Apple today introduced iPhone Duo, the first foldable iPhone. Opened, it is the thinnest iPhone ever, with a 7.6-inch inner display that provides a large canvas for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and a special nano-texture finish that minimizes glare for an unparalleled viewing experience. Closed, the 5.4-inch outer display delivers 90 percent of the screen area of iPhone 18 Pro in a compact, pocketable design. Both displays share the same aspect ratio, so content scales proportionally, ensuring visual continuity. iPhone Duo is built to last with an innovative hardware design and a precision hinge that offers a smooth, satisfying feel with every use. Powered by the new A20 Pro, iPhone Duo features an advanced thermal management system with a custom-designed vapor chamber and a dual-battery architecture, delivering pro performance and impressive all-day battery life. The advanced camera system takes stunning photos and videos, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren't possible on any other iPhone. iOS 27 is reimagined, remaining familiar and intuitive while adapting to the versatile ways users can interact with iPhone Duo. And with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, iPhone Duo brings powerful AI capabilities together with a user's personal context.

iPhone Duo is available in two refined colors: star white and night sky. Pre-orders begin Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23.

Xeron, the PC hardware company that recently launched at Computex 2026, whose cases and AIO liquid coolers we've already seen at Gamescom, has also launched the NEX A61 ARGB, a new CPU tower cooler designed for AMD's AM5 socket. The CPU tower cooler integrates noise-damping rings on the fan mounts and uses 120 mm ARGB fans mounted to either side in a push-pull orientation in order to maximize the cooling density. The cooling tower measures just 148 mm tall and has an offset design for memory compatibility.

ASUS today announced a major update to the ASUS DisplayWidget Center monitor management software, providing users with a more intuitive way to control compatible ASUS and ROG displays. This latest release adds AI-based automation, deeper personalization with App Tweaker and OLED Care, and broader device integration—all while keeping monitor management simple with a mouse or keyboard instead of physical monitor buttons. Available as a free download from the ASUS website, DisplayWidget Center supports Windows 11 or later and macOS on compatible devices. Additional improvements include a firmware update notification feature and one-key product registration that automatically fills in the device serial number.

AI agent-ready display control
This latest update to DisplayWidget Center moves it into the AI agent era. With ASUS Display Control Command Line Interface (CLI) and Agent Skill installed, compatible AI agents can adjust monitor settings through natural-language requests. Users can manage brightness, color mode, color temperature, and OLED Anti-Flicker without having to manually navigate through menus.

LIAN LI Industrial Co. Ltd., a leading provider of PC cases, cooling, and power supplies, announces the B4-mATX, a 21.3-liter small form factor chassis co-developed with DAN Cases. Designed to deliver strong hardware compatibility in a compact layout, the B4-mATX supports microATX motherboards, GPUs up to 358 mm, and both ATX and SFX power supplies. The chassis can be positioned horizontally as a desktop unit or rotated 90 degrees into a vertical tower that occupies 30% less desk space. With multiple front-panel finishes, mesh or real wood, in black or white, the B4-mATX suits both performance and lifestyle builds.

One Chassis—Two Orientations
When placed horizontally, the B4-mATX sits as a compact desktop unit. When rotated to a vertical orientation, it occupies 30% less desk space. A rotatable AC inlet adapts to both layouts—rotated outward for easier cable access, or inward in vertical mode to absorb excess cable length inside the chassis. A swiveling cable bracket below the PCIe slots keeps rear I/O and power cables flush against the case in vertical mode, with total clearance including connectors up to 52 mm tall. Front-panel options include perforated mesh for direct intake or a real wood finish (walnut or beech) for lifestyle aesthetics, with both finishes available in black or white.

[Editor's note: Our in-depth review of the Lian Li B4-mATX is now live]

In Win Development Inc. (InWin), an award-winning innovator in PC chassis design and engineering, today announces the launch of the W50, a new mid-tower panoramic chassis. The W50 combines InWin's signature architectural aesthetic in the shape of a "W" with an expansive interior capacity and advanced thermal management, appealing to a variety of builds.

Iconic W-Shaped Panoramic Glass
The W50 features three tempered glass panels arranged in InWin's distinctive W-shaped split-line configuration, delivering an uninterrupted panoramic view of internal components. Dual-way mirrored glass reveals system hardware when illuminated and while transforming into a refined mirror finish when powered off.

BenQ, a global leader in display technology with over 20 years of professional display manufacturing expertise, today announced the RD280UG, a flagship programming monitor designed to deliver exceptional display clarity and eye comfort for programmers. Building on BenQ's RD Series philosophy of "See Clearly, Code Perfectly," the RD280UG reinforces the company's commitment to creating user-driven displays that support long-hour productivity and sustained focus.

The RD Series, introduced in 2024, is the world's first monitor line designed specifically for programmers. The BenQ 28-inch, 4K+, 120 Hz RD280UG builds on the success and trust of the RD280U/UA and RD320U/UA by enhancing programmers' most-requested features.

Cooler Master, a global leader in PC components and tech lifestyle solutions, today announced the QUBE 540, a compact case for today. The QUBE 540 offers orientation flexibility, so you can build a vertical or horizontal system that fits your desk or shelf. Inside, a modular interior lets you tailor the layout to your components and airflow preferences.

The QUBE 540 keeps the clean, geometric design language of the QUBE series while raising the bar on practical adaptability. It fits comfortably in limited spaces such as small apartments and dorm rooms, and it looks at home in creator studios and living areas. The case ships in two colors, Moonstone and Stardust Iron, giving users options that blend with modern setups and room aesthetics. Builders can set airflow paths, adjust GPU clearance, and position core components for a tidy, quiet system that reflects their style.

TDK Corporation (TSE:6762) announces new TMR sensors as part of TDK's broad suite of custom sensing solutions for gamers and gaming gear builders who seek the ultimate game performance from their keyboards, controllers, mice, webcams, AR/VR, driving wheels, and pedals. TDK's suite of gaming sensing solutions - which includes TMR-based sensors and MEMS motion, microphone, and ultrasonic time-of-flight sensors - are exceptionally precise with fast response, plus compact and low power, to enable a winning edge for gaming gear.

Serious gamers demand the highest levels of performance from sensors within their gear, and TDK has a well-established presence with top industry gaming OEMs. Building on this, TDK now expands its custom sensing solution offerings to include ultra-precise TMR sensors to more top gaming gear manufacturers globally.

With IFA around the corner, the leaks and teasers regarding products that will be shown off at the upcoming trade show have started to emerge. The latest leak out of Lenovo, courtesy of @evleaks on X, purports to show off a laptop with a display that rotates from landscape to portrait orientation. This follows Lenovo's most recent prototype-turned-product, the ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 Rollable, which used flexible OLED display tech to make a display that extends vertically, from 14 inches to 16.7 inches. Currently, it's unclear whether Lenovo actually plans to launch the laptop as a real product, but it will likely use IFA and subsequent trade shows to gauge consumer interest, as it did with the rollable laptop.

Ostensibly, the new prototype Lenovo will show off at IFA is being called Project Pivo, and instead of relying on a traditional 3:2 or 16:10 aspect ratio to maximize vertical screen real-estate for productivity workloads, the Pivo seems to use a regular 16:9 panel and rotate it vertically instead. Theoretically, this makes sense from both an ergonomics and optimization standpoint. When you're consuming media, 16:9 is still a fairly common aspect ratio that avoids black bars and wasted screen space on most media, but for longer work sessions at a desk or with the laptop on your lap, having the top edge of the display as close to your eye level is beneficial for ergonomics. Supposedly, Lenovo will also show off two new tablets—the Yoga Tab and IdeaPad Plus—and the new Legion Go 2 at IFA.

Asetek, the pioneer of the all-in-one (AIO) liquid cooler and global leader in mechatronic innovation, today announced the launch of Ingrid - a new platform-based liquid cooling solution engineered to deliver superior thermal performance, reduced acoustic footprint, and platform-level flexibility for both partners and PC builders. The Ingrid product line debuts with Value and Mainstream offerings and will later expand the product family - powering a complete cooling portfolio built for tomorrow's CPU architectures and the demands of AI workloads. Set to debut at Computex 2025, Ingrid represents a new generation of Asetek AIO design, built on decades of thermal leadership and precision engineering.

"With Ingrid, we're introducing a platform-based approach that meets the needs of B2B customers, OEM partners, and PC enthusiasts alike," said André Sloth Eriksen, CEO and Founder of Asetek. "It's our most refined acoustic and installation experience to date - and a foundation we'll continue to expand."

PlayStation 5 Pro console—the most innovative PlayStation console to date—elevates gaming experiences to the next level with features like upgraded GPU, advanced ray tracing, and PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution (PSSR) - an AI-driven upscaling that delivers super sharp image clarity with high framerate gameplay. Today we're providing a closer look at the console's internal architecture, as Sony Interactive Entertainment engineers Shinya Tsuchida, PS5 Pro Mechanical Design Lead and Shinya Hiromitsu, PS5 Pro Electrical Design Lead, provide a deep-dive into the console's innovative technology and design philosophy.

Note: in this article, we refer to the PlayStation 5 model released in 2020 as the "original PS5," the PS5 released in 2023 as the "current PS5," and the PS5 Pro released in 2024 as the "PS5 Pro." Do not try this at home. Risk of fires, and exposure to electric shock or other injuries. Disassembling your console will invalidate your manufacturer's guarantee.

The 90° WireView Pro GPU offers the same functionality as the already available Pro variant. As the name implies, the 90° version changes the cable routing, as the 90° WireView Pro GPU acts as a right-angle adapter. This means that the 12VHPWR cable from the power supply is directed toward the case floor from the front of the GPU (when the GPU is installed horizontally).

As usual, the 90° WireView Pro GPU will be available in both "N" and "R" versions, allowing users to match the orientation of the GPU's 12VHPWR connector. Due to its design, the 90° WireView Pro GPU is not compatible with all GPU models and series. This is primarily due to the size of various cooler designs and the position of the 12VHPWR connector on the GPU's PCB.

Optoma, a world-leading manufacturer of large display solutions and the No.1 4K UHD brand and the No.1 DLP brand worldwide and in the Americas, announces its new N-Series Professional Displays with intuitive, user-friendly software for business professionals to connect, present, and collaborate globally, both in-person and remotely. Featuring portrait and landscape orientation, Optoma's N-Series is built for use in corporate lobbies, reception areas, conference rooms, lecture halls, digital signage, and other professional environments.

In response to the growing demand for commercial display solutions, Optoma designed the N-Series Professional Displays to enhance the current conferencing setups of corporate and education settings and accommodate hybrid work and distance-learning scenarios. Engineered for simplified connectivity and heightened engagement.

AMD's latest GPUs have been reported to be experiencing overheating issues, with many users claiming that the vapor chamber cooler works better in a vertical rather than a horizontal position. Regardless of orientation, vapor chamber coolers should equal roughly the same heat dissipation performance and move the heat away from the source; however, testing showed that some reference AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX GPUs feature defect coolers. According to the testing conducted by Roman "der8auer" Hartung, AMD's Radeon RX 7900 XTX RDNA3 GPUs are experiencing problems with overheating caused by a faulty vapor chamber design.

What der8auer found is that these coolers could have a defect in the manufacturing process, where the liquid inside the vapor chamber faces problems in circulation after condensation. It could relate to manufacturing issues of the cooler itself, with an inadequate amount of fluid or insufficient pressure inside the chamber. For more in-depth testing and performance benchmarks, see the video below. It is important to note that we didn't see other reports that replicate this behavior, so always take these reports with a dash of salt.

ORIGIN PC has launched CRYO CORE, an internal liquid cooling distribution system that routes the liquid cooling of the system through a motherboard mount for improved aesthetics.

Built out of acrylic, the CRYO CORE can be held in a standard orientation and can be added to MILLENNIUM or GENESIS gaming desktops. If a system is customized with dual tempered glass panels, the laser etched ORIGIN "O" logo, RGB lighting, and flow meter can be made visible on the opposite side of the motherboard.

Authorities from various countries, are suiting up to take on Google over its controversial "One Google, One Policy", which is in effect from today, which its critics call as being invasive to privacy. "Under the new policy," DailyTech writes, "Google will do away with separate privacy agreements and individual collection of data in its various products. In its place will be a single mass monitoring/data mining apparatus, which will collect sensitive information including location, interests, age, sexual orientation, sexual habits, relationship status, religion, political views, health concerns, employment status, and more."

Google's implementation of the new policy has been faced with opposition from French authorities, who sent an open letter to Google CEO Larry Page asking for technical details of how Google plans to collect and use user data. The letter notes that the new policy "does not meet the requirements of the European Directive on Data Protection, especially regarding the information provided to data subjects." Across the Atlantic, in the US, Attorneys General of various states expressed concerns and voiced criticism over the new policy.

Following our article yesterday about AMD using new high performance liquid cooling technology for their upcoming 7900-series graphic cards, TechPowerUp can now bring you a detailed insight into how this technology works, which has been developed by Vapro Inc. The following slides will help to explain this technology.

By using liquid cooling based heatsinks, the following performance advantages are achieved: improvement of thermal resistance, handling of high heat flux and power and easy to manufacture.