The MSI MAG 271KPD7 was announced at Computex 2026 with prospects to launch in July, but it was actually launched today with its first market being Japan. The model boasts a rare dual‑mode display system that lets users switch between ultra‑high‑resolution clarity and extreme refresh‑rate performance. In its 5K mode (5120 x 2880 at 75Hz), the MAG 271KPD7 delivers exceptionally sharp visuals with…

MSI MAG 26QRM34 is an affordable yet feature-packed gaming monitor for China with a 27-inch Rapid IPS display with a QHD resolution and a Mini LED backlight. The latter employs 1152 local dimming zones, enabling a peak brightness of 1000 nits and VESA DisplayHDR 1000 certification. Color coverage is equally ambitious: 147% sRGB, 98% Adobe RGB, and 99% DCI‑P3, making the MAG 26QRM34 suitable for…

Acer Predator XB243YK V3 was launched in China with a very peculiar display, which we have seen only on the ViewSonic VX24G26J-4K so far. Both monitors are built around a 23.8-inch Fast IPS display with a 4K resolution and a 160Hz refresh rate. The display delivers a sharp 185 ppi image and has a native 8-bit color depth with 100% sRGB and 95% DCI-P3 color space coverage. Typical brightness is…

Akamai Technologies plans to spend about US$5.5 billion building cloud infrastructure to support a US$11.6 billion, seven-year commitment from Anthropic, as the US cloud provider expands memory procurement, server hardware and distributed CPU capacity.

Singapore is deepening semiconductor R&D ties with Applied Materials, KLA, GlobalFoundries (GF) and other industry players across advanced packaging and silicon photonics, as the city-state builds on its manufacturing base to strengthen technology development, validation and commercialization.

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten is pressing Washington to avoid another round of export restrictions on ASML’s China business as US lawmakers pursue legislation that could tighten controls on the chip-equipment maker’s immersion lithography systems and servicing activities.