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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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US could ban best-selling TP-Link routers over national security concerns — TP-Link routers tied to Chinese government-backed cyberattacks

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 11:51 EDT

Washington is investigating TP-Link for national security reasons, with some sources saying a ban for the popular router brand is in the works. Read more ›

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Indiana bakery still using Commodore 64s originally released in 1982 as Point of Sale terminals — Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg sticks to the basics

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 12/18/2024 11:12 EDT

The Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana proves the modern day efficacy of retro hardware by still using a Commodore 64s for business transactions. Read more ›

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Add a super cheap 27-inch Samsung S3 S33GC productivity monitor to your setup for only $79

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 10:46 EDT

An amazing holiday deal on a Samsung productivity monitor for only $79. Read more ›

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AMD 3D V-Cache teardown suggests the majority of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D is occupied by dummy silicon

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 12/18/2024 10:26 EDT

An in-depth analysis of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D suggests that a large portion of the chip is comprised of structural silicon. Read more ›

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Intel’s newest B580 GPU underperforms last-gen Arc Alchemist card in Linux benchmarks – likely due to early teething pains

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 09:35 EDT

It seems Intel has some work to do on Battemage’s Linux support as the B580 is much faster on Windows than on Linux, when normally it’s the other way around for Intel graphics. Read more ›

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High demand for Intel's Arc B580 as retailers receive weekly restocks — demand outstrips supply for the new $249 GPU champion

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 08:57 EDT

Intel delivers new Intel Arc B580 GPU stocks to retailers weekly, but demand is so high that they quickly run out. Read more ›

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Get gaming with this $1,099 pre-built iBUYPOWER desktop PC

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 08:55 EDT

Pick up a competent pre-built gaming rig from Best Buy for $1,099, featuring an Intel 14th gen processor and Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti GPU. Read more ›

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Hyte Keeb TKL Review: Unique aesthetic and ultra-smooth switches

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 08:00 EDT

The Hyte Keeb TKL packs enthusiast-tier specs and performance in a unique design that is easy to love. Read more ›

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Russia plans EUV chipmaking tools that it says will be cheaper and easier to build than ASML's — country outlines new roadmap to smaller chips

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 07:34 EDT

Russia to develop lithography systems that could compete against ASML's Twinscan NXE EUV systems. Read more ›

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Qualcomm says its Oryon CPU cores have 1% or less of Arm's original technology — cores in Snapdragon X PC chips are almost entirely custom

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 07:02 EDT

Qualcomm's custom Oryon CPU cores are based on the Armv8 instruction set architecture, but they contain only about 1% of actual Arm physical IP, says developer. Read more ›

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GlobalWafers inks $406 million CHIPS Act deal to make 300mm wafers in the U.S.

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Tom's Hardware · 12/18/2024 06:31 EDT

U.S. government and GlobalWafers finalize $406 million deal to build 300mm wafer production facility in Missouri Read more ›

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Arm vs. Qualcomm trial begins — Arm demands that the patent-infringing Nuvia designs be destroyed

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 16:06 EDT

Arm claims Qualcomm's infringements of license payments have cost it $50 million, and wants the company to destroy the Nuvia designs. Qualcomm counters that Arm is trying to compete with its own customers and that its current license already covers the Nuvia portfolio. Read more ›

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China developing critical chipmaking supply chains — photoresist ecosystem emerges for ArF and KrF lasers

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 13:09 EDT

Chinese photoresists are getting better, could eventually address advanced process technologies. Read more ›

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Inno3D hints at Neural Rendering and Advanced DLSS technology for Nvidia's next-gen RTX 50-series GPUs — DLSS 4 may debut with Blackwell

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 13:03 EDT

Inno3D has teased a few new technologies in its PR for CES 2025, alluding to what seems is DLSS 4 with asset generation. Read more ›

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China kicks off homegrown Bluetooth alternative — Star Flash is set to take over consumer electronics in the country

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 11:52 EDT

Due to its integration into universal remote controls, Star Flash is set to become a common feature in many Chinese households Read more ›

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Elon Musk prioritizing humanoid robot advances, says TSMC CEO — TSMC will supply the chips if the price is right

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 11:45 EDT

Elon Musk is now prioritizing advances in humanoid robotics, indicates TSMC’s CC Wei. Read more ›

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Russia using homegrown Raspberry Pi-like computers in nuclear facilities — Elbrus ES3 certified for use in critical applications

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 11:21 EDT

Russia includes programmable controllers based on dual-core Elbrus 2C3 proccors into a list of hardware that can be used at critical information infrastructure facilities. Read more ›

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EDATec CM5 Active Cooler Review: A Cool Deal

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 10:20 EDT

The Raspberry Pi 5 runs hot, and so does the Compute Module 5, and this is the cooler that you need to tackle the heat. Comment end. Read more ›

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Wireless mouse receiver is a mini dock with HDMI output and USB Type-C

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 09:59 EDT

This wireless mouse comes with a unique receiver that doubles as a mini docking solution incorporating an HDMI port and USB Type-C for data and power delivery Read more ›

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AMD Strix Halo-powered laptop appears at retailer — Asus ROG Flow Z13 2-in-1 laptop listed on Belarus website

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Tom's Hardware · 12/17/2024 09:56 EDT

Belarusian eCommerce site lists an Asus ROG Flow Z13 2-in-1 laptop powered by an AMD Strix Halo chip. Read more ›

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