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Intel quietly confirms Raptor Lake Next CPUs through internal driver publication
An internal driver and a shipping manifest reveal that Intel's desktop Raptor Lake Next parts may be on the way right now.
JSAUX FlipGo dual-screen portable monitor review: Gorgeous displays with touch support and a built-in USB hub
The JSAUX FlipGo features dual 16-inch touch displays and a built-in hub.
Save $134 on this WD Red Plus 10TB HDD bundle at Newegg
Grab two 10TB NAS Hard Disk Drives and save $134 - this two-pack WD Red Plus bundle is the best deal for adding capacity to your NAS
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 tested: Same performance, more comfortable, and a glorious OLED screen
Asus adds an OLED screen, TMR sticks, and more comfortable grips to its AMD-powered gaming handheld.
3.2 Petabits per second real-time optical fiber transfer speed world record claimed by Chinese team
A Chinese team has claimed a new world record for real-time transfer speeds across a 24-core optical fiber cable.
Leaked 256-core Zen 6c EPYC CPU destroys Zen 5 in early single-threaded benchmarks hints at 24% IPC gain
A benchmark leak and a direct clock-matched comparison from an enthusiast seed the idea that Zen 6 may come with a decent IPC bump as well as increased clocks.
Micron plans to use wafer bonding and High-NA EUV for next-gen DRAM
Micron rejects 4F2, intends to use wafer bonding and High-NA EUV before going 3D NAND over the next few years.
Windows 11’s ‘whole ISO’ squeezed into a CD-ROM
Professional Windows crusher NTDEV has showcased their next-generation tool for compressing Windows 11 with a video of an install that fits on a single CD-ROM.
Cadence reveals Maestro, fine-tuned AI models built to run specialized chip design agents, with early access coming for 'select customers' in Q4 2026
Cadence unveiled Maestro, domain-specialized AI models for its chip design agents, with early access for select customers in Q4 2026.
Chinese research vessels loiter near Pacific undersea cables more than any other nation, report finds
Chinese vessels are spending more time near undersea cables in the Pacific than nearly 50 other nations, according to a new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Intel's Lip-Bu Tan has spoken with Lisa Su about potential collaboration with AMD
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has reportedly discussed potential areas of cooperation with AMD chief Lisa Su as Intel works to rebuild its CPU business and expand its foundry operations. The companies have already collaborated on x86 standards and CPU software, including AMD's integration of its ZenDNN optimizations into Intel's oneDNN library. Neither executive has publicly detailed the reported discussions or confirmed a new agreement.
Save over $1,000 on this Alienware gaming PC with an RTX 5070 and 32GB DDR5
Newegg have cut this Alienware Aurora gaming PC by over $1,000, netting yo ua 4K-ready machine with an RTX 5070 and 32GB of DDR5 RAM for $2,199.99.
Lack of staff and funding likely led to the recent PHP security snafu; project has only one full-time employee, but that's just the tip of the iceberg
Lack of funding likely led to the recent PHP security snafu, but that's just the tip of the iceberg - dreary situation caused by services running old versions with no support
Modder turns NES into a Windows-like desktop with original hardware
Throaty Mumbo turns his NES into a Windows-like desktop using an FPGA cartridge emulating an old Intel CPU, complete with a CD drive and internet capabilities, all without tearing the NES apart.
Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40-series GPUs hacked to remove a half-speed AI throttle
Linux kernel modules lift Nvidia's half-rate AI tensor limit on GeForce RTX 20, 30, and 40-series GPUs.
Bitcoin reward offered to anyone who could break into an unpatched server running PHP, hacker cracks site and claims bounty
The Steal My Bitcoin" challenge offers a bounty to anyone who can breach a deliberately vulnerable PHP website using the recently disclosed PHP2Shell flaws. The challenge follows previous recoveries of locked Bitcoin fortunes through software vulnerabilities and AI-assisted investigation, but no successful claim has been confirmed.
Reddit’s r/opensource bans AI-made and AI-focused projects, also bans non-English speakers
Reddit's r/opensource has barred AI-built, AI-focused, and AI-using projects under new rules announced October 24. The crackdown also imposes strict requirements on project age and contributors, while restrictions on non-English speakers have sparked further backlash. The debate puts the subreddit's policy at odds with Linux's acceptance of disclosed AI-assisted code contributions.
Denmark’s bid to ditch Microsoft Office for open-source alternative Collabora collapses in under six months
The Danish digitization ministry experimented with Collabora as an alternative to Microsoft Office, but employees who used them were frequently frustrated with style and paragraph formatting challenges, among other complaints.
Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns
Revenue per employee at the Magnificent Seven has outpaced the S&P 493, and a new comparison highlights the growing divide in fortunes between America's largest technology companies and the rest of the S&P 500.
IQUNIX MQ80 low profile mechanical keyboard review
The IQUNIX MQ80 is well-made and super stylish, but it's not quite the instant sell it used to be. Catch this one if you don't like magnetic switches, but otherwise wait for a sale.
Ukrainian drone attacks hammer Russia's finance ministry data center, damaged facility reportedly holds tax databases
Reports say that this is one of three data centers that the Russian finance ministry operated.
Samsung's new 2TB 990 SSD is 38% off at Amazon today
Get 38% off the new Samsung 990 2TB SSD, a $200 saving.
Nvidia discusses $2,000-per-GPU annual fee for software that 'runs agents on AI factories'
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is reportedly weighing annual software fees of around $2,000 per GPU for enterprise AI, a model that could generate $10 billion a year if five million licenses were sold. The pricing and launch timeline remain unconfirmed, while Nvidia continues to expand its AI software and security tools for enterprise customers.
Jailbroken PS5s can now run Steam PC games
Playden for PS5 creates an app for each Steam game that it downloads, allowing it to appear as a separate tile on the console's home screen.
Windows XP debuted 25 years ago today
Windows XP became available at retailers for the first time on this day back in 2001.
New CD players keep launching, but a drive shortage could make them unfixable
The lack of optical drive manufacturers is raising questions about the repairability and longevity of new CD players that are coming out on the market today.
OpenAI's isolated red-team agents built a hidden CPU cache channel to talk with no network or shared files
OpenAI's red-team agents passed hidden messages through the CPU cache, a covert trick already shown to move data between cloud VMs.
AMD CEO Lisa Su proposed bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, set plan in motion before DDR5 shortages
AMD Director Travis Kirsch confirmed the rationale for relaunching the first X3D chip and explained why the company no longer offers many Ryzen 3 SKUs.
Nvidia eyes converting old nuclear plants into massive AI data centers
Nvidia and PreussenElektra are studying whether decommissioned sites of German nuclear power plants can be repurposed as AI data centers, potentially cutting development time by reusing existing grid connections, land, and industrial infrastructure.
Cybersecurity bounty hunter says Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for ads
A hacker reverse-engineered his own Samsung TV and found alarming spying activity, including code that used connected devices' microphones to listen to users.
Save up to $800 on Acer’s ultra-slim RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop — pay $2225 for the 16GB RAM model or upgrade to 32GB for $2400
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S AI combines a 240 Hz QHD+ OLED display with Intel's 24-core Core Ultra 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti graphics, and Best Buy is offering discounts of up to $800.
Proton hosts Flock map revealing over 300,000 cameras, defying cease-and-desist threats against creator
Privacy-focused firm Proton AG just decided to host the Flock camera map that a security researcher published last month.
Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro Review: Clear and Colorful
The Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro speakers offer a uniquely designed RGB experience, all within a set of above-average 2.0 Stereo PC gaming speakers. They deliver an audio experience far surpassing their looks and size.
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: October 24, 2026
We give you a glimpse at some of the biggest stories we've published over on Tom's Hardware Premium this week, including reports on TP-Link's struggles over sales of its Wi-Fi 8 routers, FADU's new SSD, and how to juice better gaming performance from RTX Spark.
Valve adds CD-ROM drive support to Steam Frame kernel, took less than ten minutes
Valve practically just flipped a switch to give gamers the ability to read optical drives directly from the Steam Frame.
Use your 3D printer to customize this new Stage Tour guitar PC controller
A new customizable rhythm game controller that's compatible with the new Stage Tour and pre-existing Guitar Hero and Rock Band games. The InfinaKore Fender Telecaster Edition controller lets you create your ideal guitar controller.
Texas has suspended 17 data center construction permits and shut down automated portal that rubber-stamped projects
Texas has suspended 17 data center construction permits and shut down the automated portal used to approve them
Leaked video exposes how industrial-scale Chinese factories are dismantling RTX 5090s by the thousands to fuel AI servers
Wondering why RTX 5090s are so hard to find? Leaked footage shows thousands of consumer GPUs, including Founders Editions, being torn apart for AI servers.
Russia deploys 3D-printed cruise missiles with US electronics in Ukraine, can hit 500mph with a 745-mile range
The Filin missile, which was deployed between late September and early October of this year, reportedly used 3D-printed and commercial parts to save on cost.
YouTuber escapes the modern AI tech market by recreating his 1996 PC
Exhaustion with tech market prompt Youtuber to remake their first PC - 1996 build fueled by nostalgia and AI weariness
Rare archival footage tours the CompUSA NYC store in November 2000
Fascinating footage captured inside a busy CompUSA retail store in Y2K lets you relive the PC era when translucent acrylic Presarios and iMacs roamed the Earth.
Razer Basilisk V4 Pro Review: Tried and true and now with AI
Razer's Basilisk V4 Pro gaming mouse features an ergonomic shape, a lighter weight, and a couple of extra buttons, plus Razer's Focus Pro 50K optical sensor.
Micron's next-generation 3D NAND to double bit density with over 400 layers, offering extreme performance
Micron's G11 3D NAND promises 42 Gb/mm2 and 5,400 MT/s interface speed, enabling SSDs with extreme capacity and performance.
Solidigm confirms plans to build a fab in the US, abandons IPO plans
SK hynix abandons IPO plans for Solidigm, confirms plans to build a Solidigm 3D NAND fab in the U.S.
Gigabyte Z890M Aorus Elite WiFi7 Motherboard Review: Icy-white SFF board offers full-size features for Intel
The $209 Gigabyte Z890M Aorus Elite Wifi 7 Ice is one of the better-looking Micro ATX boards, with an icy-white aesthetic and full heatsink coverage that give it a premium vibe for white-themed Intel builds.
OLED on a budget, save $50 now on the Acer Predator XB27OU at Best Buy
Upgrade your gaming monitor with this fantastic $329 deal on the Acer XB27OU 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor at Best Buy. Save $50 instantly.
Amazon bows to local backlash over AI data centers, scraps plans to build four new facilities in Northern Virginia
Amazon has ditched its plans to build four new data centers in Loudoun County, Northern Virginia, following an outcry from local residents and officials. The land will now be repurposed for mixed and residential use.
China can make advanced chips without EUV, but the bill keeps growing
China has stretched older DUV lithography far further than expected, using multiple patterning to approach 5nm-class without EUV. But experts say the trade-offs in cost, yield, and die size mean further advancements are unlikely to be economically viable.
Bambu Lab teases its mysterious H3C tool changer 3D printer
Bambu Lab's long-awaited tool changer H3C launches Nov. 3, 2026.
Illegal Nvidia Blackwell Ultra B300 GPUs found inside state-owned China Telecom's network
A security firm has been able to identify 32 Nvidia Blackwell Ultra B300 AI chips running inside a China Telecom network, but it's unclear where the export-barred components are physically located.
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