Hardware
ASUS ROG Rapture GT-BN98 Brings Draft Wi‑Fi 8
ASUS’s ROG Rapture GT-BN98 brings draft Wi‑Fi 8 technology to a high-end gaming router, but its practical value will depend on client support and the unfinished standard.
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Hardware refers to the physical components of computers, gaming systems and electronic devices, including processors, memory, storage, graphics cards and peripherals. It provides the computing, input, output and connectivity functions that software uses to perform tasks. Hardware design spans consumer electronics, data centers, industrial systems and embedded devices, with performance, power use, compatibility and repairability shaping its practical value.
Hardware
Lenovo Addresses Legion Go BIOS Bricking Reports
Lenovo has acknowledged that a withdrawn BIOS release can leave some original Legion Go handhelds unable to boot, and says affected repairs should not be treated as user error.
Hardware
RAWM Leviathan V4 GT Targets Magnetic Clicks Under $100
RAWM’s forthcoming Leviathan V4 GT puts a dual optical-and-magnetic click mechanism at the centre of a gaming-mouse launch expected to remain below US$100.
Hardware
Why a $600 PlayStation 6 Handheld Looks Unlikely
A reported $600 target for a next-generation PlayStation handheld is not disproven by current evidence, but rising component costs and the demands of local game play would make it a difficult price to sustain.
Hardware
Xbox Series X25 May Match PS5 Pro at $899.99
A reported $899.99 price for Xbox’s translucent green Series X25 would position the anniversary console as a collector-focused premium product rather than a conventional hardware refresh.
Hardware
Rapidus Eyes Eight-Reticle AI Packaging by 2030
Rapidus’s plan to manufacture eight-reticle interposers on 600 mm glass panels is a high-risk attempt to make the largest AI-class chiplet packages more economical by 2030.
Hardware
Intel Nova Lake-S Leak Points to 296 W Turbo Limit
A new leak claims Intel’s rumoured 28-core Nova Lake-S desktop processor could use a 296 W turbo power limit, underscoring the cooling and platform demands of its prospective cache-focused design.
Business
US Gaming Hardware Sales Fell Sharply in July
US video game hardware sales weakened sharply in July as higher average prices, difficult comparisons and a maturing console cycle reduced unit demand.
Hardware
GPD Sets Win Max 3 Starting Price at $1,750
GPD has set a $1,750 starting price for the Win Max 3, arguing that component costs leave little room to reduce the price of its unusually powerful handheld PC.
Hardware
Linux 7.3 Scheduler Work Could Boost Older PC Gaming
A proposed Linux 7.3 scheduler update could make games and interactive workloads feel markedly smoother on older PCs when the processor is under heavy background load.
Hardware
Leaked Valve Videos Detail Steam Frame Setup
Leaked Valve tutorial videos outline how Steam Frame owners may fit the headset, connect its dedicated wireless adapter and tailor comfort accessories before launch.
Hardware
DDR5 Memory Prices Near 500% Annual Rise
Retail prices for some DDR5 memory kits have risen by almost 500% year on year, reflecting an exceptional squeeze in the wider DRAM and NAND markets rather than a uniform increase across every type of RAM.