Hardware News

Lenovo has quietly started rolling out the ThinkCentre Neo 50a Gen 7 27, a new all-in-one desktop that is set to reach most global markets, including Europe, while being excluded from North America. The system was listed through Lenovo's PSREF database but did not appear alongside the company's other IdeaCentre all-in-ones at IFA 2026. The new ThinkCentre is built around Intel's 5-core and 6-core Wildcat Lake processors, with three options currently listed: the Core 3 304, Core 5 320...

Logitech is bringing one of the most recognizable USB microphones back for a modern redesign. The new Yeti 2 reimagines the original Blue Yeti, which first launched in 2009 and became a familiar choice among streamers, podcasters and home-recording enthusiasts. Rather than simply updating the aging design with a newer connector, Logitech has added AI-powered processing, a 3D voice proximity sensor and an unusual little digital Yeti mascot. The Yeti 2's main feature is its intelligent 3D voice proximity sensor,...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a patent application describing a system that could turn a PlayStation controller into a bridge for transferring payment information from a smartphone, credit card or gift card to a console. The application, titled “Video Game Controller-Driven Information Transfer,” was published by the US Patent and Trademark Office on September 17, 2026, although there is no indication that Sony currently plans to bring the technology to PlayStation hardware. The application, US20260273403A1, was originally filed on March...

Razer is giving its webcam lineup a more capable flagship with the Kiyo V2 Pro, a professional-grade model designed to compete with dedicated cameras and increasingly sophisticated smartphone video. The new webcam combines 4K capture at 60 FPS with a larger imaging upgrade, improved dynamic range and several AI-powered tools aimed at streamers, creators and everyday video calls. The headline feature is support for 4K video at 60 FPS, which can produce smoother footage with less motion blur than the standard...

Logitech is giving its flagship esports headset a relatively quick refresh with the Pro X3 Lightspeed, the successor to the Pro X2. While the new wireless headset retains the familiar design and 50mm graphene drivers, Logitech has focused on improving two areas that matter during long gaming sessions: microphone quality and battery life. The detachable omnidirectional microphone is one of the biggest changes. Some Pro X2 users found that their voices could sound unnatural in recordings, so Logitech has redesigned...

Logitech is expanding its lineup of magnetic gaming keyboards with the Pro X2 Rapid, the successor to the Pro X TKL Rapid that debuted in 2024. The new wired tenkeyless model keeps the same competitive-focused approach but introduces lighter switches, more precise actuation settings, faster input scanning and a built-in OLED display for quicker access to key settings. Positioned as Logitech's latest flagship pro gaming keyboard, the Pro X2 Rapid uses custom KS-20 POM Hall-effect magnetic switches. These factory-lubricated switches require...

After months of leaks, rumors, and promotional material, Logitech has officially unveiled the Pro X3 Superstrike, its latest flagship gaming mouse and successor to the Pro X2 Superstrike. The unusually quick refresh means the previous model has barely been on the market for a year, but Logitech is using the new version to refine its experimental HITS technology and improve several aspects of the design. HITS, or Haptic Inductive Trigger System, remains the main attraction. Introduced with the Pro X2...

ASUS is getting remarkably far ahead of the networking industry with the ROG Rapture GT-BN98, which it describes as the world's first Wi-Fi 8 router - even when the Wi-Fi 8 standard itself has not been officially ratified yet. The IEEE 802.11bn specification is currently expected to be finalized in May 2028, meaning ASUS is effectively selling hardware based on a draft standard years before the official specification is complete. The GT-BN98 is a quad-band router with eight antennas, covering...

Sony may be exploring a way for PlayStation consoles to troubleshoot their own software issues without requiring players to contact customer support. A newly reported patent describes an AI-powered system that could monitor connected devices, identify problems, generate custom diagnostic firmware, and potentially deploy the resulting fix directly to an affected console. As reported by TweakTown, citing patent aggregator Patentlyze, the proposed system would rely on an AI server that continuously monitors connected PlayStation hardware for potential software problems....

Android gaming handhelds have long been dominated by Chinese manufacturers such as Ayaneo, Ayn, Anbernic, and Retroid, but that is about to change as Indian brand Arc prepares to launch its first device. The Arc X1 combines a 7-inch high-refresh display with Qualcomm hardware and an unusually large battery, giving it plenty of endurance for portable gaming. The X1 features a 7-inch 1920 x 1080 LCD touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, more than 500 nits of peak brightness,...

Maono has launched the G3 Gaming Audio Mixer, a new desktop audio solution designed for streamers who need more control over multiple audio sources. The mixer can independently handle game, chat, headphone, and streaming audio, allowing users to send different mixes to a second PC or mobile device for broadcasting. The G3 supports both XLR and 3.5mm inputs, along with 3.5mm headphone and monitor outputs and USB-C audio connectivity. XLR microphones can receive phantom power, while the mixer provides up to...

Retroid isn't finished expanding its dual-screen lineup just yet. Less than two weeks after introducing the Pocket Duo and Pocket Duo Lite, the company has announced another model, the Pocket Duo Lite Plus, or Pocket Duo Lite+. Positioned between the existing models, the new handheld keeps the same design as the Pocket Duo Lite but upgrades several key components. Retroid says the device was created in response to feedback from customers following the Pocket Duo Lite's launch. The biggest change...