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SK hynix has shipped samples of its next-generation HBM4E DRAM—offering 16 Gbps per pin speed, 48 GB capacity, and over 20% improved power efficiency—to major customers, aiming to boost AI data processing and reinforce its leadership in advanced memory solutions.

The open-source NVK Vulkan driver for NVIDIA GPUs has merged experimental DLSS support into Mesa 26.2, marking a major step toward feature parity with NVIDIA's proprietary Linux driver and promising improved performance for open-source users when the update arrives in August 2026.

Duronaut Pro and Hydronaut Pro, the latest high-performance thermal pastes from Thermal Grizzly, deliver improved thermal conductivity and specialized features—such as enhanced long-term stability and a silicone-free formula for industrial use—making them significant advancements over their non-pro predecessors despite only marginal temperature differences under lab conditions.

ASRock has expanded its Rock series with the new B550 Rock WiFi motherboard, offering modern styling, robust connectivity—including Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 GbE—and full support for Ryzen 5000 CPUs and DDR4 memory, making it an appealing upgrade path for Socket AM4 users.

After community backlash, AMD has reversed its decision to remove Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) from consumer Ryzen processors and will restore the feature via motherboard firmware updates starting July 2024.

ViewSonic has unveiled the VX24G26J-4K, a 23.8-inch gaming monitor featuring a 4K Fast IPS panel with a 160 Hz refresh rate, advanced color coverage, and premium gaming features, though pricing and global availability remain undisclosed.

EK by LM TEK has launched the EK-Quantum Reflection³ Uni Distro Plate 300 D5, the first universal ATX distribution plate with an integrated bypass valve for effortless draining and maintenance, featuring a 300ml reservoir, D5 PWM pump, Matrix7 compatibility, and customizable D-RGB lighting—now available for $359.99 and compatible with a wide range of modern PC cases.

Ars Technica has uncovered that AMD has quietly removed its Transparent Secure Memory Encryption (TSME) feature from consumer Ryzen processors, now reserving this key security capability exclusively for its PRO lineup, marking a significant shift in how AMD differentiates its consumer and professional CPUs.

SteamOS 3.8 has officially launched with major upgrades including initial Steam Machine support, a KDE 6.4.3 desktop, default Wayland, improved VRR and HDMI 2.1 support, better performance for custom gaming desktops and handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go, and expanded compatibility for a wide range of gaming devices.

AMD has resolved major threading bottlenecks in HandBrake, enabling high-core-count CPUs like Threadripper to achieve up to 215% faster transcoding performance in version 1.11.0, with no extra setup required for users.