➀ Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 with RTX 5070 Ti and Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU is now $1,999 (a $400 discount) at Best Buy;

➁ Features a 3K OLED display (2880x1800, 120Hz) with 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy and Dolby Vision support;

➂ Includes 32GB RAM, upgradable storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a slim design balancing performance and portability.

➀ The ASUS ROG Falcata is the company's first 75% split gaming keyboard, designed with ergonomics in mind.

➁ It features hot-swappable ROG HFX V2 magnetic switches and offers customization options for actuation range.

➂ The keyboard includes rapid trigger, speed tap mode, media controls, and RGB lighting.

➀ The Razer Blade 18 delivers exceptional gaming performance with an RTX 5090 GPU and Intel Core Ultra 9 CPU, outperforming competitors like the MSI Titan 18 in benchmarks;

➁ Its dual-mode display (4K@240Hz/FHD@440Hz) offers versatility, while premium build quality and unique vapor chamber design enhance its appeal;

➂ Priced from $3,499 to $5,199, it targets deep-pocketed gamers, though fan noise and the lack of PCIe 5.0 storage highlight cost-performance tradeoffs.

➀ NVIDIA reported Q2 2025 revenue of $46.7 billion, a 56% YoY increase (smallest in two years), with China revenue plunging 50% QoQ and 25% YoY to $2.8 billion;

➁ Q3 revenue forecast is $54 billion (excluding China), but could rise by $3-5 billion if H20 AI chip sales to China are permitted;

➂ CFO Colette Kress projected AI infrastructure spending to reach $3-4 trillion by 2030, with $600 billion spent in 2025 alone.

➀ The Acer Nitro V 16S AI offers strong value at $1,299 with a Ryzen 7 260 processor, RTX 5060 GPU, 32GB RAM, and a vibrant 16-inch 180Hz display;

➁ While delivering excellent storage speeds and port selection, its 85W RTX 5060 struggles against competitors with higher-tier GPUs in 1080p gaming benchmarks;

➂ Notable drawbacks include a 720p webcam, excessive bloatware, and thermal limitations during prolonged gaming sessions.

➀ The MSI Vector 16 HX AI 16 laptop with GeForce RTX 5070 Ti is on sale for $1,549.99 at Amazon and $1,574.99 at Best Buy, offering significant discounts.

➁ The Alienware 18-inch Area-51 with the same GPU is available for $2,499.99 at Best Buy, saving $800.

➂ A 15.6-inch MSI Thin model with GeForce RTX 4050 is discounted to $549 at Walmart, offering a more affordable option for casual gaming.

➀ The Nintendo Switch 2 is selling well, but developers are struggling to get their hands on development kits for the handheld.

➁ Nintendo is reportedly encouraging developers to focus on the original Switch and rely on backward compatibility.

➂ The distribution of development kits is chaotic, with no clear criteria for who gets access to the hardware.

➀ The Alienware AW2525HM offers a 320Hz refresh rate at FHD resolution, delivering ultra-smooth gaming performance;

➁ With 94% DCI-P3 coverage and HDR10 support, it sets new benchmarks for color accuracy in budget monitors;

➂ Despite lacking speakers/headphone jacks, its $250 price and premium build make it ideal for competitive gamers.

➀ The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, exclusive to Latin America, shows 12% faster multi-core performance in Geekbench compared to the non-X3D version;

➁ Equipped with 96MB 3D V-Cache, it addresses the original 5500's cache limitations, enhancing gaming and productivity performance;

➂ Despite strong benchmarks, its $185 price is deemed uncompetitive in Western markets, limiting its launch to price-sensitive regions.

➀ Microsoft's Windows 95 launched 30 years ago marked the first OS release as a global cultural event, with midnight launch queues and the iconic Start Button design;

➁ It introduced 32-bit multitasking, plug-and-play hardware, and integrated Internet support through MSN, while system requirements began sparking 'bloatware' debates;

➂ The OS achieved $720M first-day revenue, fueled by aggressive gaming partnerships and Netscape browser integration, laying foundations for modern PC ecosystems.

➀ The Wolfbox MF100 Electric Air Duster is currently discounted to $69 at Amazon, close to its all-time low price.

➁ With 150,000 RPM and rechargeable USB-C battery, it offers a powerful, eco-friendly alternative to compressed air cans for PC cleaning.

➂ Though slightly pricier than its Prime Day deal, this portable tool remains a cost-effective choice for enthusiasts.

① Retro Games Ltd announces a full-sized A1200 Amiga remake featuring a working keyboard and a 30th-anniversary port of *The Settlers 2*.

② Detailed specifications and bundled accessories will be fully revealed in October, with the device likely running Linux-based emulators.

③ The company plans multiple retro hardware releases between 2025–2026, reigniting nostalgia for classic computing systems.

➀ Microsoft introduces Advanced Shader Delivery, moving shader compilation to the cloud to reduce game loading times by up to 85%;

➀ New SODB and PSDB formats enable precompiled shaders tailored to specific hardware/driver configurations;

➁ Feature debuts on Asus ROG Xbox Ally/X devices in October, with broader device support planned.

➀ Amazon UK's Gaming Week sale offers up to 69% off on gaming peripherals like Logitech and Razer, with standout deals on GPUs;

➁ The NVIDIA RTX 5070 (MSI Shadow 2X) is priced at £479, bundled with a free 1TB MSI Spatium M470 Pro SSD, offering exceptional value;

➂ Budget-friendly RTX 5060 8GB at £249 includes the same SSD, while other deals feature discounted SSDs, RAM, and gaming mice.

➀ Asus announced three OLED gaming monitors at Gamescom: ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W and ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG with Tandem OLED tech (15% brighter, 25% wider color), plus the refreshed XG27AQDMG Gen 2;

➁ Flagship PG27AQWP-W achieves 720Hz at HD or 540Hz at QHD, with 0.03ms response time and semi-transparent back panel;

➂ All models feature Neo Proximity Sensor for burn-in prevention, but pricing remains undisclosed.

➀ The University of Koblenz hosted a 5-day RobertaLab summer camp for 14 girls aged 10–14, focusing on programming, robotics, and web development;

➀ Participants used Calliope mini microcontrollers, built Lego EV3 robots for simulated Mars missions, and learned HTML to design websites;

➂ Feedback highlighted heightened interest in STEM, with the camp showcasing the impact of hands-on tech education in engaging young girls.