The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) today announced that it is planning to change the trust anchor for the Domain Name System (DNS) on 11 October 2026. This change, known as a rollover, is an important step in maintaining the long-term security, stability, and resiliency of the DNS.

The trust anchor is formally known as the Domain Name System Security Extensions (DNSSEC) root zone Key Signing Key (KSK). The KSK is the cryptographic key at the core of the DNSSEC trust anchor and is used to verify that DNS responses are legitimate and have not been modified in transit. DNSSEC helps ensure that Internet users receive authentic DNS data when accessing websites and online services. The rollover process replaces the current KSK with a new one, to maintain strong cryptographic security protections across the global DNS.

Ergonomic furniture company Herman Miller has expanded its gaming range with a new motor driven, height-adjustable gaming desk called the Coyl. It's not that hard to see where the inspiration for the name came from, as the Coyl features a very prominent, coiled up power cable. This is Herman Miller's second attempt at a gaming desk—the first being the Motia—but this time the company has taken things to another level. For starters, the height adjustment is done via a rotary dial that has a simple LED display next to it, so you can dial in the exact height you want.

Cable management is another big selling point of the Coyl and the power cable connects to a built-in power strip that also offers USB charging ports. The rear of the desk is home to a perforated shroud that can be equipped with various add-ons to hold your accessories and devices and there's of course also hooks for hanging your headset etc. on. The Coyl is said to feature a modular design, but as for now that modularity seems to be limited to four different colour options for the table-top, two leg colours, a cable management "soft pocket" that runs the length of the desk, the shroud and a fixed accessory bundle that includes five accessories. The Coyl starts US$1,095, but a fully kitted out desk would set you back as much as US$1,825, with a forced upgrade path as the shroud can't be added without the cable management add-on. The accessories can also be bought individually on their own.

Samsung Electronics and Google today unveiled new intelligent eyewear at Google I/O 2026 by giving a first look at two premium styles created with eyewear partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Designed to work as a companion device to a mobile phone, the new eyewear enables users to access help through voice interaction and connect seamlessly to their phones, all through a familiar form factor.

Co-created with the eyewear partners, the intelligent eyewear combines breakthrough AI capabilities with comfort and style, merging Samsung's leadership in hardware engineering and Google's AI technology with premium eyewear design. Each eyewear brand brings a distinct design approach to the device. Renowned for their legacies in fashion eyewear, Gentle Monster presents styles with disruptive yet refined aesthetics, while Warby Parker showcases refined and timeless designs.

Sony Electronics Inc. today announced 1000X THE COLLEXION, a new premium addition to its award-winning 1000X headphone series. Crafted with premium materials and meticulous attention to detail, it represents a new expression of the 1000X series philosophy setting a new reference point for how sound, comfort, and design come together within the 1000X family.

Marking the 10th anniversary of Sony's legendary 1000X headphone series, 1000X THE COLLEXION model reflects a decade of continuous evolution in personal audio. Since the debut of the MDR‑1000X in 2016, the series has redefined listening by balancing uncompromising sound quality, intelligent noise canceling, and ergonomic design, bringing the artist's intent closer to listeners wherever they go. 1000X THE COLLEXION builds on this legacy, emphasizing elevated design, next‑level comfort, and richly immersive sound tuning shaped by everything the 1000X series has learned over the past 10 years.

Samsung today announced the global availability of its latest Odyssey gaming, OLED, ViewFinity and The Movingstyle Essential monitors, setting new benchmarks in resolution and performance across gaming and professional displays. The 2026 lineup features two new Odyssey models, including the industry's first 6K gaming monitor alongside a 5K model. Samsung is also introducing even more OLED models with the Odyssey OLED G8 and Odyssey OLED G7 to bring OLED technology to a broader range of users.

The announcement comes amid continued leadership in the global gaming monitor market by Samsung, where, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC), it holds an 18.9% revenue share and earned the No. 1 position in the OLED gaming monitor market for a third consecutive year with a 26% share.

Created with maximum portability in mind, the durable, foldable design that holds its shape no matter where it's packed. Its memory foam ear cushions are designed for comfort and extended listening sessions. The square-shaped TPU molded ear caps with a textured leather surface, brass metal logo and powder coated metal arms create a premium look and feel, all wrapped into a classic and unmistakable Marshall design. Its memory foam ear cushions are designed for comfort and extended listening sessions.

The square-shaped TPU molded ear caps with a textured leather surface, brass metal logo and powder coated metal arms create a premium look and feel, all wrapped into a classic and unmistakable Marshall design. Not just a design icon, Milton A.N.C. comes with smart features to take uninterrupted listening to a whole new level. Next-generation, adaptive ANC analyses the surroundings and adjusts noise cancelling in real time. That means it's easy to block out noisy environments and stay locked into a playlist, movie, or a call, without distraction. And when it's important to let the outside back in, a simple shift to Transparency mode ensures immediate surroundings can be heard.

Every IT leader and partner we work with is navigating the same challenges: AI is changing the demands of how teams work, security threats are growing more sophisticated and agents are changing investment decisions for the future. All under greater scrutiny than ever before. The decisions organizations make now about their PC fleet will determine whether they lead through this transformation or spend years trying to catch up.

Microsoft builds Surface to meet these demands. From silicon to software, Surface hardware brings security, hybrid AI capability and intentional design into one integrated platform, so customers do not have to compromise to meet their business outcomes. For customers and partners charting a path forward, Surface is the foundation that makes the rest of the strategy possible:

MicroProse is pleased to announce that Battleship Command, the immersive World War II naval simulation that places players in command of the legendary German battleship, will launch in Early Access on June 2, 2026, on Steam. A new release date trailer is available now, offering a fresh look at the atmosphere, naval combat, and commanding presence of the mighty Scharnhorst at sea.

In Battleship Command, players take command of a 30,000-ton Scharnhorst-class battleship in a deeply immersive WWII naval simulation. From walking the ship's meticulously recreated decks and interiors in first-person to commanding gunnery, radar, navigation, and fleet maneuvers, players will lead operations across the Atlantic, Arctic, and Mediterranean theaters of war.

According to the latest research by global market intelligence firm TrendForce, the OLED monitor market entered a seasonal downturn in 1Q26. Moreover, strong promotional campaigns in 4Q25 had already pulled forward demand. Consequently, global OLED monitor shipments dropped by 11% QoQ in 1Q26. However, from a YoY perspective, 1Q26 shipments actually soared by 78%. The key growth driver was the increasingly abundant supply of QD-OLED panels, which enabled new market entrants to ramp up volumes and effectively fill gaps in the market.

In terms of market share, ASUS remained firmly at the top of the rankings in 1Q26 with a 24% share. Its leadership was underpinned by a comprehensive OLED product lineup. As part of its first-quarter product push, ASUS launched a 34-inch gaming monitor with an ultra-high 360 Hz refresh rate and continued to expand into mobile displays with a new 16-inch portable OLED monitor. The brand leverages a highly differentiated product matrix to reinforce its competitive barrier.

Western Digital Corporation, the storage foundation of the AI-driven data economy, today announced a significant step in next-generation infrastructure security with the integration of post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its newest high-capacity Ultrastar UltraSMR hard disk drives. As AI infrastructure evolves from compute-centric deployments to data systems that persistently retain information across every inference, training run, and interaction, the durability and security of that data becomes foundational, not optional. These drives are currently in qualification with multiple hyperscale customers, reflecting strong early interest in quantum-resilient storage architectures.

AI data systems generate and retain massive, long-lived data sets. Securing that data over decades, not just years, must be a core requirement of modern infrastructure. WD's launch of the first hard drives to implement NIST-approved quantum-resistant algorithms marks a definitive industry transition—from theoretical planning to deployed hardware-level defense. By hardening the root of trust, WD provides a critical safeguard against threats like harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL) and similar attacks. This helps protect the massive data lakes fueling today's AI innovations against the cryptographic protection-breaking power of tomorrow's quantum computers. WD is among the first to bring post-quantum cryptography into production storage infrastructure, helping lead the industry's quantum transition with deployed, standards-aligned, infrastructure-level protection, setting a new baseline for trust in AI-era data systems.

According to news out of Taiwan, TSMC has had higher profits during the first quarter of this year, compared to all of 2025 from Fab 21 in Arizona. TSMC Arizona's profit in 2025 was NT$16.14 billion (around US$510 million) and for Q1 of this year NT$18.8 billion (around US$595 million). In Q1 of 2025 the same fab only had a profit of NT$496 million or US$15.6 million and the good news for TSMC doesn't stop here.

Its joint venture in Kumamoto, Japan—JASM—has also posted its first profit, admittedly at a much more modest NT$951 million (around US$30 million), but considering the fab had been making a loss of NT$3.25 billion (around US$103 million) in Q1 2025, TSMC seems to be on the up and up across the board. TSMC holds a 77 percent stake in JASM with Sony, Denso and Toyota being minority owners. Both Fab 21 in Arizona and Fab 23 in Kumamoto are under expansion with both set to start operation sometime in 2027, while the Fab 21 will see further expansions added this year with an unknown production start for the time being.

Perixx introduces the new PERIBOARD-535 II, a full-size wired ergonomic mechanical keyboard designed to deliver long-hour typing comfort for office work, coding, and everyday productivity without sacrificing the responsive feel of mechanical switches. Inspired by the company's flagship ergonomic keyboard lineup, the second-generation model combines upgraded productivity features with a refined ergonomic design for modern workspaces.

Ergonomic Split Design for Everyday Comfort
Unlike traditional flat keyboards, the PERIBOARD-535 II features a split and curved key layout that encourages a more natural hand and wrist position while typing. Combined with an integrated palm rest, the keyboard is designed to reduce strain and improve comfort during extended daily use, making it suitable for programmers, office professionals, writers, and users who spend hours at their desks.

TetraMem Inc., a Silicon Valley-based semiconductor company developing analog in-memory computing (IMC) solutions, today announced the successful tape-out, manufacturing, and initial silicon validation of its MLX200 platform, a 22 nm multi-level RRAM-based analog IMC system-on-chip (SoC).

The achievement marks a significant step toward the commercialization of analog computing architectures based on emerging non-volatile memory technologies, addressing the growing challenges of data movement, power consumption, and thermal constraints in modern AI systems.

Welcome to the second to last week of May and this week is packed with bigger releases, so hold on to your hat as we kick off with this week's AAA release which involves you driving fast cars in exotic environments all over Japan. The rest of the week starts with a family friendly game where you operate a thrift store, which is followed by a co-op survival horror game that has flying whales and then we have a game where you get to play a thief doing heists. Next up is a new turn-based game set in the Warhammer 40k universe and we round off the week with yet another game from Lego, this time featuring a famous DC hero. Don't forget to check out the other releases that are coming out this week as well and we've barely scratched the surface on all the new games being released this week.

Forza Horizon 6 / This week's AAA release / Tuesday 19 May
Discover the breathtaking landscapes of Japan in over 550 real-world cars and become a racing Legend at the Horizon Festival. Start your journey as a tourist and explore a world full of hit music and Japanese culture. Build a Valley Estate, acquire awe-inspiring homes, and display your prized car collection in fully Customizable Garages. Steam link

Surging mobile DRAM contract prices in 2Q26 continue to place even greater cost pressure on smartphone brands, according to TrendForce's latest memory market research. The two major Korean suppliers may have adopted different pricing strategies: Samsung Electronics is pursuing a more aggressive one-step pricing approach with sharper increases, while preliminary quotations from SK hynix indicate relatively milder hikes through a gradual price-raising strategy, with final pricing expected to be completed in late May. Overall, TrendForce estimates that the ASP of LPDDR4X solutions will jump by at least 70-75% QoQ for 2Q26, while the ASP of LPDDR5X solutions will see a QoQ surge of 78-83%.

Notably, several consecutive quarters of steep price increases have significantly intensified cost burdens for smartphone vendors. Under such conditions, brands are expected not only to reduce total smartphone production in 2026, but may also struggle to fulfill the bit procurement volumes stipulated in the LTAs (or MoUs) arranged with suppliers at the end of last year.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the launch of the 2026 ROG Strix SCAR 18, a gaming laptop that redefines the meaning of 'flagship'. Powered by up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor and up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU, the Strix SCAR 18 delivers elite-level performance for the toughest gaming, creative and AI-focused workloads thanks to its incredible 320 W sustained maximum total system power. The SCAR 18 boasts the latest ROG Intelligent Cooling technology to tame the massive power envelope, including an end-to-end vapor chamber and a sandwiched heatsink design.

The 2026 Strix SCAR 18 innovates using the world's first 18-inch 4K 240 Hz mini-LED laptop panel with ROG Nebula ELMB—the latest ROG Nebula HDR Display that marries high resolution and high refresh rates with incredibly clear and vivid HDR. With tool-less access for easy upgrades and classic ROG aesthetic, the Strix SCAR 18 is the most powerful gaming laptop ROG has ever built.

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the ROG Crosshair 2006, a cousin of the Crosshair X870E Dark Hero that is an aesthetic throwback to the first motherboard ROG created 20 years ago.

Its potent gaming power is draped in time-traveling retro style. Decked with eye-catching colors and materials that harken back to one of PC gaming's most important formative eras, the ROG Crosshair 2006 is the new motherboard of choice for gamers who demand the best of past and present. This special edition is armed to the teeth with 2026's most innovative gaming tech, with the latest refinements equipping users for a supremely easy PC building experience. Its marquee feature is a 2-inch OLED screen on the primary M.2 slot, which can display useful system information such as CPU clock speed, device temperatures, or fan speeds. Users can also personalize the OLED display with their own custom images or animations.

Croteam and Devolver Digital have revealed The Talos Principle 3, the final chapter of the millions-selling, critically beloved, thought-provoking puzzle series, will take you on a cosmic journey across more than a dozen worlds and test your mind with all-new challenges when it launches on PlayStation 5 and PC soon.

As if awakening from a troubled sleep, you find yourself in a strange, contradictory world of crumbling temples and abandoned science outposts: the Anomaly, the only place in the universe where the laws of physics don't work as they should. Your memories are fragmented, but you know you came here for a reason.

Apricorn, the leading global provider of quantum-resistant hardware-encrypted external storage solutions, today announced significant enhancements to its Aegis Secure Key 3.0 (ASK3), delivering faster performance and new environmental protection capabilities designed to secure the device and its data despite the most demanding physical circumstances. The ASK3 was updated to meet and exceed the latest National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, for which it has formally been submitted. This positions the ASK3 for use by federal agencies, defense contractors, and organizations across healthcare, finance, legal digital forensics, and other regulated industries.

"With our submission of the ASK3 for FIPS 140-3 Level 3 validation, we're reinforcing a design that was built from the start to meet and exceed these requirements," said Jeanclaude Toma, CEO at Apricorn. "We engineer all of our products to deliver consistent, real-world security under the conditions our customers actually face. In the near term we will see FIPS 140-3 validation across our diverse product lines, positioning Apricorn as the only AS9100 certified provider of FIPS-based security offerings."

KIOXIA America, Inc. today announced the KIOXIA XG10 Series solid-state drives (SSDs), its latest high-performance client storage solution engineered for PC OEMs. Targeting the performance segment, the new KIOXIA XG10 Series leverages PCIe 5.0 technology to significantly elevate speed and responsiveness across data-intensive client applications.

Designed as the successor to the KIOXIA XG8 Series, the KIOXIA XG10 Series adopts a PCIe 5.0 interface, enabling improvements in both sequential and random performance. Compared to the previous generation, the new drives achieve up to 2x sequential read, more than 2x sequential write, and increases of approximately 122% in random read and 158% in random write performance - supporting faster data access and improved system responsiveness.

Lenovo today announced the latest additions to its 2026 ThinkPad portfolio, completing the rollout of its next-generation business devices with new ThinkPad X13 Gen 7 and ThinkPad L Series models. Designed to meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers, the expanded portfolio brings AI-enabled performance, enhanced mobility, and flexible deployment options to organizations of all sizes.

Building on its 2026 portfolio momentum, Lenovo continues to advance its vision of Smarter AI for All through a portfolio of devices designed to support more intelligent and efficient ways of working. Across the latest ThinkPad systems, users benefit from advanced performance alongside the reliability, security, and manageability required in enterprise environments.

ACASIS, a leading provider of high-performance Thunderbolt storage solutions, will officially launch its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter on May 15, 2026, at 9:00 AM (ET), introducing the FlowCore series of 80 Gbps Pro Storage. The new series is designed to address a growing storage bottleneck for AI developers, on-premises LLM users, video creators, and professionals managing large-scale local data workflows.

Built for the Demands of AI and High-Resolution Creative Work
With the rapid growth of large AI models, on-premises LLMs, massive datasets, and 8K video production, storage speed and capacity have become critical limitations for modern professional workflows. Traditional multi-bay storage systems typically rely on shared bandwidth architectures, often resulting in slower speeds as more drives are used simultaneously.

DAREU today announced the global release of its GT87 magnetic switch keyboard, introducing a new approach to combining magnetic sensing performance with a mechanical-like typing experience. The GT87, which debuted in China in March, has gained early market traction and was recently recognized with the Red Dot Design Award for product design and user experience.

At the core of the GT87 is a custom magnetic switch integrating TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) technology. Compared with conventional Hall-effect solutions, TMR enables lower power consumption while maintaining precise input detection, supporting tri-mode connectivity across wired, 2.4 GHz wireless, and Bluetooth.

MSI, a global leader in AI computing and high-performance technology, has been honored with multiple Red Dot Design Award 2026 wins, showcasing a diverse portfolio that combines performance, innovation, and refined design across various categories. Among the award-winning products are the PRO MAX All-in-One PC Series, designed for modern workspaces with ergonomic versatility and a clean aesthetic; the MEG X870E ACE MAX motherboard, featuring premium craftsmanship and next-generation performance; the MEG CORELIQUID E15 360, which redefines liquid cooling with advanced engineering and a striking AMOLED display; the MEG MAESTRO 900R, a flagship PC case that merges architectural design with flexible system configuration; and the MSI Stealth 16 AI+, a slim, high-performance laptop with Copilot+ technology that offers portability along with advanced AI capabilities for gaming, creation, and productivity. Together, these innovations highlight MSI's commitment to merging cutting-edge technology with refined, user-centric design.

PRO MAX All-in-One PC Series - Thoughtful Design for Modern Workspaces
The PRO MAX All-in-One PC Series is designed to enhance the modern workplace with advanced performance, ergonomic design, and a sleek aesthetic. Available in 24" and 27" sizes, this series features a clean, minimalist industrial design in black or white, enabling seamless integration into both office and home environments.

OneOdio, a pioneer in professional audio technology, today officially announces the global launch of the Studio Max 2, the flagship headphones created in deep collaboration with world-renowned DJ and producer, KSHMR.

Starting today, the Studio Max 2 is available worldwide. To celebrate this milestone, OneOdio is releasing a Limited Signed Edition—featuring a collector's signature card from KSHMR—exclusively available on the OneOdio Official Website. This special release is strictly limited to 1,000 units globally.

Welcome to week 20, which kicks off with a game about the camper van life as this week's major release. This is followed by some galactic space battles, some space alien horror, another mobile home came, but with beasts, an underwater sequel and finally some post-apocalyptic cyberpunk survival. As most of the time, don't forget to check out the other releases that are launching this week as well.

Outbound / This week's major release / Monday 11 May
Outbound is a cozy open-world exploration game set in a utopian near future. Start with an empty camper van and turn it into the home of your dreams - alone or together with your friends. Build and explore at your own pace. Collect materials, craft, and build in and on top of your vehicle with modular parts. Advance in technology and efficiently use energy to power your home. Steam link