PC & Tablets

LG Electronics Japan has announced the launch of two new OLED gaming monitors, the 31.5-inch 4K "32GX870B-B" featuring Tandem OLED and the 44.5-inch 5K2K ultrawide "45GX950B-B". Both models incorporate advanced AI functions to enhance visual and audio performance, with pre-orders starting today, May 1, 2026.

Razer announces the latest version of its free, open-source AI development toolkit, Razer AI Kit, now supporting omnimodal AI for image, video, and audio models, and extending compatibility to Arm64 architecture.

PC next, operated by Pont des Tech (Kansai Electric Power Group), will host two one-day special sales events for recycled PCs in Takatsuki City and Hirakata City, Osaka, in May 2026. These events offer attendees the opportunity to inspect products directly, access venue-exclusive limited-quantity items, and receive a free wireless mouse for the first 50 purchasers.

LG Electronics Japan Inc. announces the sequential release of its new 27-inch 4K IPS monitor, the "27U711B-B," starting mid-May 2026. This retailer-exclusive model features a wide color gamut, HDR10 support, and eye-care functions for a superior viewing experience.

TSUKUMO's G-GEAR brand introduces new gaming PCs featuring a pillarless design for unobstructed views of internal components, enhanced with extensive ARGB LED lighting and efficient cooling solutions, available from April 30.

Unitcom Co., Ltd. is holding the "Golden Week Super Redemption Festival" from April 30 to May 26, 2026, offering up to 30,000 yen equivalent in cashback for eligible new iiyama PCs purchased by PC Kobo members. This campaign applies to popular gaming PCs and high-performance notebooks.

NewLife NewDesign Co., Ltd. announces a special limited-time and limited-quantity sale on Windows 11 DSP licenses during Amazon's Smile Sale Golden Week, offering discounts of up to ¥3,300 and an additional 5% in Amazon points. This initiative aims to provide an affordable upgrade path to an AI-ready PC environment.

PC Kobo is launching its 'GeForce RTX™ 5090 Celebration Event' from April 28, 2026, introducing new high-end PCs equipped with the NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5090 Founders Edition. The event includes various campaigns such as a purchase rebate program offering up to ¥18,000 equivalent, a free loan program for corporate customers, and a review cashback campaign.

LG Electronics Japan has announced the release of three new models in its flagship LG gram Pro series of mobile laptops, including two equipped with OLED displays. These 16-inch models, weighing just 1,199g, are designed for high performance and portability.