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Nintendo Switch 2 gets disassembled — Nvidia chip gets its close-up

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 12:52 EDT

A YouTuber tore down the Nintendo Switch 2, showing off the new Nvidia chip. Read more ›

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GlobalFoundries announces $16 billion U.S. chip production spend — striking spending boom follows demand from domestic customers

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 12:36 EDT

Contract fab GlobalFoundries has announced a commitment to spend $16 billion on plant expansion and advanced packaging research. The move comes with no expected spending date. Read more ›

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This setup uses ‘true wireless power’ for PC monitor, peripherals — RF generator supplies up to 100W of wireless power

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 11:16 EDT

DIY Perks host Matthew Perks builds a desk with a built-in wireless charger capable of powering everything on it up to 100 watts. Read more ›

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Ancient CD ripping tool updated for the first time in 16 years, now supports Windows 11

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 10:56 EDT

CD ripping tool CD2WAV32 has just been updated to version 4.00jp after 16 years in stasis, but Windows 11 was updated to rip CDs back in 2022. Read more ›

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This one-of-one 3D-printed motorcycle is inspired by the 1988 film Akira

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 10:55 EDT

This team has 3D printed a custom motorcycle that resembles Kaneda's bike from the 1988 sci-fi anime, Akira. Read more ›

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GPU frequency overclocking world record broken using integrated Intel graphics — Arrow Lake outpaces discrete GPUs in clock speed competition

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 09:17 EDT

SkatterBencher has broken the GPU frequency world record, previously held by an RTX 4090, with Arrow Lake's built-in iGPU pushed to 4.25 GHz. Read more ›

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Nvidia accused of poaching TSMC engineers in Taiwan – Salaries offered for talent reach up to $180,000

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 08:23 EDT

The media in Taiwan have highlighted the lucrative compensation packages being used to tempt engineers to fill key roles and fuel Nvidia’s ambitious expansion plans. Read more ›

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Unreal Engine 5.6 promises 60 FPS Ray Tracing on current hardware – features Hardware Ray Tracing enhancements and eliminates CPU bottlenecks

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 08:07 EDT

Epic Games just released Unreal Engine 5.6, which optimizes current hardware to deliver more performance for next-gen games. Read more ›

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Alienware 16 Area-51 review: a big, mysterious powerhouse

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 08:00 EDT

The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a thick gaming laptop with a cool teal color and strong performance. Read more ›

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Intel Nova Lake CPUs reportedly get a GPU overhaul — Xe3 Celestial and Xe4 Druid IPs used for graphics, media, and display

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 07:54 EDT

Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs for desktops are expected to use Xe3 (Celestial) for the integrated graphics, while media and display move to Xe4 (Druid). Read more ›

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Crazed modder straps CPU cooler to Nvidia GTX 960 with a 3D-printed bracket, breaks 3DMark benchmark record

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 06:56 EDT

A hardware modder has strapped a CPU cooler to a GTX 960 using a 3D-printed bracket. The results? It runs 10 degrees cooler than stock and broke a 3DMark record. Read more ›

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TSMC could charge up to $45,000 for 1.6nm wafers — rumors allege a 50% increase in pricing over prior-gen wafers

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Tom's Hardware · 06/04/2025 06:34 EDT

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AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card roundup: Every announced card from every AIB partner

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 15:01 EDT

We've put together a list of all partner models of the RX 9060 XT, featuring models from Gigabyte, XFX, Sapphire Asus and ASRock. Read more ›

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Compact Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink eGPU flaunts RTX 4090 Laptop GPU

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 13:40 EDT

Chinese mini-PC manufacturer FEVM has revealed the FNGT5 Pro, an eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink support. Read more ›

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Thermaltake’s new AIO liquid cooler features a 3.95-inch LCD display and swappable reverse-blade fans

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 12:17 EDT

Thermaltake’s new AIO features swappable fan blades and an LCD that can be controlled using your smartphone Read more ›

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T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet officially launches in U.S. — Up to 2 Gbps covering 500,000 households

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 12:12 EDT

T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet is offered in plans ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps Read more ›

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Zen 6 Ryzen spotted in AIDA64 — latest software beta adds 'preliminary support' for next-gen AMD desktop processors

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 11:55 EDT

On Monday, Finalwire added 'preliminary support for next-generation AMD desktop, server and mobile processors' to AIDA64 Extreme, indicating readiness for Ryzen 10000 series chips. Read more ›

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Save $300 on this 32-inch QD-OLED Alienware AW3225QF beauty — experience 4K at 240Hz

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 11:54 EDT

A worthy centerpiece of any gaming setup, the Alienware AW3225QF is a deal-worthy purchase. Read more ›

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Next-gen Intel CPUs break cover - Nova Lake-S/U and LGA 1700 Bartlett Lake-S appear in official docs

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 11:42 EDT

An Intel slide has shed light on what processors the company may be planning in the future. Read more ›

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Google is killing the web with AI Overviews – I made an extension to block them

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Tom's Hardware · 06/03/2025 10:57 EDT

Find out how to get rid of AI overviews and other unwanted parts of search. Read more ›

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