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Get an RTX 5060 gaming laptop loaded with Ryzen 7 CPU and 32GB RAM for $1,099 — mobile gaming upgrade just got $300 cheaper

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Tom's Hardware · 06/27/2026 13:10 EDT

The Gigabyte Aero X16 positions itself as a compelling mid-range gaming laptop offering a smooth high-refresh display, capable RTX 5060 graphics performance, and future-ready upgrade options. Read more ›

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More Xbox first-party games will come to PlayStation and Nintendo — Xbox hardware will remain

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 14:20 EDT

Xbox head Phil Spencer reaffirms the company's desire to release more multiplatform games while maintaining a hardware platform. Read more ›

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GB202 die shot beautifully showcases Blackwell in all its glory — GB202 is 24% larger than AD102

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 14:04 EDT

A diagram of Nvidia's latest GB202 die has been published, showcasing Blackwell's componentry layout. A comparison to AD102 was also demonstrated. Read more ›

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Nvidia Broadcast upgrade brings studio-grade mic and lighting features

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 13:53 EDT

Nvidia Broadcast will see two new features to give your microphone and camera a studio makeover. Read more ›

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Intel game bundle aims to boost Arrow Lake, Raptor Lake CPU sales — codes for Civ 7, AC: Shadows

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 13:30 EDT

Civilization VII and Assassin's Creed Shadows get bundled with desktop Intel Core Ultra 200S and 14th Gen Intel CPUs. Read more ›

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Meta to build 2GW data center with over 1.3 million Nvidia AI GPUs — invest $65B in AI in 2025

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 12:39 EDT

Meta is set to throw some $65 billion in AI infrastructure this year. Read more ›

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Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is available for a record-low price of $449

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 12:18 EDT

The Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme is now available at Best Buy for the lowest price—just $449, down from its usual $649. Read more ›

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$150 PS1-inspired console runs PlayStation games natively — supports PS1 memory cards, controllers

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 12:08 EDT

The SuperStation One is a retro gaming console that can natively play your PlayStation One titles. Read more ›

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Microsoft reveals improved Windows 11 battery icons and percentage toggle settings

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 11:59 EDT

Microsoft has officially revealed that it has been 'improving the battery iconography in Windows 11.' Read more ›

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RTX 5080 outperforms RTX 4080 by 10% in Blender benchmark — only 8% higher than RTX 4080 Super

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 11:43 EDT

Leaked Blender benchmark results show the RTX 5080 only delivering an 8% uplift in performance over the RTX 4080 Super. Read more ›

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RTX 5090D overclocked to 3.4 GHz consumes 1,000W — beats dual RTX 3090 Ti and quad GTX 1080 Ti

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 10:49 EDT

The RTX 5090D, cooled by liquid nitrogen, has set multiple world records, reaching nearly 3.4 GHz. Read more ›

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Espresso Display 15 Portable Monitor Review: Can’t touch this

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 10:23 EDT

The Espresso Display 15 reachesa lower price point by omitting features like touch and speakers. Read more ›

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BOE reportedly mulls producing glass substrates for China's CPUs — new focus on semiconductors

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 09:50 EDT

Nikkei reports that BOE, a leading Chinese manufacturer of LCD and OLED displays, is considering making glass core substrates for next-generation processors designed by domestic designers. Read more ›

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China-exclusive Arrow Lake CPU poses for photos — Core Ultra 5 230F debuts in sleek, black box

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Tom's Hardware · 01/25/2025 09:30 EDT

The Core Ultra 5 230F has finally been pictured and confirmed as a China exclusive. It has some slight differences from other Arrow Lake models. Read more ›

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Third Chinese company begins HBM memory production for AI processors: Report

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 15:55 EDT

Tongfu Microelectronics joins CXMT and Wuhan Xinxin in HBM production for Chinese developers of AI processors. Read more ›

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Vendors safeguard 16-pin connector on RTX 5090 with thermal pads — helps dissipate excess heat

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 14:25 EDT

Custom RTX 5090 models now include thermal pads on the backside of the 16-pin power connector. Read more ›

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Samsung's massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark 4K OLED gaming monitor drops to $1,799

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 13:59 EDT

Samsung's massive 55-inch Odyssey Ark 4K OLED gaming monitor drops to $1,799. Read more ›

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RTX 5090 runs 2°C hotter with thermal paste than liquid metal — Arctic MX-6 vs. stock LM tested

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 13:53 EDT

An RTX 5090 Founders Edition card was benchmarked with thermal paste, featuring a mere 2-degree temperature difference compared to the card's out-of-the-box liquid metal TIM. Read more ›

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RTX 5090 scalpers sell Blackwell flagship GPU for up to $7,000 — 2X-3X scalper markup over MSRP

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 13:31 EDT

Pre-reserved booking slots for the RTX 5090 might involve a substantial markup over MSRP. Read more ›

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Nvidia starts phasing out Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta GPUs — GeForce driver support status unclear

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 13:13 EDT

Nvidia has revealed Maxwell, Pascal, and Volta architectures are considered feature-complete and will be frozen in an upcoming CUDA release. Read more ›

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Zen 5-powered gaming handheld launches with modular controller design — Ayaneo 3 starts at $699

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2025 12:40 EDT

Ayaneo is launching the third generation of its flagship handheld console, which features an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 chip and three different controller sets. Read more ›

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