IO500 RANKINGSAurora retakes IO500 crown after rival fails reproducibility checks
Intel-powered Aurora has reclaimed the top spot on the IO500 list after the previous record holder was stripped of its crown for failing reproducibility requirements.
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Friday, 11 September 2026
IO500 RANKINGSFOLDABLE IPHONEApple launches its first foldable iPhone Duo
Apple unveiled its first folding phone, the iPhone Duo, alongside an always-listening Apple Watch, marking a shift in its hardware strategy.
RTX 5090 MODRTX 5090 modders run card on three 8-pin cables
Modders bypass Nvidia's melting 16-pin power connector with a custom 8-pin setup.
GEMINI AIVolvo XC40 facelift adds Gemini AI and sensors
Volvo refreshes its hybrid XC40 with new looks, a larger screen and Google's Gemini assistant.
SELF DEBUGGING LINUXOld MacBook uses AI to debug its own AMD GPU drivers
A Linux distribution uses a webcam and AI agent to write and verify its own AMD GPU drivers on an old MacBook.
VERTICAL DISPLAYJAPANNEXT Launches 7.8-inch Vertical Portable Display
A 7.8-inch IPS screen with a 5:16 aspect ratio aims to make chat apps and status updates more readable on the go.
PANDO KEYBOARDPando Mechanical Keyboard Launches As Open-Source, No-Solder Kit
Julian Yap’s new split ergonomic keyboard offers an integrated MCU and hot-swap switches for $109.
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Thursday, 10 September 2026
CPU STATS OVERLAYNVIDIA App Now Tracks CPU Temp and Power
GeForce users can now view processor metrics inside the built-in overlay without a third-party tool.
MISTRAL PARTNERSHIPSamsung and Mistral AI Team Up for Smarter Chips
Samsung will use Mistral's AI models to optimise its chip design and manufacturing processes, keeping sensitive data on-site.
RTX 5070 GPUXMG Refreshes APEX 16 and PRO 16 VE With RTX 5070 GPUs
XMG has updated its 16-inch APEX and PRO laptops with the new RTX 5070 GPU and improved cooling, replacing the previous RTX 5070 Ti configuration in the standard models.
INDUSTRIAL MOTHERBOARDSDFI Unveils ARH171/ARH173 Mini-ITX Boards for Physical AI
DFI has launched two Mini-ITX industrial motherboards designed to run on-device AI workloads in space-constrained environments.
USB4 HUB LAUNCHOWC Launches USB4 Hub and 40 Gb/s Optical Cables
Other World Computing expands its USB4 portfolio with a hub and long cables that aim to reduce dongle clutter.
BUDGET ZEN LAUNCHAMD launches budget Zen 3 and Zen 4 CPUs
AMD releases the Ryzen 5 5500F and 7500 to help builders cope with high RAM prices.
NEXT GEN SILICONQualcomm Details Next-Gen Oryon CPU, Adreno GPU, and Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm has disclosed more details on the silicon that will power its next-generation devices, including a new CPU, GPU, and NPU.
ANDROID PORTModder Brings GTA 5 to Android via Native Port
An unofficial Android port of Grand Theft Auto 5 is reportedly in development, targeting Snapdragon 865 and newer chips.
WIRED HEADSETEndorfy Viro Wireless review: a high-value wireless gaming headset
Club386 finds the Viro Wireless offers solid audio, long battery life and a low price point, making it a compelling wireless gaming headset.
HYPERTUNEIntel-backed tool promises up to 60% performance boost
Hypertune aims to boost CPU and GPU performance while reducing OS overhead, but the utility is not free.
EVNIA MONITORPhilips launches 34in 200Hz ultrawide with KVM
Philips has unveiled the Evnia 34M2C5601QA, a 34-inch ultrawide gaming monitor that combines a 200Hz refresh rate with a built-in KVM switch.
PRO MAX MONITORMSI Launches Mac-Focused Ultra-Wide Monitor
MSI introduces the PRO MAX 341QPXW14G, an ultrawide display built around Mac workflows with dedicated integration tools.
CPU LAUNCHAMD Adds GPU to Ryzen 5 7500 and Refreshes 5500F
AMD quietly released a Zen 4 chip with integrated graphics and a new Zen 3 AM4 processor with half the cache.
WATCH PREORDERApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 preorder details
Preorders open for the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, with no SE update this year.
IPHONE DUO LAUNCHiPhone Duo folds into the market
Apple's foldable phone arrives with a $1,999 price tag to compete with Android rivals.
QUARTZ SUPPLYChina Qualifies Domestic Quartz for Chipmaking
Pacific Quartz passes qualification for semiconductor equipment and DRAM manufacturing, but US suppliers still dominate the market.
VENTILATION FANLibernovo Omni Pro Review: Cooler than you think
Tom's Hardware tests Libernovo's motorised gaming chair with a ventilation fan.