Sony is adding built-in storage to a new PlayStation Portal model for Japan and South Korea, though it hasn't said how much storage it has or what it will be used for. The PlayStation Portal Player Midnight Black goes on sale December 10 for ¥39,980 in Japan and ₩378,000 in South Korea, the same price the current model sells for after this year's price hikes. Preorders open November 13, and each unit ships with one month of PlayStation Plus Premium. Like the Japan-only Midnight Black PS5, both versions are locked to the local language and only work with PlayStation accounts registered in that country. Sony's Japanese post only says the storage is there for future features, with details to follow once those are decided.

Interestingly, the Korean post calls it expanded internal storage instead of new storage, which makes sense since the Portal needs some flash just to run its OS. The "Remote" part of the name is also gone, so the device is now simply the PlayStation Portal Player, as it can stream games from the cloud without a PS5 these days. Everything else carries over, including the 8-inch 1080p 60 FPS LCD, haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and 3D Audio. That also means no OLED panel, which leaker KeplerL2 claimed back in January would come with a refreshed Portal sometime in 2026. Offline play or local downloads would be the obvious guess for the storage, though Sony hasn't confirmed anything along those lines. There's also no word on a wider release, so buyers elsewhere shouldn't hold out for this model just yet.

Fourteen of the 16 WOLED TVs in RTINGS' 18,000-hour accelerated longevity test developed what the outlet calls "edge rot," meaning dead pixels and other damage creeping in along the panel edges. All of these sets use LG Display panels and were released between 2020 and 2023, and the test works out to roughly ten years of typical U.S. viewing. Older WBC panels fared worst, with nine of ten affected and five rated severe, while five of six newer WBE panels also showed it. Only the LG A2 and LG G3 came out clean. Meanwhile, the three QD-OLED TVs in the test, Samsung's S95B and S95C and Sony's A95K, didn't have a single dead pixel. However, RTINGS says three units are too few to call QD-OLED immune.

Unlike burn-in, edge rot doesn't depend on what you watch, so the usual advice of mixing up content won't help. RTINGS suspects contamination during manufacturing or flaws in the encapsulation layer that keeps moisture out, though confirming that would need proper failure analysis. Two staffers also found it on their own LG GX and C1 at home. In a statement to RTINGS, LG said the issue may appear in a very small number of products under prolonged heat, humidity or other harsh conditions, and isn't expected in normal use, which is interesting given that LG Display once argued QD-OLED was more prone to burn-in. RTINGS now rates WOLEDs slightly lower for expected reliability, including newer models as a precaution, though it still considers OLEDs more durable than LCDs. Its next planned test includes 2025 and 2026 models, some with LG's RGB Tandem panels, which should show if it's been fixed.

Officially licensed with KOEI TECMO, the GameSir Nova Vision Nioh 3 Edition combines dark mythical aesthetics with next-gen performance and a matching glowing dock. Inspired by Nioh 3, the design features the Guardian Spirit Kusanagi, swirling underworld embers, and golden calligraphy-carved ABXY buttons.

The built-in LCD screen allows instant, visualized setting adjustments directly on the controller without needing to open any external software. Features versatile tri-mode connectivity, offering low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless and wired play on PC and Switch, plus Bluetooth for mobile gaming.

Corsair, a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-performance gear and technology for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts, announced today that a fresh cache of Raider-grade gear has surfaced with the Corsair x ARC Raiders collection. Created in a multi-year partnership with Embark Studios, the collection marks the first anniversary of ARC Raiders, the breakout extraction adventure named Best Multiplayer Game at The Game Awards 2025, with a limited run of officially licensed controllers, gaming peripherals, and streaming gear across Corsair, SCUF, and Elgato. Every piece wears the game's signature four-stripe colorway, and every purchase unlocks exclusive in-game items to carry back into the field.

"ARC Raiders pulled players into a world where every trip topside is a gamble and every extraction is earned," said Tobias Brinkmann, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Gaming Peripherals at Corsair. "That spirit runs through this collection. Working with Embark Studios, we brought together the best of Corsair, SCUF, and Elgato, so Raiders have gear that performs under pressure and looks like it was scavenged from the Rust Belt. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate the game's first year than by giving its community something built for the next one."

A Polish technician who goes by Modyfikatorcasper on X has taken apart one of the revised Nintendo Switch 2 units now showing up in Europe, and the screen hasn't changed. The European "V2" console still uses the same Innolux-based LCD as the launch model, not the Sharp-made panel fans were hoping for. That panel, reportedly listed as LS079T1SX10P, surfaced on a Chinese marketplace back in June. The hope was that faster pixel response would cut down on the smearing the original screen is known for. The technician plans to check more units and bundles, so a mixed rollout can't be ruled out entirely, though none with the Sharp panel have turned up so far.

The main change is about repairability. The battery can now be swapped without fighting adhesive, a change planned for EU units to meet battery rules that take effect in mid-February 2027. The motherboard has been reworked (OSM-CPU-01 instead of BEE-CPU-01), the fan is a different variant, and the 12 GB of RAM now comes from another supplier. The NVIDIA chip itself is the same. Nintendo's own spec sheet lists the battery at 5,172 mAh, slightly down from 5,220 mAh, while the console gains roughly 10 grams. The company says there's no difference in functionality between the two versions. Anyone holding out for a better Switch display will probably have to wait for the OLED model Nintendo is reportedly considering.

Valve appears to be working on an OLED version of its Steam Frame VR headset, according to evidence that comes from Valve's own code. Steam Frame Hub dug through the headset's Linux kernel source, which Valve made public and evlaV mirrored on GitHub, and found a branch called "deckard-plano." Plano seems to be the codename for a mid-generation refresh, building on an earlier "deckard-oled" branch, with work on it running from March until early October 2026. The driver code points to panels with a native resolution of 3552x3840 per eye, nearly three times the pixel count of the current Steam Frame's 2160x2160 LCDs. However, running at that resolution is another story.

The OLED model reportedly keeps the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and it defaults to 1776x1920 per eye to hit performance targets, with an experimental 1.5x mode at 2368x2560. The code lists support for up to 90 Hz, and Valve is apparently experimenting with 120 Hz as well. There's also mention of foveated scaling, which seems to let the panel's display controller raise pixel density wherever the user is looking. The current Steam Frame only went up for pre-order at $1,059 last month, with Valve engineers pointing to rising component costs for that price, so an OLED model will probably cost even more. Of course, Valve hasn't confirmed anything about an OLED variant, and it may not even become a product. If it does, I would be surprised if it launched earlier than late 2027.

Thermaltake, a leading PC DIY brand for premium hardware solutions, introduces the Stage 500 TG ARGB Mid Tower Chassis, designed to bring PC hardware and personal collections together in one showcase. Available in Black and Snow editions, the Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel, a dedicated display stage, a wooden base, and an integrated bottom light strip, creating a distinctive presentation that blends modern PC hardware with personalized aesthetics.

Curved Tempered Glass Creates Panoramic Views
The Stage 500 TG ARGB features a one-piece curved tempered glass panel that extends across the front and side, providing an uninterrupted panoramic view of the hardware and display area inside. The curved design minimizes visual separation and puts every detail of the build on display.

Ayaneo has opened orders for the Konkr Pocket Block, the vertical Android handheld its budget Konkr sub-brand first showed off in May. The 2 GB RAM and 32 GB storage model costs $89, while the 3 GB and 64 GB version costs $109. Early bird pricing knocks $10 off both for a limited time, bringing them to $79 and $99. Ayaneo says shipping starts at the end of October. The handheld packs a 3.33-inch 4:3 LCD with a 960 x 720 resolution, a MediaTek Helio G85 chip, a microSD slot, and a 3,500 mAh battery. It runs Android 12 and has no fan, so Ayaneo is using a heat spreader instead.

It looks like the 2 GB model only comes in gray, while the 3 GB version also gets Cube Purple and a translucent Atoms White. The Helio G85 is a budget chip, so it might be best suited to emulating older systems up to around the PS1 and PSP era, while PS2 and GameCube games will probably be a struggle. Ayaneo billed the Pocket Block as the world's first AI handheld back in May, but it still hasn't said what the AI features are. In the meantime, the company also unveiled and launched the Game Boy Advance-inspired Konkr Pocket Advance. Pricing here looks to be reasonable enough that it may be worth a look, though readers are advised to wait for reviews first.

Corsair (Nasdaq: CRSR) is delighted to announce the launch of the iCUE LINK TITAN II Series of all-in-one liquid CPU coolers, available as the iCUE LINK TITAN II RX LCD and iCUE LINK TITAN II RX RGB. Building on the success of the acclaimed iCUE LINK TITAN Series, iCUE LINK TITAN II combines a new FlowDrive 2 pump and next-generation iCUE LINK RX II RGB fans to boost cooling efficiency at lower noise levels.

Corsair is also expanding the iCUE LINK ecosystem with standalone iCUE LINK RX II RGB fans and the new iCUE LINK 5" LCD Screen Module.

We previously reported that iFixit may have been discontinuing Steam Deck LCD battery replacement parts, after which iFixit CEO, Kyle Wiens, issued a formal response indicating that the replacement batteries would be back in stock soon. This has since come to pass, and the Steam Deck LCD batteries are once again available at iFixit, however, the spare parts have received a significant price increase.

Before the restock, the original OEM Steam Deck LCD battery kit cost $84.99, while the battery alone cost $79.99. After the restock, the OEM battery kit with iFixit's tools included costs $134.99, and the battery alone costs $129.99. That's a $50 price increase across the board on a part for a four-year-old device. What's more, the OEM battery for the Steam Deck OLED still carries the same $79.99/$84.99 pricing as the original, Steam Deck LCD battery. It's currently unclear if the OLED model's battery will also see a price increase.

LG Display today reported unaudited earnings results based on consolidated K-IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) for the three-month period ending June 30, 2026.

• Revenues in the second quarter of 2026 increased by 1% to KRW 5,612 billion from KRW 5,534 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and rose 0.5% compared to KRW 5,587 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
• Operating loss in the second quarter of 2026 was KRW 108 billion, compared to the operating profit of KRW 147 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and with the operating loss of KRW 116 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
• EBITDA in the second quarter of 2026 was KRW 872 billion, compared with EBITDA of KRW 1,141 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and KRW 1,054 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
• Net loss in the second quarter of 2026 was KRW 419 billion, compared to the net loss of KRW 576 billion in the first quarter of 2026 and with the net profit of KRW 891 billion in the second quarter of 2025.

We previously reported that it seemed as though Valve was silently sunsetting replacement batteries for the Steam Deck LCD based on comments issued by iFixit representatives on both Reddit and official support channels. More recently, however, iFixit CEO, Kyle Wiens, has issued a direct response refuting the notion in a statement on X that reads:

Valve has reached out and is sending us a new batch of Steam Deck LCD batteries!

iFixit will move heaven and earth to keep supporting these handhelds.

When Valve launched the Steam Deck back in 2022, it generated a lot of positive publicity by partnering with iFixit to sell OEM replacement parts, but it seems as though that may be coming to an end, at least for the Steam Deck LCD. A recent Reddit post in r/SteamDeck showed a support email from iFixit explaining that the company would no longer stock the OEM replacement batteries for Valve's gaming handheld. The email states that the Steam Deck LCD batteries are out of stock and that "it is looking less likely that we will continue receiving OEM Steam Deck LCD batteries."

An iFixit representative later explained in a comment in the Reddit thread that "it's not that we're choosing to not stock these anymore. Unfortunately, Valve is just starting to sunset these parts." iFixit has, in both the original email and in the Reddit comment, confirmed that it is looking for alternatives to the OEM Steam Deck LCD battery. It seems as though the OLED Steam Deck model has not been impacted by Valve's decision, and the decision follows the recent discontinuation of the Steam Deck LCD in favor the OLED versions. Currently, there are alternatives on sites like Amazon, so it's likely a matter of time before iFixit is able to find an alternative.

MSI, a global leader in high-performance computing, has officially announced the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12, marking a new era in visual technology as the world's first 27-inch Inkjet-printed (IJP) OLED display. Designed as the ultimate display, it seamlessly bridges high-efficiency productivity and premium entertainment.

Unmatched Clarity and Infinite Contrast
The PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 features a breathtaking 27-inch 4K display with a fluid 120 Hz refresh rate. With a 164 PPI density and an optimized RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout that closely resembles the uniform RGB structure of traditional LCDs, this advanced design effectively eliminates color fringing, optimizing text and image clarity. Delivering pure color precision, the PRO MAX OLED 271UPJW12 covers 99% of the DCI-P3 wide color gamut with an exceptional Delta E ≤ 2 accuracy. Furthermore, it carries the prestigious VESA DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification and achieves a striking HDR peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits, ensuring deep, inky blacks and infinite contrast for a truly lifelike viewing experience.

According to a display industry analyst from South Korea, Nintendo is considering releasing a Switch 2 handheld console with an OLED display. While there has been speculation that Nintendo will announce a Switch 2 OLED version, the company is currently evaluating whether this option is financially feasible. If Nintendo determines that it makes financial sense, the company plans to start development towards the end of this year, with mass production targeted for the end of 2027. This would set an early 2028 goal for the market launch. If the decision is made to proceed, it is likely that Samsung Display will supply a rigid OLED panel for the Switch 2 OLED version. However, there is a significant price difference between the current 1080p LCD panel and a potential rigid OLED touchscreen display, with the LCD version reportedly being much cheaper.

The current situation with tight memory and storage supply isn't helping either, as Nintendo has been forced to increase the Switch 2 cost by about $50, depending on the configuration. NAND Flash and DRAM pricing have been rising, forcing Nintendo to raise costs, which will take effect on September 1st of this year. Additionally, Nintendo would have to pass the extra costs of the OLED panel to consumers, which could range from double to triple digits by the time the Switch 2 OLED version hits the market. If the memory and storage shortage persists, we could see another price hike for the regular LCD version, and the OLED SKU might not make financial sense. Hence, the company is currently debating whether to start development or not.

The beloved Yunzii B75 PRO is welcoming a collection of beautiful new colorways, bringing even more personality to one of our most popular mechanical keyboards. Whether your setup is clean and minimal or colorful and expressive, there's now a fresh style ready to match your desk. While the appearance has evolved, everything users love about the B75 PRO remains unchanged. It continues to offer exceptional features at a budget friendly price, making premium typing and gaming experiences more accessible than ever.

Its compact 75% layout saves valuable desk space without sacrificing essential keys. The convenient multifunction knob, versatile tri mode connectivity, full key hot swappable design, pre lubed switches, and long-lasting 4000mAh battery all come together to create a keyboard that feels as good as it looks.

Today Lenovo introduced the Tab Plus Gen 2, the next generation of its tablet created for the increasingly fluid ways people move between media consumption, multitasking, and shared experiences. With upgrades spanning audio, visuals, versatility, and intelligent features, it expands the role of the tablet across a broader range of activities and environments.

"Entertainment today isn't tied to a single place or routine," said Tony Chen, Vice President of Tablets, Intelligent Devices Group, Lenovo. "People are moving seamlessly between work, travel, and downtime, and they expect their devices to move just as naturally with them. With the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2, we created a device that keeps up with that rhythm, giving users the freedom to enjoy content on their terms."

In addition to the new FZR-series air coolers that introduced a digital dot matrix display, Cougar also unveiled its new AIO cooler, the LQX Pro 360 and the LQX Elite 360, both now featuring new VRX PWM fans.

The Cougar LQX Pro 360 AIO cooler gets a 3.95-inch TFT 60 Hz LCD screen with 720×720 resolution as well as an ARGB backlight on both the fan and the screen, giving it a rather unique look. Cougar also included an integrated VRM fan below the screen, which should further eliminate cooling blind spots as well as side vent channels on the pump head. As said, the new LQX Pro 360 uses the new VRX PWM fans with an annular blade design, which promise both high-efficiency and low-noise. In addition, Cougar also brought the LQX Elite 360, which uses the same design but replaces the screen with a large ARGB panel with a matte finish and lacks the integrated VRM fan. On the other hand, it features the same VRX fans.

Einarex also brought several new cooling products to the Computex 2026 show, including the new HALOX AIO CPU cooler, Wood-series Glide G300 and Ventus V300 CPU air coolers, as well as a couple of new fans, including the new ED12 with a modular 2-inch display.

The star of the show is the new HALOX AIO CPU cooler with support for Intel's latest LGA 1851 and AMD AM5 CPUs, a copper cold plate, and a hefty 27 mm-thick 360 mm or 240 mm radiator. It uses hydraulic bearing 120 mm fans, spinning between 600 and 2,600 RPM and producing up to 82.9 CFM of airflow and up to 40.7 dBA of noise. What makes the HALOX special is the hollow pump block that gives it a certain depth. Such open construction allows the RGB to be inside the structure of the pump block, giving it a nice visual effect.

Montech marked its 10th anniversary at Computex 2026 with an extended lineup of PC cases, AIO liquid coolers, fans, power supplies and accessories. On the case side, the KING 95 3D builds on the existing KING series with a more refined interior and improved cooling clearance. The case measures 475 x 296 x 490 mm, supports ATX to Mini-ITX back-connected motherboards, up to one 360 mm radiator (top) / 240 mm (side) and up to ten 120 mm fans.

The F738 PRO is a new mid-tower case with a focus on airflow, while the F738 Vision takes the same platform and adds larger glass panels for a more display-oriented build. Supports ATX to Mini-ITX back-connected motherboards, has 7 PCI slots and can house up to nine 120 mm or six 140 mm fans.

Remember Zalman Computer Noise Prevention System (CNPS) series coolers from 20 years ago, with their distinctive Ω-shaped design where copper heat pipes would loop through a toroidal arrangement of copper fins, ventilated by a fan on one end? Zalman is keeping the spirit fo that design alive with its latest ZET series CPU coolers. These look the same, barrel-shaped when viewed from outside their shrouds, but inside, the aluminium fins are stacked in a tower-type shape. The shroud ensured that all the airflow passes through the fin-stack, and there's no bleed airflow.

The ZET3 is a mainstream product measuring 132 × 98 × 158 mm, with a single 120 mm hydro-bearing fan that turns between 600 and 2000 RPM. The cooler is rated for thermal loads of up to 210 W. The ZET5 is a more premium version, with a dual fin-stack design, and an inner conveyor fan. While the dimensions are the same, the cooler can take increased thermal loads of 240 W. The ZET7 is an even larger dual fin-stack cooler with fans in three end, which are modular. with Pogo-pin connections for easy disassembly. The cooler can take thermal loads of up to 260 W, competing in the league of AIOs.

InWin was showcasing something a bit unusual at Computex 2026 with the GX-285. This is a mid-tower PC case with a built-in 10.1-inch landscape LCD on the front panel. The display runs on an independent MCU system, has its own built-in audio, and it works without relying on the host PC. There is also support for seamless switching between video sources with PC integration. The included IR gamepad adds the final touch to this retro arcade-inspired package. Three games come preloaded and are playable either via the IR controller or the large physical buttons on the front panel. Whether the display can be used as a secondary screen or system status monitor isn't confirmed yet.

As a standard mid-tower case the InWin GX-285 supports ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards, has seven PCIe slots, up to 410 mm length GPU and 160 mm CPU cooler height. It can accommodate 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm fans on top, 3× 120 mm fans at the bottom, and enough space on the side for 3× 120 mm or 2× 140 mm fans. Radiator support covers a 280/360 mm at the top, 360 mm at the bottom, and 240/280 mm on the side. Front I/O includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HD audio, LED lighting control, and power and reset buttons. The case measures 480 x 285 x 398 mm. Pricing or availability haven't been announced.More pictures follow.

Valkyrie showcased at Computex 2026 new products including the Titan, Fortress, and Bastion PC cases, the Air Surge and Liquid Enforcer coolers and the M1 Pro mouse. The Titan is a dual-glass full-tower chassis measuring 420 × 285 × 410 mm and supporting Mini-ITX/microATX/ATX motherboards, including back-connect designs. It supports GPUs up to 400 mm long, CPU coolers up to 165 mm tall and up to 360 mm radiators. Additional cooling support includes up to ten fan mounting positions. For expansion it provides eight PCIe slots and one 3.5-inch drive and up to two 2.5-inch SSDs.

The Fortress is a mid-tower PC case with support for ATX, microATX, and Mini-ITX motherboards. The case measures 420 × 230 × 436 and combines an ABS and wood front panel design with a tool-less tempered glass side panel. It supports 360 mm radiators in front and top positions and can accommodate graphics cards up to 380 mm long and CPU coolers up to 178 mm tall.

Samsung Display announced today that it will showcase a comprehensive gaming display lineup at COMPUTEX 2026, held June 2-5 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taiwan. The exhibition will feature 16 of its latest OLED and QD-OLED products optimized for gaming, ranging from 8.8-inch OLED panels for handheld gaming PCs to 49-inch QD-OLED panels for monitors.

Samsung Display will introduce new laptop OLED technologies, including a slim design optimized for gaming laptops, as well as new QD-OLED products for monitors with industry-leading performance, including the world's first 4K 360 Hz QD-OLED monitor. Visitors will also be able to experience the differentiated display performance of Samsung OLED and QD-OLED through a variety of game content and comparative demonstrations.

Levelplay today unveiled its new cooling lineup at Computex 2026, introducing a new generation of cooling products focused on tactile interaction, integrated monitoring, modular installation, and more expressive industrial design for modern PC builders. The lineup includes the Newtro Series, Edge 360, Wave 360, Digital Air 5, and Mag Fan Kit, reflecting Levelplay's continued exploration of how PC cooling can feel more interactive, recognizable, and emotionally connected to the overall building experience.

"We see PC building as a creative platform, not simply a hardware category," said Dennis Liu, CEO of Levelplay. "As modern hardware becomes increasingly standardized, many products are starting to lose some of the personality and interaction that made PC DIY fun in the first place. With this year's lineup, especially Newtro, we wanted to bring some of that feeling back. Not just through retro styling, but through physical interaction, industrial inspired details, and products that feel more memorable to actually use and build with."