by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#76EKC)
ACE CPU extensions bring an efficient AI-oriented instruction set to x86 - new design makes matrix multiplication more power- and density-efficient
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76EHQ)
Another person has fallen victim to Amazon's generous return policy, as they received a disc drive, a mousepad, and an AV receiver instead of the $700 RTX 5070 they ordered.
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A security researcher has added another dimension to smart lightbulbs by stealthily adding what they call a 'cyberpunk digital dead drop' full of 'banned books.'
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Chinese defense supplier Harbin Xinguang Optic-Electronics Technology demo'd two man-portable anti-drone lasers at a Beijing arms expo this week.
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AMD says it will reinstate firmware memory encryption (TSME) on non-PRO Ryzen 9000 desktop CPUs through a BIOS update in July, following the feature's removal through an earlier firmware update.
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The Dell 15 laptop has just come down from its regular price of $599.99 to $349.99.
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by brandon.hill@futurenet.com (Brandon Hill) on (#76E47)
These are the best Thunderbolt and USB-C docks for expanding your laptop's port options.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76E48)
The three Amazon workers claim that they've been intimidated during the Zoom meetings and were being monitored while at work.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76E1Y)
U.S. politicians are thinking about how they can ensure that the American people can benefit from AI.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#76E1Z)
U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnick expresses concerns in a conversation with ASML executives that China has an EUV lithography system as ASML denies shipping such scanners to the PRC.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76E20)
Epic Games has just shown off a new year-long roadmap for its launcher, promising to bring community-requested features and a faster overall platform in the next 12 months.
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Imec, ASML, and TSMC have integrated both n-type and p-type transistors with atomically thin 2D channels on a single 300mm wafer.
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From small smart devices to laptop charging, we dug up some of the best deals on 30W single-port to 100W multi-port chargers.
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ViewSonic's VX2730D-4K is a stellar value. It's a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with 144 Hz, 288 Hz in FHD, Adaptive-Sync, wide gamut color and HDR. Accurate color and high performance deliver an excellent price/performance ratio.
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Intel has appointed Seok-Hee Lee, the former chief executive of memory maker SK hynix and battery maker SK On, as executive vice president of Intel Foundry.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76DWJ)
Elon Musk estimated that Chinese AI firms would have an LLM with Mythos level capability by the first quarter of 2027. However, the CEO of Beijing-based Z.ai responded to the comment, saying that their company will achieve this soon, but did not give a concrete timeline.
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Grab a great discount on these officially licensed PlayStation 5 SSDs at Woot. The WD Black SN850P in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities is discounted up to 46% today, or until stocks run out.
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Wired has identified SK Telecom as the South Korean telecom company whose access to Anthropic's Claude Mythos model the White House ordered revoked over alleged ties to China.
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As part of an experiment, an enthusiast has written one petabyte of data on a legacy Sandisk P4 SATA II SSD that was released 16 years ago.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#76DWP)
Tesco UK supermarket chain moves 40,000 servers off of VMWare infrastructure - mass exodus continues thanks to Broadcom's pricing shenanigans
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Don't miss this incredible deal on a high-end Alienware gaming PC with an RTX 5080, 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285K, 32GB of fast DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, all with a whopping $1,390 saving that brings it down to just $3,159.99.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76DTW)
The FERC says that it will order grid operators to fast-track AI data center connections that generate their own power or reduce demand during peak hours. It demands that these changes must be enacted within 90 days.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76DTX)
Nvidia dupes keep getting more sophisticated as time goes on, with the latest example using a plastic die instead of real silicon on an RTX 4090.
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For a limited time, you can save up to $100 off on the Gigabyte M27Q2 27-inch 200 Hz gaming monitor on Newegg.
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We tested 20 laptop and phone chargers, ranging from cheap no-name 15W options to 140W beasts. Find out what stood out as the best.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76D7M)
MSI's new Arc G3 Extreme-based handheld costs nearly $2,000 but the company is rather apologetic about it, even if it's warning that the price may rise in the future.
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As new data center buildouts hit planning walls and AI inference providers hike costs, is the future of AI to roll your own models?
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We test Noctua's first attempt at an all-in-one liquid cooler, focusing specifically on pump performance to determine whether Noctua's AIO is truly a viable alternative to swapping the fans on another unit and the brand's own legendary air cooler.
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A UK man has been sentenced after pleading guilty to the unauthorized mixing and selling of music CDs, and thus breaking copyright laws. It is 2026.
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Built to be shown off, CyberPower's latest gaming desktop expertly combines style and speed while keeping the price reasonable.
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by stldenise@gmail.com (Denise Bertacchi) on (#76D4S)
A new pure" PLA from Bambu Lab isn't what you think it is.
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This Surfshark One 2-year VPN deal is now just $75.33, giving you a huge $436.32 saving compared to a standard monthly subscription, with three months extra thrown in for free to keep you protected online.
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Add more ports to your network setup with this unmanaged multi-Gigabit switch for just $49.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#76D4W)
Apple's Tim Cook says that Apple can no longer 'shield' its customers from increased prices of DRAM and NAND memory.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76D4X)
The U.S. fined Bosch $36 million for selling export-controlled product to Huawei, including software and MEMS sensors. The German company agreed to pay the penalty, as well as disgorging part of the profits it made from the 'illicit' sales.
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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and build" chips in the United States.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#76D2R)
CCP directives can be lifebuoy for Chinese producers of DRAM modules and solid-state drives as domestic memory makers may be obliged to support the module industry.
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An enterprising young man aims to catch up with the collective wealth of Elon Musk, and his first money spinner is a portable NFT minting gadget.
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Attackers have spent the past several months smuggling malware into Steam through animated desktop wallpapers.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#76D1B)
Frontier Airlines site leaks all personal info with just a glance at a boarding pass - just a booking number and last name nets you all passengers' personal info including address, passport, TSA PreCheck, and most credit card info
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This roadmap provides an in-depth analysis of Intel's current plans for its chip production capacity.
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Following the Trump administration's block on Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 models, world leaders have raised concerns that without direct access to frontier models, they may need to develop their own national alternatives.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76CH4)
DeepSeek and CXMT, which have both been tagged as supporting Chinese military and intelligence operations, are set to be added to the U.S.'s Entity List. However, the White House hasn't included them yet in order to avoid escalating trade tensions with Beijing.
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For a limited time, Newegg has the Gigabyte GS27QA on sale for $159.99, 36%off its regular price.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#76CH6)
Nvidia has updated RTX Remix with a bunch of new features that will help improve the fidelity and reduce the file size of modded games, along with the complexity of developing said mods.
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Oregon State University researchers have developed a brain-inspired phototransistor that combines light sensing, memory, and signal processing in one device. The hardware can electronically control how long optical memories persist or fade, potentially improving energy efficiency in future AI vision systems.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#76CDQ)
The Syrian government blamed a third party for the damage on its undersea cable that connects it to Egypt. Damascus didn't mention any specific state or non-state actor, but its location makes it a prime target for disruption.
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We now have the first confirmed details about AMD's Zen 6-based Threadripper CPUs, code-named Mustang Peak.
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Save $500 on Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16 AI Gaming laptop and score a powerful gaming laptop with 32GB of RAM and RTX 5070 for only $1,499.99.
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ViewSonic's VX2738-2K OLED is a high-performance 27-inch QHD gaming monitor with 240 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR and Quantum Dot color. It delivers smooth speed, quick response and saturated color for a relatively low price.
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