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Updated 2026-09-15 13:45
Bill Gates compares AI to alien intelligence in movies where ‘magically the US and China’ solve the problem together — warns world governments that they’re not ready for AI
The billionaire philanthropist says that governments across the world need to work together to ensure that the people are ready for upcoming upheaval brought about by AI. He even compared the technology to aliens in movies which got the world working together.
ChatGPT transcripts are reportedly read by humans to improve responses, including those with personal information — 'Project Lilly' has seen OpenAI hire hundreds of contractors to manually revie
404 Media reports that OpenAI has hired hundreds of contractors to evaluate ChatGPT responses manually.
Microsoft rolls out emergency update for Windows 11's latest patch — recent update causes crashes on AMD graphics, Explorer hang-ups, and broken third-party integrations
Windows September 2026 update brings many long-requested features, but also surfaces fresh bugs - new code crashing AMD, HP, and Lenovo systems and surfaces audio, Explorer, and Remote Desktop problems
Grab a $560 saving on this 1440p-ready gaming PC with a 9800X3D and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, now $1,859 — all-white CyberPowerPC desktop ships with one of AMD's best X3D chips, along with 32GB DDR5 and
Save nearly $600 on this CyberPowerPC gaming PC with a 9800X3D, RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, 32GB DDR5, and a 2TB SSD.
Minecraft Legacy gets rewritten in C++ for PS2 and Wii ports — code is tuned so it works well even on the PS2’s meager 32MB of RAM
Games optimization specialist OptiProjects (AKA OptiJeugos) has released a new port of Minecraft Legacy for the Sony PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Wii consoles.
Developer builds viral 3D source code visualizer that consumes 21GB of RAM — flies around 2.5 million lines of code at over 120 frames per second
A developer has built a 3D code visualizer.
AMD's Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card returns to its lowest-ever price of $499 — rare deal places this current-generation 12GB GPU below its MSRP launch price
Grab a new 12GB GPU for less than the MSRP launch price.
Perplexity’s local AI agent comes to Windows, but only for RTX GPUs with at least 24GB of VRAM — Portable Computer brings AI for multistep tasks to compatible PCs
Perplexity and Nvidia released Portable Computer for Windows on Sept. 14, bringing the local-first AI agent to GeForce RTX and RTX PRO GPUs with 24GB or more of VRAM.
Anthropic says AI can boost U.S. GDP by 32%, up to $44.4 trillion in four years — economics model predicts that displaced employees 'may have to switch to jobs like electrician and nurse'
Anthropic has published a paper wherein it envisions a future for the economy where AI is deeply ingrained. In the most extreme scenarios, U.S. GDP is up, but unemployment simmers as others are put out of work.
Nvidia's RTX 5090 vanishes from online retail in the US — third-party sellers now demand as much as $9,500 for Nvidia's fastest GPU
The RTX 5090 is out of stock from first-party sellers online in the U.S., with third-party sellers now asking for as much as $9,500 for the GPU.
Gaming takes a backseat as Nvidia overhauls the RTX 5090 for maximum AI margins — RTX Pro 5500 delivers 2.6X VRAM at matching specs
Nvidia launches the RTX Pro 5500 Blackwell Workstation Edition graphics card for agentic and generative AI.
Valve engineers discuss the duality of the Steam Frame and pricing — Valve's newest VR headset pivots SteamOS to Arm
We chatted with Valve engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Leinbaugh about the Steam Frame launch, why the company is taking a two-pronged strategy with streaming and standalone support, and how the global memory/storage crunch affected development.
Valve Steam Frame interview — why it costs up to $1,300, Snapdragon power, and 10x foveated streaming
We chatted with Valve engineers Pierre-Loup Griffais and Jeff Leinbaugh about launching the Steam Frame amid a global memory/storage supply crunch
Valve Steam Frame Review: Competent as a standalone VR, but wireless streaming remains the focus
All dressed up and nowhere to go sums up the Meta Quest 3.
Nvidia, Palantir, and others restrict advanced AI model usage over privacy concerns, report claims — 'paranoia' rising over customer intellectual property
Companies are concerned that their intellectual property may be used by Anthropic and OpenAI to help improve their AI models.
Solo dev enables running CUDA on AMD hardware in Windows, getting multiple CUDA libraries running on a gaming Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU in Windows — CUDA-exclusive workloads on AMD hardware in Windo
A developer has wired up the ZLUDA project to AMD's HIP libraries for Windows, putting a small but signifcant bridge over NVIDIA's CUDA moat.
Need for Speed Underground 2 now runs directly on Nintendo Switch — other Classic Windows titles playable thanks to custom firmware boot
Retro gaming fans who own Nintendo Switch consoles now have several classic Windows titles they can now enjoy.
Micron offers Taiwan employees $31,650 cash bonus as unions threaten strike over AI windfall — workers reject record payout package, demand 15% profit-sharing plan
Micron is offering Taiwan employees a NT$1 million cash bonus, but unions have rejected the package and are demanding permanent profit sharing as strike talks continue.
Proven 8-pin PCIe plugs aren't immune to melting — Thermal Grizzly WireView adapter burns out on Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Three 8-pin connectors on a Thermal Grizzly WireView reportedly suffered burning and melting while connected to a Radeon RX 7900 XTX, with the company now investigating what caused the failure.
Meta Quest user vibe-codes 3D object throwing to 3D printer — ‘I've never felt more like Tony Stark’ says the software engineer
A software engineer has shown off a futuristic Meta Quest plus 3D printer workflow where models are 'thrown' to the output device.
Save $1,289 when you build an extreme PC with these top-tier components — combo deal features AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor along with an 8TB 9100 Pro SSD, MSI X870E motherboard, and 32GB of
Save $1,289 on Newegg's epic component bundle, which features AMD's top processor, a massive 8TB Samsung 9100 Pro SSD, and 32GB of DDR5 memory
Asus ROG Swift PG27UCWM gaming monitor review: Speed and pixel density in a premium package
Asus' latest ROG Swift display is the PG27UCWM, a 27-inch 4K OLED panel with Tandem RGB Stripe technology, advanced cooling, 240 Hz, 480 Hz in FHD resolution, Adaptive-Sync, HDR400, HDR10, Dolby Vision and wide gamut color.
Russian freelancers use Claude to program autonomous combat drone swarm — AI-enabled target selection and detonation without a human in the loop
Russia turned Claude into a tool for weapons development, espionage, and propaganda, Anthropic's new threat report claims.
Maryland data center developers offer residents biggest-ever US community benefits package as big tech seeks to quell fears — $110 million deal includes $30 million elementary school, water recl
A new report claims AI data center builders are getting more savvy about offering communities tangible benefits to get their projects approved.
Modders halve FSR 4 render times on AMD’s PS5-derived BC-250 mining APU — portable FidelityFX DLL cuts 1440p upscaling time from 11.51 ms to 5.92 ms
Modders have nearly halved FSR 4 processing time on AMD's PS5-derived BC-250, using a portable FidelityFX DLL that cuts 1440p upscaling cost to 5.92 ms.
Dumpster diver builds home lab Proxmox server from weekly landfill runs for SSDs, HDDs, GPUs, and even RAM — weekly e-waste raids net multi-drive Proxmox server and Asus ROG laptop
A tech enthusiast says that they managed to put together a home lab-worthy Proxmox server using PC parts scavenged from the nearby county landfill.
AMD’s best gaming CPU drops below launch price and includes free 240mm AIO cooler and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — grab the Ryzen 7 9850X3D for $484
The Ryzen 7 9850X3D may only be a modest step up from the 9800X3D, but it still leads our gaming benchmarks and now comes with a couple of useful extras at a lower-than-launch price.
Bernie Sanders proposes 20 year prison sentence for AI devs who plow ahead with Artificial Superintelligence plans — penalty on par with illegally developing rogue nuclear weapons
Senators Bernie Sanders and Greg Cezar have announced their Ban Artificial Superintelligence Act which threatens 20-year prison sentences for rule breakers.
Dell Pro 5 Webcam 2K Review: So you can look good in office
The Dell Pro 5 webcam is an office-oriented 2K webcam with a physical privacy shutter, a built-in mic, and Windows Hello compatibility.
Anthropic CEO warns of AI-driven botnet 'swarm' taking over the entire internet — 'In 6–12 months such a swarm could be capable of taking over the entire internet with a persistent botnet'
As an Ex-Anthropic warns AI will get self-sufficient and kill our posterity.
AZZA PSAZ-750G ATX 3.1 power supply review: An adequate budget 750W unit
The AZZA PSAZ-750G ATX 3.1 is a non-modular 750W built by Helly, wearing an 80 PLUS Gold badge it has never earned, sold at a price that almost makes the argument for it.
Thrustmaster Airbus Add-On Grip with AVA Joystick Base Review: A First-Class Flight Experience
The Thrustmaster Airbus Add-On Grip with the AVA Joystick Base is a 1:1 replica of an Airbus sidestick, featuring extensive customization and Hall-effect sensors across all axes.
Intel revives One Mono font after brief retirement during open-source purge — typeface built to fight coder eyestrain gets reprieve
Intel's decision to archive its developer-focused One Mono font lasted only two days, with the company now restoring the open-source project despite its relatively limited development activity.
Chinese military researchers and tech giants caught using Claude — US frontier model coded 16 air-defense suppression tools targeting Taiwan, drafted anti-torpedo specs, and fed 151 million trai
Anthropic accuses China-linked actors of using its Claude models of weapon development, intelligence activities, distilling AI models.
Mexican cartel's crypto farm seized in mountain raid — 300 GPUs, satellite links, and industrial transformers tapped hydroelectric power
There is increasing evidence that Mexican drug cartels are diversifying into cryptocurrency mining and are using crypto platforms to launder their ill-gotten gains.
Waymo robotaxi calls cops on riders handling loaded AR-style ghost gun — Waymo alerted San Francisco police, then juvenile riders were stopped and arrested
Following a tip-off from robotaxi firm Waymo, San Francisco police conducted a 'high-risk vehicle stop' and arrested two juveniles for illegal possession of a firearm.
Playable Tomb Raider runs on a humble 1-watt chip — $25 board with dual-core 400 MHz ESP32-P4 MCU scales OpenLara up to 1,024 x 600 playable pixels
A retro video gaming devotee has showcased Lara Croft adventuring in and among ancient tombs on a humble ESP32-P4 microcontroller.
Ukraine triumphs in 'first-ever' drone-vs-drone boat battle — video shows Russian MBeK destroyed by Sargan 3000's 12.7mm automatic turret
Ukraine's Navy has claimed that it has won 'the first-ever battle of unmanned naval boats.'
Transparent wall-mounted CD player raises over $540,000 on Kickstarter — $109 Syitren RM1's visible disc and mechanisms channel 90s B&O nostalgia with Bluetooth and battery power
Syitren RM1 transparent wall-mounted CD player harkens back to a more civilized era with visible disc and mechanisms.
Build a high-end AMD gaming PC for less — Ryzen 7 9800X3D bundle includes an X870E motherboard, 32GB DDR5, AIO cooler and a game for $1,109.99
The bundle pairs one of the best gaming CPUs available with a premium X870E motherboard and 32GB of DDR5-6000 memory, while also throwing in a 240mm AIO cooler and a free copy of Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Iran and Houthi rebels used Anthropic's Claude AI to target US warships and build hypersonic missiles — Houthi rebels also used the bot to code ballistic missile guidance systems
'Great Satan's' AI comes in handy.
US Customs supervisor busted for stealing Core i7 CPUs, RAM, and hard drives from Homeland Security PCs, damage estimated at $105,800 — stolen tech swapped with inferior hardware and cashed out
U.S. Customs and Border Protection supervisor switched hardware from Department of Homeland Security computers with slower components and traded in stolen hardware to Newegg's Trade-In program for store credit.
We tested unofficial DLSS Multi Frame Generation support on RTX 40-series GPUs — new mod brings RTX 50-series exclusive feature to older cards, and it really works
We tested DLSS Multi Frame Generation on RTX 40-series GPUs.
IKEA releases new Skyrim mod that adds gloriously mundane Kallax shelving unit as your newest companion — free collab provides a drab flatpack answer to your loot woes
IKEA has announced the Kallax Storageborn companion creation for players of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PC or Xbox.
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: September 12, 2026 — Benchmarking Qwen 3.8, the splintered compute economy and AI breakthroughs
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium, we benchmarked Qwen 3.8 on a slew of different hardware, ruminated on the state of modern computing after returning from IFA 2026, and broke down everything
Iran could potentially reverse-engineer captured US underwater drone — several Iranian embassies mock US over capture, Navy claims lost Anduril vehicle was defective and unclassified
Iran may reverse-engineer a captured U.S. Navy Anduril Dive-LD underwater drone, as Tehran mocks the loss and Washington downplays its military value.
Kioxia Exceria Pro G2 2TB SSD Review — Speed built to last
Kioxia's Exceria Pro G2 pairs the SM2508 and BiCS8 TLC flash for fast, efficient PCIe 5.0 storage. It's not the quickest PCIe 5.0 SSD, but it is a reliable Black SN8100 alternative.
Lucky PC scavenger discovers 12 RTX 3070 GPUs from the crypto mining era — cards survived years of basement storage with only minor signs of wear
What looked like a couple of forgotten mining rigs turned out to be a surprisingly valuable haul, with 12 RTX 3070 graphics cards potentially still ready for gaming duty.
Apple's A20 Pro shatters Geekbench 7 single-core record — 2nm chip beats desktop Intel Core i9 and AMD Ryzen 9 by up to 32%
Apple's A20 Pro smartphone SoC outperforms all smartphone processors by a wide margin and manages to leave behind latest laptop processors.
Wiki documents at least 44 instances in which Sony says you own your games as digital games ownership lawsuit progresses — project is direct assault on Sony's claim in recent ownership lawsuit
The detailed sourcing directly attacks Sony's legal claim that a reasonable person wouldn't expect to own their digital purchases on the PlayStation Store.
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