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Alarm bells are definitely going off at Google HQ today after images of the Google Pixel 5 surfaced online from one of the most unlikely sources, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford.

The Gearbox CEO, best known for the popular Borderlands video game franchise, took to his personal X account on June 1 to share two images of an unreleased, and even unannounced Pixel Watch 5.

Pitchford writes that his friend was scuba diving near the island of St. Martin, in the Leeward Islands of the Caribbean Sea. The images show "Pixel Watch 5" on the underside of the watch, along with sensors and the crown dial on the outer edge.

A power supply that can deliver enough power to, well, power up to four GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards is not something you see every day. At Computex 2026, that's exactly what ASUS has introduced with its new ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 PSU. This 3000W monster, and yes, that's not a typo, was created as part of ROG's 20th anniversary line-up, and one of the key reasons it can power up to four RTX 5090 cards comes down to it leveraging server-grade GaN MOSFET components.

Now, with power delivery to high-end GeForce RTX 50 Series GPUs using the 12V-2x6 PCIe power connector being a notable and understandable concern thanks to several cases of cables overheating and melting, and even damaging components, increasing this to four might be a cause for concern for extreme next-generation builds with the ROG Thor 3000W Titanium III Edition 20 PSU.

Thankfully, that's not the case, thanks to the inclusion of ASUS's new safety-focused, patented ROG Equalizer cables and GPU-First Intelligent Voltage Stabilizer technology, which ensure safer operation with up to 45% improved voltage stability during peak gaming workloads.

When it comes to gaming routers, performance is king, whether you're connected wirelessly or via a high-speed 10G wired port. Sleek and minimal go out the window when you need multiple large antennas and powerful internal hardware to deliver this. And even with all of that in mind, even among the wide range of gaming routers on the market, there's the new ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 and everything else.

Aside from the striking gold-on-black aesthetic and the transparent panel, the first thing you notice about the ROG Rapture GT-BE98 Pro Edition 20 up close is its physical size. This is a router the size of a console, and that's due to it being ASUS's flagship quad-band WiFi 7 gaming router, a single device that can power a house full of gamers jumping online to play a few rounds of Counter-Strike 2, ARC Raiders, or even starting a convoy in Forza Horizon 6.

Even among WiFi 7 routers, this is different, as it supports 320 MHz bandwidth, 4096-QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO), with low-latency speeds of up to 30 Gbps. There's also gaming-specific technologies built into the design, including a dedicated wired gaming port, and 'triple-level game acceleration' that basically means if you're gaming while connected to this space-age router, it automatically prioritizes gaming traffic over, say, someone firing up Netflix.

GIGABYTE has unveiled the world's first 27-inch 5K Mini LED glossy gaming monitor, the FM275K16P, at Computex 2026.

The monitor features a lovely 2,304 local dimming zones, 218 PPI, and a glossy finish that enhances color vibrancy and contrast. The FM275K16P is a flagship product for GIGABYTE AORUS, with the monitor itself being part of the AORUS ELITE lineup, which also includes new 4th-gen Tandem OLED gaming monitor offerings. GIGABYTE AORUS has done this to give users a choice between ultra-fast responsiveness or high-resolution HDR immersion.

The FM275K16P, in particular, sets a new standard for high-end gaming displays, offering a compelling blend of resolution, contrast, and visual fidelity. As for specifications, the FM275K16P features proprietary GIGABYTE AORUS technologies, including AI Super Resolution, AI Picture Mode, Tactical Crosshair, HyperNits, and Tactical HUD. Additionally, the FM275K16P is DisplayHDR 1000-certified and features a peak HDR brightness of 1250 nits.

GIGABYTE AORUS has unveiled a new selection of 4th-gen Tandem WOLED gaming monitors at Computex 2026.

The new displays range from 32-inch to 27-inch, and each is built around GIGABYTE's new implementation of LG Display's latest WOLED panel technology. All of these displays are designed to offer elite-level performance for competitive gamers and content creators alike.

First up is the FO32U24GP, a 32-inch panel that features dual-mode, enabling users to switch between 3840 x 2160 (UHD) resolution at 240Hz, and 1920 x 1080 (FHD) at 480Hz. GIGABYTE lists the response time for this panel as 0.03ms (GTG), and it will come with DisplayPort 2.1, HDMI 2.1 with eARC support, a peak brightness of 1500 nits, and HyperNits, a proprietary GIGABYTE feature that enables brightness levels to reach that figure.

With the arrival of the GeForce RTX 50 Series last year, and the new flagship RTX 5090, ASUS introduced a brand-new premium Republic of Gamers GPU design with its new Astral series. In addition to the stylish and robust physical design with impressive cooling, the notable thing was its inclusion of four fans in a new quad-fan cooling system. And with ASUS celebrating 20 years of ROG at Computex 2026, the company is introducing the new ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 Edition 20.

The company notes that this new model, which sports a stylish black-and-gold look, "pushes both performance and visual expression to new extremes," and it's not hard to see why. And that's because it features a curved AMOLED display that wraps around the sides and rear of the card, and can be configured to display real-time hardware information, custom animations, or dynamic 3D visuals crafted by the ROG team. As the 4.7-slot thickness makes it one of the thickest GPUs on the market, adding a large screen does add a new and impressive aesthetic layer to the Astral design.

And it pairs perfectly with ASUS's new 20th-anniversary-themed AIO cooler, letting users synchronize the displays of both pieces of new hardware to create a visually striking build. As an Astral GPU, you've also got 20% improved airflow thanks to the fourth fan visible on the backplate, plus premium cooling for overclocked performance with its vapor chamber and liquid-metal GPU cooling.

Partnering with Microsoft, ASUS released the impressive ROG Xbox Ally X gaming handheld last year, which opened the door to a more intuitive Xbox on Windows gaming powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with its integrated RDNA 3.5 graphics. One of the criticisms at the time of its release was the decision to opt for a more traditional LED display over OLED. Well, that's now been rectified with the new ROG XBOX Ally X20, created to celebrate the 20th anniversary of ASUS' Republic of Gamers brand.

At Computex 2026, ASUS debuted a wide range of 20th-anniversary-edition ROG products sporting a stylish black-and-gold design, and the new ROG XBOX Ally X20 was created specifically for this celebration. And yes, the ROG XBOX Ally X20 comes equipped with an OLED display, and an impressive one at that. First off, it's larger than the original ROG Xbox Ally X display at 7.4 inches and features Nebula HDR technology.

It maintains a fast 120 Hz refresh rate with a 0.2ms response time, and a peak HDR brightness of 1,400 nits, earning it a VESA DisplayHDR 1000 rating. Throw in Dolby Vision and FreeSync Premium Pro support for smooth motion, and you've got one of the most impressive gaming handheld displays that we've, well, seen to date.

TCOMAS is an established cooler brand in China that's expanding to the global market. In addition to taking a look at its upcoming TCOMAS NEOX PRO AIO, with its impressive 6.67-inch R15 golden-curvature 2K 60 Hz display and 60 Hz refresh rate, we also got to check out the company's very first case, simply called The Flow. And as TCOMAS modular coolers celebrate modding and customization, we got to see two prototypes - one in sleek all-white and one that was Super Mario-themed.

This mod was created as a showpiece, so it's more of a fun look at an unreleased case and one of those things that immediately catches your attention. Super Mario is a franchise that has not only been around for decades but also continues to endure. So, if you're a fan of playing old-school Mario games from the 1990s or Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch, the red bricks, question block, pipes, star, and ghost will be immediately familiar.

As for the Flow, we were told that the final retail version (and you can see the white version above) will feature a full panoramic single-piece tempered glass panel and an integrated magnetic display that can be placed anywhere on the full-metal body. Like TCOMAS's impressive line-up of coolers, the display here will also be USB-C for seamless integration.

If TCOMAS Technology is a name you're not familiar with, that's ok, because the brand that has made a splash with its coolers and thermal solutions in the east is making its global market debut at Computex 2026. This means its range of existing products and those on the horizon are set to debut in more places soon. Two of its standout coolers that we got to see were the EXIT D3 and EXIT D3 PRO.

And if you're going to stand out in an increasingly crowded market, it makes sense to introduce the TCOMAS EXIT D3 to more gamers and builders. With more and more cases sporting panoramic views and displays popping up in more and more places, this is a unique AIO in that the detachable display that sits on the pump head (which is connected via magnets and USB-C for convenient modding) is, well, three displays in one. Per the picture above, you've got three 3.95-inch (480 x 480-pixel) displays that deliver a 3D look, with the option to configure them any way you see fit.

This includes displaying system and hardware information on one or more panels, or merging two panels to create a panoramic, immersive display of creativity. At Computex 2026, we saw multiple versions of the AIO on display, with one using all three displays to create a single scene, featuring a physical figure sitting on the flat, horizontal display like some sort of diorama. Of course, aesthetics aren't the only thing here, as TCOMAS coolers come equipped with high-quality fans and designs built for thermal performance.

LG has just unveiled a 32-inch color E Ink display aimed at the commercial signage market, featuring webOS, Wi-Fi, and ultra-low power consumption.

The device, which recently won a 2026 Red Dot Design Award, is built for retail, hospitality, and other environments where energy efficiency and visibility are key.

LG explains in its press release that the new display features a resolution of 2560 x 1440 (QHD), a 16:9 aspect ratio, and, most importantly, leverages color electronic ink (E Ink) to eliminate the need for a backlight.

NVIDIA has just unveiled the world's first autonomous vehicle with reasoning, marking a major leap in AI-driven mobility.

The new system, powered by NVIDIA Alpamayo, integrates open-source AI models, simulation tools, and real-world datasets to enable autonomous vehicles that can reason, not just react. NVIDIA's Jensen Huang announced the evolution of autonomous driving at GTC Taipei and stated in a press release about NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, "Autonomous mobility is entering its industrial scaling moment."

The Alpamayo family includes models that allow vehicles to predict, plan, and make decisions like a human driver, which NVIDIA and many other tech companies are calling "reasoning," which is essentially the AI considering numerous outcomes and analyzing upcoming situations before taking action.

NVIDIA and Microsoft are building a secure Windows platform to power on-device AI agents, marking a major shift in how personal computing will evolve in the AI era. NVIDIA's CEO, Jensen Huang, described the new platform as the end of 40 years of traditional computing in how users interact with PCs.

At NVIDIA GTC Taipei, Team Green unveiled RTX Spark, a new superchip designed to transform Windows PCs into AI teammates. RTX Spark combines 30 years of NVIDIA innovation with the latest in AI and gaming, offering a new class of PC that can run complex AI agents locally and also jump into the latest AAA games, achieving frame rates that the average gamer would be fairly happy with.

The collaboration between Microsoft and NVIDIA extends beyond hardware. Microsoft and NVIDIA are accelerating the development of agentic AI from the cloud to the PC, and that, at its core, is the intention behind RTX Spark.

At its pre-Computex 2026 press conference, GIGABYTE unveiled what may be the most over-the-top consumer motherboard ever created. The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Infinity Next features a space-age design - and we mean that literally.

The board features a 3D-printed honeycomb heatsink structure made of what GIGABYTE refers to as 'rocket thruster-grade thermal materials'. When I talked to a GIGABYTE representative, I was told that this alone costs well into four figures, and it takes two days to print. For each board! It goes without saying that this will be a very limited edition board that will cost thousands of dollars. The primary M.2 heatsink is no less impressive, featuring more cooling area than some boards' VRM heatsinks.

That's not the only over-the-top feature. It's got a cutting-edge VRM that combines multiple stages into one. To use the common phase count parlance. It has a 64-phase VRM capable of delivering over 5000 Amperes of current. Crazy stuff!

NVIDIA has announced the 40-year PC model of opening apps, clicking, typing, and manually interacting with your PC is now over. The new era of PC interaction is here, and it's simply a combination of RTX Spark and Microsoft Windows.

NVIDIA explained at GTC Taipei that AI agents will reinvent the PC after 40 years of keyboard and mouse computing. Huang goes on to say that users traditionally open apps, click around interfaces, type commands, and manually complete tasks, but in this new era of agentic computing, "AI is the UX," and instead of working within apps users will now be able to communicate an objective to an agent and watch as that agent carries out that task autonomously.

The new hardware that will usher in this new era of PCs is RTX Spark, NVIDIA's new super-chip purposely designed for Microsoft Windows. Huang and NVIDIA have described this as "the new PC" and "the personal AI computer". NVIDIA says RTX Spark is a culmination of many years of development as it brings together CUDA, RTX, FP4, TensorRT, OptiX, Reflex, G-Sync, and many other NVIDIA-created software.

NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX Spark Superchip, which features the NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU with 6,144 CUDA cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores. Furthermore, it's connected via NVLink-C2C (chip-to-chip) to a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU.

NVIDIA confirmed that RTX Spark was born out of a collaboration with MediaTek, a market leader in Arm-based system-on-chip designs, and that it is specifically designed for personal AI agents.

So, what can RTX Spark actually do? Well, according to Team Green RTX Spark lets creators, AI developers, and gamers render ultra-large 90GB+ 3D scenes, and edit 12K 4:2:2 video. Additionally, RTX Spark users will be able to generate 4K AI videos, run 120-billion-parameter LLMs, and, this is the big one, enjoy increased support for 1-million-token context conversations.

NVIDIA has announced that OpenShell, the company's secure, open-source runtime for autonomous AI agents, is officially coming to leading operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, making these agents accessible to billions of users.

NVIDIA announced during a press briefing ahead of its official keynote at GTC Taipei that OpenShell is coming to leading operating systems, such as Windows, Red Hat OpenShift, Canonical Ubuntu, and other major developer, desktop, and enterprise platforms. The idea behind OpenShell is to provide a safe and secure framework for users to run AI and AI agents at scale.

According to NVIDIA, these recently announced integrations with leading operating systems, such as OpenShift, will mean autonomous agent systems will reach "more than 90% of US Fortune 500 companies". During the Q&A section of the briefing, I asked if NVIDIA's OpenShell platform was a response to the widespread security concerns surrounding OpenClaw.

At Computex 2026, NVIDIA announced the new DGX Station for Windows, a desk-based supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip. Designed for powerful AI agents and heavy-duty enterprise AI workloads, it brings NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell-class AI infrastructure to the Windows ecosystem, enabling trillion-parameter AI.

At the heart of the system, which looks like a workstation, is the NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Desktop Superchip. This pairs a powerful 72-core NVIDIA Grace CPU with up to 748GB of memory and can connect to an NVIDIA Blackwell GPU, such as the NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition, via the NVLink-C2C interconnect for best-in-class communication and performance.

On the network side, you've also got impressive bandwidth, with up to 800 GB/s via the ConnectX-8 SuperNIC for fast network transfers and the ability to connect multiple DGX Station systems. NVIDIA notes that it has developed DGX Station in collaboration with Microsoft to run agents at scale for engineering, design, and more, within the secure, managed open-source NVIDIA OpenShell platform.

Ahead of Computex 2026, NVIDIA teased that a "new era of PC" was coming, and with the formal announcement of RTX Spark, the company's first superchip built for Windows PCs and laptops, it's certainly a game-changer. The RTX Spark is NVIDIA's long-rumored Windows on Arm CPU and GPU combo, featuring a high-performance Arm-based 20-core Grace CPU paired with an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 6,144 CUDA Cores and fifth-generation Tensor Cores.

NVIDIA collaborated with MediaTek to develop the chip, built on TSMC's 3nm process node, which the company says delivers "best-in-class power efficiency, performance, and connectivity." RTX Spark delivers NVIDIA's full AI and graphics technology stack to ultra-thin laptops and portable mini PCs, including all of the GeForce RTX technologies that Windows users have had access to for years, including powerful ray-tracing and the latest DLSS 4.5 neural rendering technologies.

RTX Spark laptops are coming from companies like ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, MSI, and even Microsoft - with a special Microsoft Surface Ultra on the way. With powerful performance, these RTX Spark laptops can render 90GB 3D scenes with OptiX and DLSS, edit 12K 4:2:2 video with the NVIDIA Blackwell decoder, and run 120-billion-parameter large language models with 1-million-token context. And, yes, as Windows on Arm devices, you're also looking at impressive gaming performance for an integrated GPU.

Sony's still quite-active PlayStation 4 is losing another one of its most popular free-to-play games by the end of the year, this time with Call of Duty Warzone.

The unusually-long lifecycle of gaming's 8th console generation is finally starting to wind down, losing key software in the process. It's now been revealed that Warzone will go dark on the platforms in 2026; the game will be delisted on June 4, the store will shut down on June 25, and the free-to-play shooter will go offline completely on PS4 and Xbox One when Modern Warfare 4's first season drops later this year.

"Call of Duty: Warzone on PlayStation 4 and XBOX One will no longer be playable starting with Modern Warfare 4 Season 1," Activision confirmed in a recent post.

NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is taking the stage at the Taipei Music Center in one hour for a major keynote focused on the future of AI, accelerated computing, GPUs, and groundbreaking technology. We are on the ground at the GTC Taipei / Computex Taipei 2026 event covering it live, bringing you the key announcements, major talking points, and important updates as they happen.

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