PC & Tablets

J21 has announced the availability of Magconn's magnetic connection solution, "Pitatto-kun," on its official online store, J21SHOP. This solution is designed for self-order terminals in restaurants, offering easy cleaning, durability, and versatile device compatibility.

HIX.AI, an all-in-one AI slide creation tool offering diverse AI functionalities such as AI chat, image generation, and video generation, announced a significant update to its AI slide creation feature on January 20, 2026. This update introduces the high-performance "Nano Banana Pro" design mode and enhances post-generation slide editing capabilities, evolving the tool into a more advanced and flexible presentation material creation AI.

I-O Data Device, Inc. has been honored with the Grand Prize in the LCD Display category at the "BCN AWARD 2026." This marks the tenth consecutive year the company has achieved the No. 1 position in annual sales for this category, demonstrating its consistent leadership in the market.

ASUS has been honored with three BCN Awards 2026, securing the Motherboard, Gaming Motherboard, and Gaming LCD Display categories. Notably, this marks the 21st consecutive year ASUS has received the Motherboard Award, reflecting its consistent leadership and innovation in the PC hardware and gaming sectors.

Newx Corporation announces the release of the GIGABYTE B760M DS3H DDR4 GEN5, an Amazon exclusive Micro-ATX motherboard featuring the Intel B760 chipset, available from January 23, 2026. This motherboard offers a 6+2+1 phase digital power design, DDR4 XMP memory support, PCIe 5.0 Gen5 x16 bandwidth, and a comprehensive set of features for various applications.

Aiarty, a multimedia editing software brand, has announced major updates to its flagship AI-powered image and video enhancement software. Aiarty Image Enhancer V3.8 introduces a new "AI Eraser" feature for one-click object removal, while Aiarty Video Enhancer V3.4 optimizes memory usage, enabling stable video processing even on PCs with limited VRAM.

Teclast announces a special Amazon sale for its newly released T65 Android tablet, offering a 28% discount and a complimentary Bluetooth keyboard for a limited period. The sale runs from January 15th to January 21st, 2026, making the T65 available at a promotional price of 20,900 JPY. This tablet features a 13.4-inch 2K 120Hz display, the latest Android 16 OS, up to 20GB of RAM, an 8000mAh battery, and a sleek aluminum alloy design.

PC Kobo and Goodwill stores nationwide will host the "Chō 2026 Start Dash Sale" from January 17 to January 23, 2026, offering special deals on ready-to-ship PCs, PC parts, and peripherals. The event also highlights the new "iiyama Campus PC" for students, various cashback campaigns, and support for upgrading to Windows 11.

gg, a leading BTO gaming PC search site in Japan, has released its monthly report for December 2025, based on user behavior data. The report highlights Lenovo's Legion Tower 5 30IAS10 as the most popular gaming PC model and PC Kobo as the top manufacturer, attracting the highest attention during the period.

Techwind Co., Ltd. announces that its PC bag brand "Targus" has appointed popular cosplayer Suzura as its official ambassador. To commemorate this, a "Targus x Suzura Collaboration Campaign" will be held from January 15, 2026, offering exclusive unreleased photos and limited-edition merchandise, along with a special 10% discount on selected products.