YMTC (Yangtze Memory Technologies Corp) is planning to significantly expand its manufacturing capacity, with Reuters reporting the Chinese NAND flash maker intends to build two additional factories on top of one already nearing completion. When all three are running at full capacity, YMTC's total output would more than double from its current 200,000 wafers per month to 400,000 wafers per month (each new plant is designed for 100,000 wafers monthly). The third fab, located in Wuhan alongside the existing two plants, has already been built and is currently being equipped. The fab is expected to start operations later this year and reach 50,000 wafers per month by 2027. Notably, over half of the equipment has been sourced domestically, including tooling for vertical layer stacking, a sign of how much YMTC has leaned into local suppliers since the US added it to the Entity List in December 2022. However, recently, the U.S. Government's Bureau of Industry and Security reportedly removed YMTC from the list of restricted Chinese companies.

The two planned factories don't yet have confirmed locations or target dates, but all three new plants will reportedly allocate some capacity to DRAM production alongside NAND. YMTC has already sent LPDDR samples to clients and expects feedback by year-end, which will shape how aggressively it pursues DRAM going forward. On the NAND side, YMTC already holds 11.8% of the global market, on par with Sandisk and not far behind SK Hynix (16%), Kioxia (15.9%), and Micron (13.3%), while Samsung leads at 30.4%. UBS expects the YMTC shares to pass 14% by early 2027. The company is pushing its Xtacking 4.0 architecture, which is considered competitive with what the industry leaders are shipping.

After the success of the Forta Gaming Headset, GXTrust announces the launch of the highly anticipated Forta Wireless - an Official Licensed Product for PlayStation 5 consoles. With all of the premium features that gamers have come to expect from the Forta - immersive sound, seamless connection with their consoles, and ultra-comfortable design - this new edition gives players yet another ultimate feature: complete wireless freedom.

Designed specifically for PlayStation fans, the officially licensed Forta Wireless offers ultra-low latency lossless wireless connection via a 2.4G USB receiver, giving players the freedom to move, cheer, and enjoy with no cables getting in the way. What's more, with no lag, the Forta Wireless ensures precise actions and reactions, keeping gamers fully connected to every crucial moment.

STORMCRAFT PC, the Southern California gaming PC brand founded by gamers and engineers, today announced the launch and retail availability of its new Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus gaming desktop lineup. Designed for gaming, streaming, content creation, and PC upgrades, the new prebuilt gaming PC family combines the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080, RTX 5070 Ti, RTX 5070, and RTX 5060 Ti graphics across four STORMCRAFT series: WIZARD WHITE, PHANTOM, SKYHAWK, and FALCON. With up to 24 cores, up to 5.5 GHz max turbo frequency, Intel AI Boost, DDR5 memory, Gen 4 SSD storage, and premium cooling, the lineup is built to give gamers, creators, enthusiasts, and hardcore players a stronger path to next-generation desktop performance.

"With this Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus launch, we wanted to bring customers a meaningful upgrade for better gaming and multitasking experiences," said Frank Lee, Founder of STORMCRAFT PC. "This new lineup combines the latest Intel platform with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics, giving gamers and creators more performance, faster responsiveness, and a wider range of system options across different price points. From our flagship WIZARD WHITE build to more accessible upgrade-ready desktops, every STORMCRAFT PC is built in Southern California and backed by lifetime tech support from our team."

Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH (Toshiba) has unveiled a metallic blue casing for its Canvio Flex 2.5-inch portable hard disk drive (HDD). The new color adds a fresh look to the range, alongside the original warm silver option. The new metallic blue model will be available exclusively across EMEA.

Available in 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB capacities, the Canvio Flex is designed for easy storage across multiple devices. Pre-formatted with exFAT, it works seamlessly with Windows PCs and Macs, as well as with compatible Android and iOS tablets and smartphones, without requiring reformatting.

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced the expansion of its VeriMark security portfolio with the launch of two new NFC+ hardware security keys: VeriMark NFC+ USB-C Security Key (K64739WW) and VeriMark NFC+ USB-A Security Key (K64738WW).

Both models are FIDO2 Level 2 certified and support the latest FIDO CTAP 2.1 protocol, delivering enterprise-grade, phishing-resistant multifactor authentication (MFA) and passwordless login protection across modern cloud and web-based services.

A new Full HD gaming monitor joins the Philips Evnia 5000 series with a focus on high refresh performance, motion clarity, and an immersive lighting experience.

Philips Evnia adds the 27M2N5201P to its line-up, targeting competitive gamers who want high frame rates without moving beyond Full HD. The monitor features a 27-inch Fast IPS panel with a refresh rate of up to 260 Hz. With up to 1 ms GtG response time and 0.3 ms Smart MBR, it ensures maximum visibility during high-speed action. The feature set is completed by HDR10 support, AdaptiveSync, Low Input Lag, and the Philips Evnia Precision Center software.

The industrial world is transforming fast. As AI moves from the cloud to the edge, demand is rising for high-performance, low-latency computing that can operate reliably in real environments—powering everything from real-time defect detection in smart factories to advanced patient monitoring in healthcare. Edge AI needs hardware that's both intelligent and resilient. To meet this shift, GIGAIPC introduces a versatile lineup of motherboards based on Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2), enabling flexible system designs across diverse industrial scenarios and helping businesses deploy AI-ready solutions at scale.

Accelerating Industrial AI with Intel Core Ultra Series
Built around the Intel Core Ultra desktop processor (Series 2), this platform brings higher efficiency, stronger performance, and expanded connectivity to industrial and edge applications. This new architecture reduces package power by up to 58% in typical workloads, enabling IPC and embedded system developers to build more energy-efficient, thermally optimized, and reliable products for space-constrained and demanding environments. At the same time, performance improves over the previous generation, with up to 6% faster single-thread and up to 14% faster multi-thread performance to support real-time control, edge analytics, and multitasking workloads. Furthermore, the Intel 800 Series chipset extends platform compatibility with up to 24 PCIe 4.0 lanes, 8 SATA 3.0 ports, and 10 USB 3.2 ports, empowering industrial systems with superior scalability for I/O expansion, storage, and diverse connectivity.

ADATA Technology Co., Ltd., a leading global provider of memory and storage solutions, today announced the launch of the URBAN TAPSAFE External SSD, marking the debut of its new URBAN series. Inspired by the rhythm of modern urban life, the URBAN series is designed to deliver flexible, efficient storage tailored to today's mobile users. The URBAN TAPSAFE combines high-speed performance with an intuitive NFC tap unlock mechanism, integrating powerful data protection into a compact and lightweight design. It enables users to securely access and manage important data with ease across a wide range of on-the-go scenarios.

Intuitive and Secure Sharing: NFC Tap Unlock and Multi-User Management
As mobile work and real-time content creation continue to grow, the need for both data security and seamless access has become increasingly critical. The URBAN TAPSAFE uses a dedicated companion app to transform your smartphone into a personalized security key. Users can unlock the drive with a simple tap, eliminating the hassle of passwords and streamlining workflows. It also supports multi-user management for up to nine people, with customizable 'Read-Only' or 'Read/Write' permissions. Whether for personal use or team collaboration, it ensures both convenience and data protection. For added security, the device automatically locks when disconnected from the smartphone, effectively preventing unauthorized access.

ASUS has introduced the TUF Gaming B850I WiFi Neo motherboards, marking the first time the TUF Gaming brand has appeared in a Mini-ITX 17 x 17 cm form factor. The board is an AMD AM5 platform built around the B850 chipset and supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. The two memory slots support up to 128 GB DDR5 modules, with speeds varying by CPU: up to DDR5-8200 with Ryzen 9000, DDR5-9600 with Ryzen 8000, and DDR5-8000 with Ryzen 7000. Both EXPO and ASUS AEMP profiles are supported. The PCIe x16 slot runs at Gen 5 with Ryzen 7000 / 9000 chips and at Gen 4 with Ryzen 8000. The motherboard features two M.2 slots and two SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Worth noting that ASUS labels both M.2 slots as PCIe 5.0, but the spec sheet tells a different story: the first slot is CPU-attached PCIe 5.0 x4 on Ryzen 7000 and 9000, while the second is chipset-attached PCIe 4.0 x4 regardless of CPU.

Power delivery is handled by an 8 + 2 + 1 phase VRM rated at 80 A and built on a 10-layer PCB. The rear came with a pre-mounted I/O shield and offers a USB 20 Gbps Type-C port, two USB 10 Gbps Type-A, one USB 5 Gbps Type-A, two USB 2.0 ports, DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.1, 2.5 GbE via Realtek, Wi-Fi 6E, three audio jacks, BIOS FlashBack, and Clear CMOS. Internally, there are two ARGB Gen 2 headers, front panel USB headers, and the usual fan connectors including an AIO pump header. Audio is powered by a Realtek 7.1 HD codec with dedicated PCB layers and shielding, supporting up to 24-bit/192 kHz playback.

PXN, leader in sim racing hardware, today unveiled the PXN GT ONE Steering Wheel, a feature-rich GT-style racing wheel engineered to deliver premium control, deep customization, and exceptional value for sim racers stepping into more advanced setups. Designed for hobbyists transitioning from casual racing to more immersive simulation experiences, the GT ONE combines professional-grade design, expansive input control, and open ecosystem compatibility, making it a powerful upgrade for modern racing rigs.

Built with versatility in mind, the GT ONE's quick release system means it integrates seamlessly with PXN's growing direct drive ecosystem, for maximum performance with PXN's VD Series wheelbases, while also supporting broader setup configurations through USB connectivity and quick release solutions. With a robust control layout, customizable telemetry lighting, and compatibility with both PXN SimRacing software and SimHub, the GT ONE delivers a professional racing experience without the premium price tag.

Nanya Technology Corporation ("NTC", TWSE: 2408), today announced its results of operations for the first quarter, ended March 31, 2026. Nanya's quarterly sales revenue was NT$49,087 million, a 63.1 percent increase compared to that in the fourth quarter of 2025. In the first quarter of 2026, average selling prices (ASP) increased by more than seventy percent and bit shipment decreased by mid-single digit percent quarter over quarter.

Gross profit of the quarter was NT$33,316 million; gross margin was 67.9 percent, an 18.9 percentage points improvement from that in the previous quarter. Operating income of the quarter was NT$30,111 million; operating margin was 61.3 percent; a 22.2 percentage points improvement from that in the last quarter. Non-operating income of the quarter was NT$1,607 million. The Company had net income of NT$26,058 million, with net margin of 53.1 percent. Earnings per share (EPS) was NT$8.41 (based on weighted average outstanding shares of 3,099 million). Book value per share was NT$62.25 at the quarter end. All numbers are unaudited.

HYTE, a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge PC components, is proud to share that its latest collaboration with hololive, represented by the COVER Corporation from Japan, starring Sakura Miko - one of hololive's longest-running VTuber talents with over two million subscribers and nearly one billion views on her channel - is now available for pre-order on HYTE.com.

Known worldwide as the "Elite Shrine Maiden", Sakura Miko is a Japanese Vtuber affiliated with hololive and is part of their "Generation 0" group of talents, which includes one of HYTE's past collaboration subjects Hoshimachi Suisei. As part of Sakura Miko's recent outfit debut for her character, a new HYTE product line was announced, with the Official HYTE Y70 Sakura Miko Case in separate Black and White colorways acting as the heart of the lineup. Both variants feature the talent's name and custom designs across the Y70's trim, a customized serialized plate on the case's back panel, and a full custom illustration across all three of the Y70's glass panels drawn by professional illustrator Rosuuri.

Philips has introduced the Evnia 27M2G5800, a 27-inch gaming monitor built around a dual-mode Fast IPS panel that can switch between 5K resolution and high-refresh QHD operation. The panel runs at a native 5120 x 2880 (5K UHD) with a pixel density of 217 PPI, right where you'd normally find it on a 27-inch gaming display. In 5K mode, the refresh rate tops out at 165 Hz, or 180 Hz with overclocking enabled. Switching to 2560 x 1440 (Quad HD) unlocks up to 330 Hz, no overclocking option here. Brightness is rated at 500 nits with a 1000:1 contrast ratio while the panel has DisplayHDR 400 certification. On the responsiveness side, Philips rates the panel at 1 ms GtG, with a 0.5 ms MPRT mode for motion-heavy content. Adaptive sync is supported, including G-SYNC compatibility, and the monitor comes with a handful of gaming-oriented extras: Shadow Boost for better visibility in dark areas, Smart Crosshair, and motion blur reduction.

For connectivity, it features two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 2.1 (supporting the 5K at 180 Hz), a headphone jack and a USB hub with two downstream USB-A ports and a USB-B upstream. According to IT Files, the Evnia 27M2G5800 is priced at 4999 yuan, which is about $730 USD however, pricing and availability for markets outside Hong Kong haven't been announced. The 5K model expands the Philips Evnia 27M2 lineup, which already includes more unconventional high-refresh options. Notable examples include the Evnia 27M2N5500XD, capable of up to 500 Hz at 1440p and 1000 Hz at 720p, as well as the more affordable Evnia 27M2N3800A, offering 4K at 160 Hz or Full HD at 320 Hz.

Blending accessible flying mechanics with deeper management systems, Legendary Pilots invites players to step into a vibrant aviation world where every flight is just one part of a bigger journey. From planning routes and transporting passengers to maintaining aircraft and climbing the ranks of a competitive airline ecosystem, the game offers a refreshing take on the flight sim genre-one that prioritizes experience, progression, and personality over strict realism.

With its distinctive retro-inspired visuals and a focus on turboprops and regional jets, Legendary Pilots delivers a grounded yet stylized aviation fantasy. It's a world where smart decisions, efficient flying, and long-term planning matter just as much as what happens in the cockpit.

A cake keyboard isn't complete without a choco flavor. Meet the all-new YUNZII C75 Cake Keyboard in its Choco colorway—blending rich chocolate tones with refreshing blue accents to bring both energy and sweetness to your desktop setup.

Cute Cake Keyboard 75% Layout
The new YUNZII C75 cute mechanical keyboard is a delightful addition to any desk. Featuring a compact 75% layout, it combines functionality with a playful, colorful design. With wireless, Bluetooth, and wired connectivity, plus a creamy typing sound, it's perfect as a gift or for elevating your home, office, or gaming setup.

ASUS today announced ZenMouse MD202, a refined wireless mouse that features a Ceraluminum top cover that provides a unique tactile surface offering exceptional aesthetics and durability.

Dual-mode Bluetooth and wireless 2.4 GHz connectivity allows for seamless workflows, enabling ZenMouse to support up to four devices simultaneously. In addition, the Track-on-Glass sensor ensures smooth, pinpoint control on almost any surface. A built-in rechargeable battery delivers long-lasting performance and offers USB-C fast-charging. Users can also use the MyASUS app to create personalized control shortcuts and adjust mouse sensitivity levels to adapt to various workflows.

ASUS has introduced the ROG Equalizer, a new 12V-2×6 PCIe power cable designed to improve power delivery stability for modern GPUs. The cable is compliant with ATX 3.1 and PCIe 5.1 standards and will be bundled with the company's upcoming ROG Thor III and ROG Strix Platinum power supplies. The ROG Equalizer targets ongoing reliability issues around 16-pin GPU power connectors by focusing on load balancing across all pins. According to ASUS, the cable is designed to distribute power more evenly across all the wires, this reducing the risk of hotspots caused by uneven load. The cable supports up to 17 A per wire, compared to standard 12V-2x6 cables, which are rated at 9.2 A per wire (per pin).

ASUS also claims the design keeps operating temperatures around 73°C even when some wires aren't under full load, a situation where standard cables can run noticeably hotter due to uneven current distribution across the conductors. The exact internal engineering hasn't been provided by ASUS, but the likely approach is equalizing the impedance across all conductors (wires) to spread the load more evenly. The cable itself is 750 mm long, braided in a dual-tone finish, and ships with cable combs for tidier routing. It follows a GPU-first wiring layout and is built with high-power delivery in mind. No information regarding pricing yet.

Each week, new games and apps integrating NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and advanced ray-traced effects are released or announced, delivering the definitive PC experience for GeForce RTX players. This week, Samson has launched with ray tracing, DLSS Ray Reconstruction, and DLSS Multi Frame Generation. Additionally, Gaijin Entertainment's Enlisted and War Thunder have both introduced support for DLSS Ray Reconstruction when using each game's ray-traced effects, and DLSS 4.5 Super Resolution for those playing with FPS-maximizing rasterized visuals. And Dawn of Defiance recently introduced DLSS support, which you can upgrade to DLSS 4.5 using the NVIDIA app.

And today, our new NVIDIA app update has exited beta, bringing the full suite of DLSS 4.5 updates to every user of our essential application.

Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC) and Google today announced a multiyear collaboration to advance the next generation of AI and cloud infrastructure, reinforcing the critical role of CPUs and custom infrastructure processing units (IPUs) in scaling modern, heterogeneous AI systems.

As AI adoption accelerates, infrastructure is becoming more complex and heterogeneous, driving increased reliance on CPUs for orchestration, data processing and system-level performance. Through this collaboration, Intel and Google will align across multiple generations of Intel Xeon processors to improve performance, energy efficiency and total cost of ownership across Google's global infrastructure.

According to the latest research from Omdia, total shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstations in 1Q26 increased by 3.2% year-over-year to 64.8 million units. Notebooks (including mobile workstations) saw a modest year-over-year increase of 2.6% in Q1 to 50.8 million units. Meanwhile, desktops (including desktop workstations) performed slightly better, up 5.4% to 14.0 million units. Growth was supported by vendors and channel partners pulling orders forward ahead of a widely anticipated increase in component costs, the continuation of the Windows 10 replacement cycle that is still driving commercial refresh budgets, and by a heavier than usual slate of spring product launches across both Windows OEMs and Apple.

"With supply-chain pressures still building, Q1's modest growth is likely to mark the high point for the year," said Ben Yeh, Principal Analyst at Omdia. "Memory and storage costs are expected to rise further and more steeply than previously assumed from Q2, squeezing PC vendor gross margins and forcing them to pass costs through to channel partners and end-customers. AI data center build-outs are crowding consumer categories out of memory and storage supply, which have already seen roughly five-fold and three-fold cost increases respectively since Q1 2025. CPU prices are a smaller but compounding pressure, with Intel and AMD projecting increases of 10-25% into Q2."

EIZO Corporation (TSE: 6737) today introduced the ColorEdge CS3200X - a 31.5‑inch 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) color management monitor joining the ColorEdge CS Series lineup. The CS3200X combines core ColorEdge technologies with added value for diverse workflows, supporting the shared needs of videographers, photographers, designers, and other visual storytellers who rely on consistency, precision, and dependable color.

As visual creation spans a broader range of practices and continues to shift toward higher resolutions, tools capable of supporting diverse needs have become essential to modern creative workflows. As the first 31.5-inch 4K model in the ColorEdge CS Series, the CS3200X provides a workspace designed for these requirements. Its generous screen size keeps timelines, layers, and tools comfortably in view, while the detailed 4K resolution renders images and video with crisp detail, allowing creators to discern fine textures and tonal transitions with greater precision.

The K5 Pro TMR Compact takes CHERRY XTRFY's popular K5 keyboard to a new level. This gaming keyboard, featuring CHERRY MK Crystal Magnetic switches and TMR sensing technology, combines precise input and ultra-fast response times with a compact, stylish design.

"The K5 has become an iconic keyboard in the CHERRY XTRFY range, and with TMR, we're taking it even further. As the next evolution in magnetic keyboards, TMR delivers higher precision and greater flexibility, while 8000 Hz polling brings you a faster, more responsive gaming experience than ever. With full customizability for every keypress and the features gamers need for a competitive advantage, the K5 Pro TMR is built for those who play for the win", says Joakim Jansson, Director of Product Management at CHERRY.

NuPhy has completed its Air V3 lineup by adding two new low-profile mechanical keyboards, the Air 65 V3 in a 65% layout and the Air 100 V3 as a full-size option joining the 75% model that launched earlier last year. Both keyboards use low-profile Gateron x NuPhy MX-style switches with 3.5 mm total travel, available in 42 gf light linear (Blush nano), 45 gf linear (Red nano), and 50 gf tactile (Brown nano) variants. Construction is aluminium on top and PC (Polycarbonate) on the bottom, with a PC plate and gasket mount for a softer typing feel. Keycaps are double-shot PBT, and both keyboards are hot-swappable with N-key rollover and north-facing RGB with 20 backlight modes. Connectivity covers all three modes, 2.4 G and wired USB-C both at 1000 Hz polling, and Bluetooth 5.0 at 125 Hz.

The NuPhy Air 65 V3 measures 318.9 x 109 x 13.2 mm and weighs 635 g, with plate-mounted stabilizers and a 2500 mAh battery rated for 15 to 67 hours with lighting on and up to 761 hours with no lighting. The Air 100 V3 has a 380.6 x 133.6 x 13.2 mm footprint at 950 g and features a 4000 mAh battery good for 24 to 73 hours lit up or up to 1000 hours with lights off. Both offer three typing angles at 4°, 8°, and 10°, and come in Nova White and Nebula Dark color variants. A few weeks after announcing the Air75 V3, NuPhy faced some criticism over its decision to ship the keyboard with only a tall rotary knob by default. The company has since revised the bundle, with pre-orders now including both a high-profile knob and a low-profile variant with a translucent ring, along with the knob base. All components are color-matched to the selected keyboard finish. The Air 65 V3 is priced at $129.95 and the Air 100 V3 at $149.95.

Lenovo has announced the ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 in Japan, featuring updated processors while keeping the same external design. It's the smallest and lightest ThinkPad in the lineup, starting at 936 g with a 13.3-inch screen. For this refresh of the X13 Gen 6 from last year Lenovo is offering Intel Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake) and AMD Ryzen AI PRO 400 series processors, keeping the same dual-platform approach of the Gen 6. The Intel side gets the bigger upgrade here. The last year model was limited to Arrow Lake and missed out on Lunar Lake entirely, so using Panther Lake processors should bring a notable efficiency step forward. AMD's Ryzen AI 400 is also a generational move up from what the Gen 6 offered. Beside the new chips, not much has changed. The port layout, keyboard, and overall chassis design carry over from the Gen 6 unchanged. Battery options are 41 Wh or 54.7 Wh, and both 4G and 5G connectivity will be available.

Intel models are expected in mid-May, with the AMD variant following in late May. No pricing has been announced. Worth noting this is the standard clamshell X13, not the ThinkPad X13 Detachable 2-in-1 that Lenovo showcased at MWC. Lenovo did announce at MWC that the ThinkPad X13 Detachable would start at €1,949. Meanwhile, the X13 Gen 6 starts at $1,469 with a Core Ultra 5 225U, providing some context for where the X13 Gen 7 may land.

Edgecore Networks, a leader in innovative network solutions for enterprises, data centers, and telecommunication service providers, is thrilled to announce the launch of the EAP115, a Wi-Fi 7 dual-band wall-plate access point designed to deliver reliable, high-performance, and cost-effective connectivity for in-room deployments.

Built for environments such as multi-dwelling units (MDUs), hospitality, dormitories, and shared office spaces, the EAP115 is engineered to meet the growing demand for scalable, per-room connectivity while enabling seamless integration of IoT services.

SK hynix has started shipping its PQC21 cSSD, the first product built on its 321-layer QLC NAND flash technology. The product is available in 1 TB and 2 TB capacities, with Dell as the first customer starting this month. QLC (Quad-Level Cell) stores four bits per cell, which maximizes storage density per unit area but has historically come with a write performance penalty compared to TLC (Triple-Level Cell). SK hynix addresses that with SLC caching, frequently accessed data is written to faster SLC-mode regions first before being transferred to the QLC cells, smoothing out the performance gap for typical workloads.

According to market research from IDC (International Data Corporation), the QLC NAND is expected to go from 22% of the global cSSD market in 2025 to 61% by 2027, so the timing of this launch makes sense. SK hynix says it will expand beyond Dell to other major customers as production scales up.

StarTech.com, a global provider of performance connectivity solutions for IT professionals, announced the release of its next-generation Driverless Multi-monitor USB-C Docking Stations for Windows environments utilizing multi-stream transport (MST) with HDMI and DisplayPort compatible models. Built for enterprise Windows environments, the docks support enterprise mixed hardware platforms including Intel, AMD and Snapdragon-based systems while enabling driverless deployment and up to 100 W of power delivery.

Key features include:

• Dual 4K 60 Hz display support or Dual 4K 60 Hz + one 4K 30 Hz with the triple display dock.
• Driverless deployment for faster rollout and less troubleshooting.
• USB ports up to 10 Gbps.
• Mountable design with integrated security lock slots.

Introducing GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB, wired gaming headsets that prove great gear doesn't have to cost a fortune. GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB are the first entry into the new Gaming Headset line, and round out the Glorious product portfolio, covering keyboards, mice, accessories, and now gaming audio.

GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB add to the Glorious Eternal product lineup alongside Model O Eternal, to bring high-quality and affordable gear to gamers around the world. The Eternal lineup exists because great gear shouldn't cost a fortune, and GHS Eternal and GHS Eternal RGB extend that ethos into the world of gaming audio.

Sonnet Technologies, a US-based long-time provider of connectivity solutions for Mac, Windows, and Linux systems, has released two new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations: the Echo 20 SecureDock and Echo 21 SuperDock. Both target professional users looking for high-speed I/O, with the key difference being built-in storage support on the higher-end model. The two docking stations are mostly identical in terms of connectivity. Both feature three Thunderbolt 5 ports, a host connection capable of up to 140 W of power, and two downstream ports for peripherals and daisy-chaining. There are also nine USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports split between Type-A and Type-C, a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port with backward compatibility, and dual display outputs via HDMI and DisplayPort. Depending on the host system, the docks can drive up to four displays, with support reaching 8K at 60 Hz on Windows systems.

The Echo 21 adds an internal M.2 NVMe slot taking drives up to 8 TB, with transfer speeds reaching 3,300 MB/s. This makes it suitable for local media storage or backup use cases without requiring external drives. Both models feature high-res audio I/O at up to 24-bit/192 kHz, plus full-size SD and microSD card readers. Compatibility covers Apple M-series Macs, older Intel Macs with Thunderbolt 3, and Windows or Chromebook machines with Thunderbolt 4, 5, or USB4. The Echo 20 SecureDock is available now at $449.99, with the Echo 21 SuperDock following in late May at $499.99.

Intel has quietly added the Core Ultra 7 251HX to its Arrow Lake HX lineup, skipping any formal announcement. The chip simply appeared on the Intel website a few weeks after it surfaced in Lenovo Legion 5i 2026 and MSI Raider 16 HX listings. The 251HX is an 18-core, 18-thread part with 6 Performance cores and 12 Efficient cores, slotting between the Core Ultra 5 245HX and the Core Ultra 7 255HX. Compared to the 255HX, it drops two P-cores and loses two threads, but keeps the same 12 E-cores and 30 MB of Smart Cache. TDP range stays identical at 55 W base and up to 160 W maximum turbo power. Max Turbo comes in at 5.1 GHz, 100 MHz below the 255HX, but the E-core base clock actually jumps 700 MHz to 2.5 GHz, and the P-core base is up 500 MHz as well at 2.9 GHz. Memory support goes up to DDR5-6400.

The integrated graphics drop to three Xe3 cores clocked up to 1.8 GHz, down from four on the 255HX, which also trims AI performance from 33 TOPS to 30. Not a dramatic difference, but worth noting if NPU performance matters for a specific workload. As an endnote, the Core Ultra 7 251HX sits between the Core Ultra 5 245HX with its 14 cores in a 6P+8E layout and 24 MB of cache, and the 20-core Core Ultra 7 255HX and 265HX sitting above.

Lightbulb Crew is thrilled to announce that Ex Sanguis, their blood- and strategy-rich game, will release on Steam in Early Access on May 21st! So what's Ex Sanguis all about? You're here to lead elite warriors, called Stillae, to save a dying world from the forces of stasis. And how do you do that? Through many blood-filled turn-based battles, of course!

While engaging in turn-based combat, you'll be able to strategically trigger a chain of events across the battlefield to turn the tide. Use Timeline Effects that can hasten, delay, or swap time positions to impact the turn order in a way that favors you and disadvantages foes.

GMKtec has launched the NucBox K17, a compact mini PC featuring an Intel Core Ultra 5 226V processor, a Lunar Lake chip built on TSMC 3 nm process with 8 cores, a 2.1 GHz base clock, and up to 4.5 GHz boost on the performance cores. Total AI compute comes in at 97 TOPS across the CPU, Arc 130V iGPU, and dedicated NPU, with the NPU alone rated at 40 TOPS. The Intel Arc 130V handles graphics, clocking up to 1.85 GHz and supporting ray tracing and XeSS upscaling. Triple display output is available via two HDMI ports and a USB4 port, with support for resolutions up to 8K. That same USB4 port runs at 40 Gbps and supports eGPU connectivity, Power Delivery, and display output simultaneously.

For memory, it features 16 GB of LPDDR5X at 8533 MT/s, soldered and non-upgradeable. Storage ships as a PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD in 512 GB, 1 TB, or 2 TB, and there's a second M.2 slot that accepts a PCIe Gen 5 x4 drive for a total expandable storage of 16 TB across both slots. Note that SATA SSDs are not supported. Networking covers Wi-Fi 6E at up to 2.4 Gbps, Bluetooth 5.2, and a 2.5G Ethernet port via an Intel i226-V controller. The Mini PC measures 127.5 x 127 x 44.5 mm, weighs around 460 g, and is powered by a 100 W adapter.