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NZXT Shows Off H6 at Computex: 55 L Dual-Chamber Mid-Tower Case With Curved Glass Window

The TechPowerUp news team stopped by at NZXT's booth at Computex to take a look at the new H6 case the brand announced at the trade show in Taipei. The NZXT H6 is a compact, dual-chamber, mid-tower desktop PC chassis designed for easy assembly and a clean aesthetic. The H6 is a 55 L that separates the motherboard and main components into two separate chambers, offering space behind the motherboard tray for both the PSU and cable management. Despite the curved tempered glass covering the right side panel, the NZXT H6 isn't particularly expensive, coming in at $99.99 without fans or $199.99 with two F360 RGB Reverse fans—the F360 Reverse features three 120 mm fans in a single frame—and it is available in both black and white. The case itself is made of steel and measures in at 448 × 292 × 420 mm.

The new H6 looks very similar to the H6 Flow RGB we reviewed previously, but the big aesthetic difference comes from the overhauled tempered glass panel that now flows over from the side to the front. The rest of the case has also largely been polished somewhat, largely losing its edgy looks in favor of a more rounded aesthetic. Front I/O consists of 2× USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports, 1× USB 3.2 Gen2×2 Type-C port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. The H6 supports up to 10 120 mm fans—three each in the top, front, and bottom locations, and one rear exhaust fan—and up to ATX size motherboards. There is also support for back-connect motherboards, including ASUS BTF, MSI Project Zero, and Gigabyte Project Stealth models. The H6 also has built-in GPU support brackets to prevent GPU sag, and it is compatible with GPUs up to 390 mm long, PSUs up to 200 mm long, CPU tower coolers up to 165 mm tall, and radiators up to 360 mm in the top slot. The case also sports two 2.5-inch and one 3.5-inch drive bays.

Kubb Fanless Mini PC Gets Intel Panther Lake Update with High Price

French computer manufacturer, Bleu Jour, has officially updated its Kubb Fanless mini PC with Intel's Panther Lake, equipping the mini PC with an Intel Core Ultra X7 358H CPU with its Arc B390 iGPU. Alongside the new CPU option, however, the mini PC has also received a price update, now coming in at a premium €1,850, which is a €355 increase over the previous Intel Core Ultra 5 225H CPU. That starting price gets you Windows 11 Pro, 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM in dual channel, and a 1 TB M.2 NVMe Gen4 SSD, but the mini PC is also available with up to 64 GB of DDR5-6400 for €545.90 extra, while a 4 TB SSD upgrade carries a €526 upcharge, coming to €2,921.90 for a maxed-out build. That pricing is starting well into the territory of mini PCs powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 395 Max+ APUs, although a compact passively cooled mini PC appeals to a very niche market.

The Kubb Fanless is a passively cooled mini PC, with the cooling coming from the fins machined directly into the aluminium chassis, but despite the fanless design, the PC fits into a footprint of just 12 × 12 cm. Kubb claims that the chassis design is optimized for thermal performance, and it weighs in at 2.3 kg, so there's a decent amount of aluminium in the passive radiator setup. The port selection is also healthy, with front I/O consisting of 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1× Thunderbolt 4 with DP 2.1, 1× USB 3.2 Type-C with DP 1.4a alt mode, and a 3.5 mm audio combo jack. The rear I/O has 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2× HDMI 2.1, and 2× RJ45 ports.

New Intel USB4Stream Driver and Protocol Enables Low-Latency Device-to-Device File Sharing in Linux Kernel 7.2

A new Linux driver developed by Intel maintainer, Mika Westerberg, has been revealed to be merging in the Linux kernel version 7.2, which is slated to launch in June 2026. The new driver will enable users to more easily share files over USB4 while bypassing the network driver. The developer pitches the new protocol as a way to easily back up, transfer, and access files across two or more connected systems, or even share hardware, like a webcam or input peripherals. For now, the protocol requires some setup, currently requiring users to set up devices using the ConfigFS interface, and the developer details a number of examples and commands to configure them. More importantly, because the stream is controlled by the receiving side, it seems as though after a little setup, the protocol could be used by app developers to create apps with similar functionality to LocalSend without the need for a network connection. The upstream request reads:
Introduce USB4STREAM protocol and Linux implementation. This allows two (or more) hosts to transfer data directly over Thunderbolt/USB4 cable through a character device without need to go through the network stack.

Any application that supports read(2) and write(2) in some form should be able to use the device without changes. The data is sent out to the other side over a tunnel inside Thunderbolt/USB4 fabric. The character device is called /dev/tbstreamX where X is the minor number starting from 0.

Kensington Launches Entry-Level Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station with 80 Gbps Speeds and Triple 4K Support

Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, today announced the SD5010T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station, a high-performance Thunderbolt 5 dock designed to make next-generation speeds, multi-display setups, and simplified connectivity more accessible. The SD5010T5 is designed to eliminate bottlenecks in modern workflows, combining high-speed data transfer, multi-display support, and powerful charging into a streamlined, single-cable docking solution.

Up to 80 Gbps Speeds for Data-Intensive Workflows
Ideal for creators, engineers, and business professionals working with large files and demanding applications, the SD5010T5 EQ Thunderbolt 5 Docking Station maximizes productivity by delivering up to 80 Gbps of bi-directional bandwidth, and with Bandwidth Boost enabling up to 120 Gbps for video-intensive workflows.

Finalmouse Reveals 38 g Starlight X Wireless Gaming Mouse: TMR Switches, Exclusive Sensor, and Nordic MCU for $179

Finalmouse, maker of the high-performance, somewhat controversial ULX series of gaming mice, has just launched its latest gaming mouse, the Finalmouse Starlight X, after weeks of teasing the new peripheral. The Starlight X is an ultra-light carbon fiber composite gaming mouse, weighing in at 38 g, and it is the first new Finalmouse shape in 11 years. The mouse was designed with FPS gaming in mind, and the brand says that the symmetrical shape has a fuller rear hump with increased support, and reduced pressure points. The Starlight X shell measures 124.8 × 58.9 × 39.5 mm (L × W × H) and has minimal cutouts on the top, likely to balance light weight without compromising comfort and grip. The Finalmouse SLX Nightfall is currently the only colorway on offer, and it will be available for pre-order on the Finalmouse online store for $179 starting on May 30 unless you have an early access code. The headline feature of the Starlight X, however, is the addition of TMR sensing, which enables analogue features, like rapid trigger, adjustable actuation point, and a claimed up to 35 ms latency reduction compared to similar gaming mice.

The new switch tech itself isn't simply a new switch; the SLX uses what it calls the "TMR Dual-State" switch system, which implements TMR sensing with a mechanical click feedback mechanism. According to Finalmouse, this means the new switch mechanism incurs a weight penalty of just 0.24 g, while Logitech's HITS analogue sensing and feedback system on the new G Pro X2 Superstrike adds complexity and has been the scapegoat for the Superstrike's 61 g weight. The drawback of this hybrid switch tech is that the tactile feedback is not adjustable. The SLX is built around a custom Finalmouse F1 sensor, built in collaboration with PixArt, and a Nordic nRF54LM20 MCU, although Finalmouse has deliberately not quoted common specs, instead citing end-to-end latency of 223 µs (0.223 ms). The sensor is likely based on the PAW 3955 sensor, which was previously shown off in the Akko Dash series. Finalmouse has also neglected to specify the Starlight X's polling rate, stating instead that "SLX moves beyond traditional polling-rates entirely," with PerfectPolling that combines subtick optimization, efficient and robust RF scheduling, and high-speed USB interrupts. For what it's worth, USB is generally capped at 8 kHz, and the 232 µs figure cited previously lines up with 8 kHz, which offers theoretical latency of 125 µs.

Steam Controller Gets HID Remapper Support for 3rd-Party Compatibility

HID Remapper is an open-source, hardware-agnostic project that makes input devices remappable with a hardware USB adaptor that sits between the input device and the host device and converts inputs from the controller into a signal that is compatible with the host. According to a new May 20 update to HID Remapper, it now fully supports the Valve Steam Controller, effectively eliminating the biggest complaint that came up in reviews of the Steam Controller—that it only works in Steam games with Steam running in the background.

According to the project's developer, Jack Fedoryński, "All inputs are usable, including the trackpads, touch sensors and accelerometer/gyro," and, aside from working outside of Steam Input on Windows and Linux, the controller is now also compatible with the Nintendo Switch, Android devices, and the Xbox Series consoles. While the project is open-source, and there are files available to build your own converter, there are also pre-built options on the market for as little as $17.50—although you may have to do some DIY work to make an enclosure and flash the firmware to make it a complete package.

Other World Computing Announces OWC Stack AI Thunderbolt 5 Accelerator and Storage Hub

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted leader in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, today announced OWC Stack AI, the world's first Thunderbolt 5 AI accelerator and storage hub designed to help businesses, developers, researchers, and power users run larger AI models and workflows locally on select Windows and Linux PCs and laptops with Mac support planned for future release. OWC Stack AI will be demonstrated for the first time at COMPUTEX TAIPEI, in OWC Booth R1002, 4F, Nangang Hall 2.

Businesses today are adding more and more AI models across their operations so quickly that a lot of the hardware assets businesses already own are starting to hit a wall trying to keep up. As a result, many organizations end up stuck choosing between sending sensitive data offsite and paying ongoing cloud AI costs, or trying to run AI locally and discovering their existing hardware simply can't handle it. OWC Stack AI fixes this by expanding the amount of effective AI working memory available to existing PCs and laptops, allowing them to run much larger AI models locally than their onboard GPU memory would normally support. OWC Stack AI helps existing PCs and laptops run larger AI models locally without slowing down, crashing, or running out of GPU memory. Instead of paying ongoing cloud AI fees and sending sensitive data offsite, organizations can keep AI local with better speed, privacy, security, and cost control.

Turtle Beach Launches All-New Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller

Turtle Beach today launched the Pacific Skyline Wireless Controller for Xbox, PC, and Android, in a design inspired by the San Diego skyline and the California coast where Turtle Beach was born. Soft pastel hues, palm tree silhouettes, and six customizable RGB lighting zones reveal a glowing hidden skyline that shifts with your vibe. Relaxed West Coast energy, built for players who don't separate their style from their identity.

Whether you're completing missions, causing chaos, or (eventually!) cruising an open world, performance keeps up. Premium TMR Thumbsticks for lightning-fast precision, dual rumble motors, impulse triggers, two mappable back buttons, and wireless freedom for Xbox and Windows via USB transmitter, plus Bluetooth for Android.

Akko Launches 40 g Dash Master Gaming Mouse With PAW 3955 Sensor, 8 kHz Polling, Omron Optical Switches

After previewing the Dash series of wireless gaming mice at CES in January 2026, Akko has officially released the Dash Master as its latest iteration in the Dash line-up. The Dash Master features the new PixArt PAW 3955 sensor, which ups the mouse's sensitivity to 65,000 DPI and offers 8 kHz polling. More importantly, the Akko Dash Master weighs in at just 40 g, putting it on the lighter side compared to most mainstream gaming mice. The Dash Master uses both Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz wireless connecitivity alongside USB-C wired, with the latter two offering 8 kHz polling. The combination of the new sensor and the Nordic nRF54L15 MCU garner a claimed 30-50% power savings, with battery life clocking in at a claimed 86 days on Bluetooth, 220 hours of continuous use at 1 kHz, and 28 hours of use at 8 kHz polling rate. The Akko Dash Master carries an MSRP of $69.99, but there is a $10 launch discount that brings the price down to $59.99.

The Dash Master, like the other Dash gaming mice, has two side buttons and a symmetrical shape optimized for a claw grip and smaller hands, measuring in at just 117.56 × 60.91 × 37.01 mm, and the main clicks make use of Omron Optical switches, which are known to be reliable and have a long service life, thanks to the lack of a mechanical switch mechanism. The scroll wheel on the Dash Master uses the TTC Gold encoder, which is a popular choice for affordable flagship-tier gaming mice. The Dash Master can be customized and reprogrammed in a browser-based web utility or a downloadable Windows application. One of the benefits of the Master over the other Dash mice is that it ships with three sets of dot skates—all with different friction characteristics—in addition to the pre-installed PTFE skates. Akko specifically notes that the Dash Master has no coating, instead featuring a satin finish on the polymer itself—Akko argues that coatings will just wear off in high contact zones—but it does include precision cut grip tape to add some grip if you need it.

Apricorn Enhances Aegis Secure Key 3.0 with Performance, Capacity and Environmental Protection Advancements

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."

ASUS Launches ProArt RTX 5090 OC Edition GPU With 2.5 Slot Design

ASUS's latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX GPU has just launched into its creator- and aesthetics-focused ProArt series as the ProArt RTX 5090 OC Edition, which ASUS says is designed for small form factor systems. The ASUS ProArt GeForce RTX 5090 OC Edition features the typical, clean, black and gold design with a 2.5-slot shroud and dual-fan design, and it features a "wood patterned laminate trim" along the curved edge facing the exterior of the PC case. The GPU is cooled by a vapor chamber with two heat sinks for flow-through cooling with hot air exhausting via vents in both the side and back of the GPU. The GPU itself is based on the NVIDIA Founder's Edition PCB, meaning uses the same angled 12V-2x6 power connector as NVIDIA's design and complies with the GeForce SFF-Ready specification. US pricing has not yet been revealed, but Geizhals has the ProArt RTX 5090 OC Edition listed at €3,505.89 ($4,115.21 converted).

ASUS claims that the cooler's design improves cooling efficiency by 11% and reduces the overall size of the card by as much as 27% compared to similar cards without the double flow-through design. It is also cooled by liquid metal, and the PCB is protected by a conformal coating, which helps in the event of leaking liquid metal and protects against high humidity environments. According to the GPU's spec sheet, the ProArt RTX 5090 OC Edition features a single HDMI 2.1b port, dual DisplayPort 2.1b ports, and a USB Type-C port, for a total of four displays. The GPU itself is clocked at 2482 MHz, with an OC Mode that boosts that to 2512 MHz. There's also a hardware switch on the GPU shroud that switches between Performance and Quiet modes—both modes feature the same power and frequency targets, but Quiet mode has a less aggressive fan curve, to keep noise down. Obviously, it is also compatible with ASUS GPU Tweak III, which allows users to tweak their own fan curves, power targets, and frequency in a GUI.

Keychron Launches Q11 Ultra Split Wireless Mechanical Keyboard

Keychron has been busy updating its mechanical keyboard line-up over the last few months switching to hyperefficient firmware and its updated Silk POM mechanical switches. Now, the Keychron Q11 gets the same treatment, with the Q11 Ultra being a much bigger improvement over the original Q11 than the other keyboards Keychron has recently updated. The reason for this is that Keychron's only split keyboard was the Q11, with no Max or Pro variants to add wireless connectivity into the mix. This time, though Keychron has gone one step further with the Q11 Ultra, not only eliminating the USB-C cable to the PC, but also making the two halves of the split keyboard communicate wirelessly as well. Keychron claims that the dual batteries in the Q11 Ultra are capable of delivering 300 hours on a single charge, and the keyboard connects via Bluetooth, 2.4 GHz, or via the USB-C cable on the left half. With 2.4 GHz and the wired connection, the polling rate can go as high as 8 kHz, even though that's hardly necessary for a mechanical switch. The Q11 Ultra is available for $239.99 from Keychron's online store.

The Q11 Ultra is a 75% split keyboard, meaning the keyboard splits in half for ergonomic purposes, although it still maintains the row staggered layout, so it should feel familiar for most users coming from a regular mechanical gaming keyboard. Despite the 75% layout, the Q11 Ultra has an additional five-key macro column on the left edge of the left side of the keyboard, and there are two programmable knobs—one on each half of the keyboard. The keyboard cases are constructed from CNC aluminium with an integrated top plate, and the keyboard uses double-shot PBT keycaps in Keychron's KSA profile. The Q11 Ultra is only available in black with blue accent keycaps, and it seems to miss out on the decorative bottom panel found on the likes of the Keychron Q1 Ultra. It comes with a choice of Keychron Silk POM Red (linear), Brown (tactile), and Banana (sharp tactile) switches, but the PCB is hot-swap compatible, so you can bring your own switches and keycaps if you don't like the stock experience. The Q11 Ultra has south-facing per-key RGB backlighting, which, along with the layout, is fully programmable in Keychron Launcher.

GPD Box Mini PC and G2 eGPU Get MCIO 8i Connectivity With 512 Gbps Bandwidth

GPD has officially announced its Box mini PC and its G-series eGPUs, which both now feature faster external PCIe interfaces for gaming and AI use cases. The GPD Box itself is a fairly standard Panther Lake mini PC, although not too much has been revealed about the Box aside from its new eGPU interface. The GPD Box swaps out the traditional USB4 or Thunderbolt 5 port with an MCIO 8i (Mini Cool Edge IO) port, which is capable of full PCIe 5.0 ×8 bandwidth. MCIO 8i aside, the Box looks to have a healthy assortment of ports, with dual USB Type-A and Type-C ports, alongside a 3.5 mm audio jack on the front and two USB Type-A ports, DP and HDMI for display, and dual Ethernet ports on the back of the mini PC. That MCIO ×8 port is theoretically capable of bidirectional bandwidth of up to 512 Gbps, although there are legitimate concerns about rated insertion cycles and wear on the ports, given that MCIO was initially designed for server applications, where hardware would be plugged and unplugged far less frequently than in consumer applications. It should also be noted that it is limited to PCIe ×8, even on PCIe Gen 5, meaning it will be limited to 256 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth on PCIe Gen 5.

The GPD G2 itself is the eGPU enclosure launching alongside the Box mini PC, and it is capable of connecting either over USB4 v2.0 or MCIO 8i, making it useful for more than just the GPD mini PC. GPD claims that the G2 can run an NVIDIA RTX 4090 with only 2% performance loss, which is a level of throughput that neither Thunderbolt 5 nor OCuLink can achieve. The G2 eGPU dock itself has dual USB Type-A ports for peripherals and a USB4 port with 100 W PD charging, and there's a built-in PCIe SSD expansion slot in the eGPU dock for extra storage. The G2 also has its own on-board PSU that connects to the GPU with an externally routed 12v-2×6 cable—GPD has not yet revealed the output of that unit, but presumably, it will at least be enough to power an RTX 4090 if that's what the company is staking its performance claim on. Availability and pricing have not yet been announced, but the Weibo announcement post lists 2026 as the release date, so we will likely find out more, including more specifications, later this year.

Gigabyte Announces Availability of the GO27Q24G WOLED Gaming Monitor

Although originally announced back in January, Gigabytes GO27Q24G is now available in retail, at least in Europe for around €400. It's built around a 27-inch, 2560 x 1440 resolution WOLED panel from LG Display and it comes with LG Display's MLA+ technology, as well as a RealBlack glossy coating. MLA+ is said to boost the typical brightness to 275 nits, with peak brightness hitting 1300 nits. The RealBlack glossy coating is said to minimise reflections for enhanced visibility.

Other features include a 240 Hz refresh rate, a 0.03 ms response time and VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 certification, as well as support for AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible. Connectivity consists of two HDMI 2.1 ports, one DP 1.4, one USB Type-C with DP Alt mode and one 3.5 mm headphone jack. The stand supports height, tilt, pivot and swivel adjustments and comes with a 2 mm thick metal base. Gigabyte also throws in a three year warranty that includes burn-in coverage.

TerraMaster Launches Waterproof and Crush Resistant D1 SSD Rugged Enclosure

The Professional storage brand TerraMaster today officially introduces the all-new rugged portable SSD enclosure—D1 SSD. Designed for users who demand both data security and high-speed performance, the D1 SSD features an aircraft-grade all-metal chassis, IP67 water and dust resistance, and 1.2-ton crush resistance. Combined with high-speed data transfer, silent cooling, and broad platform compatibility, it becomes an ideal storage companion for photographers, outdoor professionals, and mobile workers.

Three Layers of Protection Build an Unbreakable Data Shield:
1. Solid All-Metal Chassis for High-Intensity Work Environments
The D1 SSD adopts a unibody aircraft-grade aluminium alloy construction. The full-metal enclosure offers excellent scratch resistance and corrosion protection, making it well-suited for long-term, heavy-duty usage. Whether facing extreme temperature differences outdoors or constant wear from mobile work, the enclosure ensures stable operation, extended lifespan, and reliable storage performance for professional users.

Turtle Beach Unveils the Command Series, an All-New Ecosystem of PC Gaming Keyboards and Mice

Today, Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading gaming accessories brand, announced its expansion of PC peripherals with the launch of the all-new Turtle Beach Command Series of keyboards and mice. Designed across a range of price points, the Command Series products deliver a new standard of value, combining high-speed performance, precision, and versatility to power - gaming, content creation, and everyday productivity.

"The all-new Command Series marks a major moment for Turtle Beach - our most advanced lineup of keyboards and mice yet, built for the speed, precision, and flexibility that Today's gamers, creators, and multitaskers demand," said Cris Keirn, Chief Executive Officer, Turtle Beach Corporation.

Playmaji Overhauls Polymega Base Unit and Unveils Remix for PC-Based Retro Gaming

Playmaji, the company responsible for the Polymega retro game console has shared a significant update on the Polymega front, covering both a hardware revision to the Base Unit and the imminent launch of the new Polymega Remix peripheral. The Base Unit has been almost completely redesigned internally after a rough year of production challenges. The revised hardware brings more CPU cores, higher clock speeds, double the RAM, more internal storage, and quieter operation compared to the original PM01. Exact specs haven't been shared yet, but Playmaji says the new system is several times more powerful than what it's replacing. The most immediate benefit is improved N64 emulation performance. Anyone with an existing pre-order gets automatically upgraded to the new hardware at no extra cost. New pre-orders for the revised Base Unit are expected to open in early summer.

The bigger news is the Polymega Remix, which has completed mass production and is already on its way from the factory. Remix is a USB peripheral aimed at retro collectors who want the Polymega disc and cartridge digitization capabilities without buying the full console. You connect it to a Windows 11 PC, laptop, or PC gaming handheld, launch the free Polymega App, and use it to rip your physical games, CDs, and cartridges directly via Element Modules sold separately. Once digitized, the games are playable through the app at home or on the go. Intel Macs are also supported at launch, with iOS, Android, and Apple Silicon planned down the line. Remix pre-orders opened April 16 at $199, with shipping expected in May.

MSI Unveils New Raider and Crosshair Gaming Laptops with Up to 300W Combined Power

MSI, a global leader in gaming, content creation, and business & productivity laptops, proudly introduced the redesigned Raider and Crosshair gaming laptop series, built for gamers seeking high-performance 16-inch laptops with the latest Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 Series Laptop GPUs. The new lineup delivers up to 300 W combined CPU and GPU power on select Raider models and up to 200 W on select Crosshair models, alongside upgraded cooling, OLED display options, and rear I/O for cleaner cable management. These models set a new benchmark as the most powerful gaming laptops in the industry.

MSI has also upgraded its existing 18-inch gaming lineup, including the Titan 18, Raider 18 Max, and Stealth 18. In addition to featuring the Intel Core Ultra 200HX Plus processors, users can experience ultra-smooth visuals through top-tier specifications such as a 4K 240 Hz Mini LED display.

Piodata Unveils the SecureX Flash Drive

PIODATA today announced the launch of the SecureX Security Flash Drive, a next-generation USB storage solution engineered for professionals who require uncompromising data protection and backup with immediate, offline accessibility. Designed for high-stakes environments—including medical, military, and technology sectors—SecureX delivers a secure, portable alternative to cloud storage that is always within reach and ready to perform.

In an era where critical files often live in the cloud, access and security aren't always guaranteed. Network outages, restricted environments, hackers, or login failures can derail presentations and workflows at the worst possible moment. SecureX eliminates that risk by ensuring your most important files are physically with you, instantly accessible on virtually any device with a USB connection, including PCs, Macs, smartphones, and tablets.

Thermalright AI HydroNous R1 Launches As 2.6 L Mini PC Powered by AMD Strix Halo

Thermalright, generally known for making cooling hardware and DIY PC gear, has just announced the AI HydroNous R1, a 2.6 L mini PC powered by AMD's mighty Strix Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU and cooled by a custom closed-loop water cooling system, which is said to be able to handle up to 176 W of TPD, thanks to a 180 mm radiator. Thermalright has so far revealed the mini PC (via IT Home), but it doesn't seem as though it is commercially available just yet, at least not outside of China.

The Thermalright HydroNous R1 has a fully CNC-machined aluminium chassis decked out with a full-color 4.6-inch LCD on the front for system monitoring. The IT Home post makes mention of dual USB4 ports and 10 Gb Ethernet, but no other ports are visible in the teaser images shared by the publication. Presumably, the rest of the I/O is on the back of the tower, which itself is designed to stand upright in a vertical orientation, sucking cold air in from below and from the left side and exhausting via the right side panel, where the radiator is located.

LG Kicks Off Pre-Orders for UltraGear EVO GX9 and GM9 Gaming Monitors

LG Electronics, the #1 OLED Gaming Monitor Brand in the USA, today announced pricing and availability for two new additions to its 2026 UltraGear Evo gaming monitor lineup: the LG UltraGear Evo GX9 (model: 39GX950B-B), the world's first 39-inch 5K2K curved OLED gaming monitor, and the LG UltraGear Evo GM9 (model: 27GM950B-B), a 27-inch 5K Hyper Mini LED gaming monitor. Both monitors bring next-generation display performance and AI-powered features to competitive and immersive gaming, giving players sharper visuals, faster response times, and smarter connectivity than previous generations. Both monitors are available for pre-order today at LG.com - The LG UltraGear GX9 at $1,799.99 and the LG UltraGear Evo GM9 for $1,199. Pre-orders placed through May 3 include the option to add LG Premium Care, extending the standard warranty by two years, for only $1.

LG UltraGear Evo GX9—World's First 39-Inch 5K2K Curved OLED
From the #1 OLED Gaming Monitor Brand in the USA the LG UltraGear Evo GX9 brings impeccable OLED picture performance to a size and scale not previously available, with near-instant 0.03 ms (GtG) response time and a 39-inch 5K2K canvas. As the world's first 39-inch 5K2K (5120×2160) curved OLED gaming monitor, its 21:9 ultrawide format with 1500R curve and 143 PPI pixel density, offering a wider, more panoramic view and crisp text clarity that pulls players deeper into the action.

Denon Announces the New Denon Home 200, 400 & 600 Speakers

When you walk into someone's home, you can usually tell what matters to them. Some rooms show it in the colors on the wall. Others in the art they choose or the books left open on a side table. Increasingly, there is another kind of expression. It is not seen as much as it is felt. It is the presence of technology that does not draw attention to itself but transforms the room when you need it to.

This idea guided the creation of the newest generation of Denon Home wireless speakers. The Denon Home 200, 400 and 600 were designed not only to deliver exceptional sound, but to sit comfortably within the fabric of everyday life. Denon's engineering and design teams began with a simple question: What if a speaker could truly feel like part of the home?

Goldtouch Introduces 2026 Office Keyboard and Mouse Collection

You've known us for decades for ergonomic keyboards. The ones that are built around the idea that your keyboard should fit you and not the other way around. That's still true, and we're still very much that company.

After many years of conversations (with IT managers trying to standardize gear across hundreds or thousands of desktops, with companies that need to onboard new employees fast without a tutorial on how to use a keyboard, and for individuals who are just not there yet when it comes to making the ergonomic jump), we started hearing the same thing in different ways: We love what you do, but we also need something more traditional. So we made it.

Wingman P5 by Brook Gaming: True Wireless & Near-zero Latency for Native PS5, PS4 & PC Gaming

Brook Gaming, the global leader in cross-platform controller solutions, today announced the global launch of the Wingman P5. This high-performance converter allows PlayStation enthusiasts to use their preferred professional controllers—including the Xbox Elite Series 2, PS4, and Switch Pro—on the PS5, PS4, and PC (X-Input) across all game genres with uncompromised precision.

While many market solutions rely on "Remote Play" workarounds that require complex network setups and introduce significant lag, the Wingman P5 utilizes proprietary Direct Connection Technology. By connecting directly to the hardware, it delivers a near-zero latency experience suitable for both casual and competitive play.

Corsair Launches Low-Profile VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS Gaming Keyboard

Corsair, a leading maker of performance gaming peripherals, announced the release of the 99% form factor, low-profile VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS Optical-Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Equipped with low-profile Corsair OPX optical switches, 8,000 Hz hyper-polling, FlashTap SOCD handling, versatile tri-mode connectivity, and an aluminium frame, it's built on a rock-solid foundation of gaming performance.

Premium gasket mounting, five layers of sound dampening, and a brilliant, integrated LCD screen solidify the VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS as a formidable piece of competitive gaming gear that excels in all aspects of daily life. One of our thinnest keyboards ever made, it measures just a scant 18 mm, perfectly designed for modern aesthetic sensibilities. Equipped with Elgato Stream Deck integration and programmable SD-keys, it streamlines daily workflows into single button presses. VANGUARD AIR 99 WIRELESS is an elegant solution that effortlessly delivers high-performance gaming needs and optimizes productivity tasks.
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