The Valve Steam Machine is known for running cool and quietly, but one modder decided to kick things up a notch when it comes to the Steam Machine's cooling solution, creating a custom liquid cooled Steam Machine using a desktop CNC machine, impressive reverse engineering, and less than $200 in parts.

The modder, who goes by u/techmagnet on Reddit, has published a handful of in-progress dev logs of his liquid cooled Steam Machine project, with the latest being a short edit of the

Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation ("Sony") and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited ("TSMC") (TWSE: 2330, NYSE: TSM) today announced the execution of a legally binding definitive agreement for the establishment of Advanced Vision Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation as a joint venture ("JV") in Koshi City, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. The JV will serve as a core hub for the development and manufacturing activities required for the volume production of image sensors for smartphones utilizing advanced manufacturing process technology. The

If it wasn't enough that memory, storage, and CPU shortages are driving up the prices of PCs, Microsoft is now imposing a price increase on OEM PC makers for their Windows licenses. According to Taiwanese UDN, Microsoft has notified OEM PC makers that Windows licensing fees are going up by 7% to 10%. One of the PC vendors noted that Microsoft typically increases its Windows license fees every year, but only by a low, single-digit percentage. However, this time the increase goes up

Following the runaway success of last year's Commodore 64 Ultimate, Commodore International has announced it is bringing the TAC-2 joystick, also known as the "Totally Accurate Controller," back into production more than 40 years after its debut. Pre-orders begin today at commodore.net.

Originally released in 1983 by Suncom Technologies (whose "We Help Make Computers Friendly" motto complemented Commodore's own "Welcome to the World of Friendly Computing" quite well), the TAC-

Razer, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced the Razer Naga V3 Pro, the latest evolution of its iconic MMO gaming mouse. Built to adapt across game genres and playstyles, it features three swappable magnetic side plates, more ways to customize controls, upgraded performance, and the classic ergonomic Naga shape players know and trust.

A Legend, Evolved
Since 2009, the Razer Naga has helped define what an MMO mouse can do. Its 12-button thumb grid has become a signature

DapuStor, a leading manufacturer of enterprise SSD products showcased at FMS2026: Future of Memory and Storage, announcing its highest-capacity 512 TB E2 SSD, liquid-cooled EDSFF designs and more. The company demonstrated how flash storage is evolving to support greater data density, performance and efficiency at scale.

New Innovations for AI Infrastructure
512 TB E2 R6060 SSD: Doubling the previous 245 TB capacity and enabling 1 PB with just two drives, the

ARCTIC expands its premium cooling portfolio with the new BioniX P12/P14 A-RGB series. Delivering P12 Pro-level performance, premium A-RGB lighting, and modular daisy-chain connectivity, the new BioniX series is built for clean, high-performance PC builds. Designed to streamline system assembly without compromising cooling performance, the BioniX P12/P14 A-RGB series combines a modular connection concept with premium lighting and high-efficiency airflow for modern PC builds.

be quiet!, the German manufacturer for premium PC components and peripherals, is expanding its gaming peripheral portfolio with the introduction of Light Mount TKL and Mousepad XL. Designed for enthusiasts who demand precision, comfort and durability, Light Mount TKL combines a space-saving 80% layout with advanced silent mechanical switches, premium materials and extensive customization options. Available in both linear and tactile Silent V2 Switches variants, it delivers a smooth, quiet, and highly responsive typing experience for gamers, creators and professionals alike.

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NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 50 series of "Blackwell" graphics cards has seen significant price increases over the past few months, with a particularly notable jump between July and August. On Newegg, one of the largest computer hardware retailers in the United States, there has been a noticeable change in the median listed price for each GeForce RTX 50 model. For instance, the entry-level GeForce RTX 5050 had a median price of $300 in June, which rose by 5% to