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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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Laser cutting and engraving from a software perspective — master your hardware and optimize your creative output with some software know-how

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Tom's Hardware · 01/03/2026 08:00 EDT

We take a closer look at the software side of laser cutting and engraving. Read more ›

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Samsung Display finally brings V-Stripe subpixel layout to QD-OLED — mass production of new 1,300-nit 34" ultrawide panel also boosts text clarity

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Tom's Hardware · 01/03/2026 07:00 EDT

QD-OLED monitors have historically faced text clarity issues due to their unorthodox subpixel layouts, which are a result of the way the OLED stack is layered. Samsung Display is finally fixing that with its first 34-inch ultrawide panel featuring a vertical stripe subpixel layout, similar to typical LCDs. This panel also breaks past 1,000 nits and peaks at 1,300 for the first time ever on a QD-OLED. Read more ›

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Get a Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse for just $25, or 34% off the regular price — potent rodent is simple and executes flawlessly

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 13:03 EDT

Get a Steelseries Rival 3 Wireless mouse for just $25, or 34% off Read more ›

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Forgotten Star Wars Racer Revenge game is key to jailbreaking PlayStation 5, price soars 1,900% overnight amid leaked ROM keys exploit — Physical copies of the PS4 game go from $20 to $400 on eBay

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 12:45 EDT

News that Star Wars Racer Revenge is now essential for the latest PlayStation 5 jailbreaks has sent physical copy prices skyrocketing, sparking a frenzy among collectors and gamers alike. Read more ›

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Micron secures $318 million Taiwanese subsidy for HBM R&D as AI memory arms race intensifies — three-year project aims to develop leading-edge, high-performance memory

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 12:06 EDT

Micron has secured another major vote of confidence from the Taiwanese government, winning approval for an additional NT$4.7 billion (approximately $149 million) in subsidies to expand HBM research and development in Taiwan. Read more ›

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Ukrainian soldier's M1 MacBook Air takes direct shrapnel hit, still works despite battle damage — screen cracked and letter 'K' missing but laptop remains functional

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 11:29 EDT

An Apple M1 MacBook Air took a shell shrapnel hit and survived, with the laptop still working despite damage to the screen and the letter K on the keyboard missing. Read more ›

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MSI teases new power supplies with 'instant protection' against melting RTX 5090 cables — promises to solve 12V-2x6 connector woes by monitoring individual wires

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 11:00 EDT

Modern GPUs have a voracious appetite and the mighty Nvidia's RTX 5090 is no exception, often causing fiery outcomes. Many companies have tried to solve this issue, including MSI once before with its yellow-tipped connectors, but now it's back with two new power supplies that promise next-level safeguards against these melting GPUs. Read more ›

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Debian maintainer criticizes email-managed bug tracker as outdated for modern development — there is a web interface for viewing, but email remains the only way to perform critical functions

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 10:03 EDT

A dispute has flared up inside the Debian project after a senior maintainer criticized the distribution’s bug tracking system as outdated and increasingly unworkable for modern software development. Read more ›

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A deeper look at the tightened chipmaking supply chain, and where it may be headed in 2026 — "nobody's scaling up,” says analyst as industry remains conservative on capacity

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 09:24 EDT

We interview two industry analysts to gauge the current state of the chipmaking ecosystem, including constraints across the entire supply chain, and where it might be headed next. Read more ›

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How to use Plex and a spare computer to build a streaming movie service

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 09:00 EDT

Build your own streaming service all from the comfort of your own home. You only need a spare PC and a few hours to serve media across your home. Read more ›

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Reports of the Bambu Lab 3D printer being a fire hazard resurface, but for a new power board component issue — Bambu says the A1's new issue has been addressed, affected units replaced or repaired

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 08:50 EDT

Users insist the A1’s AC board is flawed and should be recalled. Read more ›

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LG says that it’s launching the world’s lightest 17-inch RTX laptop — also announces 16-inch ultra-portable laptop with 'dual-AI' functionality

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 08:46 EDT

LG announced a 17-inch laptop that fits in the form factor of a 16-inch model while still sporting an RTX 5050 discrete GPU. Read more ›

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Get 25% off a vibrant MSI 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor with blistering 240Hz refresh rate — now $772, panel offers 3-year burn-in warranty in new year offer

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 08:16 EDT

This big, beautiful 32-inch MSI MPG 321URX QD-OLED gaming monitor is on sale for just $772.99 right now, saving you 26% on its usual price. Read more ›

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Patriot Viper PV593 4TB SSD Review — The Viper stays sleeping

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 08:10 EDT

The Patriot Viper PV593 is perfectly good on paper and delivers satisfactory marks but doesn’t quite close the deal. Read more ›

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AMD closes in on Intel in latest Steam Hardware Survey — RAM capacity continues to rise despite the ongoing memory crunch

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 07:40 EDT

AMD is gaining on Intel, with user numbers jumping in the last month of 2025. Gamers are also quickly buying in 32GB of memory or more as the memory crisis is taking its hold. Read more ›

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Dev uses Claude AI to write a ‘functional NES emulator’ — you can test it now, playing Donkey Kong in your browser

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Tom's Hardware · 01/02/2026 07:00 EDT

A developer has succeeded in prompting Claude to write 'a functional NES emulator.' Read more ›

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LG's dual-mode 4K 240Hz / 1080p 480Hz OLED gaming monitor is 42% off — premium flagship panel with HDR1300 drops to its lowest-ever price

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Tom's Hardware · 01/01/2026 15:01 EDT

If you've been looking for a truly high-end gaming monitor that doesn't cost over $1000, LG has got you covered with its 4K 240Hz dual-mode offering. The LG 32GX870A-B is a 32-inch beast that can boost to 480Hz at 1080p for a fluid gaming experience. It also comes with an HDR1300 rating thanks to its MLA+ panel, and has webOS, making it great for movies and TV. Read more ›

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China's president Xi Jinping calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" — military drills around the island escalate in area and deployments

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Tom's Hardware · 01/01/2026 14:49 EDT

China calls Taiwan reunification "unstoppable" as military drills proceed. Read more ›

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Americans lost $333 million to Bitcoin ATM fraud in 2025 — FBI says there is a ‘clear and constant rise’ of this scam, and that it is ‘not slowing down’

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Tom's Hardware · 01/01/2026 11:59 EDT

The FBI reported that Americans lost $333 million to scams via crypto ATMs, and that the number of victims constantly rose from 2020 to 2025. Read more ›

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Chinese enthusiast overclocks AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D to 7.33GHz on Colorful X870E Vulcan motherboard — New world record achieved using liquid nitrogen cooling

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Tom's Hardware · 01/01/2026 11:44 EDT

A new record-high clock speed has been achieved on AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D. The best gaming CPU in the world doesn't need to be overclocked to achieve exceptional performance, but Chinese overclocker "Hero" has just pushed it to 7,335 MHz using a Colorful iGame X870E Vulcan motherboard, using liquid nitrogen. Read more ›

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