The AMD Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards deliver 1440p gaming experiences. They feature with a new compute unit design optimized for improved efficiency, and a multi-level cache hierarchy designed to provide reduced latency, higher bandwidth and lower power, according to the vendor. RDNA gaming architecture also includes a streamlined graphics pipeline optimized for performance-per-clock and high clock speeds. Delivering up to 1.25X higher performance-per-clock and up to 1.5X higher performance-per-watt compared to the previous-generation Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture, RDNA provides the computational horsepower to enable immersive gaming by enhancing explosions, physics, lighting effects and more, and by delivering fluid, high-framerate gaming experiences.

Asustek Computer has announced that its G11 gaming desktop is now available with the latest seventh generation Intel Core processors. G11 can be specified with up to an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card. In addition, G11 features the Asustek Aegis III gaming utility for access to system features and XSplit Gamecaster gameplay recording and sharing. Asustek Aegis III is a system-performance monitoring app that allows users to track CPU and memory use, as well as download and upload status. It lets users control fan speeds and lighting effects, and automatically sends out a warning if the system exceeds temperature or voltage thresholds. XSplit Gamecaster enables gameplay recording and editing, which can then be shared on social media. Boost Launcher automatically frees up CPU and memory resources.

Samsung Electronics has announced a 12-megapixel image sensor for smartphones. Already in mass production, this 1.4 micron-pixel-based image sensor is equipped with Dual Pixel technology that has been reserved for DSLR cameras. Samsung's new image sensor with Dual Pixel technology employs two photodiodes located on the left and right halves of a pixel, while a conventional image sensor dedicates less than 5% of its pixels, with one photodiode each that converts light particles into measurable photocurrent for phase detection. As each and every pixel of the Dual Pixel image sensor is capable of detecting phase differences of perceived light, significantly faster auto-focus has become possible. The image sensor has also adopted Samsung's ISOCELL technology, which isolates the photodiodes in each pixel with a physical wall to further reduce color cross talk, maximizing the image sensor's performance. For top-of-the-line performance while keeping the size to a minimum, the new image sensor is built with cutting-edge chip-stacking technology. The Dual Pixel image sensor stacks a 65nm sensor and 28nm logic chip together to deliver outstanding photo-taking experiences in today's sleek smartphones.