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Maxsun has unveiled three new B850 microATX motherboards for AMD’s AM5 platform—MS-B850M I-CAFE, B850M-P WIFI, and B850M-B WIFI—offering a range of features including DDR5 support up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6, and multiple M.2 slots, with pricing yet to be fully announced.

Motherboard prices are likely to rise further as production costs surge—driven by steep increases in PCB, capacitor, and Wi-Fi module prices—outpacing the modest price hikes manufacturers have implemented so far, according to industry sources.

ASRock has quietly launched the B550M Pro-A WiFi 6E, a new microATX motherboard for AMD's AM4 platform that adds Wi-Fi 6E connectivity and modern features, as the aging socket enjoys renewed popularity amid falling memory prices.

The newly launched Piston V mini PC, now live on Kickstarter starting at $590, combines a Ryzen AI 9 365 APU, dual-boot Bazzite/Windows, a 4-inch touchscreen, and a quirky alarm clock-inspired design, offering upgradable specs and robust connectivity for both gaming and HTPC enthusiasts.

GIGABYTE’s new B550 X Gaming motherboard brings modern features like PCIe 4.0, M.2 EZ-Latch, and ARGB 2.0 to the AM4 platform at an affordable price, making it an attractive option for Ryzen 5000 users amid the ongoing memory pricing crisis.

Iqunix has officially launched the EC75 HE, a $179.99 75% Hall effect keyboard featuring a CNC aluminum mid-case, gasket-mounted design, rapid trigger functionality, and per-key RGB, now available exclusively on Amazon.

Gigabyte has unveiled two new budget-friendly B450 microATX motherboards for the aging AMD AM4 platform—offering modern features like Wi-Fi 6E, USB-C, and BIOS flashback support—proving that AM4 still has life left for affordable Ryzen builds, despite lacking PCIe 4.0 and DDR5.

A creative modder has transformed a standard Steam Deck LCD into the "SteamBoy," a compact, custom-built handheld that combines original Steam Deck hardware with a vertical form factor, a VR-grade AMOLED display, and extensive engineering tweaks—though it's still a work in progress and currently requires an external display to function.

Cabletime has launched the ScreenDock on Kickstarter, an innovative 8-in-1 USB-C docking station featuring a 5.5-inch 720p companion display designed to give users a dedicated space for secondary app windows—like AI dashboards, meeting notes, or system stats—without cluttering their main screen.

OpenMouse is an upcoming open-source, browser-based control panel that aims to let users customize a wide range of gaming mice—including models from Logitech, Pulsar, and Endgame Gear—without installing extra software, using WebHID for cross-platform support on Windows, macOS, and Linux.