TechPowerUp's team conducted research to find out how the market for handheld consoles performs and where its users are mostly going. The large community poll of 22,649 PC gamers, asking a simple "Do you game on a handheld console?" paints a solid picture of the customer base that a handheld console maker can expect. The majority, at 65.3% of the polled gamers, have chosen the option "No," indicating that two-thirds of PC gamers spend time on their main desktop or notebook PCs without using an additional handheld console. Among the 34.7% of respondents (7,852 votes) who game on the go, Valve's Steam Deck leads with 2,798 votes (35.6%), narrowly edging out Nintendo's Switch at 2,785 votes (35.5%).

ASUS's ROG Ally follows with 913 votes (11.6%), while "Other" devices, including Android emulators, retro‑focused units like the Analogue Pocket, and various mini‑PC handhelds, account for 810 votes (10.3%). Boutique Windows handhelds trail further behind, with the Lenovo Legion Go claiming 280 votes (3.6%) and the MSI Claw 266 votes (3.4%). Out of the entire fleet of these handhelds, only the Nintendo Switch is a real console. Others are mini portable PCs, which can serve functionality far beyond those of a console. Gamers are fond of the added functionality, which is why the Steam Deck, running Linux and Windows-based handhelds from ASUS, MSI, Lenovo, and others, are so popular.

GL.iNet, a leader in secure network solutions, is proud to announce the launch of Flint 3 (GL-BE9300), its first tri-band Wi-Fi 7 home router. Engineered for home users, remote workers, gamers, and small offices, Flint 3 delivers next-generation wireless performance with unmatched flexibility, speed, and control.

Next-Generation Wi-Fi 7 Performance
Flint 3 is powered by the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, supporting Multi-Link Operation (MLO) across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands. This dramatically reduces interference and latency by combining multiple wireless channels into a single stable connection. With max speeds of 688 Mbps (2.4 GHz), 2882 Mbps (5 GHz), and 5765 Mbps (6 GHz), Flint 3 ensures responsive, and constant connectivity, even in congested device environments.

Leading provider of advanced AI solutions AAEON has released a new addition to its AI Inference Server product line, the MAXER-5100 - the world's first 8L AI inference server equipped with two integrated GPUs. The MAXER-5100's default model comes with the 24 core, 32 thread 14th Generation Intel Core i9 processor 14900K and two onboard NVIDIA RTX 2000 Ada GPUs. Meanwhile, a barebone SKU is available, accommodating up to 65 W CPUs from across the 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Intel Core processor lines as well as PCIe slots for other compatible GPUs, per project need.

Given the processing power and AI performance the system offers, the MAXER-5100 is primarily positioned as a central server for the management of multiple edge devices, particularly with its Certificate Authority (CA) support granting additional security for smart infrastructure, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing applications. Moreover, the MAXER-5100's use of a zero-trust secure tunnel and onboard TPM 2.0 allows for encrypted data transmission between the server and multiple edge devices, as well implement over-the-air updates and remote diagnostics.

Today, Nokia launched two new Wi-Fi 7 gateways designed to deliver, reliable, ultra-fast broadband to every corner of the home. Nokia's entry level Beacon 4 and mid-tier Beacon 9 offer gigabit speeds over Wi-Fi - essential for supporting the expanding demands of streaming, online gaming, video, smart home, and security applications in the home.

As XGS-PON and 25G PON services grow, Wi-Fi upgrades are essential to delivering multi-gigabit speeds into homes. Nokia's new Beacon 4 and 9 are designed specifically for this purpose, allowing service providers to offer an affordable, best-in-class Wi-Fi 7 experience for the masses. Incorporating Wi-Fi 7's full capabilities, the dual-band Beacon 4 gateway delivers 3.6Gbs speeds over Wi-Fi while the tri-band Beacon 9 gateway delivers blazingly fast 9.4Gbs speeds that help eliminate slowdowns and buffering issues. Both Beacons are powered by its Corteca software which allows operators to create and monetize better broadband experiences.

j5Create brought several useful connectivity accessories for a wide range of consumers from professionals to creators, to Computex 2025. We begin our tour with the JTD5172, a Thunderbolt 5 Triple 8K @ 60 Hz docking station. The dock comes with Intel Thunderbolt 5 Bandwidth Boost capability, where either the Tx or Rx lanes can be made to work at 120 Gbps at the expense of the other running at 40 Gbps, to enhance transfer speeds. The dock also supports passthrough of displays at resolutions as high as 8K @ 144 Hz or triple 8K @ 60 Hz, or 4K @ 240 Hz. It also puts out some downstream connectivity of its own, including an M.2 NVMe Gen 3 slot, 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, SD 4.0, and a few USB 3.2 ports.

Next up, is the j5Create JTD5174, a more feature-packed, "AI-ready" Thunderbolt 5 dock that includes a GPU/NPU module to turn your PC into an AI PC. We're not sure what module this is, or what silicon it uses. Its downstream connectivity and Thunderbolt 5 daisy-chaining features are similar to those of the JTD5172. Next up, we were shown j5Create's durable 40 Gbps USB4 cables that are capable of 240 W power delivery; and a VESA-certified DisplayPort 2.1 cable, which can transmit 80 Gbps for resolutions of up to 16K @ 60 Hz with DSC over a single cable. The JTSA302 is an ergonomic dual-monitor mount that includes a USB4-capable 10-in-1 docking station that puts out a plethora of connectivity, including dual 4K @ 60 Hz HDMI, 1 GbE wired LAN, SD 4.0, microSD 4.0, and a number of USB ports that include 100 W PD passthrough. For its main function, the JTSA302 supports up to two 32-inch 16:9 monitors. We now move onto one of the star attractions in the j5Create booth, the Stream Station Pro 4K.

ASRock has brought its new 27-inch PG27QFW2A gaming monitor to the Computex 2025 show, and this 2560x1440 resolution IPS display has a refresh rate of 400 Hz. Part of ASRock's Phantom Gaming lineup, the PG27QFW2A has a 400 nits typical brightness, 1 ms (GTG) response time, and a typical contrast ratio of 1000:1. It has VESA DisplayHDR 400 and AMD FreeSync Premium certifications.

It supports all the usual tilt, swivel and height adjustments, as well as a 100x100 VESA mount, and comes with two HDMI 2.1 (FRL) and one DisplayPort 1.4 outputs. The PG27QFW2A also comes with two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, two 2 W speakers, and a headphone output. Another unique feature is an integrated Wi-Fi antenna (7dBi). In addition to the PG27QFW2A, ASRock was also keen to point out several other monitors, including the 27-inch 1920x1080 resolution 520 Hz PG27FFX2A, as well as four OLED gaming monitors, including the PGO32QFSA, a 32-inch 4K 240 Hz gaming monitor powered by Samsung's advanced QD-OLED.

Get ready to unfold the next big thing in retro gaming—introducing the ANBERNIC RG 34XXSP, where classic handheld nostalgia meets cutting-edge functionality.

Four Iconic Colors, One Legendary Design
Paying tribute to the golden age of handheld consoles, the RG 34XXSP sports a clamshell form factor—compact, durable, and ultraportable. Choose from four nostalgic colorways: Yellow, Indigo, Black, and Gray.

Kodak North American brand licensee C+A Global is excited to announce the availability of the KODAK LUMA 500 FHD Ultra Smart Pico Projector | Google TV, the newest addition to their acclaimed Kodak LUMA projector line. With its versatile capabilities and designed to elevate portable entertainment, this small projector transforms any space—whether a living room or the great outdoors—into a cinematic escape.

Enhancing user convenience, the KODAK LUMA 500 FHD Ultra Smart Pico Projector | Google TV offers seamless voice control with the new integration of Google Assistant, allowing users to effortlessly navigate settings and access streaming apps through voice commands. Available in black and white and equipped with built-in popular streaming apps, this sleek and compact projector delivers stunning Full HD resolution, with auto-focus & keystone correction, it's complete with HDR and 4K support, ensuring every image is crisp and vibrant in 150" screen size.

Nokia today announced it will showcase its Beacon 24 device at the ALGS esports gaming event, allowing fans and gamers to see firsthand the power of its Wi-Fi 7 solution for eGaming applications. Located in the heart of the convention center's challenging Wi-Fi environment, Nokia's demonstration, in partnership with Qualcomm, SONY, Corsair and EA, offers visitors an exclusive chance to battle a mystery pro head-to-head in the Apex Legends game, powered solely by Nokia's Wi-Fi device. Visitors will also be able to take on some of their favorite gaming content creators as part of a "take-over" event taking place at the Nokia booth.

The Nokia WiFi Beacon 24 embeds unique latency and queuing technology to give service providers a powerful Wi-Fi gateway solution that can rival any commercial and retail device on the market. Equipped with an advanced gaming optimization application available on Nokia's Corteca platform, the Wi-Fi 7 device delivers the ultimate end-user experience, delivering gaming-level latency that optimizes performance.

MSI Japan has announced that the PRO Z890-S WiFi Project Zero motherboard with back-routed power connectors will go on sale in Japan on May 2 for ¥42,980 (tax included). It uses Intel's Z890 chipset on an LGA1851 socket and a 12+1+1+1-phase digital power design. The board comes in a white-silver finish and measures 243.84 × 304.8 mm in ATX form factor. Memory support consists of four DDR5-8800 slots (up to 256 GB). Storage options include four SATA 3.0 ports, one PCIe 5.0 × 4 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 × 4 M.2 slots. Expansion slots are one PCIe 5.0 × 16, one PCIe 3.0 × 1 (in ×16 shape) and two PCIe 4.0 × 4 (in ×16 shape). On the networking side, it offers Wi-Fi 7 with up to 5.8 Gbps throughput (via an EZ Antenna) and a 2.5 GbE LAN port using the Realtek 8125D controller. A Thunderbolt 4 header supports up to 40 Gbps connections.

Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC897 codec. A key change from earlier PRO models is that all power, fan, storage and I/O connectors are located on the board's rear. This layout can make cable routing neater if the PC case allows access behind the motherboard tray. MSI has covered the front side of the PCB since there are no connectors there. Although the PRO series is not aimed at high-end overclocking, the BIOS includes one-click overclock presets for CPU and memory. The board also features an EZ PCIe Clip II on the first slot for simpler graphics card removal. In Europe, the PRO Z890-S WiFi PZ is expected to retail for around €365.

As industrial systems become more interconnected and data-driven, the need for connectivity solutions that offer superior performance, scalability, and flexibility is growing rapidly. Cervoz, a leading provider of industrial embedded modules, is meeting this demand with an expanding portfolio of innovative, real-world expansion solutions.

Seamless Expansion for Future-Ready Performance
Picture a smart logistics hub handling tens of thousands of packages a day, where Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) operates across vast spaces. In such environments, traditional RJ45 connections may initially suffice—but as operation expand and AMRs navigate distances beyond 100 meters, connectivity becomes prone to signal degradation and industrial interference.

ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, today unveiled the M1 Max smart portable LED projector, the latest addition to its iF Design Award-winning M1 Series, recognized for its innovative 360-degree 3-in-1 stand. Designed for modern adventurers and entertainment enthusiasts, this palm-sized projector transforms any space into a cinematic oasis with built-in Google TV, vibrant Full HD 1080p visuals, and powerful Harman Kardon audio, all in an ultra-portable, sleek design.

"At ViewSonic, we are committed to redefining entertainment through user-centric innovations, creating solutions that seamlessly blend technology with contemporary lifestyles," said Dean Tsai, General Manager of Projector & LED Display Business Unit at ViewSonic. "The M1 Max embodies this vision by integrating premium audiovisual performance, effortless streaming, and a minimalist design into an ultra-portable device. We strive to empower users to break free from traditional setups and enjoy a versatile big-screen experience wherever life takes them."

AAEON's UP brand, has released the UP 710S Edge, the company's smallest Intel Processor N-powered Mini PC with Wi-Fi support, measuring just 92 mm x 77 mm x 38 mm.

Positioned as a compact platform for companies to upgrade industrial automation setups, the UP 710S Edge is available in models featuring the full Intel Processor N series family (formerly Alder Lake-N), as well as offering an 8-bit GPIO with optional SPI, I2C, and PWM, a first for the product line.

V-Color Technology Inc., a global leader in advanced, high-performance memory solutions, proudly announces the groundbreaking launch of the industry's first-ever 64 GB (32 GB x2) DDR5 O CUDIMM memory kit, featuring unprecedented speeds up to 9000 MT/s. Specifically tailored for Intel Core Ultra processors and the latest Z890 motherboards, this cutting-edge product expands V-Color memory solutions. This new kit will also be part of the acclaimed SCC lineup (Speed Booster, Colorful Makeover, Cost-effective), delivering unmatched capacity, speed, and reliability to empower systems for AI training, gamers, creators, and professional users worldwide.

In line with V-Color's tradition of continuously pushing the envelope, the introduction of this groundbreaking 64 GB (32 GB x2) DDR5 OC memory kit represents a significant milestone in the memory industry. This new kit combines ultra-high memory capacity with setting frequencies, ensuring exceptional performance and responsiveness for intensive workloads, gaming, and creative applications.

TP-Link Systems Inc., a global leader in networking and smart home solutions, continued its expansion into the rapidly growing travel router market with the launch of a premium Wi-Fi 6 travel router, the TL-WR3002X. Building on the success of its predecessor, the TL-WR1502X, the TL-WR3002X delivers cutting-edge dual-band Wi-Fi 6 technology, enabling faster wireless speeds and greater capacity for a multitude of connected devices, whether at home or on the road.

The TL-WR3002X is designed to meet the needs of frequent travelers and families seeking reliable, high-speed internet access. Equipped with a 2.5 gigabit WAN port, a 1.0 gigabit LAN port, a USB 3.0 port, a microSD reader supporting up to 512 GB, and a USB-C power supply, this compact and efficient router boasts endless connectivity and versatility for any scenario. Its advanced VPN compatibility, supporting OpenVPN, WireGuard, PPTP, and L2TP standards, provides users with enhanced privacy and security, making it an ideal solution for staying safely connected anywhere in the world, whether working remotely abroad, browsing on public Wi-Fi or relaxing on your next cruise.

BIOSTAR, a leading manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, storage devices, and IPC solutions, today introduced the new B850MT2-E DJ motherboard. Built on AMD's B850 chip architecture, B850MT2-E DJ is tailor-made for casual home and office use.

Engineered to support the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, the B850MT2-E DJ ensures seamless multitasking and efficient power management, making it an ideal choice for modern computing needs. Supporting up to 128 GB of DDR5 across two DIMM slots, the B850MT2-E DJ offers more bandwidth than DDR4, delivering faster data access and smoother performance. Additionally, PCIe 4.0 M.2 support provides lower latency and lightning-fast speeds of up to 64 Gb/s, doubling the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 M.2 for quick data transfers and minimal load times, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.

Apple today introduced the faster, more powerful iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Air with M3 brings Apple's advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time—taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level. iPad Air with M3 is nearly 2x faster compared to iPad Air with M1, and up to 3.5x faster than iPad Air with A14 Bionic. Users will feel the speed of M3 in everything they do, from creating engaging content faster than ever to playing demanding, graphics-intensive games. Available in two sizes and four gorgeous finishes that users love, the 11-inch iPad Air is super portable while on the go, and the 13-inch model provides an even larger display for more room to be creative and productive. Designed for iPad Air, the new Magic Keyboard enhances its versatility and delivers more capabilities at a lower price. With iPadOS 18, support for Apple Intelligence, advanced cameras, fast wireless 5G connectivity, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), the new iPad Air offers an unrivaled experience.

With the same starting price of just $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for the 13-inch model, the new iPad Air is a fantastic value. And for education, the 11-inch iPad Air starts at just $549, and the 13-inch model starts at just $749. Customers can pre-order the new iPad Air with M3 and Magic Keyboard for iPad Air starting today, with availability beginning Wednesday, March 12.

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. today announced the Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite, the world's first 5G Advanced-capable FWA platform. Powered by the Qualcomm X85 5G Modem-RF, the platform sets a new benchmark for 5G broadband performance with downlink speeds up to 12.5 Gbps. The Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite platform introduces comprehensive AI enhancements and integrates a powerful network Edge AI coprocessor with up to 40 TOPS of NPU processing power. This optimizes wireless connectivity across 5G broadband and Wi-Fi, while unlocking the power of generative AI for more devices, enabling a more reliable and harmonized user experience.

"The Dragonwing FWA Gen 4 Elite Platform is a technological breakthrough, building on over 500 5G FWA designs to date, and extends our tradition of delivering platforms that solve the broadband industry's greatest challenges," said Gautam Sheoran, vice president and general manager, wireless broadband and communications, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "By integrating unprecedented AI and connectivity capabilities, with the Qualcomm X85 at its core, this platform offers ultra-fast speeds, reliability and flexibility at a lower total cost than wired broadband, ultimately, enabling a future where seamless, intelligent networks transform the way we live and work."

The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence has significantly increased demand for developers who can create new AI-powered programs and applications. But processing, analyzing or training with vast amounts of data can strain even a powerful PC's bandwidth, making it difficult to multitask with other applications working in the background.

It's a pain point that can be solved by connecting two computers. Intel's Thunderbolt Share software lets users easily connect two Windows PCs to share screens and to control using a single keyboard, mouse and storage. Using a PC's existing Thunderbolt 4 or Thunderbolt 5 port, a single cable provides secure high-speed, low-latency compute for file-sharing and screen-sharing. One of the PCs or accessories needs to be Thunderbolt Share-licensed.

Amazon announced that eero is expanding its Wi-Fi 7 portfolio to include eero 7, delivering multi-gigabit speeds at a more affordable price, and eero Pro 7, offering premium performance for bandwidth-demanding networks. Thanks to the company's TrueMesh, TrueRoam, and TrueChannel networking technologies, and the latest Wi-Fi 7 capabilities, eero 7 and Pro 7 will improve overall wifi performance, reliability, and latency; and help keep customers connected even as network conditions become more complex and demanding.

"For ten years, eero has obsessed over delivering exceptional wifi because we know it is as important as our electricity and running water. Back in my apartment in San Francisco, our ambition was to deliver an experience that's easy to use, is so reliable you don't have to think about it, comes with world-class security, and is thoughtfully designed to blend into any environment," said Nick Weaver, CEO and co-founder of eero. "We've continued to innovate and have gone well beyond our first home mesh wifi system—there are tens of millions of eero devices that power homes and businesses across 24 countries. Today, I'm excited for the eero 7 and Pro 7 to join the Max 7 and Outdoor 7 and expand our Wi-Fi 7 portfolio to meet every internet need."

Morse Micro, the world's leading provider of Wi-Fi HaLow chips, today announced the general availability of the world's first Wi-Fi 4 and Wi-Fi HaLow gateway - certified by Wi-Fi Alliance. Featuring FCC, IC, and RCM certification, this breakthrough device enables developers, system integrators, and manufacturers to harness the power of long-range, energy-efficient Wi-Fi HaLow combined with traditional Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) connectivity in a single, compact gateway.

"The certification of the HaLowLink 1 reinforces the growing importance of reliable, interoperable Wi-Fi HaLow products in the connectivity ecosystem," said Maureen Gallagher, VP of Marketing at Wi-Fi Alliance. "With its extended range and low-power capabilities, Wi-Fi HaLow is a powerful solution for IoT applications, and Morse Micro is committed to accelerating adoption by delivering high-quality products through the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED program."

Sapphire Technology has introduced a new NITRO+ motherboard model in China—weekend reports pointed to a listing on JD.com, where the latest addition resides alongside various previous-gen B650 options. This appears to be another region specific release—priced at 1299 RMB (~$179 USD). The NITRO+ B850M Wi-Fi model seems to share its overall aesthetic design with the preceding B650M-equipped equivalent. As surmised by VideoCardz, the Sapphire NITRO+ board's VRM patterning reminded them of the leaked premium-tier Radeon NITRO+ RX 9070 graphics card series.

The generational jump from AMD B650 to B850 chipset—as expected—yields only minor benefits (see below). The older NITRO+ B650M Wi-Fi model is a significantly cheaper prospect; coming in at 899 RMB ($124 USD). VideoCardz's weekend detective work settled on a nice improvement: "based on our research, the memory overclocking support has increased from 7600 MT/s+ to 8000 MT/s. Keep in mind that these figures may be higher for both motherboards; this is just what Sapphire guarantees when paired with a supported memory kit." Industry watchdogs believe that ASRock is likely involved in the contract manufacturing of Sapphire's motherboard offerings—the former has been long-involved in pumping out NZXT-badged products.

In a world where most of us work, communicate, play, explore, and make purchases online nearly every day, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Yet it's also a world where it's increasingly hard to know who to trust. Perhaps you've seen recent news reports that call into question the security practices of companies that you might rely on for the network for your home or small business. At ASUS, we're working to show you that not every networking company has the same level of commitment to cybersecurity. Recently, we joined FIRST, a longstanding and renowned organization that brings together a variety of computer security incident response teams from around the world. Our membership in FIRST enables us to take enterprise-level experience, security protocols, and incident response tactics and integrate them into the consumer market.

35 years of coordinating responses against cyberattacks
When you're the victim of a cyberattack, your priority is to re-secure your own hardware, data, and account access. But the incident response teams dedicated to cybersecurity have to take a larger view. What vulnerability made the cyberattack possible? What other systems could be affected? How quickly can a fix be deployed, and how might this fix affect other vital systems and functions? Answering these questions in today's connected world requires not just on-the-ground incident response teams, but international communication and coordination between these groups. Since 1990, this layer of coordination has been provided by FIRST—the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams. Consisting of members from government agencies, educational institutions, military divisions, and the private sector, FIRST works to ensure a safe internet for everyone by creating channels for incident response and security teams across the globe to work together.

Lantronix Inc., a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling AI Edge Intelligence, today announced it will launch its new 28-port SM24TBT4XPA Managed 2.5G Ethernet PoE++ network switch as well as feature its 24-port SM24TBT4SA and 8-port SM8TBT2SA Managed Gigabit Ethernet PoE++ network switches at the 2025 BICSI Winter Conference & Exhibition. Taking place Feb. 4-6, 2025, at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., Lantronix will exhibit these newest items, along with more IoT network solutions, at booth Number 910.

"At BICSI, we will feature our new PoE++ network switches that offer flexibility in port speed and power while delivering the always-on performance needed for critical applications, such as smart building, wireless and security and surveillance. Our users know they can rely on Lantronix's secure network solutions to stay connected at the network edge while gaining easy, intuitive control of end-to-end devices," said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix.

AAEON (stock code: 6579), a leading provider of edge AI platforms, has announced the release of the BOXER-8654AI-KIT, a development kit equipped with either an 8 GB or 16 GB NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX module. While AAEON's BOXER series has become synonymous with NVIDIA-powered embedded AI systems, the BOXER-8654AI-KIT provides its customers with an avenue to develop embedded solutions from the ground up.

The BOXER-8654AI-KIT's module is accompanied by an advanced carrier board featuring a full-function I/O boasting six USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, an Out-of-Band (OOB) management box header, and four LAN ports with optional power boards for PoE functionality. For display, the kit's carrier board offers one physical HDMI Type-A port, as well as two MIPI CSI connectors, each equipped with four lanes to allow for two MIPI cameras to be installed per interface. Other physical I/O features that stand out are its two DB-9 ports, one of which offers an RS-232 (RX/TX/GND)/422/485 signal, with the other providing a CANBus interface. Additionally, an NVIDIA Jetson-compatible 40-pin header offers I2C, SPI, UART, and other serial interfaces.