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AMD CES 2026 gaming trends press Q&A roundtable transcript — 'we see a little bit of an uptick in the percentage of AM4 versus AM5 platforms'
We sat down with AMD at CES 2026 for a roundtable Q&A all about consumer products for gaming. We cover the full transcript of the press-only session right here.
Ongoing trade war has TSMC and Taiwan stuck between a rock and a hard place — concerns mount surrounding U.S deals cracking the nation's silicon shield
The ongoing trade war puts Taiwan and TSMC in a difficult position. As negotiations continue, the country risks giving up its most precious commodity, the might of TSMC.
Nvidia CEO denies that US wants to shift 40% of Taiwan's chipmaking capacity to America — Jensen Huang says onshoring is all new capacity, will preserve island nation's silicon shield
Nvidia's Huang claims that Taiwan will not lose its silicon shield as TSMC expands overseas because demand for leading-edge semiconductor production is so high that a global chipmaking footprint is essential to meet it.
Grab a beginner-friendly Elegoo 3D printer on sale, starting from $169 — snag up to 27% off on top-rated Neptune rigs for seasoned hobbyists and novice builders alike
There's a huge discount on two of Elegoo's most popular 3D printers right now, with a price drop of up to 27%. Both the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro and Neptune 4 Plus offer features ready for both beginners and enthusiasts.
Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops within dollars of all-time low price in wake of 9850X3D launch — previous gaming champ now down to $443 from $479
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D hits retail for $499, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's price has gone down to $443.
Russian ship loitering near transatlantic data cables chased off by Royal Navy attack helicopter — sat within three quarters of a mile of five undersea data cables, including two linking Britain
A Russian cargo vessel loitering near transatlantic data cables was chased away by the Royal Navy.
Alienware's excellent AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor sinks to $799 — save $100 on this high pixel density screen
Save $100 on this 4K Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor with high 166 PPI pixel density.
Lenovo's original Z1 Extreme Legion Go drops to just $437.75 with coupon code — $112 less than the cheapest Steam Deck available
Lenovo's original Legion Go is at an excellent new price at Lenovo's Outlet store.
TeamGroup NV5000 2TB SSD Review: A Blast from the Past
The TeamGroup NV5000 is a storage device first and an SSD second. It fulfills the function that older SSDs did and without using any truly new hardware.
How to setup an Android smartphone as a webcam — Camo Studio unlocks new uses for old smartphones in Windows 10 or 11 and OBS software
You don't need to throw out that old Android smartphone; you can recycle it into a backup webcam or create a multi-camera setup for your streaming platform. And we show you how to do that, for free!
Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 power supply review: Affordable, but with outdated design
The Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 offers an outdated design with minimal features that struggle to justify its existence in the modern PSU market.
ASML projects $71 billion in revenue by 2030, as demand for EUV lithography machines intensifies due to AI boom — China sales lag behind while company cashes in on high-end Twinscan systems
ASML is on track to boost its annual sales to up to $71 billion by 2030 as demand for EUV tools set records.
WinRAR exploit reportedly remains widely-used by China and Russia state actors despite patch — vulnerability allows malicious archives to deliver a hidden payload to Windows Startup folder
Google says that a WinRAR exploit that has been patched six months ago remain a popular attack vector, especially for state-sponsored threat actors. The vulnerability allows malicious archives to install malware on critical Windows folders.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says China hasn't approved H200 imports yet — also confirms no new orders placed while Beijing decides
In one of the first official updates into the H200 China saga, CEO Jensen Huang has confirmed Beijing hasn't decided whether to allow imports of the chip, and that the company ahs received no new orders from Chinese companies as a result.
AI-assisted cybersecurity team discovers 12 OpenSSL vulnerabilities, claims humans are the limiting factor — some vulnerabilities have been around for decades
OpenSSL is a security standard that protects most of the internet, and cybersecurity researchers have recently discovered vulnerabilities in the standard that have been lying undetected for decades.
Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges — new ordinance will target ink and toner that can't be properly recycled
Aside from being weirdly malevolent, printer cartridges are quite wasteful in most situations because they're designed to be thrown away once empty. Los Angeles is trying to fix that by banning any single-use ink or toner that can't be properly recycled or that doesn't have a take-back program from the vendor. The new ordinance still needs to be fully approved by the City Council.
Where to buy AMD's Ryzen 7 9850X3D — the new king of gaming CPUs
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D processor is AMD's latest CPU release. Here's where you can pick one up.
Cooler Master makes a massive AIO liquid cooler for up to 2000-watt CPUs — a gigantic 360x360mm MO-RA-like cooler for mere mortals
Cooler Master showcases its upcoming 360^2 (360x360mm) AIO liquid cooler for workstations at an event in China.
Here are the tools I use as Tom’s Hardware resident CPU reviewer — a cheap aluminum open bench, thermal paste wipes, platform-labeled external power buttons, and more
Benchmarking CPUs for Tom's Hardware requires more than just running a few tests. Here's how I get through our 10-hour benchmarking gauntlet for each chip efficiently.
Samsung's Taylor, Texas fab could herald a breakthrough for the chipmaker, company plans 2026 risk production — new production flows, pellicles for EUV patterning as site targets 50,000 WSPM
Samsung's Fab in Taylor, Texas, set to start trial production sometimes in the second half of 2026 with mass production slated for 2027. With pellicles finally implemented for 2nm-class flows, Samsung could finally offer consistent yields and performance.
Grab one of the best air coolers on the market for $33 — Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE is 15% off on Amazon
Thermalright's Peerless Assassin 120 SE is on sale for $33. Get one of the best air coolers on the market right now for even cheaper.
Grab this PC gaming bundle that pairs AMD’s Ryzen 5 7600X with fast 32GB DDR5-6000 memory and a 240mm AIO for just $414.99 — save $220 on a budget AM5 build
With DRAM prices still inflated, this Newegg combo delivers fast memory, a capable Zen 4 CPU, and liquid cooling in one value-focused package
Costco reportedly removes RAM from its display PCs to prevent tech-savvy shoplifters, customers claim — GPUs also absent across stores as PC parts become a hot commodity
Thanks to the AI boom, RAM is worth its weight in gold - actually more if you count the price hikes it's received in the past few months - so even a large retailer like Costco is now guarding it. A customer at their local store spotted that Costco has removed RAM sticks from all PCs on display, with some removing GPUs as well.
Despite AI chip boom and record high stock price, ASML to lay off employees — company to streamline IT and Technology departments, proposed cuts mostly affect leadership roles
ASML announced that it's cutting around 1,700 positions - mostly at the leadership level - to streamline its operations. Its Technology and IT & Data organizations will be hardest hit by the planned layoffs.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D review: The world's fastest gaming processor, again
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D was never set up for success, but our testing reveals the ugly side of AMD's latest X3D CPU: higher power consumption for minuscule performance gains.
Apple and Nvidia considering Intel for 2028 chip production, report claims — non-core products may be outsourced, driven by tariffs and geopolitical concerns
Apple and Nvidia are reportedly working with Intel to produce some of their products in the U.S., but it is an open question which of their products Intel can actually make.
Save big on an AM5 bundle perfect for AMD's imminent Ryzen 7 9850X3D — $499 Newegg X870 motherboard and 32GB DDR5 RAM bundle is the ideal start for your build
Newegg's latest combo deal pairs an X870 motherboard with 32GB of DDR5-6000 RAM, saving you $239.
Leaked images showcase Android's new Aluminum OS desktop interface — Google's nascent Windows rival spotted in screen recording of a Chromebook bug
A bug report on the Chromium Issue Tracker accidentally revealed the desktop interface of a device supposedly running on Aluminum OS, Google's upcoming replacement for ChromeOS that will unify it with Android.
SK hynix invests $10 billion in creating a U.S.-based 'AI solutions' company — company to restructure California-based Solidigm enterprise SSD brand to bolster American investments
Memory maker SK hynix has announced plans to invest $10 billion into a new AI solutions company, with the huge fund set to benefit the AI industry at large. The move follows similar investments made by other companies, such as Nvidia, to keep AI demand and growth steady.
After 34 years, the Linux kernel community finally has a contingency plan to replace Linus Torvalds — formal plan drawn up now community is 'getting grey and old'
Linux kernel community draws up contingency plan to replace Linus Torvalds
China satellite near miss prompts Starlink to reduce altitudes — more than 4,000 satellites pulled to 300-mile orbit to increase 'space safety'
Chinese researchers said that Starlink reduced the altitude for a big part of its satellite constellation because of the near-miss incident it had with a Chinese satellite launch in December 2025.
'Thermodynamic computing' could slash energy use of AI image generation by a factor of ten billion, study claims — prototypes show promise but huge task required to create hardware that can riva
New research claims that thermodynamic computing could drastically reduce the energy used by AI to create images.
Undersea cable cutting shenanigans lead Finland to create a dedicated maritime surveillance center — Russian shadow fleet operations heighten concerns in the Baltic Sea
Finland creates a maritime surveillance center to prevent undersea cable cutting shenanigans
Can't afford new RAM, storage, or a GPU? A new PC case can make your existing system feel fresh, and you can carry it over to a future build
Upgrading your case now, while other parts are unaffordable, freshens up the look, and adds new features that carry over into future builds.
Micron starts building new 3D NAND fab in Singapore – Fab 10B promises to more than double the company's local flash production capacity
Micron's Fab 10B, now under construction in Singapore, promises to more than double the company's 3D NAND output from the region when it is fully operational in about 10 years.
Retro gaming outfit unveils PC controller with built-in heart rate monitor — also features IPS screen, 1,000Hz polling, and six-axis gyroscope
Retro gaming handheld firm Anbernic has announced the tri-mode RG G01 controller with built-in IPS screen, and heart rate sensor.
Razer launches Synapse Web for Huntsman V3 keyboards — web-based customization for more devices will soon be possible, too
Razer's new Synapse Web utility will let users customize their Huntsman V3 gaming keyboards without needing to install the Synapse 4 application on their PCs, and support for more devices is coming soon.
Nvidia updates FrameView performance measurement tool — version 1.7 promises accurate results even at 800+ FPS
Nvidia's FrameView game performance measurement utility has been updated to deliver more accurate results at 800+ FPS alongside a more customizable in-game overlay.
RAM Price Index 2026: Lowest price on DDR5 and DDR4 memory of all capacities — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisis
Check the best prices on DDR5 and DDR4 memory kits of different capacities.
Zotac warns component shortages threaten the 'very survival' of GPU manufacturers and distributors — message to Korean customers suggests that the worst could be yet to come
Zotac Korea has expressed concerns about the current market situation for graphics cards and how the shortage poses a threat to the survival of graphics card manufacturers and distributors across the industry.
SSD price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every M.2 SSD from Samsung, Western Digital, Crucial, and more — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisis
Updated daily, this list shows the lowest US prices on major SSD models.
Intel's roadmap adds mysterious 'hybrid' AI processor featuring x86 CPUs, dedicated AI accelerator, and programmable IP — chip may capitalize on a market forgotten by Nvidia and AMD
Intel's AI strategy begins to take shape as the company announces mysterious x86 CPU with AI acceleration and programmable logic.
Newly-listed Chinese chipmaker targets beating Nvidia Rubin platform in just two years — Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX unveils multi-year GPU architecture roadmap with 2027 deadline
Chinese chip designer Shanghai Iluvatar CoreX Semiconductor has unveiled a multi-year GPU architecture roadmap that explicitly targets Nvidia's next-gen Rubin platform as its main competition.
UK activist hits Valve with a $903 million lawsuit — claims Steam is abusing its market dominance and forcing UK consumers to pay too much for Steam games
UK activist hits Valve with a lawsuit for charging gamers too much commission on the games they buy from the Steam store.
This Newegg bundle includes AMD’s best gaming CPU with flagship Asus X870E motherboard and 32GB DDR5 RAM for $1,120 — save $478 and get a free gaming mouse for your troubles
With DDR5 costs still climbing, this combo offers one of the most cost-effective ways to build a high-end gaming PC using AMD's top gaming CPU
SoftBank pauses $50bn AI data center operator acquisition talks — move plunges Stargate data center plans into uncertainty as regulatory roadblocks pose significant challenge
SoftBank has paused talks to acquire U.S. data center operator Switch, stepping back from what would have been one of its largest deals to date.
Memory prices show signs of levelling out, albeit at inflated levels — some RAM modules stabilizing in price, increases on higher-end kits tapering off
Pricing trends show a slowing or tapering off of memory pricing, but some high-end DDR5 kits still show continued increases.
Nvidia DGX Spark review: the GB10 Superchip powers a fast and fun AI toolbox that beats out AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395
Nvidia's DGX Spark brings a slice of Grace Blackwell power to the desktop for AI developers and enthusiasts. With a 20-core Arm CPU, a Blackwell GPU with 6144 CUDA cores, and 128GB of unified memory, the DGX Spark can run a wide range of AI models and workflows with solid performance and the reliability of the proven CUDA software ecosystem.
Dev creates astrology-powered CPU scheduler for Linux, makes decisions based on planetary positions and zodiac signs — sched_ext framework informed by lunar phases, cosmic weather reports, and d
A software engineer has developed a fully functional Linux scheduler that takes its cues from the popular pseudoscience of astrology.
SAMA L70 Review: Competitive performance that punches above its price tag
Can a $70 AIO compete with the best coolers on the market? We've tested SAMA's L70 with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X CPU, and the results surprised us.
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