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Fritz! returned to IFA this year with a major refresh of its router lineup. Alongside a redesigned flagship model, the company is expanding its fiber, 5G and Wi‑Fi 7 offerings, while also rolling out new smart home devices and a substantial FRITZ!OS update.

The European Hardware Association has announced the winners of the 2026 EHA Reader Awards. These awards reflect the opinions of technology enthusiasts and PC hardware buyers across Europe, based on thousands of nominations and votes collected from the readers of the EHA’s member publications. The awards ceremony took place at …

MSI has begun shipping the XpertStation WS300, a deskside AI system built on NVIDIA’s DGX Station architecture and powered by the new Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip.

Razer has introduced the Base Station V3 Chroma, a new RGB headset stand with integrated USB connectivity and automated profile switching. The updated stand expands the company’s Chroma ecosystem and adds intelligent headset detection to streamline audio and lighting setups. The standout new feature of the Base Station V3 Chroma …

Intel is outlining three new architectures at Hot Chips 2026, aimed at Agentic AI and enterprise‑scale workloads, covering HPC, large‑model inference and client‑side AI. The trio consists of Diamond Rapids for next‑generation Xeon, the Crescent Island GPU for datacentres, and Wildcat Lake for mainstream client and edge systems.

mVolt+ is a relatively new overclocking utility that has been receiving rapid updates since launch, with the latest version adding advanced power‑channel and voltage controls for Nvidia GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs – options not currently available in tools like MSI Afterburner. As spotted by Videocardz, mVolt+ Release v0.36 introduces separate …

MSI has launched its Back to School promotion in the UK, offering discounts across a wide range of PC hardware and gaming gear ahead of the new academic year. The sale is live now and runs until the 30th of September. The promotion covers monitors, desktops, motherboards, power supplies, coolers, …

Acer has launched a new limited‑time promotion in the UK, offering a free Predator Cestus 350 gaming mouse and mousemat worth £82.98 with purchases of selected Predator OLED gaming monitors, including the flagship 500Hz X27U F5. The offer is available through major UK retailers and applies to several models in …

LG Display has introduced FLiPP, a new OLED manufacturing method that removes the need for fine metal masks during pixel patterning, improving efficiency, brightness and long‑term durability. LG Display will showcase the technology at IMID 2026 in Busan starting this week. According to LG, FLiPP increases pixel aperture ratio by …

SanDisk has introduced a new NAS‑focused SSD portfolio aimed at prosumers and small businesses upgrading older NAS hardware or moving towards all‑flash deployments. The SanDisk NAS 600 SATA SSD and NAS 800 NVMe SSD are built for higher endurance, consistent performance and multi‑user workloads.

Asus has released its GPU Tweak III V2.1.8.0 update, introducing an auto-shutdown feature designed to protect graphics cards from damage caused by 12V-2×6 power cables. Brought to our attention by Videocardz, the new feature automatically powers down a system when it detects persistently high current on supported hardware. According to …

Geometric Future is expanding its hardware lineup this month with three new products, including the Model 3 mATX case, the refreshed Eskimo Plus 36 liquid cooler, and new Squama 3003‑12 performance fans. The Model 3 is a compact 27L micro‑ATX chassis built around a front‑mounted PSU layout, dual tempered‑glass panels …

CPS PCCOOLER is expanding beyond traditional PC cooling and into professional computing, introducing a new range of coolers, cases and PSUs designed for AI workstations and servers. With more than 20 years of thermal engineering experience, the company is now targeting high‑density, sustained workloads that demand robust thermal and power …

MSI has launched its new UK Store, bringing gaming laptops, handhelds, components and peripherals together under an official storefront, along with exclusive bundles and limited‑edition hardware that won't be available elsewhere.

Sharkoon has introduced its new Rebel P20 Gen2 power supplies, offering ATX 3.1 support, Cybenetics Gold efficiency and fully modular cabling across 750W, 850W and 1000W capacity models.

Corsair is expanding its entry‑level gaming lineup this week with two new SKIFF series keyboards and an updated HARPOON wireless mouse, aimed at first‑time PC gamers and those looking for affordable gear that can handle both work and play.

Fritz! has released a new FRITZ! Lab beta update for the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro, enabling native support for the Matter smart home standard without requiring the separate FRITZ!Smart Gateway. With the latest FRITZ! Lab firmware, the FRITZ!Box 5690 Pro becomes the first FRITZ! router to act as a Matter bridge. This allows Smart Home devices …

Glorious is expanding its presence in the headset market with the newly announced GHS Wireless InfinitePlay, a wireless gaming headset designed for continuous use via two hot-swappable 85+ hour battery packs and an internal backup battery.

AMD has announced new additions to its data‑centre portfolio at Advancing AI 2026, introducing both the 6th Gen EPYC 9006 Series server CPUs and the Instinct MI400 Series GPUs, aimed at next-generation AI infrastructure.

Elgato has announced the Key Light Air MK.2, a new overhead lighting solution for streaming setups that comes in at roughly half the price of the flagship Key Light model, while offering a larger panel, touch controls and USB-C power.  The Key Light Air MK.2 uses a 15‑inch edge‑lit LED …

While most standard monitor stands these days offer height, swivel and pivot adjustments, they still take up a lot of desk space. A dedicated monitor arm lets you free up more room on your desk and provides greater freedom for adjustments. MSI is launching two monitor arms this week, offering …

Razer has introduced the Seiren V3 Chroma 32‑Bit DSP, a new USB microphone that brings the processing features of the company’s flagship Seiren V3 Pro to a more affordable, RGB‑equipped model.

CyberPowerPC is kicking off its Back‑to‑School sale with discounts across desktops, laptops, monitors and peripherals, giving students and gamers a chance to upgrade their setups for less. CyberPowerPC’s desktop range includes discounts on several next‑day systems. The Ultra 55 RTX pairs a Ryzen 5 CPU with an RTX 5060, 16GB …

OnePlus, once known for its “flagship killer” smartphones, appears to be withdrawing from Western markets. The company has struggled to maintain its presence as a top competitor to Samsung, Apple and Google in recent years, and now future OnePlus devices may only launch in select regions. According to a report …

Razer is back with another themed hardware collaboration. This time, the company has teamed up with The Pokémon Company to release a new line of limited‑edition Pikachu and Eevee peripherals, including a headset, keyboard, mouse and mouse mat. The Razer Pikachu & Eevee Collection is now available starting today. At …

Following on from a leak a few days ago, Samsung has now officially announced its new 990 SSD. While previously we would have expected to see a 1TB PCIe 4 based SSD to launch around the £100 to £130 mark, AI demand has sent prices skyrocketing. For a new-gen Samsung …

The European Hardware Association is proud to announce that the EHA Reader Awards 2026 will take place on Tuesday 25th August at the Cologne Marriott Hotel in Köln, Germany – on the evening before GamesCom 2026 officially opens its doors. Celebrating its 11th anniversary, the EHA Reader Awards represents the largest aggregated …

Cooler Master has expanded its cooling lineup today with the launch of the new MasterFan A Series and MasterFan M Series, both earning top‑tier Cybenetics certification for static pressure performance. The MasterFan A120, A120 FC and the MasterFan M120 ARGB are Cooler Master’s latest 120mm fan releases. All three models …

InWin has officially launched the Aeon, marking the company's 12th Signature Series chassis. First showcased at CES 2026, the premium full-tower enclosure features mirrored stainless steel, a seamless glass exterior, and an expandable frame design to accommodate high-end hardware. The Aeon uses mirrored stainless steel panels treated with an anti-fingerprint …

OCCT v17 has officially launched as a stable release, introducing a completely redesigned modular Memory Test alongside a new launcher, reduced memory consumption, and QoL improvements. This launch follows an initial beta testing phase in April. The developers previously stated that while the overhaul draws inspiration from established testing methodologies …