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Nvidia RTX 3060 comeback in 2026 could alleviate soaring GPU prices and memory shortages — rumored RTX 5050 9GB abruptly shelved amid speculation

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Tom's Hardware · 04/18/2026 11:53 EDT

If relaunched at the right price, the RTX 3060 could re-enter the market as a viable option in a segment facing increasing cost pressures. Read more ›

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Trucker shows off $6,000 PC driving sim rig in passenger seat — driver slides over to RTX 5080-powered setup when stuck in traffic

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Tom's Hardware · 03/28/2026 06:00 EDT

There’s at least one trucker in the U.S. who looks forward to getting stuck in traffic. Read more ›

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DIYer upcycles an old PC PSU into a flexible bench power supply — 20-year-old relic rescued from dusty neglect

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Tom's Hardware · 03/28/2026 05:45 EDT

Your old, unwanted, PC PSU could enjoy a new life as a bench power supply, after a bit of DIY. Read more ›

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RTX 5060 gaming laptop brings epic power for under $1,500 — save $580 on Dell's Alienware 16X Aurora

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 15:20 EDT

Best Buy is selling the Dell Alienware 16X Aurora with a Core Ultra 9 275HX and GeForce RTX 5060 for $580 off its normal price. Read more ›

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Air Liquide opens Taiwan factory as helium shortage tightens around chip makers — 200 specialized helium containers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 12:22 EDT

French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide opened a new factory near the port of Taichung, Taiwan, on Wednesday, as the semiconductor industry faces a worsening helium shortage. Read more ›

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Testing DirectStorage with GPU decompression — do Blackwell GPUs have the upper hand?

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 11:42 EDT

We tested DirectStorage with GPU decompression on Blackwell GPUs to see if they perform better than prior generations. Read more ›

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Sony increasing PlayStation 5 prices across all consoles, starting April 2 — PS5 and PS5 Digital Edition receive $100 hikes, while PS5 Pro will now sell for $900

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 10:30 EDT

PlayStation 5 consoles are once again receiving price hikes due to the global economic crisis. The disc and digital editions of the base console are $100 more expensive now, while the PS5 Pro is up $150, now costing $900. You still have a few days to secure these consoles before the new pricing comes into effect from April 2. Read more ›

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SMIC sent chipmaking tools to Iran's military, Trump administration officials say — report claims exchange began a year ago, 'almost certainly included technical training on SMIC's semiconductor technology'

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 10:29 EDT

The officials said the collaboration "almost certainly included technical training on SMIC's semiconductor technology." Read more ›

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US Supreme Court says ISPs aren’t liable for their users’ piracy — top judiciary body unanimously rules that Cox Communications did not commit copyright infringement

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 09:33 EDT

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Sony Music Entertainment in its case against Cox Communications alleging that the ISP is liable for its users' illegal sharing of copyrighted content. Read more ›

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HP Omen Max 45L review: Flagship desktop gaming PC performance with a price tag to match

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 09:00 EDT

The HP Omen Max 45L's $6,499 configuration throws in almost every technology available, if you can afford it. Read more ›

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Corsair's Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse hits an all-time low of $49 — 17 programmable buttons built for MMO gaming

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 08:32 EDT

Pick up a Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite gaming mouse for the all-time low price of $49 in Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Read more ›

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Grab this beginner-friendly Creality 3D printer for as little as $186 right now — Ender 3 V3 SE drops to record-low Amazon price with direct-drive extruder and auto bed-leveling features

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 08:30 EDT

Amazon has slashed the price of this Creality Ender 3 V3 SE 3D printer down to just $186.15 right now, a record low for this retailer, and cheaper than you'll find it at Creality's own store, making it one of the most affordable options on the market. Read more ›

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US judge sides with Anthropic, says company supply chain risk branding over Pentagon disagreement 'Orwellian' — Trump slapped AI company with designation after it refused to lower its guardrails for the military

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 08:04 EDT

A U.S. federal judge ruled that the Pentagon cannot brand Anthropic as a "supply chain risk" simply because it refused to give in to its demands. Read more ›

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Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset Review

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 08:00 EDT

The Logitech G522 Lightspeed Wireless is a mid-range flagship that’s worth its price for comfort as much as sound. I wish it felt a little sturdier, but it’s a pick you won’t be disappointed in. Read more ›

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Epomaker RT82 Review: Quietly retro

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 07:00 EDT

Epomaker's RT82 is a retro-inspired all-plastic wireless mechanical keyboard with a detachable mini LCD screen and ultra-quiet keypresses. Read more ›

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MacBook Neo mods include copper and liquid cooling — temps drop and boost performance by up to 18%

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 06:40 EDT

While designed for basic tasks, the MacBook Neo shows clear thermal constraints that can be solved with better cooling. Read more ›

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Exceptional fake SSD clone of Samsung 990 Pro is almost impossible to spot — near-identical performance blurs the line between real and fake as AI crunch drives knock-off market

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 06:22 EDT

Japanese news outlet Akiba PC Hotline! examines a fake Samsung 990 Pro SSD that's starting to show up in the Japanese market. Read more ›

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Samsung Display debuts 'QuantumBlack' coating for QD-OLED monitors — screen tech boosts ambient black levels while reducing glare

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 06:20 EDT

If you've been putting off buying a QD-OLED monitor because of your room's lighting setup, Samsung Display might have solved your dilemma. The company's new "QuantumBlack" coating finally cuts down on black level raise, reducing purple tint and improving contrast under ambient lighting, among other upgrades. Read more ›

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Startup builds first responder drone connected via Starlink that enables eight mile range — UAV can fly for over an hour, swap batteries automatically, and carry various payloads

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Tom's Hardware · 03/27/2026 06:00 EDT

The BRINC Guardian has a built-in Starlink module, allowing operators to continue operating the drone even if it falls outside the range of its base station, cellular networks, and other terrestrial signals. Read more ›

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Apple discontinues Mac Pro after 20 years — system had been in stuck in stasis with M2 Ultra since 2023

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Tom's Hardware · 03/26/2026 17:43 EDT

Apple has discontinued its Mac Pro tower, which hasn't been updated since a version with the M2 Ultra processor arrived in 2023. Read more ›

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Intel confirms rumored Core Ultra 9 290K Plus has been scrapped — potential Core Ultra 9 285KS Special Edition also off the table as Arrow Lake refresh rolls out

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Tom's Hardware · 03/26/2026 14:26 EDT

Intel has confirmed it has scrapped the Core Ultra 9 295K Plus, and will not be releasing a Special Edition "KS" part for its Core Ultra 200S series lineup. Read more ›

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