenes, such as gently moving grass, pixel art bunnies, or even animated mechs. The feature is still only a concept, not a finished PowerToys utility. It

Asus has released a special 20th anniversary version of its ROG Azoth Extreme mechanical keyboard, giving one of its best gaming keyboards a bold black and gold redesign. The new ROG Azoth Extreme Edition 20 keeps the premium 75 percent layout of the original model, but adds anniversary styling, transparent keycaps, gold accents, custom switches, and a very high $599.99 price. This is clearly

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Ultra is shaping up to be the company’s most powerful Surface PC so far, and early hands on impressions suggest it is aimed directly at the high end MacBook Pro crowd. The new laptop runs on NVIDIA’s RTX Spark chip, uses Windows on Arm, and brings a larger body, more ports, a better display, and the biggest trackpad Microsoft has ever