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AOL will end dial-up internet service in September, 34 years after it's debut — AOL Shield Browser and AOL Dialer software will be shuttered on the same day

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Tom's Hardware · 08/09/2025 14:46 EDT

But there remain a few options to plug in your 56K (or slower) screeching modem into. Read more ›

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AWS accused of a ‘digital execution’ after it deleted 10 years of users' data without warning — software engineer details “complete digital annihilation” at the hands of AWS admins, claims false excuses given for account deletion

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Tom's Hardware · 08/04/2025 08:23 EDT

A software engineer has warned against trusting cloud data storage services after suffering a ‘digital execution’ at the hands of AWS Read more ›

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Thermaltake Toughpower GX3 850W power supply review

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Tom's Hardware · 08/04/2025 07:00 EDT

Thermaltake's Toughpower GX3 850W is a budget-oriented, non-modular power supply unit that barely meets the mark with concerning compromises in design and thermal performance. Read more ›

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Bambu Lab introduces Kickstarter-like program for backing elaborate 3D printing projects — crowdfunding features added to the MakerWorld website

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Tom's Hardware · 08/04/2025 07:00 EDT

Bambu Lab ads Crowdfunding to support Maker World Designers. Read more ›

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AMD's Z2 Extreme flies past Intel's Lunar Lake in new gaming benchmarks — MSI Claw 8 running at 17W favors the Z2E by roughly 8.5%, lead drops to 6% at 30W

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Tom's Hardware · 08/04/2025 06:02 EDT

AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme beats Intel’s Lunar Lake in MSI’s Claw A8 vs Claw 8 AI+ showdown. At 17W, AMD leads by 7–8% with stronger 1% lows and smoother gameplay, while still holding a 5–6% edge at 30W. Both cost around $900–$1000, but AMD offers better GPU scaling and a higher 35W TDP ceiling. Read more ›

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New auto ejection tool for Bambu Lab print farms automatically ejects finished 3D prints from the machine — $129 kit includes auto door opener and special bed surface for frictionless part ejection

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Tom's Hardware · 08/04/2025 06:00 EDT

3DQue introduces a function to pop prints off the bed without human intervention. Read more ›

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D left Core-14900K in the dust in Battlefield 6 early streamer tests — both systems included an RTX 5080, but the 3D V-Cache system was roughly 30% faster

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 11:44 EDT

Battlefield 6 reportedly has impressive performance on both PC and console. The studio is targetting 60 FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S by default while PC gets to enjoy an uncapped frame rate. New reports even suggest 300+ FPS at 1440p, on a 9800X3D paired with an RTX 5080, without upscaling. Read more ›

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Commodore Corporation BV acquisition completed by fan-led consortium — prepare for new retro futurist products with the deal signed, sealed, and paid for ahead of schedule

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 10:30 EDT

Peri Fractic has confirmed that a community-led acquisition of Commodore Corp has been signed, sealed, and paid for. Read more ›

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Razer's PC-compatible BlackShark V2 X Xbox gaming headset dips to $30 on Amazon — wired 3.5mm connector cans will work with a wide range of other devices

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 09:56 EDT

Right now at Amazon, you can find the Razer BlackShark V2 X Xbox gaming headset for $30 — one of the best prices we've seen for this 3.5mm wired PC-compatible headset since it was first released. Read more ›

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Modular Victrix Pro BFG Reloaded controller delivers flexibility to fussy PC and console gamers — Turtle Beach lets users reconfigure layouts with swappable components

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 09:19 EDT

Turtle Beach’s latest pro-grade controller includes swappable parts, tournament-ready triggers, and support for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC platforms. Read more ›

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Botched GPU baking job is fixed by a maestro chef — Northwest Repairs resuscitates a dead graphics card by reballing its core and memory

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 08:30 EDT

An RX 7800 XT with a previously-failed reflow attempt came in for repair and was fixed by reballing its core and memory chips. One of the VRAM chips needed to be replaced as well but at the end, the card finally booted, and this customer's Facebook Marketplace find was salvaged. Read more ›

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Nintendo Switch 2 thermal limits mean you need air conditioning if you want to play in a hot climate — Big N advises against use in environments above 35 degrees Celsius (95F) due to overheating risk

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 08:10 EDT

The console needs more cooling. Read more ›

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DeepCool Assassin VC Elite Review: The best cooler you can’t buy in the USA

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 08:00 EDT

Banned from sale in the US, DeepCool’s Assassin VC Elite features an upgraded vapor chamber coldplate. We tested it with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D and Intel’s Core i7-14700K CPUs. Read more ›

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Gigabyte quietly disables Gen5 PCIe 5.0 GPU support on B650 motherboards in F35 BIOS update — Stay on F34 if you value the unofficial PCIe 5.0 support

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 07:50 EDT

Gigabyte has removed unofficial PCIe 5.0 support from its B650 motherboards in the latest BIOS update, citing stability concerns. While PCIe 4.0 remains sufficient for most GPUs, the move highlights AMD’s strict chipset segmentation and could signal similar changes from other vendors. Read more ›

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Intel prepares for Nova Lake CPUs with new Linux support — retiring 20-year-old 'Family 6' designation in favor of 'Family 18'

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Tom's Hardware · 08/03/2025 07:25 EDT

Intel has started upstream Linux patches for Nova Lake, its next-gen CPU family set to replace the 20-year-old Family 6 era. Classified under Family 18, Nova Lake will power desktops, laptops, and possibly handhelds, with early groundwork ensuring Linux readiness well ahead of its 2026 launch. Read more ›

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MSI's RTX 5080 Expert features a dual-fan blower-style cooler inspired by the Nvidia RTX 40-series Founders Edition — GPU retails for $1,399 at the MSI online store

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 13:20 EDT

Specs and pricing of MSI's new RTX 5080 Expert have appeared, featuring virtually identical cooling to its predecessor, the RTX 4080 Super Expert. Read more ›

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Rebadged Alder Lake CPU is priced higher than the new Arrow Lake chip in retailer listing — Core 5 120 and Core 5 120F listed for $246 and $216

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 12:47 EDT

Bottom Line Telecommunications, Inc. has published listings for the Core 5 120 and Core 5 120F, including pricing information. Read more ›

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Cyberpunk 2077 Mac benchmarks show most Apple Silicon can run the game at over 30 FPS on medium settings — results vary from a smooth 130+ FPS to a cinematic 24 FPS

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 12:26 EDT

A call for a community benchmark for Cyberpunk 2077 running on macOS revealed a wide range of results. Read more ›

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AMD CPUs surpass the 40% threshold in latest Steam hardware survey — RTX 5070 emerges as the most preferred GPU within the Blackwell series

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 12:13 EDT

Intel’s lead shrinks as gamers increasingly embrace AMD’s 3D V-Cache CPUs Read more ›

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AMD Strix Halo-powered gaming handheld reveals desktop-like GPU performance — Ryzen AI Max+ 395 was a hairline from the RTX 4060

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 10:49 EDT

Chinese creators have gotten their hands on GPD's latest handhelds and showcased their capabilities. Read more ›

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Take home a Core 5, RTX 4050 gaming laptop for $892 — the Asus TUF Gaming F16 laptop is great for budget gamers

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Tom's Hardware · 08/02/2025 10:41 EDT

This edition of the Asus TUF Gaming F16 laptop is available at Amazon for just $892, one of its lowest prices to date, according to data from CamelCamelCamel. Read more ›

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