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This gaming monitor has a feature that I've never seen before in a display: a slot that you can jam a full graphics…
Loop has unveiled the LP-3201, a 32-inch WQHD monitor that functions as an all-in-one PC with a slot for a graphics card up to 330mm long. This design allows for greater upgradeability compared to typical AIO systems, featuring components like an Intel Core Ultra 7 265K CPU and support for liquid cooling. The monitor boasts a 180Hz refresh rate and is currently available as a bare-bones product for the Chinese market.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
NVIDIA's GeForce 610.47 driver update has introduced stuttering issues for users of its G-Sync technology on PC. The update appears to break smooth motion playback for affected users.
AI Yi-Yi!
NVIDIA has introduced Agent Skills, a new feature enabling advanced physical AI research for autonomous vehicles, robotics, and vision AI. Google's open-source Gemma 4 12B model is also highlighted for its ability to analyze audio and video.
This is me playing Alan Wake 2's native Arm build on an RTX Spark laptop, and I'm here for it
The article details a hands-on experience with a native Arm build of Alan Wake 2 running on an Nvidia RTX Spark laptop. The author reports a smooth and visually impressive experience, highlighting Nvidia and Microsoft's collaboration with Remedy Entertainment to optimize the graphically intensive DirectX 12 title for Arm hardware. Emulated versions of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Pragmata were also tested, with assurances that major applications and games will be supported at launch.
Computex 2026 has really highlighted the fact that PC gaming tech isn't all about gaming anymore
Computex 2026 highlighted a shift in PC gaming technology, with manufacturers increasingly blurring the lines between gaming-specific products and general-use hardware. Devices like Asus' ProArt monitors and Dell's XPS 13 with its new processors, alongside professional-looking PC cases and keyboards, demonstrate a trend towards do-it-all products. Nvidia's new RTX Spark processor, designed for both AI and gaming, further exemplifies this convergence, suggesting a future where gaming hardware is integrated into more versatile devices.
Morning Mobilization
Nvidia is set to disrupt the market with its new RTX Spark Laptops, prompting reactions from AMD executives. AMD suggests that not opting for a Strix Halo notebook would be a strategic error, indicating a competitive landscape in high-performance laptop hardware.
Morning Tech Bits
Microsoft is covering its Build 2026 demos and announcements live, with details on laptops and PCs powered by NVIDIA's RTX Spark N1x variant. The article notes that these devices cannot be priced below approximately $2,000.
'One of my favourites': Even Jensen Huang recognises the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti as one of the best graphics cards…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recognized the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti as a significant and beloved graphics card during an event in Taiwan. The article reflects on the card's impact, its value proposition at launch, and how it marked a turning point in Nvidia's pricing strategy for high-end GPUs.
SteamVR 2.16 arrives with a number of Linux fixes for VR fans
Valve has released SteamVR 2.16, bringing numerous bug fixes and improvements for the VR experience on PC, with a particular focus on Linux users. The update includes enhancements to VRLink on Linux, general Linux fixes, and various improvements to the dashboard, streaming, and core SteamVR functionality. It also addresses issues with specific hardware like HTC Vive and Varjo headsets, and improves compatibility for games like Pavlov and Into The Radius 2 on Meta Quest.
If the Steam Machine's 4K60 promises feel limited, Zotac is putting an RTX 5080 in its latest mini PC
Zotac has unveiled its updated Magnus One Ultra mini PC, featuring a desktop-class RTX 5080 graphics card, offering significant 4K gaming performance in a compact form factor. This machine aims to surpass the performance limitations of the Steam Machine, providing greater flexibility and upgradeability for PC gamers.
AI Yi-Yi!
The article discusses an executive order signed by Donald Trump regarding Artificial Intelligence, which includes a review period for AI models. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is quoted criticizing the notion that AI will significantly reduce jobs, calling it 'complete nonsense'.
Best of Computex 2026 - The Gear We Cannot Stop Thinking About
Computex 2026 showcased innovative PC hardware and gaming technology despite industry shortages. Highlights include the Intel Arc G3 Extreme-powered MSI Claw 8 EX AI Plus handheld, the versatile Amiiba Ferra 31L PC case, and NVIDIA's RTX Spark SoC promising high-end performance in laptops. Other notable products include the Dell XPS 13, Alienware's 5K OLED monitor, and the AORUS MASTER 16 gaming laptop.
Handheld gaming in 2026 just got better, but at a big cost: here are the best handheld gaming PCs unveiled at Computex…
Computex 2026 has seen the unveiling of several new handheld gaming PCs from manufacturers like Asus, Acer, MSI, and OneXPlayer, featuring Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme processor. These devices aim to improve performance, visual enjoyment, and comfort, with some models like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and OneXPlayer 3 showing significant performance gains over previous generations. However, high potential price points, with rumors suggesting bundles could reach $2,000, may impact their market success.
Maingear's updated MG-1 gaming PC looks and costs a pretty penny, but there are cheaper options
The updated Maingear MG-1 gaming PC offers extreme power with configurations featuring the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, but its high price tag is not fully justified by the case's cheap feel. While it excels in gaming and content creation performance, the cooling struggles with the high-end CPU under heavy load, and cheaper alternatives offer better value.
'People talk about AI reducing jobs, complete nonsense': Nvidia's Jensen Huang criticises economic…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang dismisses concerns about AI reducing jobs, calling it 'complete nonsense' and arguing that AI will lead to more software engineers being hired due to increased productivity. He believes that AI's impact on the economy is significant and will soon be evident, emphasizing that not using AI will lead to job losses.
'Tell me that's not R2D2. Tell me that's not robotics': Jensen Huang thinks the future of personal computing is letting AI agents run your PC
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes the future of personal computing lies in AI agents that can autonomously manage tasks, envisioning a future where PCs are constantly interacting with users. He discussed Nvidia's involvement in the laptop market with their new RTX Spark chip, aiming to reinvent the PC for the AI era. While Huang is optimistic about widespread adoption, the article expresses concerns about privacy and the potential diminishment of independent problem-solving skills.
CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia is too busy with the 'gigantic project' of 'reinventing the PC after 40 years' to do a handheld gaming PC based on RTX Spark
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated that the company is focused on reinventing the PC for the age of AI with its new RTX Spark chip, rather than developing a handheld gaming PC. He explained that adapting existing PC applications and games to the new architecture is a massive undertaking. While a smaller version of RTX Spark might be suitable for handhelds, Nvidia's current priority is the broader PC market.
ASUS's NVIDIA RTX Spark laptops could give the MacBook Pro some competition
ASUS is set to release new laptops featuring NVIDIA's RTX Spark ARM superchip, positioning them as potential competitors to the MacBook Pro, particularly for creative professionals. These laptops are highlighted as some of the most interesting options utilizing NVIDIA's new technology.
After a week of playing on nothing but Panther Lake laptops, it's safe to say that Intel has its gaming mojo back
Intel's new Panther Lake mobile processors, specifically the Core Ultra Series 3, show significant promise for gaming on thin and light laptops. Despite past struggles, these chips, featuring integrated Arc B390 GPUs, deliver impressive frame rates in demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Path of Exile 2 at 1080p, even performing comparably to discrete GPUs like the Nvidia RTX 4050. Performance remains consistent on battery power, and while ray tracing is not viable, features like XeSS offer a good balance of visual quality and performance.
Jen-Hsun says RTX Spark 'is 100% awesome at everything everybody expects the PC to do, and it can do more'
Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang described the new RTX Spark System on Chip (SoC) as '100% awesome,' highlighting its capabilities for both PC gaming and AI-driven personal assistants. Developed in partnership with MediaTek, the SoC combines an Arm core with an Nvidia Blackwell GPU and is designed with Windows on Arm in mind, though it currently utilizes a standard Windows operating system.
