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 …

Titan Army has announced the P276MX Ultra, a 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor featuring dual-resolution operation and a 2304-zone QD Mini LED backlight. The display offers 5120×2880 resolution at up to 180Hz, alongside a 2560×1440 mode at up to 360Hz. According to ITHome, native operation runs at 5120×2880 at 165Hz …

Rtings has published the results of a long-term OLED longevity test, revealing that displays from 2020 through 2023 develop burn-in similar to that of a 2017 model after 10,000 hours of simulated usage. This test was done with TVs, but the findings can mostly be applied to any OLED panel. …

A peer-reviewed IEEE study reanalysing 12 years of Backblaze hard drive data has revealed that HGST drives recorded the lowest failure rate, followed by Western Digital, Seagate, and Toshiba. In the IEEE study named “Are There Manufacturer Differences in Hard-Drive Reliability?” (via Tom's Hardware), economists Christoph Siemroth and Yeomyung Park …

Injustice 2 has sold over 9 million copies worldwide, according to NetherRealm Studios co-creator Ed Boon. Boon disclosed the sales figure in a post on BlueSky (via GameReactor) following a discussion regarding NPD Group data for top-selling superhero games in the US (ranked on dollar sales). The dataset listed Injustice: …

Keychron has launched the massive C100 8K macro pad, featuring a 10-by-10 key layout and an 8K polling rate, offering ultra-fast response times and 100 total macro keys. 

Epic Games is developing a native Linux version of the Epic Games Launcher that will launch "soon", as revealed by an Epic employee during a Discord Q&A.

Electronic Materials Office (EMO) has announced the Altar II, an ultra-slim mechanical keyboard measuring 4.75mm thick with 1.8mm of key travel. 

Valve's long-rumored Steam Frame VR headset will be launching soon, according to a VR game developer. The studio and its publisher, 2080 Games, are reportedly waiting on Valve to officially release the headset before launching their title, with an announcement expected soon. According to Notebookcheck, in the FAQ posted on …

Epomaker has officially announced the RT75, a retro-inspired 75% mechanical keyboard featuring a hot-swappable 1.54-inch TFT screen, tri-mode wireless connectivity, and gasket-mount construction. Priced at $91.79 with Epomaker's Creamy Jade linear switches or $93.49 with Crystal Tactile Silent switches, the RT75 keyboard (via TechPowerUP) lands in Retro White, though other …

GSC Game World has announced that Update 2.0 for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl will launch on August 20th alongside its first major expansion, Cost of Hope. Update 2.0 provides a free engine upgrade that overhauls lighting, shadows, reflections, and foliage. GSC Game World states that A-Life artificial intelligence now …

Intel's rumoured Razor Lake-AX processor will reportedly not be unlocked for overclocking, according to new details shared by leaker Jaykihn.

KTC has unveiled the M27P6S, an updated 27-inch Fast IPS gaming monitor featuring 2304 QD Mini-LED dimming zones and a 4K dual-Hz display mode. Building on the foundation of the original M27P6, the new model (via TFT Central) doubles the backlight's local dimming count from 1152 to 2304 zones. The …

Chieftec has launched the Vista Max, a panoramic ATX chassis featuring an integrated stand, four pre-installed 140mm A-RGB fans, and support for back-connect motherboards. Measuring 452x239x526mm, the Vista Max accommodates Mini ITX, mATX, and ATX motherboards. Physical clearance supports CPU coolers up to 178mm in height, graphics cards up to …

Microsoft has announced two new Gears of War: E-Day Xbox Wireless Controllers, alongside an officially licensed 8BitDo charging dock, to celebrate the launch of the next entry in the series. Available for preorder starting today, the Gears of War: E-Day Limited Edition Xbox Wireless Controller features a 3D-moulded, laser-etched exterior …

The days of Nvidia 3D Vision displays might be behind us but nowadays, we do have companies working on glasses-free 3D technology. We've previously seen Acer monitors experimenting with this tech, and now AOC is getting involved with its new U27G4FD monitor, with a 4K/180Hz panel and glasses-free 3D capabilities. 

Bulkhead and Team17 have announced that tactical 100-player FPS Wardogs will enter Steam Early Access on September 10th. Pre-orders are available now and grant access to an upcoming closed beta weekend running from August 21st to August 23rd. The game splits 100 players across three competing teams fighting for control …

Arctic has announced the release of its new BioniX P12 and P14 A-RGB cooling fan series. Available now as a single-fan or three-pack, the fans feature modular daisy-chaining, P-series Pro performance, and integrated ARGB lighting in either 120mm or 140mm sizes.

Cooler Master has launched the GPU Shield, a dedicated inline adapter designed to monitor 12V-2x6 power connectors on modern graphics cards and reduce electrical risks.

Keychron has revealed a refreshed version of its M4 fingertip gaming mouse, bringing the flagship MagOpt switches previously introduced on the G6 HE, along with four translucent colour options. The updated model shared on X has the former Huano mechanical switches replaced with Keychron's MagOpt switch technology, built to provide …

Intel has relaunched its Gamer Days Bundle promotion. This time, Intel is offering buyers two free games with qualifying processors, graphics products, and prebuilt systems. Running from August 10th through September 13th, the bundle includes full game downloads for STAR WARS: Galactic Racer and Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis. Customers …

A Reddit user has shared details on seven unannounced Asus OLED gaming monitors spanning 24.5-inch, 27-inch, and 32-inch screen sizes. The upcoming lineup includes both QD-OLED and WOLED panels with refresh rates as high as 560Hz and varying resolutions, from FullHD up to 4K. Based on ParkGGoki's leak (via ITHome), the 4K options …

A third-party application called Asobi: Remote Play for Steam Deck, Steam Machine, and other Linux systems promises to bring PS Plus cloud gaming and PlayStation remote play to more devices. Developed by Inside Internet, the tool supports standard PS4 and PS5 Remote Play, along with PlayStation Plus cloud streaming, without …

Attack Shark has announced the F1 Air, a 39g wireless gaming mouse supporting up to an 8K polling rate and 60,000 DPI.  At the core of the F1 Air sits the PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor supporting 1K, 2K, 4K, and up to 8K polling modes. The sensor covers a sensitivity range …

Noctua has launched a case compatibility database featuring CPU cooler clearance measurements taken by the company for more than 100 PC cases. The tool aims to give builders precise fitment data rather than relying solely on official manufacturer specifications. Checking official vendor specification pages for CPU clearance, VGA, and PSU …

Following its showcase at Computex 2026, BenQ is officially releasing the Mobiuz EX271QMZ gaming monitor to the market. The display features a 26.5-inch 3rd Gen QD-OLED panel with a QHD resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a 0.03ms GTG response time. The Mobiuz EX271QMZ QD-OLED gaming monitor features AMD FreeSync …

Epomaker has officially launched its first audio product, the GX1 wireless gaming headset. Available now, the open-back headset features tri-mode connectivity, 50mm dynamic drivers, 7.1 surround sound support, and a dual-microphone design with environmental noise cancellation. The GX1 uses an open-back earcup design, something that isn't that common in the …

Gamdias has launched the Thor P2 Series power supply line, offering up to 1350W of power and featuring 80 Plus Platinum efficiency and compliance with ATX 3.1 and PCIe Gen 5.1 standards. Available in 850W, 1050W and 1350W, each unit in the series features a fully modular cable layout and …

Synology has launched the DiskStation neo+ series, comprising the DS1825neo+, DS1525neo+, DS925neo+, and DS725neo+. Built on the existing DS Plus platform, these new models introduce a default 4GB non-ECC DDR4 memory configuration designed to lower upfront costs while coexisting alongside standard DS Plus units. Base hardware across the lineup features …

AOC has quietly unveiled the Q25G11SE6, a 24.5inch Fast IPS gaming monitor featuring a QHD resolution, a 360Hz native refresh rate, and a 0.3ms MPRT response time. The Q25G11SE6 (via DisplaySpecifications) display achieves its maximum 360Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort 1.4 using Display Stream Compression (DSC), while capping at 320Hz …