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At Computex, Dell and Acer both introduced systems starting with 8GB of RAM to compete with the MacBook Neo, following a rush to 16GB systems in the last two years to bolster local AI.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76393)
TSMC says it does not have enough capacity to handle all the demand from AI hyperscalers, with CEO C.C. Wei saying that it will take a long time before it can match customer demand. This is an opportunity for Intel, though, as companies desperate to get their hands on advanced chips might be willing to use Intel 18A or 14A nodes for their needs instead.
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by palcorn@outlook.com (Paul Alcorn) on (#76394)
Qualcomm has Snapdragon C to compete in the exciting low-cost laptop market, but it's also looking to build an entire agentic AI ecosystem on Qualcomm silicon.
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by stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) on (#76395)
Get $500 off this MSI Vector A16 laptop.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76396)
The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to come out before that deadline.
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SpaceX has secured a 35-year, 100% property tax abatement for its proposed $55 billion TeraFAB semiconductor facility in Texas. Elon Musk argues the exemption is essential to compete with global chipmakers, while residents raise concerns over transparency, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.
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U.S. tech companies announced 38,242 job cuts in May, more than any other sector and the industry's heaviest month of reductions in nearly two years.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#7633P)
Sales of Silicon Motion's SSD controllers are record high, but supply of NAND for client applications may get worse in 2027, the company tells us.
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From affordable premium laptops to next-gen handhelds, and Nvidia bringing its Spark to Windows on Arm, these are the 11 best products introduced at this year's show.
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The rapid increase in agentic internet traffic means bots have now passed human traffic online for the first time in the Internet's history," remarked CEO and co-founder of Cloudflare, Matthew Prince.
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#7631H)
AMD's Helios set to compete against Nvidia's NVL72 VR200 rack-scale system later this year, but its UALink-over-Ethernet interconnection may affect performance in certain workloads before real UALink interconnects are deployed.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#7631J)
OpenAI's clients are complaining about out-of-control AI spending, and they're asking Sam Altman to make it more efficient so they don't blow their annual AI budgets in just one quarter.
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Quickly grab the cheapest RTX 5070 GPU available right now. Lenovo deal strips $80 off the list price.
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An unthinkable $2,600 saving can be had right now on this HP Omen 45L gaming rig, fitted with a 9900X3D, RTX 5080, 64GB of DDR5 RAM, and 4TB in SSD storage, all for just $2,899.99.
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#7631P)
Frore's LiquidJet Nexus promises to enable 10% more token generation on Blackwell Ultra when compared to existing liquid-cooling solutions.
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Microsoft CEO claims the company's new AI data centers use only as much water as a single restaurant annually, thanks to a closed-loop cooling system designed to dramatically reduce consumption.
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The RTX Spark Superchip still holds many mysteries, but we now have a better idea of its TDP. Microsoft revealed to Tom's Hardware that the Surface Laptop Ultra with this SoC inside will target a 110W TDP, suggesting a thermal and power ballpark for other, similarly-sized systems.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#762ZM)
TeamGroup released a plethora of new SSDs and RAM kits at Computex 2026, offering a mixture of design, performance, and security.
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The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ brought comfort and performance to Computex with massive prongs and Intel Arc G3 Extreme.
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on (#762JR)
Save $1,280 off this Dell Alienware Aurora gaming PC with an RTX 5080 graphics card inside.
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Lian Li's Edge V2 PSUs add a dust-detecting LED indicator, a removable filter, and a snap-on hub for fans and USB devices. They should arrive in September, at up to 1350 watts.
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Tom's Hardware stopped by the ASRock booth, and was greeted by a wide variety of products at this year's Computex.
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Samsung shows first HBM5 mockup with Heat Path Block cooling — thermal race with SK hynix shaping up
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Samsung displayed its first physical mockup of HBM5 memory at Computex 2026 in Taipei, pairing the eighth-generation AI memory with a new in-package cooling structure.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#762G1)
Computex 2026 is in full swing in Taipei
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Corsair launched its HS35 v3 lightweight gaming headsets - wired and wireless - at Computex 2026.
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on (#762G3)
Noctua showed off a refined version of its passively circulated thermosiphon liquid cooler at Computex 2026 with an improved evaporator design. The company is confident enough in its progress with this product to set a Q3 2027 launch window.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#762G4)
The Odyssey G8 (G80HS) features a 32-inch 6K IPS panel
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AMD welcomes Nvidia into the market with RTX Spark, saying that its Strix Halo and upcoming Gorgon Halo products will be superior.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#762DD)
Counterfeit memory modules with G.Skill and V-Color badges sold at Chinese marketplaces use identical PCBs and heat spreaders, are hard to identify.
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Tom's Hardware stopped by NZXT at Computex 2026 to get a look at their latest offerings.
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Microsoft has unveiled Project Solara, an Android-based chip-to-cloud platform for AI-first enterprise devices. The system combines Qualcomm and MediaTek hardware, Azure-hosted agents, and adaptive interfaces, with reference designs including a wearable AI badge and a desktop AI hub.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that asks AI companies to give the federal government early access to their most capable models.
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A solid gaming laptop for just a smidgen over $1000. HP's Omen Transcend 14 with RTX 5060 is one of the best deals in HP's current flash sale.
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Secure a PrivadoVPN sub for just $30, down from as high as $296.73, giving you a two-year membership with a 90% discount along with three extra months completely free.
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South Korean media has noted a surge in spending on luxury goods following big bonus payouts to semiconductor workers.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76284)
Noctua is officially entering the AIO market on June 16 with its new "NL-LC1" liquid cooler that starts at 220 EUR (around $250) for the 240mm variant. It features a customized Asetek Emma V2 pump with a lot of soundproofing, NF-A12x25 G2 or NF-A14x25 G2 fans and SecuFirm2+ mounting.
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As Computex 2026 fully kicks off, our team finally enters the halls of the Nanggang Exhibition Center in Taipei in the latest in our series of daily blogs.
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by stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) on (#76286)
32GB of DDR5 RAM can now no longer be found for less than $374.97.
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Corsair showed off its Stream Deck-integrated gaming mouse, the Nightsword v2 Wireless SD, which has a dedicated Stream Deck launch button.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76288)
Higher memory costs and lower sales is hitting GoPro hard. The company isn't filing for bankruptcy yet, but it might end up doing that if it does not resolve the issue sooner.
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AMD provides us with a bit more detail about its upcoming EXPO Ultra Low Latency mode, which should be available from leading memory partners soon.
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Intel has unveiled the Xeon 6377P, a 12-core Bartlett Lake server processor featuring a 5.7 GHz boost clock, ECC support, and a 95W TDP. The unusual Xeon targets entry-level enterprise workloads where single-threaded performance matters more than massive core counts.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#7628B)
Github Copilot customers suffer from sticker shock syndrome as Microsoft switches to usage-based pricing - customers reporting ten- to hundred-fold price hikes
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#76265)
Astera Labs has shown off the Scorpio X-Series 320-lane PCIe switch that promises to enable vendor-agnostic scale-up capability for AI infrastructure and disaggregated data center infrastructure.
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Cherry XTRFY launched the first 8K ultra-wideband wireless gaming keyboard at Computex 2026. The keyboard features a 70-percent layout, low-profile switches, and a gasket mount design.
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Intel knows that Arrow Lake dealt a blow to its reputation among enthusiasts. Arrow Lake Refresh was an effort to correct that issue, laying the groundwork for Nova Lake later this year.
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Microsoft announces Majorana 2 quantum computing chip — claims a practical machine will come in 2029
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Microsoft's Majorana 2 quantum computing chip switches to lead-based materials. Microsoft is accelerating its roadmap and expects a practical machine in 2029.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#761TP)
Wi-Fi 8 is aimed at improving real-world performance over Wi-Fi 7
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