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FCC reverses course, allows software updates for foreign-made drones and routers until 2029 — agency says blocking security patches could create cybersecurity risks

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Tom's Hardware · 05/09/2026 10:35 EDT

The FCC has extended waivers allowing certain covered foreign-produced drones, drone components, and routers to continue receiving software and firmware updates until at least 2029, citing cybersecurity and consumer protection concerns. Read more ›

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Phanteks debuts striking PC case with multi-chamber design — unique chassis currently exclusive to prebuilt CyberPower PC build

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Tom's Hardware · 01/07/2026 09:12 EDT

Designed to prevent heat crossover between components, Phanteks’ Exo 626s supports massive GPUs and a 360mm AIO, but remains exclusive as a CyberPowerPC pre-built Read more ›

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MSI introduces GPU Safeguard tech on its latest PSUs to fend off RTX 5090 meltdowns — warns users with pop-up and buzzer when abnormal current is detected on the 12V-2x6 connector

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Tom's Hardware · 01/07/2026 08:36 EDT

MSI's GPU Safeguard tech will detect power surges and current fluctuations and help prevent them from damaging your GPU by giving a warning sound and forcing a black screen. Read more ›

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Grab DDR5 RAM and a motherboard for as little as $219.99 in these Newegg bundles — 16GB memory ships with Asus and MSI boards for AMD and Intel gaming PC builds

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Tom's Hardware · 01/07/2026 07:13 EDT

There are three incredible Newegg RAM and Motherboard combos on sale right now, allowing you to score 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM for the equivalent price of just $60. Read more ›

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Samsung Magician SSD software ‘High Severity’ vulnerability patched — upgrade to the newest v9.0.0 to prevent potential DLL hijacking and privilege escalation

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Tom's Hardware · 01/07/2026 05:00 EDT

Samsung has published a security advisory after a high-severity vulnerability was discovered in its Magician SSD management software on Windows. Read more ›

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Lenovo brings handheld-favorite SteamOS to the flagship Legion Go 2 — the AMD Z2 Extreme gets official SteamOS support for the first time

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 20:00 EDT

Lenovo is bringing official SteamOS support to AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor for the first time with an updated Legion Go 2. Read more ›

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Lenovo's CES concept devices include a rollable ultra-wide OLED Legion gaming laptop – ThinkPad concept has an expandable screen that wraps around the outside of the lid

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 20:00 EDT

Lenovo rolled out a pair of concept laptops at CES based around rollable, wrappable OLED screens. The Legion Pro Rollable is a gaming laptop that can go from wide to ultrawide, while the Rollable XD's extra screen height becomes a dynamic lid display when the front display isn't extended. Read more ›

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Lenovo's top ThinkPads and Yogas go all-in on Panther Lake — business laptops come with Windows and Linux options

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 20:00 EDT

Lenovo is updating its high-end ThinkPad and Yoga laptops with Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra processors at CES 2026. Read more ›

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says "the future is neural rendering" at CES 2026, teasing DLSS advancements — RTX 5090 could represent the pinnacle of traditional raster

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 18:16 EDT

During a Q&A at CES 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says that the future of graphics is neural rendering, and that the company is "working on things in the lab that are just utterly shocking and incredible." Read more ›

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AMD hints at officially open-sourcing FSR 4 upscaling and frame generation technology in the wake of accidental release — accidental release may have forced the company's hand

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 17:36 EDT

AMD hints at officially open-sourcing FSR 4 Read more ›

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says robots are 'AI immigrants' that can address labor shortages — can 'do the type of work that maybe we decided not to do anymore'

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 17:14 EDT

Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, said that a wave of robots will serve as "AI immigrants" to drive the economy and do the jobs others don't want to do. Read more ›

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Nvidia says H200 demand in China is 'very high' as export licenses near completion — a month after the green light, Huang has high hopes for China buy-in despite political sensitivity

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 16:43 EDT

Nvidia says demand in China for its H200 data center GPU is “very high,” as it works through the final stages of U.S. export licensing, according to comments from Jensen Huang at CES 2026. Read more ›

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CEO Jensen Huang says Nvidia could possibly increase supply of older gen GPUs to address shortages — adding more AI features to older cards is also an option

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 16:20 EDT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says there are options on the table for easing GPU pricing pressures, including bringing newer AI features to older hardware. Read more ›

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Micron announces 3610 SSD, the industry-first PCIe 5.0 QLC SSD available to OEMs — offers 4TB storage in a compact single-sided M.2 2230, offers 11,000 MB/s and 9,300 MB/s sequential read and write

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 15:55 EDT

Micron just announced the 3610 SSD, which is the first QLC chip to be offered in a compact single-sided M.2 2230 form factor. Read more ›

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Phison's new SSD controller sips a mere 2.3W and runs at 14.7 GB/s, addressing PCIe 5.0's power concerns — more affordable and power-saving PCIe 5.0 drives are coming for laptops and gaming handhelds

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 15:35 EDT

Phison launches the new E37T PCIe 5.0 SSD controller at CES 2026, while also providing an update on the E38 controller with upcoming drives spanning up to 8TB. Read more ›

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AMD Ryzen chief teases return of older Zen 3 chips to fight soaring RAM prices — 'That's something we're actively working on right now'

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 15:12 EDT

AMD interview suggests it might restart production of DDR4-based AM4 Ryzen desktop processors Read more ›

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Community tests confirm DLSS 4.5 yields 20%+ performance loss on older RTX 30 and 20 series GPUs compared to DLSS 4.0 — Nvidia warnings ring true following rollout

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 14:25 EDT

DLSS 4.5 testing by enthusiasts has revealed a 20% or greater performance reduction compared to DLSS 4.0 on RTX 20- and 30-series GPUs. Read more ›

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Corsair's Galleon 100 SD is an LED-lit keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck — $349 offering includes 720 x 180 screen, dials, and more

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 14:06 EDT

Describing the Galleon in one sentence is simple: it's a near-full-sized keyboard, except the usual numeric pad is instead an Elgato Stream Deck. Read more ›

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Broadcom announces two dual-band Wi-Fi 8 chips — performance bifurcation introduced with Wi-Fi 7 lives on with the next gen

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 13:02 EDT

Wi-Fi 8 will continue the wireless trend of the haves and the have-nots, with dual-band and tri-band products. Read more ›

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Asus unveils the ROG Cronox, its first panoramic PC case with a 9.2" screen and rotating fan bracket — chassis supports up to 14x 120mm fans & dual 360mm radiators

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 12:56 EDT

Asus has just announced a brand new flagship PC case called the ROG Cronox, featuring a rotating screen and fan bracket that can be angled to your taste. The Cronox is made from aluminum and has tempered glass forming a panoramic design that meets at the edges with a subtle curve. It's a large case with support for everything you'd want. Read more ›

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Nvidia's focus on rack-scale AI systems is a portent for the year to come — Rubin points the way forward for company, as data center business booms

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Tom's Hardware · 01/06/2026 12:45 EDT

Nvidia's CES keynote was notably not consumer-focused. Instead, the company detailed its booming data center business, with a deeper look at its NVL72 Rubin platform. Read more ›

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