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The open-source codec Meta released in 2022 converts a waveform into discrete tokens that a matching decoder turns back into audio.
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The drone that destroyed a Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber at Russia's Engels-2 air base last month turns out to be the MICH 2000.
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The Dutch National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC-NL) says that attackers are actively exploiting CVE-2026-65400, an authentication bypass in macOS Screen Sharing.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#77QEQ)
Google may be building a TPU with on-package CPU cores specifically for agentic and reinforced learning workloads, according to a rumor.
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Intel's Robert Hallock says he hopes enthusiasts do the math" compared to AMD, highlighting that the company's new core architecture will release in consumer processors before the data center.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#77QD7)
A specially shaped 3D-printed resonator can make air shoot out of its nozzle and provide thrust when it hit with the proper frequency. While the prototypes don't deliver practical levels of thrust yet, they show proof that the concept works.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#77QD8)
SquidInk created a 3D-printing model that would allow anyone to build an easy-to-install "protective cover" for Flock cameras. The "Flock Sock" slips on these devices in seconds using a broom handle, although it must be noted that adding this "accessory" can you into trouble.
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45 years ago, in August 1981, the PC age began in earnest with the launch of the IBM PC Model 5150. At its heart was the Intel 8088 microprocessor.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#77QDA)
Rtings.com's latest update on their Accelerated Longevity Test shows that modern OLED TVs don't offer a clear advantage over older models in terms of burn-in since both show similar image retention after 10,000 hours of simulated usage. However, the new OLEDs are much brighter and consume much less power in the process.
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The M2 is xTool's second take on an all-in-one craft tool in a box. It isn't just an iterative update to the M1 Ultra, the new M2 color craft laser and engraver thoroughly remixes the offering by adding cameras, air assist, CMYK print, and more.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#77QDC)
Two thieves in China have been arrested after they were caught stealing high-end GPUs from gaming hotels. They'd check into rooms with RTX 5080s, replace them with RTX 3060s that looked similar, and no one noticed the performance difference.
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Blake Hurst spent a decade running the state's largest farm lobby. Now he's publicly courting the developers his neighbors froze out.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#77QBY)
The 3rd Brigade Combat Team (3rd BCT) of the 1st Cavalry Division was defeated in military exercises by the opposing force, which included a regiment of Ukrainian drone operators. Even though the 3rd BCT had tanks, other armor, and anti-drone units, they were no match for Ukrainian drones that easily spotted and "destroyed" them.
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Carrier Pidge slows down your electronic communications to a more natural speed.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#77Q48)
The Acer Nitro 85 gaming desktop is currently on sale for $1,499, which is $600 off its regular price for a PC that would otherwise cost you $2,000 to spec out yourself.
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Backblaze's quarterly reports compare whichever drives are available at the time.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#77PZR)
This anti-mosquito air defense laser system has successfully passed the crowdfunding stage and is now readily available on the market. It costs around $1,000, but it will be money well spent if it can defend your home from mosquito-borne diseases.
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The Acer Predator Orion 6000 gaming desktop is currently on sale for $2,099, $700 off its regular price.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#77PZT)
Nvidia quietly makes strategic and financial investments in clients, partners, and suppliers: CoreWeave, Coherent, Intel, Nokia, and SpaceX.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#77PY2)
VLC developers say a Windows 11 issue involving Microsoft Defender can interfere with the media player's plugin cache and cause unusually long playback delays.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#77PY3)
AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D takes on the old favorite across performance, pricing, and power consumption.
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President Trump signed a memorandum on August 12 establishing the first U.S. program that lets vetted private companies conduct offensive cyber operations.
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by sayem.ahmed@futurenet.com (Sayem Ahmed) on (#77PY5)
This week, we tested AMD's BC-250 in gaming workloads, published an unredacted interview with an AMD executive, and published a slew of articles surrounding a new flashpoint in the ongoing AI buildout: optical interconnects.
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During a two-week journey to Hawaii, a containerized factory aboard the USS Essex 3D-printed a dozen flight-ready drones, as well as over 1,000 parts including vital spares for Apache helicopters.
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The Ocypus Sigma L36 Pro is a high-performance AIO that includes a fancy 3.5-inch display and a low price tag. We've tested this liquid cooler paired with AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU to benchmark thermal efficiency.
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A Redditor reports a case in which SK hynix reportedly offers a refund for a malfunctioning SSD at the original purchase price instead of a direct replacement.
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Intel VP Robert Hallock suggests the PC industry is going to see a split between mainstream and enthusiast sockets if current market conditions don't let up.
by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#77PWA)
Nanya engineer tried to steal DRAM process technology, manufacturing methods to pass them to a Chinese rival and get a higher-paid job, but gets caught and now faces time in prison.
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US aerospace, defense, and security giant Northrop Grumman thinks its Raid Hunter will provide short-range, layered air defense against the increasingly complex aerial threats we are seeing in modern warfare.
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Bitrot isn't the only worry, CDs and DVDs are also susceptible to damage caused by cleaning or foam off-gassing chemicals.
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G.Skill's Trident Z5 NeoX is the brand's latest series with the AMD EXPO ULL feature, but can the DDR5-6000 C30 prove to be the fastest memory kit for AMD?
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Scythe is back with another dual-tower air cooler, the Magoroku. This cooler performs best with an Intel Arrow Lake system.
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Cargo thieves knocked two private security escort vehicles out of action on California roads in recent months, then made off with millions of dollars in AI data center hardware.
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The Samsung Odyssey G80HS is a 32-inch IPS panel with 6K 6144x3456 resolution at 165 Hz plus 3072x1728 pixels at 330 Hz. It packs HDR wide-gamut color, Adaptive-Sync, and plenty of features into its slim chassis.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Jowi Morales) on (#77P7N)
A self-represented plaintiff in a Connecticut court added a hidden AI prompt injection attack in their filing in a failed attempt to influence a decision. The court bars them from submitting documents electronically and instead must print them and hand to the clerk of court.
by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#77P5P)
The Trump administration says the new tariffs are necessary for national security and to address the US industry's heavy reliance on foreign-made drones and components, particularly from China.
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Intel has seen a sudden inrush" of demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, and it says they'll remain a part of the company's lineup for desktop builders for years to come."
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We speak to Robert Hallock, Intel VP & GM of Enthusiast Channel Business, about Nova Lake rumors, how the company is focusing on DIY builders during RAMageddon, and how Raptor Lake refresh induced a paradigm shift for the company.
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Save $50 on a 24TB Seagate Barracuda Compute HDD at Newegg with the limited-time discount code.
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This pre-built ABS Cyclone Aqua comes with a ten-core Intel Core i5-14400F CPU, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 GPU, a 1TB SSD, and 32GB of RAM, all for $1,099.99.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#77P5V)
Ukraine intelligence claims that Russia's latest S-71 'Monochrome' cruise missiles use Nvidia's Jetson Orin NX modules with AI capabilities, allegedly for terminal guidance.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Kunal Khullar) on (#77P3P)
The heavily modified ZTE Nubia Z70 Ultra uses two full-size CPU coolers to keep its Snapdragon 8 Elite running under sustained loads, while Termux, Linux and compatibility layers turn it into a makeshift desktop PC.
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by ashilov@gmail.com (Anton Shilov) on (#77P3Q)
In a surprising move, AMD announces plans to raise $4.75 billion and does not give a clue how it plans to spend them.
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Gigabyte has quietly launched the B450M D3HP and B450M D3HP WIFI6E motherboards based on the AMD B450 chipset, which launched in 2018.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#77P3S)
Just one instruction on AMD CPUs gets you access to Platform Security Processor, microcode, and System Management Interface - exploit for 15h and 16h chip families cracks open secret memory areas
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A games industry veteran is selling off what is 'probably the rarest arcade game in existence' via Boston's RR Auctions.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Denise Bertacchi) on (#77NR7)
Prusa Research just announced that its entire lineup" of 3D printers is getting second-generation upgrades and a +" designation. This includes the XL, CORE One, and CORE One L.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Bruno Ferreira) on (#77NPF)
Nightmare Eclipse drops ShieldBreak, another Windows zero-day privilege escalation vulnerability, but Microsoft has rushed quickly to block it with Defender
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The case for near-packaged optics (NPO) is strengthening, as the growing pains of co-packaged optics (CPO) become apparent. We explain the material differences between the two technologies as optics and silicon photonics make waves in the AI industry.
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by editors@tomshardware.com (Hassam Nasir) on (#77NDZ)
Astro's Playroom runs at 0.5 to 1 FPS on the Steam Deck when emulated through SharpEmu. It's not much - it's nothing at all, in fact - but just the proof-of-concept alone is enough to stir up excitement for both Steam Deck and PS5 emulation scenes.