PC & Tablets

ASUS JAPAN has announced the addition of seven new models to its "ASUS TUF Gaming T500" series of compact and robust gaming desktop PCs. These new additions feature a range of AMD Ryzen™ and Intel® Core™ processors paired with ASUS Dual Radeon™ RX 9060 XT or NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 Ti/5060/5050 graphics, offering enhanced performance in a small form factor. Pre-orders begin sequentially, with availability starting February 26, 2026.

'gg', Japan's largest BTO gaming PC search site, has released its monthly report on market price trends for January 2026. The report indicates a general price increase across all performance tiers due to year-end and New Year price revisions, with high-end models experiencing significant hikes, while entry and mid-range models showed signs of stabilization towards the month's end.

G.K. Kidukeba's 'gg', a leading gaming PC search site in Japan, has announced support for listing and searching BTO gaming PCs featuring the new Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor, enabling users to compare models from multiple manufacturers.

Pao@Office has announced the release of "VoiceToPC" on Google Play, an innovative application that leverages the exceptional voice recognition capabilities of Android smartphones, such as Pixel and Galaxy, to provide highly accurate text input directly to PCs. This app aims to transform PC interaction by offering a superior alternative to traditional typing and existing voice input solutions.

ORICO has launched two new clip-on USB 3.0 Hub models, offering 5Gbps high-speed data transfer and a space-saving design that can be fixed to PCs or desk edges. These hubs aim to enhance comfort and efficiency for remote and office work.

TCL JAPAN ELECTRONICS has commenced pre-order sales for its new AI smart notebook, the "TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER," on the Makuake crowdfunding service. Designed to enhance daily intellectual activities like reading, writing, and thinking, this device integrates a natural, paper-like writing experience with advanced AI features for efficient information organization.

ASUS Japan has announced a campaign offering a game code for "Resident Evil Requiem" to customers who purchase eligible ASUS/ROG GeForce RTX 5070 or higher graphics cards, desktops equipped with GeForce RTX 5070 or higher, or laptops featuring GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU or higher.

LG Electronics Japan announces that its new LG UltraGear™ "27GX790B-B" gaming monitor, equipped with LG's 4th generation OLED panel and supporting WQHD@540Hz or HD@720Hz via VESA Dual Mode, has sold out its initial reservation stock. Reservation sales continue until March 11, 2026, with general sales commencing March 12, 2026.

ORICO has introduced the CB05, an ultra-thin 128GB USB memory stick designed for efficient data management between smartphones and PCs. It features a rotating cap, high-speed USB 3.2 transfer, and a durable metal body.

UNITCOM Co., Ltd. has announced the 'New Life Support! Super Great Upgrade Cashback Fair,' a limited-time campaign offering up to 8,000 yen equivalent in cashback for PC Kobo members. This promotion applies to eligible iiyama PC purchases made with simultaneous upgrades or designated peripheral purchases, running from February 10 to March 4, 2026.