by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75XC0)
This 200% tax will make it more expensive to build in rural areas and is aimed at spurring data center development in disused industrial zones instead.
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Samsung's 990 Pro 2TB is one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs around, delivering excellent performance and efficiency and backed by a 5-year warranty - at $389.99, it's not the cheapest, but is a well-rounded storage upgrade for any build.
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NVIDIA's new server CPU doesn't win outright in most tests, but it's running very close to AMD's EPYC, which is incredible for a first-generation custom server core from NVIDIA.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75X75)
Erin Brockovich, who made her name making a case against PG&E in the '90s that resulted in a $333 million settlement, is now looking at the impact of data center developments on communities and is recording community reports along the way.
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The certifications are valid for three years and were issued jointly by the China Information Technology Security Evaluation Centre and the National Secrecy Science and Technology Evaluation Centre.
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Hit 1980s isometric puzzler adventure game gets a sequel 37 years later. The original programmer is now over 80.
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A deep tech startup has come out of stealth brandishing a prototype of what it claims to be 'the world's first fluid circuit board.'
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#75X4G)
SpaceX warns that it may not secure enough AI hardware to achieve its orbital AI ambitions even with supply from TeraFab. Also, Intel and Tesla may leave the TeraFab project.
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Lenovo has announced it is conducting an in-depth investigation of its Chinese retail supply chains following allegations that its recently released G02 retro-gaming handheld is enabling piracy.
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B&H Photo has slashed the price of this Lenovo Legion Pro 7i gaming laptop by $950, netting you an RTX 5090 laptop with an 16" OLED display for just $3,049.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75X4K)
Reports say that the three individuals successfully shipped a batch of banned Nvidia AI chips in Super Micro servers to China from Taiwan to Hong Kong via Japan using falsified documentation.
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The agreement allocates 10.5% of Samsung's semiconductor division operating profit as stock-based bonuses.
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by stephen.warwick@futurenet.com (Stephen Warwick) on (#75X2H)
You can save $1,000 on this Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 16" gaming laptop at Best Buy.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#75X2J)
Microsoft's GitHub bans security researcher who posted zero-day Windows exploits
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Headquartered in Albany, New York, Anderon will operate a 300mm quantum wafer fab and offer its manufacturing services to competing quantum hardware vendors.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#75WHX)
Nvidia has finally retired its 20-year-old control panel for GeForce GPUs. From now on, new GeForce drivers will only include the Nvidia App.
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The Suwon District Court rejected the injunction filed by five employees from Samsung's Device eXperience division.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75WHZ)
The Chinese government has imposed travel restrictions on key AI experts, requiring them to secure an approval before they can leave the country. Beijing is reportedly doing this to secure talent, which it now considers as a strategic resource, as it competes with the U.S. to gain supremacy in artificial intelligence.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#75WJ0)
At Computex next month, Intel is expected to reveal a bunch of handhelds rocking its Arc G3 series of chips, and Acer is now rumored to be one of the manufacturers showing off its devices. New leaks say a "Predator Atlas 8" is in the works that, as the name suggests, will feature an 8-inch screen and might come in both the Arc G3 and G3 Extreme variants.
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AMD has been accused of 'bait-and-switch' tactics following changes to the licensing of Vivado on Linux.
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German media outlet PC Games Hardware benchmarks the Core 9 273PQE and compares it to modern mainstream processors.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#75WEW)
The Holo 360 replaces conventional LCD layering with a floating hologram-like image effect.
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A 3D printing enthusiast broke the 3DBenchy speed record with a cute little boat model printed in 59 seconds.
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We tested Arctic's entry-level Freezer 36-S with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and it did better than you might expect for a single-tower air cooler.
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Grab all of the parts you'd need for an RTX 5080 gaming PC build in this Newegg combo for $3,189.99, saving you $919 on the parts compared to buying them separately.
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SK hynix has unveiled iHBM, a new thermal packaging architecture that embeds cooling elements directly into the HBM interface layer, reducing thermal resistance by 30% and helping future AI accelerators avoid performance-killing thermal throttling.
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Secure yourself online with a 27-month subscription from Surfshark. $67.23 sub drops to only $47.23 when you include a free $20 Amazon gift card with your purchase.
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Uber might be having a serious rethink about lavishing cash on AI services as management still can't draw a clear link between LLM use and beneficial results.
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TSMC responded by saying it expects employee profit-sharing bonuses to grow at a faster rate in 2026 than they did in 2025.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Aaron Klotz) on (#75WAJ)
Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and emulation will work for retro gaming enthusiasts.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#75WAK)
Zero-Day clock visualizes the effect of AI on software security and predicts that exploits will happen one minute after disclosure in 2027.
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A new Mercer report reveals that 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs within two years, with entry-level workers facing the biggest threat as companies slash junior roles despite many executives admitting AI investments still show weak or unproven returns.
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Lisuan Tech reports having sold out 30,,000 preorder LX 7G100 graphics cards with a second batch on June 18.
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Imec unveiled the world's first silicon quantum dot qubit device fabricated with High-NA EUV lithography, suggesting quantum computing may eventually scale using the semiconductor industry's existing advanced manufacturing ecosystem.
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Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors
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At CES 2026, MSI unveiled a new lineup of power supplies under its MPG and MAG series. The 2026 MPG models are available in 1600W and 1300W variants and feature server-grade SiC MOSFETs designed to deliver a high level of stability and power efficiency. However, the standout addition is GPU Safeguard+, a new protection system aimed at preventing the overheating and melting issues associated with 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#75VWD)
The MacBook Air is an easy recommendation in the world of laptops thanks to its excellent pillars, featuring a great screen, build quality, performance, keyboard, trackpad, webcam, speakers, and battery life. Apple's latest M5 model can be yours for as low as $899 for the 13-inch version, or $1,099 for the 15-inch mahine.
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California lawmakers introduced a new amendment that could exempt most Linux distributions from the state's upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act after privacy backlash and concerns that the law would force open-source operating systems to become age-verification platforms.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#75VRJ)
Star Citizen, originally announced back in 2012, has just amassed $1 billion in crowdfunding despite the game still not having any release date. The game is currently expected sometime in 2027-2028, which means it might have to prepare a PS6/Xbox Helix version as well. A single game spanning across four different console generations.
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Huawei Technologies unveiled a new LogicFolding" chip design framework built on its proprietary Tau scaling law, claiming it can dramatically boost transistor density and power efficiency without EUV lithography - potentially helping China narrow the gap with TSMC and Nvidia despite U.S. sanctions.
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The Super Flower Leadex 2800W is a technical statement rather than a conventional product. It delivers extraordinary efficiency, exemplary power quality, and an internal design that leaves nothing on the table. The asking price is extreme, but so is everything else about this unit.
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The system requires no specialized hardware, no access to the target Wi-Fi network, and works even if the person being tracked isn't carrying a wireless device.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#75VBF)
Creality's excellent Ender 3 V3 is on sale with a Co-Print multicolor upgrade kit that unlocks the final hurdle of the platform, allowing you to use the Ender 3 V3 as a multi-color powerhouse. This is a fantastic, extremely fast and well-built 3D printer with all the features you could ask for, regardless of your status as an expert or an entrant into the hobby.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75VBG)
A YouTuber duo unofficially broke the world record using a custom-made carbon fiber propeller blade that featured exotic sawtooth leading edges. The first test ended in a disaster, though, after the drone lost contact and crashed at 393 mph.
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Huang told reporters at Songshan Airport that Nvidia insists its partners follow U.S. trade rules.
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The first Cray T3D supercomputer ever produced, serial number 6001, was recently put up for auction, with opening bids from 60,000 (~$81,000) invited.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75V9S)
The Khronos Group, which created the Vulkan API standard and continues to develop and maintain it, added the Steam Machine to its list of conformant products. This does not indicate how far or soon a product will come to the market, but it's a step in the right direction showing that much-awaited console will arrive... someday.
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Today, we will take a look at Advanced Shader Delivery (ASD) - a new gaming feature aimed at improving the overall user experience by reducing load times dramatically and improving 1% low FPS. We tested six games, measuring up to a 95% improvement in game loading times and solid improvements in 1% Low FPS in some titles.
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Ubisoft is using an early build of its unannounced Far Cry 7 as a testbed for generative AI tools, according to Tom Henderson of Insider Gaming.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#75V8K)
Users can easily spray on this radar absorbent material on any drone to increase their survivability in contested skies.
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The Autonomous ErgoChair Pro is a solid entry in the ErgoChair line, offering good back support and adjustability. However, it lacks any standout features that separate it from the wide range of office chairs available.
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