NVIDIA's upcoming N1 and N1X chips have been the subject of speculation for quite some time now, and we are getting closer and closer to a full reveal. The N1X, in particular, is expected to be NVIDIA's flagship Arm-based SoC for Windows laptops, combining Arm CPU cores with a Blackwell-generation integrated GPU. The standard N1 is a more affordable, cut-down version of the same chip.

Recently, NVIDIA and Microsoft both posted identical "new era of PC" teasers on their social media channels, with Arm following suit shortly after. The coordinated campaign all but confirmed that a major Windows on Arm announcement was imminent. The official reveal is expected on June 1 at Computex 2026, where NVIDIA is widely anticipated to take the wraps off the N1 family in full.

Now, retailer listings spotted by German tech outlet WinFuture have revealed that the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 is being prepared in two N1X-based configurations: one with a chip called the N1X 650, and another with the N1X 675. The two variants are thought to differ primarily in clock speeds rather than core configuration. It is worth noting that the standard N1 will also reportedly feature in a lower-priced Yoga Pro 7 variant, sitting below the N1X models in the lineup.

Acer has officially entered the smart glasses market with two new devices unveiled at Computex 2026. Introducing the AR Vision GR0 and GI0 AI glasses.

The key difference between these two new products is that the GR100F is for viewing content through AR-style display glasses, think of it as a wearable external monitor, while the GI100 is more like Meta Ray-Ban-style AI glasses.

Let's start with the GR0 model GR100F. This external display features dual micro-OLED 1080p screens that enable a 172-inch display to be projected 6 meters from the viewer.

Intel's Core 300 "Wildcat Lake" series has been making its way onto PassMark over the past few weeks, and now the entry-level Core 3 305 has joined the party. Wildcat Lake was officially launched by Intel earlier this year as the Core Series 3 family, a budget-focused mobile platform sitting below the Core Ultra 300 "Panther Lake" chips in Intel's lineup. Built on the Intel 18A node, it targets thin-and-light laptops and edge AI devices.

The Core 3 305 is one of the lower-end SKUs in the Wildcat Lake family. It is a 6-core, 6-thread chip with 2 "Cougar Cove" P-cores and 4 "Darkmont" LPE cores, no traditional E-cores, and a single Xe3 graphics core. The higher-end Core 5 and Core 7 SKUs instead get two Xe3 cores. It has 6 MB of L3 cache and operates within the same 15W/35W power envelope as the rest of the Wildcat Lake lineup.

On PassMark, the Core 3 305 posted a multi-threaded CPU Mark score of 15154 and a single-threaded score of 4011, based on a single submitted baseline from May 27, 2026. Keep in mind that with only one sample, the margin for error is high, so these numbers should be taken with a grain of salt for now.

Acer has revealed a 1000Hz gaming monitor at Computex 2026, aimed squarely at the most demanding esports players, particularly Counter-Strike players.

The new monitor, part of Acer's Nitro lineup, is built for both competitive and casual gaming, with the XV273U F5 offering a QHD resolution mode at a 540Hz base refresh rate and a 1080p mode that boosts the refresh rate to 1000Hz. Yes, 1000Hz. There are only a few competitive games that are capable of reaching 1000FPS in-game, and the first that comes to mind is Counter-Strike. I believe this monitor is solely aimed at Counter-Strike and Valorant players.

The 1000Hz model is a bold step forward in the race for speed in the gaming monitor market. While previous 600Hz and 480Hz models were already pushing the limits, Acer is now setting the bar even higher. With the introduction of a 1000Hz IPS gaming monitor and the unveiling of a 4K 360Hz gaming monitor from MS, we can see a broader trend in the PC gaming industry toward aggressive specs, especially for esports titles.

Although keyboards built for competitive gaming are something we always check out at Computex 2026, they're not exactly the sort of devices that immediately grab your attention. Like, say, compared to Acer's new flagship Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld. At Acer's showcase this year, however, the company's new Predator Aethon 750 TKL keyboard did manage to do that (after going hands-on with the Atlas 8), thanks to its stylish, compact TKL design.

However, one feature of this magnetic keyboard was very cool to see. Magnetic switches have been making waves in the PC gaming space of late, thanks to their ability to customize the actuation point of each key/switch, which opens the door to dual-action functionality and to take advantage of PC gaming features like Rapid Trigger.

The new Predator Aethon 750 TKL keyboard features custom in-house Predator Magnetic Switches designed for competitive gamers, with the ability to adjust the actuation point by 0.1mm increments, anywhere between 0.1mm and 3.0mm. The cool feature that adds immediate access to this feature can be found next to the volume roller, and that's three dedicated keys/buttons that let you switch between three different actuation point modes on-the-fly. Basically, with these dedicated buttons, you can switch between productivity and competitive gaming modes instantly.

Acer is stepping out of traditional gaming displays with a new offering unveiled at Computex 2026. Introducing the immersive Predator XB273K 3D monitor, a 27-inch 4K display that uses AI to convert 2D content into 3D visuals in real time.

Before we get into my personal experience with the Predator XB273K 3D, it features a 180Hz refresh rate, 4K (UHD) resolution, and support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC to reduce any screen tearing. It also introduces 3D eye-tracking and an onboard AI model that transforms standard 2D games into immersive 3D experiences, all managed through the new SpatialLabs 3D Hub app.

This launch marks a bold step in the evolution of gaming displays, as Acer aims to make 3D gaming more accessible without requiring game developers to produce native 3D content. The monitor's 95% DCI-P3 color gamut and 1.07 billion color support ensure vivid visuals, while a 400-nit brightness and 100,000,000:1 contrast ratio deliver deep blacks.

Acer's new Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop is a beast; it's the company's latest flagship, and it pairs the Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus processor with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU. Acer notes that it's "purpose-built for enthusiast gamers and esports competitors in need of top-tier performance."

And with its massive 18-inch Mini LED WQUXGA display, featuring an impressive peak brightness of 1000 nits in HDR mode and Calman Verified 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, it's a full desktop replacement. The display is also a rarity in the gaming laptop space, as it's Dual Mode, meaning it can switch between 4K 120 Hz and Full HD 240 Hz for ultra-smooth motion clarity when playing competitive games.

Acer's clearly gone all out here, as it can be configured to include as much as 256GB of memory and 6TB of internal SSD storage, specs that we'd be scared to see what that would do to the price. At Computex 2026, we got to go hands-on with the laptop in an isolated sound booth, and yeah, it's an impressive laptop - albeit not something you'd call lightweight or portable. Translation: it's a flagship gaming laptop.

MSI has unveiled the world's first 27-inch WQHD gaming monitor featuring 5-layer QD-OLED technology, and it's being showcased at Computex 2026 in Taipei.

The monitor, named MAG OLED 271QPX32, features Samsung's proprietary Penta Tandem pixel technology, designed to address brightness challenges associated with higher pixel density in high-resolution panels. The display was showcased alongside an LCD monitor to highlight performance differences in real time.

With a focus on high refresh rates and reduced input lag, the 271QPX32 is engineered to meet the demands of high-end gamers while advancing QD-OLED pixel technology. The advanced 4th-generation QD-OLED panel, paired with Penta Tandem technology, delivers significant improvements in brightness, efficiency, HDR performance, and panel lifespan.

The last couple of years have seen the arrival of several PC handhelds, from Linux- and SteamOS-powered models to Windows 11-based devices, all built for portable, on-the-go gaming. With the majority of these devices sporting AMD hardware and delivering similar results, the upcoming launch of Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 is a little different: its flagship model is powered by Intel's brand-new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. And it's a game-changer for performance.

At Computex 2026, we spent considerable time benchmarking the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor with its powerful integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics in Forza Horizon 6 on Acer's new Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, which is set to launch in October 2026. Right off the bat, the performance is a game-changer, with the game running smoothly on the handheld's 1920 x 1200 resolution 120 Hz display without any upscaling. And that's with Medium and High graphics settings.

Of course, Forza Horizon 6 is an exceptionally well-optimized PC game, but the performance here paints the picture of the Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor becoming the PC gaming handheld champ when it hits retail shelves. With Medium settings and no ray tracing, we got an average of 56 FPS in the game's internal benchmark mode, which dropped to 48 FPS when the graphics preset was increased to High. Turn on XeSS 3's AI-powered Super Resolution with the Quality preset, and the Medium performance setting increases to a smooth 60 FPS with minimal impact on image quality.

We had the chance to spend considerable time with Acer's new flagship Predator Atlas 8 gaming handheld, powered by the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor, at Computex 2026 today. What makes this a notable release among the growing pack of PC gaming handhelds in recent years is that its integrated Intel Arc B390 graphics are easily the most powerful GPU for portable gaming we've seen to date, bolstered by Intel XeSS 3 AI-powered upscaling.

Aside from the internal hardware, the first thing you notice about the Predator Atlas 8 is its comfortable form factor and large 8-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200-pixel) display. The IPS display, which supports VRR while sporting a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500-nit brightness, and 100% sRGB color coverage, is not only vibrant but also delivers exceptional motion clarity for a handheld. This is something that we noticed pretty quickly because our extended hands-on time with the handheld was mostly spent playing the fantastic Forza Horizon 6 from Playground Games and Xbox.

The beefy Intel Arc G3 Extreme variant we tested (there's also an Intel Arc G3 non-Extreme version coming with integrated Intel Arc B370 graphics) felt premium and comfortable to hold, with high-quality thumbsticks and face buttons that have the responsive, clicky feel of premium controllers. This applies to the triggers, too, which are adjustable. As impressive as the Predator Atlas 8's specs and build quality are, it's all in service of playing games, and as far as impressive debuts go, you can't get much better than the brilliant Forza Horizon 6.

MSI has announced the world's first Agentic AI QD-OLED gaming monitor, the MEG X, at Computex 2026. The monitor features a 5th-Gen Penta Tandem QD-OLED panel, an AI Care Sensor, and the brand-new LuckyClaw AI Agent, offering real-time gaming assistance and adaptive performance.

The MEG X is part of a broader AI-integrated product lineup MSI is focusing on at Computex 2026, but this display is truly the crown jewel of MSI's gaming monitor technology, as it's been paired with the MEG Vision X2 AI+ gaming desktop, which comes with a holographic AI companion with Silent Storm Cooling AI and the MSI AI Engine.

For those who don't know, Agentic AI enables autonomous, adaptive behavior in devices. For example, LuckyClaw AI Agent users can automate complex tasks and provide real-time assistance, while the AI Care Sensor 3.0 enhances user comfort and system efficiency.

Computex 2026 has officially kicked off and to start the show MSI has unveiled a range of new world-first gaming monitors, and the one we are highlighting today is certainly drool-worthy. Introducing the MPG 271KRAW18, the world's first 5K dual-mode gaming monitor.

The MPG 271KRAW18 is a 27-inch Rapid IPS Mini-LED panel that features 2304 dimming zones, Quantum Dot technology, and dual-mode, enabling users to switch between 5120 x 2880 (5K) at 180Hz, and 2560 x 1440 (2K at 330Hz).

Other notable specifications include the 0.5ms (GTG) response time, AI Dual Mode for autonomous adjustment of refresh rate for smooth resolution switching, 1x DisplayPort 2.1a (UHBR20), 1x HDMI 2.1 input, 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 5Gbps Type-B, and 1x headphone-out.

MSI is no stranger to incredible gaming monitors, and Computex 2026 is no different, as the company unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36, a world-first gaming monitor that is now MSI's flagship display.

The 322URDX36 is incredibly special, as it's the world's first 31.5-inch triple-mode gaming monitor, meaning it offers three native specs in one display. For example, the 322URDX36 is capable of 4K at 360Hz, 1440p (QHD) at 520Hz, and 1080p (FHD) at 680Hz. Users can freely switch between these modes to achieve the level of performance they want, matching the game they are playing.

The idea is that a user can switch to the 4K mode when they want to enjoy slower, more graphically impressive games, the 2K mode for general desktop use, and the 1080p mode for competitive games that call for as many frames as possible. The 322URDX36 utilizes the 5th-gen QD-OLED panel with Penta Tandem technology. It features the RGB Stripe sub-pixel layout, designed to reduce text and color fringing.

CD Projekt originally planned to release The Witcher 3's new Songs of the Past expansion this year to help boost sales and reach an ambitious three-year reward incentive program for the company. The new surprise Witcher 3 expansion will instead release in 2027, meaning the game is launching outside of the incentive target timeline, so Songs of the Past won't actually move the needle here.

Without a major expansion release for 2026, Investors and analysts are curious whether or not the studio can meet its high $551 million net profit goal. CD Projekt management now says that there are a total of three projects that are being capitalized--two gaming-related, and one non-gaming--and that there's still new content coming in the year.

"There are two unannounced gaming projects and one non-gaming project," CD Projekt co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said during the call.

CD Projekt Red is gearing up for a busy second half of the decade, as the company plans to roll out major projects one after another. The studio just announced a new Witcher 3 expansion, titled "Songs of the Past," targeting a 2027 release. Shortly after the announcement, CD Projekt Red held its earnings call, during which it shed more light on the development and release cycle of The Witcher 4.

As we have previously covered, CD Projekt Red is working concurrently on multiple projects, the most important of them being The Witcher 4. The company has previously confirmed that The Witcher 4 will kick off a new trilogy of Triple-A games, with Ciri as the protagonist. During the earnings call, CDPR joint CEO Michał Nowakowski was asked about the potential for expansions for the new Witcher saga.

The CDPR exec shed light on the ambitious plans that the company already has in motion regarding The Witcher saga. He specifically stated that they plan to release "three Witcher games within a six-year period." Therefore, Nowakowski thinks it would be difficult to add proper expansions to The Witcher 4, especially if you consider the size and scale of the likes of "Blood and Wine."

A public dispute between Microsoft and security researcher Nightmare Eclipse has escalated into a full-scale backlash from the cybersecurity community, after Microsoft threatened criminal prosecution over a series of uncoordinated zero-day disclosures.

Between early April and mid-May 2026, Nightmare Eclipse published proof-of-concept exploit code for six Windows vulnerabilities without coordinating with Microsoft. Three of those, BlueHammer, RedSun, and UnDefend, were confirmed as being used in live attacks shortly after going public, prompting emergency patches and CISA adding them to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. Three others, YellowKey, GreenPlasma, and MiniPlasma, remain unpatched.

Following these discoveries, Microsoft published a formal blog post describing uncoordinated disclosures as "never justifiable" and warning its Digital Crimes Unit could pursue criminal charges against those responsible. The company also had Nightmare Eclipse's GitHub account suspended around May 23, followed by their GitLab account between May 26 and 27.

The AI boom has driven extraordinary demand for computing power, but it is now creating a constraint that raw performance alone cannot solve. Speaking at a conference in Amsterdam, TSMC Senior Vice President of Business Development Kevin Zhang said energy efficiency has overtaken computing performance as the defining priority for customers across the chip industry.

"The area customers most want improvement in is energy efficiency. This is true across the board, whether you are the edge guy, smartphone, mobile, IoT application, or high-performance AI data center," Zhang told Reuters. The shift marks a major change for the chip industry as the era of simply packing more transistors onto a chip and calling it progress appears to be drawing to a close.

TSMC expects its A14 chips, due around 2028, to deliver more than 20% higher computing performance while cutting power consumption by up to 30% compared to its current N2 technology. Zhang added that while transistor density remains central to TSMC's plans, technologies such as advanced packaging, chip stacking, and photonics are becoming increasingly important in driving efficiency gains beyond what transistor scaling alone can achieve.

Xbox today announced a sequel to the wildly popular Minecraft movie at this year's Minecraft Live event, complete with new stars and a 2027 launch.

Microsoft is set to unleash havoc on theaters next year with A Minecraft Movie Squared, set for a release on July 23, 2027. Jack Black will reprise his role as Steve, with other first-movie stars Jason Momoa and Danielle Brooks also returning as Garrett and Dawn, respectively.

New stars are joining the cast of the Minecraft movie sequel, and it's been confirmed that Spider-Man's Kirsten Dunst will play Alex, the game's female analogue to Steve. Comedian and star of the What We Do in the Shadows TV show Matt Berry will return to play an unannounced part.

AOMedia has quietly published the first 1.0.0 release of its AV2 encoder, spotted by users on the AV1 subreddit and picked up by Videocardz. There was no official announcement, and AOMedia's public AV2 specification page still lists the standard as a draft. The GitHub tag tells a slightly different story, confirming the AVM reference software has reached version 1.0.0 with the message "First released version of AV2."

AV2 is the successor to AV1, AOMedia's royalty-free video codec that has been slowly making its way into mainstream devices and streaming services over the past few years. Like AV1 before it, AV2 is designed for better compression efficiency across streaming, broadcasting, and real-time video conferencing, with additional improvements for AR and VR, split-screen delivery, screen content, and a wider range of visual quality. Last year, testing showed AV2 to be around 30% more efficient than AV1, meaning smaller file sizes, lower bandwidth requirements, or better image quality at the same bitrate as today's streams.

That said, this 1.0.0 release is very much a starting point rather than a finish line. The AVM reference software is designed to help define and test the codec, not to replace the optimized encoders used in real video workflows. The current build is slow, not ready for broad use, and users testing it report that detail retention and encoding speed are still issues, with the encoder performing best only at very low bitrates for now.

GIGABYTE has introduced D5 Single Boost, a new BIOS-level feature for its Z890 and B860 motherboards that automatically overclocks a single DDR5 module to up to 8,400 MT/s. Running a single DDR5 module has always come with a bandwidth penalty. With only one module installed, the memory controller has fewer sub-channels to work with, which means lower overall throughput regardless of clock speed.

GIGABYTE is trying to close that gap as much as possible for builders who are starting with a single stick and plan to add another later, or for those who would rather spend their budget on a better CPU or GPU. That is especially useful amid the ongoing "RAMapocalypse" and rising memory costs, which have made getting into PC building more difficult than ever.

D5 Single Boost automatically detects Hynix M-Die memory chips as soon as a compatible module is installed. From there, an Adaptive BIOS Tuning Engine profiles the module in real time and applies precision timing and voltage adjustments calibrated to that specific die, with no manual configuration required. The settings persist across every boot without any user input.