PC & Tablets

Elecom Co., Ltd. and Zebra Co., Ltd. have jointly developed "Stylus Two-Way," a revolutionary 2-in-1 pen that functions as both a stylus for iPads and a gel ink ballpoint pen for paper, eliminating the need to switch pens for seamless digital and analog work.

PC Val, a brand specializing in PC repair and used PC sales, is celebrating the grand opening of its new store in Aeon Mall Kushiro Showa, Hokkaido, on August 6, 2026, with two simultaneous campaigns, including special pricing on used PCs starting from 9,460 yen.

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation will exhibit its latest storage innovations for AI Factory, Edge AI, and Physical AI applications at FMS 2026, featuring high-performance and power-efficient solutions for real-time inference and agent AI.

GMKtec has launched the EVO-X3, a compact AI workstation powered by the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 processor, equipped with 128GB LPDDR5X RAM and a 2TB SSD. This system delivers up to 126 TOPS of AI performance and includes an OCuLink port for external GPU expansion, making it suitable for local LLM operations, demanding creative tasks, and gaming.

Back Market Japan, in partnership with Google, is launching the "ChromeOS Flex Installation USB" in Japan, offering a solution to extend the life of older PCs with unsupported operating systems. This initiative aims to combat electronic waste and promote sustainable technology use, commencing with a special giveaway campaign for "Reuse Day" on August 8.

Lenovo Japan has announced the Lenovo ThinkTab X11 Gen 1, an 11-inch Android tablet designed for diverse business environments, featuring FeliCa® support, IP68 dust and water resistance, and a removable 10,200mAh battery for enhanced operational efficiency.

MAXZEN, a generic home appliance brand, has released new products including four PC monitor models, such as an OLED gaming monitor and speaker-equipped monitors, along with a paper-pack stick cleaner designed to simplify daily cleaning.

Lexar Professional NM1090 PRO, a PCIe 5.0 SSD with speeds up to 14,000MB/s, is currently available on Amazon with a special time sale for its 2TB model until August 6, 2026. This professional-grade SSD features dedicated DRAM cache and 232-layer 3D TLC NAND, designed to support local AI, high-resolution RAW processing, 4K/8K video production, and extensive gaming recording, streaming, and editing workflows.

Elecom Co., Ltd. has released a new USB Type-C to HDMI video conversion adapter that allows users to easily extend their display to two HDMI monitors. This adapter supports up to three screens, enabling a wider work area, 4K/60Hz output, screen mirroring, and screen extension, contributing to a more efficient environment for tasks such as remote work, web conferences, and reviewing multiple documents.

Yayoi Co., Ltd. will launch its latest "Yayoi 27 Series" desktop software on October 16, 2026, targeting small and medium-sized enterprises and sole proprietors. An early purchase campaign will provide a free upgrade to the new series for customers who purchase the current "Yayoi 26 Series" from August 1, 2026. This release aims to facilitate a smooth transition to the revised Invoice System taking effect in October 2026.