PC & Tablets

Elecom Co., Ltd. and Zebra Co., Ltd. have announced the joint development of "STYLUS 2WAY," a revolutionary 2-in-1 pen that functions as both a stylus for iPads and a ballpoint pen for paper. This innovative product, launching on July 31st, offers seamless switching between digital and analog writing without the need for pairing or physical toggles.

LG Electronics Japan will launch seven new monitor models in late July 2026, including LG UltraFine™ for 4K high-definition, LG UltraWide™ for 21:9 displays, standard monitors for business, and LG UltraGear™ for gaming with a 144Hz refresh rate, addressing a wide range of user requirements.

ASUS JAPAN Corporation, under its Republic of Gamers (ROG) brand, has unveiled the ROG STRIX LC IV 360 ARGB LCD and its White Edition. These new CPU liquid coolers feature the innovative AIO Q-CONNECTOR for simplified installation, a 5.08-inch IPS full-color LCD display, and an optimized cooling system with PPS pump chambers. Both models are scheduled for release on July 10, 2026.

ASUS JAPAN has announced the ROG Crosshair 2006, an AM5 socket X870E chipset motherboard that pays homage to the original ROG Crosshair with its distinctive copper coloring and blue and white DIMM slots. This new motherboard integrates powerful 20+2+2 phase power delivery, a 2-inch LiveDash OLED M.2 heatsink, 10G LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and USB4 ports, delivering a blend of nostalgic design and modern high-performance features. It is set for release on July 10, 2026.

MDL, a BTO gaming PC brand, is offering all its gaming PC models with a ¥10,000 discount during its Summer Campaign (July 1 - July 31, 2026). All components, including 16GB (8GBx2) new memory, are new and come with a 1-year warranty after in-house factory inspection.

Pondetec, a Kansai Electric Power Group company, is hosting its "PC next Summer PC Trade-in Sale" from July 8 to July 14, 2026, on its official online store "PC next". This event aims to support individuals and businesses looking to purchase affordable yet capable computers amidst rising component prices, with automatic discounts applied during the period.

ASUS Japan has announced the release of the ZenScreen OLED MQ16FC, a new 16-inch portable monitor featuring a 16:10 WUXGA OLED panel. This monitor offers 95% DCI-P3 color gamut, ΔE＜2 color accuracy, and supports up to 65W bidirectional Power Pass Through via USB Type-C, making it an ideal second display for hybrid workers.

ASUS JAPAN Inc. has introduced the Prime Gold series power supply units (850W / 750W), featuring 80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold certifications, ATX3.1 and PCIe 5.1 compatibility, dual ball bearing fans, and flexible etched cables for enhanced stability and efficiency. These full-modular power supplies will be available starting July 10, 2026.

CPS, a brand with 21 years of experience in cooling solutions, is entering the AI PC and workstation cooling solution market. The company will release a new series of CPU coolers and liquid coolers, first unveiled at "CPS EXPO 2026," on July 24, 2026. These products are designed to provide stable and reliable cooling for high-performance CPUs in demanding AI environments.

Lexar, represented by SunEast Electronics as its general agent in Japan, is set to release its latest PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe SSD series, the Lexar NM990 and Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO. These new SSDs offer read speeds of up to 14,000MB/s and are designed to support the demands of generative AI, AI PCs, 4K video editing, and high-capacity gaming. Both series will be available in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities, with special launch pricing on Amazon starting July 7, 2026.