Sonos today introduced Sonos Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra, expanding its home theater and personal listening portfolios alongside the updated release of its audio operating system, Sonos 27. Beam Ultra keeps Beam's compact form while unlocking true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos. Sonos Ace Ultra arrives with an all-new driver, next-generation Adaptive ANC, and a direct connection to the Sonos system.

Tom Conrad, CEO of Sonos"Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra are physical manifestations of what we mean when we say 'sounds like Sonos' - they combine next-gen innovation, acoustic design, and audio engineering into something only decades of learning in real homes can create," "But the real magic happens when they take advantage of the system around them to fit your mood, whether that's the awe of movie night, or the joy of carrying its soundtrack into your headphones the next morning."

In early August, the Piston V appeared online, shrouded in mystery, but ran the gauntlet in a video by ETA Prime. Now, the Piston V has officially launched on Kickstarter at a surprisingly early bird price. The Kickstarter campaign also fully reveals the mini PC's specs and bundled accessories. The Piston V launched on Kickstarter with a super early bird price of $559, and, at the time of writing, is available starting at $590. However, the post-Kickstarter MSRP is expected to be around $799. The creators of the mini PC and its crowdfunding campaign tout the device as a hybrid mini PC and game console "in a gadget form factor," with the Bazzite/Windows dual-boot and a 4-inch touchscreen on the front adding to the HTPC experience.

As was shown in the pre-launch hands-video, the mini PC will feature the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 APU with its built-in AMD Radeon 880M iGPU, which should deliver reasonable performance for most non-AAA games. All models available in the Kickstarter come with 16 GB of DDR5-5600 memory and a 500 GB PCIe Gen 4×4 M.2 SSD, but the specs are upgradeable 24, 32, 48, or 64 GB of memory and up to 4 TB of SSD storage. One thing that wasn't mentioned in the original hands-on was the presence of an OCuLink port for eGPU support.

There has been a recent trend among peripherals brands to move to online or browser-based configuration and remapping tools, with tools like Wooting, Keychron Launcher, and open-source varieties like QMK/VIA and ZMK Studio leading the charge in the keyboard world. Now, it seems as though 8BitDo has seen the writing on the wall and announced the 8BitDo Ultimate Software Online to broaden compatibility for its suite of reprogrammable peripherals.

At the time of writing, the browser-based configurator is still in beta, and it seems to only support nine devices. 8BitDo notes that the software is designed to expand compatibility specifically for Linux, and it recommends that users on Windows and macOS continue to use the installable version of the software, since it is currently more feature-complete. The brand also says that it will continue adding device and feature support to the web app.

Keychron is known for its line-up of wireless mechanical keyboards, but it also has more basic scissor switch designs for office and productivity use. With the launch of the Keychron B40 and B39, the brand has brought some of its mechanical layouts into the scissor switch realm with two Alice layout keyboards. The Keychron B40 is a 75% Alice layout keyboard, while the B39 features an 1800 Alice layout, which just means it packs a num pad to the right of the navigation cluster and alpha block. The B40 is available for $49.99, while the B39 launched for $54.99 on the Keychron online store.

Keychron's B40 and B39 both feature scissor switches, which Keychron claims are more silent than mechanical switches, but the switch mechanisms are still pre-lubed from the factory, and the switches still have 3.5 mm of total travel distance—a claimed 59% taller than traditional scissor switches. The B40 and B39 both run ZMK firmware, which is designed for wireless efficiency, and Keychron claims that this allows the keyboards to reach up to 520 hours on a single charge in 2.4 GHz mode, despite the relatively small 800 mAh batteries.

The Sennheiser brand today announces Momentum True Wireless 5, its most advanced true wireless earbuds yet, engineered for an uncompromising listening experience wherever life takes you. Reimagined from the inside-out, they combine intelligent innovation with the inspired engineering of their full-size Momentum 5 Wireless counterpart, bringing flagship performance into a beautifully compact design.

Frank Foppe, Product Manager"We set out to bring the larger-than-life sound and connected technology of the Momentum series into a remarkably compact format," "From its exquisite audio reproduction to the advanced hardware powering it all, Momentum True Wireless 5 represents our most advanced integration of audio technology in an earbud."

Epomaker may be more known for its mechanical keyboards, like the Luma40, but the keyboard maker has recently delved into other gaming peripherals, starting with gaming mice and now launching its first wireless gaming headset in the GX1. The Epomaker GX1 is available from Epomaker's online store for an MSRP of $49.99.

At a basic level, the GX1 is an open-back over-ear gaming headset with 50 mm dynamic drivers that have a frequency response of 20-20,000 Hz. The GX1 has a detachable boom mic with environmental noise cancellation (ENC), but it also has a built-in mic for basic communication. The headband has seven levels of adjustment for maximum comfort, and Epomaker says that the ear cups promote airflow, although the brand doesn't specify a cup material. The backs of the cups feature customizable RGB lighting that can be controlled in Epomaker's custom Windows-only driver software.

Dell has launched what appears to be its answer to Apple's MacBook Neo: the Dell 15 laptop, starting at $699.99. The Dell 15 is, as the name suggests, a 15-inch laptop, and the entry-level model comes with an Intel Core 3 304 CPU, but there are also two Intel Core 5 320 versions, with either 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, for $799.99 and $999.99, respectively. At the time of writing, all versions are available on Dell's online store. Dell claims that the Dell 15 is made from post consumer recycled plastic and aluminium to reduce its environmental impact.

Judging by the specs and construction, the Dell 15 is designed to be a student or home productivity laptop more than a gaming powerhouse, since the most powerful version only comes with a 6-core Intel CPU. The new Dell 15 laptop has unapologetically plastic casing, from the bottom case and keyboard deck to the display bezel and top case, and it has 1920 × 1200 p non-touch LCD with a claimed brightness of 450 nits and 45% coverage of the NTSC color space. Above the display is a 1080 p webcam with IR support for Windows Hello, and all versions of the laptop come with a 512 GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD.

Drakong by Hyperkin, a leading L.A. based gaming hardware company, announced today the PixelByte Controller, a new range of highly collectible, fully-functional controllers, and the world's first line of Blindbox gamepads!!

Tiny in size, huge on fun, the PixelByte Controller range offers a fully-functional gamepad that's small enough to go where you go, and thanks to its integrated keychain, the PixelByte can attach to your belt loop, bag, purse, or practically anything, ideal for travel or for fans who thrive on Blindbox collecting. Impossibly small and equally as adorable, the PixelByte range will be available in multiple series of collectible designs (coming soon), featuring some of the world's best-loved licenses, themes and IP's.

Epomaker has officially announced the latest keyboard in its retro-inspired RT series, the RT75. As the name suggests, the RT75 is a 75% keyboard with retro design intentions. The new pre-built keyboard targets the upper entry-level price range, coming in at $91.79 with Epomaker's Creamy Jade linear switches and $93.49 with Epomaker's Crystal Tactile Silent switches from Epomaker's online store.

The RT75 features an unorthodox layout to accommodate the 1.54-inch TFT display, which can be used to display custom GIFs, a clock, or system information. The display is also hot-swappable, making space for four additional switches and technically turning the keyboard into something closer to an 80% or TKL layout than 75%. At the time of writing, the RT75 is only available in Retro White, although Epomaker also lists Matte Grey and Fern Green as other color options that may be added to the online store at a later date.

Chosfox, the niche mechanical keyboard maker responsible for the Geonix48 ortholinear keyboard series, has officially announced the Init40 as its latest take on the 40% layout. Instead of the ortholinear layout of the Geonix boards, the Init40 features a much more familiar row stagger that should make it much easier to get used to for first-time users of tiny keyboards.

In the announcement post, Chosfox revealed that the Init40 is meant to be a keyboard that answers the question "How small can a keyboard become without giving up what makes it enjoyable to use?" As such, it's likely that the Init40's diminutive form factor won't be for everyone, but it is designed for niche keyboard enthusiasts who don't mind customizing their layout and getting used to a smaller keyboard.

Lenovo has officially unveiled the ThinkCentre Neo50q Gen 7, a desktop that it calls a "Tiny PC." The ThinkCentre 50q is being marketed as a versatile SFF desktop PC based on the Intel Core Ultra Series 3 CPUs, for use in anything from personal AI to business and home use, with multitasking productivity in mind. The ThinkCentre Neo 50q is not available just yet, but it is listed as "available soon" on Lenovo's online store.

The ThinkCentre Neo 50q fits an Intel Core Ultra 7 350 CPU into an aluminium chassis that measures just 36.5 × 179 × 182.9 mm, or 1.2 L in volume. It comes with up to 32 GB of upgradeable DDR5-5600 SODIMM memory, and up to a 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD. The ThinkCentre 50q Gen 7 comes with built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 for connectivity, but it's also no slouch when it comes to physical ports, especially given its diminutive size.

LG Electronics (LG) today announced the global launch of LG xboom Blast, a premium portable Bluetooth party speaker designed to bring the energy of a great party wherever people gather. Built for beach days, camping trips, poolside gatherings and backyard celebrations, LG xboom Blast combines powerful sound, long-lasting reliability and intelligent audio technologies in a durable, portable design.

LG xboom Blast expands LG's growing family of xboom party speakers with a model designed specifically for outdoor use. With up to 220-watts of output, up to 36 hours of battery life and IP68-rated protection, LG xboom Blast combines powerful audio, portability and durability to helps users enjoy immersive sound across a wide range of outdoor environments.

Gaming peripheral brand Attack Shark has announced the upcoming launch of the F1 AIR, a new flagship ultra-lightweight gaming mouse designed for competitive esports players seeking top-tier performance, responsiveness, and precision. Weighing just 39 g (±3 g), the F1 AIR is engineered to minimize hand and wrist fatigue during extended gaming sessions while maximizing agility and control. Its ultra-lightweight design enables faster flick shots, quicker stop-and-shoot adjustments, and more responsive aiming, giving FPS players the speed and precision needed to react instantly in high-pressure competitive scenarios. The F1 AIR will be available for order on attackshark.com starting from August 17, 2026.

Equipped with the latest PixArt PAW3955MAX sensor, the F1 AIR combines cutting-edge tracking technology with ultra-responsive wireless performance. The sensor features native support for HP 1K, 2K, and 4K polling rate modes, enabling more efficient integration with modern high-polling-rate wireless transmission systems. Supporting polling rates of up to 8K, it delivers rapid data communication and highly responsive tracking, while fine-grained 1-DPI adjustment allows players to tailor sensitivity with exceptional precision. The result is smooth, accurate control designed to keep pace with the speed and demands of modern competitive gaming.

Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, today announced three new additions to its everyday gaming lineup, the Skiff 100 PLUS Gaming Keyboard, the Skiff 100 Gaming Keyboard, and the Harpoon v2 Wireless Gaming Mouse, ideal for first-time gamers, and those balancing work and play.

Designed to deliver a listening experience that feels as natural as it sounds. Built for people who move through busy cities, long workdays and active lifestyles, Clip Pro combines an ergonomic open-ear design with immersive sound, intelligent calling features and thoughtful everyday functionality, all wrapped in CMF's distinctive design language.

Designed to disappear
Every aspect of Clip Pro has been engineered around long-term comfort. The new 3-point Clip Design uses a carefully balanced three-point support system that distributes pressure naturally across the ear instead of concentrating it in a single area. The result is a secure fit that remains comfortable through work, commuting, exercise and everything in between.

Silicon Labs, the leading innovator in low-power wireless connectivity, today announced the BG2B, its next Series 2Bluetooth Low Energy (LE) wireless SoC designed to help developers build smaller, more secure, and longer-lasting battery-powered IoT devices by providing the industry's best combination of power efficiency, security, and integrations.

As Bluetooth LE applications become more sophisticated, developers are challenged to add capabilities such as secure ranging, location awareness, advanced security, and richer peripheral integration while preserving battery life and compact designs expected of today's wireless IoT devices. BG2B addresses these demands with Silicon Labs' lowest-power Bluetooth architecture, a complete feature set for Bluetooth Channel Sounding, Secure Vault High security and integrated peripherals including CAN-FD, LED drivers and dual ADCs, in a single highly integrated platform.

Keychron unveiled the Nape Pro wireless trackpad at CES 2026, offering a fresh approach to the trackball that is meant to pair perfectly with Keychron's wireless mechanical keyboards, but the brand has been relatively quiet about the new product for a few months. Now, however, it has officially announced the Nape Pro for pre-sale outside of Asia. Keychron expects to ship Nape Pro pre-orders in mid-August.

The wireless trackball starts at $89.99 and is available in black and white. It features two main mouse clicks and four additional buttons, all of which can be customized in the Keychron Launcher web app. The Nape Pro is built around a 25 mm resin trackball that sits atop a PixArt PAW 3222 sensor and features both Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity with a USB Type-A dongle for convenient, versatile connectivity options.

Keychron's latest mouse deviates from the brand's recent focus on gaming peripherals and throws a bone to office workers with a penchant for comfort. The BM27 is a wireless ergonomic mouse with a 55° angled grip and silent micro switches on all buttons. The BM27 has six programmable buttons including the left, right, and middle click buttons. In other words, there are three additional programmable buttons that can be customized in Keychron Launcher: one behind the scroll wheel and two thumb keys on the side.

The BM27 is built around the PixArt PAW 3212 sensor, which delivers up to 2400 DPI resolution and tracking at speeds up to 30 IPS, and the polling maxes out at 1 kHz. While this performance is ample for the intended productivity use cases, it's likely insufficient for gaming. It has both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, as well as wired USB Type-C connectivity, and the 500 mAh battery promises up to 100 hours of usage over Bluetooth. The BM27 is relatively affordable, at $34.99 on Keychron's online store. It is only available in Space Gray at the time of writing, and it has a soft-touch UV finish on for additional comfort.

Building on its continuous innovation and refinement in the mouse category, Epomaker introduces the latest addition to the Nex series: the Nex Lite. Combining a thoughtful design approach with reliable performance and accessible pricing, the Epomaker Nex Lite delivers a well-rounded experience for everyday users, creators, and casual gamers alike.

Ergonomic Design Built for Extended Use
Designed with long-term comfort in mind, the Nex Lite adopts an ergonomic shape that naturally follows the contours of the hand. The gently extended overall shell provides stable palm support, while the sculpted side grips create a secure and comfortable hold for the thumb and ring finger. Every curve has been carefully considered to reduce strain during extended sessions. By supporting a more natural hand posture, the Nex Lite helps minimize wrist fatigue and delivers smoother, more effortless control.

Leading headphone maker Skullcandy, and renowned audio pioneer THX Ltd., today announced an extension of their partnership to deliver the ultimate immersive entertainment audio when enjoying movies, music, or gaming on the go. The upcoming headphones are made for everyone and integrate THX Spatial Audio, a flexible, next-generation positional audio solution that delivers pinpoint listening accuracy using real-time onboard processing.

At the heart of Crusher 720 is Skullcandy's patented adjustable Crusher Bass technology—the one-of-a-kind sensory bass experience that lets listeners feel every beat, not just hear it. With an adjustable bass wheel, users can customize the intensity from subtle rumble to full-body sensation, creating a listening experience unlike any other. Paired with THX Spatial Audio, Crusher 720 surrounds listeners with immersive, three-dimensional sound for entertainment that hits on every level.

The OpenTools Open Printer is a new open-source hardware project that spawned in response to expensive, predatory designs from traditional printer manufacturers. The philosophy behind it is that it is a "repairable, compact, and robust printer designed to last," and according to an announcement and preview video by CrowdSupply, it seems as though the Open Printer will be launching on the crowdfunding platform soon. It uses off-the-shelf parts to make repairs easy, and it prints on paper up to A3 in size, but can also accommodate a paper roll that is as wide as an A3 sheet's short edge 297 mm.

The Open Printer will use refillable ink cartridges, and it will be able to print on a variety of paper formats, including paper rolls. It features no DRM and is built on open-source firmware, and the makers have published both the firmware source files and the electronic and mechanical design files under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 license, meaning users are allowed to freely use and adapt the printer's design files as well as build projects based on it, as long as they share their projects under the same license and don't use the resources for commercial purposes. All parts that are not off-the-shelf will be able to be 3D printed, which again plays into the repairability aspect, since if something breaks, it is easy to replace.

After many rumours about what OpenAI's first hardware product would be—with rumours ranging from a speaker to an iPhone killer—the company has now revealed the Codex Micro, which simply put is a keypad. This is obviously not what anyone was expecting and at US$230 for what is largely a compact keypad from specialty keyboard maker Work Louder, it's hard to see how this is going to be a big seller. It does admittedly appear to be a high quality product, but it's pretty much a Stream Deck for ChatGPT.

From a hardware perspective, you get 13 mechanical keys—clicky and silent options are available—one touch sensor, one rotary encoder and one planar joystick. The keypad has RGB backlight, not just of the keys, but also the sides of the device. It connects via Bluetooth or USB-C and it comes with a set of 31 keycaps for customisation. The keycaps are made out of PBT and polycarbonate, whereas the keypad itself is made out of CNC'd polycarbonate and aluminium. We should also note that it's not limited to use with ChatGPT, as it can apparently be used with any software that supports keyboard input. Whether or not it's worth the asking price, is a different matter.

Meet the all-new Yunzii M2 Dual 8K Custom Wireless Gaming Mouse, designed for gamers, creators, and everyday users who demand speed, accuracy, and customization. Combining a high-performance PAW3395 sensor, dual 8KHz polling rate, lightweight ergonomic design, and flexible connectivity, M2 delivers a smooth and responsive experience from intense gaming sessions to daily productivity. Whether you're chasing every frame in FPS games or building a more efficient workspace, Yunzii M2 is ready to keep up with every move.

Tri-Mode Connection
Yunzii M2 supports three connection modes, including 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth 5.2, and wired connection, allowing you to switch effortlessly between gaming, work, and travel. Enjoy ultra-low latency performance with 2.4 GHz wireless, convenient connectivity with Bluetooth for laptops and daily tasks, or a stable wired connection when every millisecond matters.

Following the recent launch of the Keychron K4 Ultra and K10 Ultra, the accessory maker has officially launched the new K5 Ultra 8K, a low-profile wireless mechanical keyboard with a full 100% layout and sleek cherry wood accents. The K5 Ultra is the latest version of the low-profile K Ultra-series, which means it uses the same ZMK firmware and has the same 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity as the previously announced K3 Ultra had. The K5 Ultra has launched with an MSRP of $114.99, and is available in black on the Keychron online store or on Amazon. The K5 Ultra is also capable of refresh rates of up to 8 kHz over both the wired USB Type-C connection and the 2.4 GHz connection. Wireless connectivity is powered by a 2,400 mAh battery, and Keychron cites 370 hours of use from a single charge with the backlighting disabled and the keyboard running at an 8 kHz polling rate.

The Keychron K5 Ultra uses a proper full-size layout and includes both a programmable knob above the backspace key and a macro row above the num pad. The K5 Ultra is available with Keychron's relatively new Milk POM low-profile switches—which follow the Gateron Low-Profile 2.0 pin layout—in three switch flavors. Milk POM Reds are linear with a 45 gf actuation force, while the Milk POM Browns are tactile with a 50 gf actuation force, and the Milk POM Banana switches are a strong tactile switch with 57 gf actuation force. All three switches have 3.1 mm of total travel, but the Reds have 1.3 mm of pre-travel, while the two tactile varieties have 1.7 mm pre-travel. The K5 Ultra measures in at 436.6 x 128.29 mm and has a 15.55 mm front height. It also features two-stage flip-out feet for different typing angles.

Level up from the celebrated G7 lineage - introducing the G7 Pro. Not only does it inherit the exceptional performance of the G7 series, the G7 Pro also brings exciting new upgrades: the first Xbox controller with TMR sticks, Hall Effect & clicky trigger stops, extra mappable mini bumpers, and enhanced low-latency input and output - all working together to deliver a smoother, more precise gaming experience, born for esports. Additionally, it goes beyond Xbox and PC with full Android support through tri-mode connectivity: wired for Xbox, 2.4G & wired for PC, and Bluetooth for Android. A true next-gen upgrade, crafted for gamers who demand more. Now officially licensed by Aimlabs.

In collaboration with Aimlabs, this controller combines the iconic teal design with pro-level performance that meets their standards, making it an officially licensed Aimlabs accessory trusted by competitive gamers.