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First PCIe 6.0 SSD enters mass production with 28GB/s speeds, 5.5 million IOPS, and liquid cooling — Micron 9650 Series SSDs support air and liquid cooling

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 02/14/2026 07:00 EDT

Micron is the first SSD maker to introduce the world's first mass-produced PCIe 6.0 datacenter SSD. The Micron 9650 series is capable of speeds of up to 28 GB/s. Read more ›

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Budget RGB Fan Roundup: Are cheap PC fans always this bad?

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 07:00 EDT

We pit five budget-friendly RGB fans against each other, in tests that don’t quite lead us to a clear winner. The most complete isn’t the best performing. There is, however, one clear loser that might be worth avoiding. Read more ›

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In a blind test, audiophiles couldn't tell the difference between audio signals sent through copper wire, a banana, or wet mud — 'The mud should sound perfectly awful, but it doesn't,' notes the experiment creator

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Tom's Hardware 1 place · 02/14/2026 06:40 EDT

An experiment revealed that people cannot differentiate between audio signals sent through premium audio cables, wet mud, and a banana. Read more ›

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iFixIt calls BMW’s new anti-consumer security screws 'a logo-shaped middle finger to right to repair,' Adafruit 3D prints a solution — BMW's connector reverse engineered using patent filing as a design blueprint

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Tom's Hardware 2 place · 02/14/2026 06:20 EDT

Automaker BMW has filed a patent for a new fastener which takes design cues from the its iconic segmented roundel logo. but it has been accused of creating this design for service and repair gatekeeping. Read more ›

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ENIAC, the world’s first general-purpose digital computer, turns 80 years old today — legendary hulking machine was 1,000x faster than its nearest rival

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 06:00 EDT

The Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was unveiled to the public today in 1946. Read more ›

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D vs Ryzen 7 9800X3D faceoff — an extra $30 buys you very little performance

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 06:00 EDT

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D and Ryzen 7 9800X3D are the fastest gaming CPUs around, but which one is better? We tested both in a head-to-head gauntlet on in games, productivity apps, overclocked scenarios, and more to find out. Read more ›

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Newegg is about to drop 64GB of DDR5 for $499, 9850X3D for $399, and more — ridiculous Doorbuster deals are back for Presidents' Day, but you'll only have seconds to buy one

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 05:40 EDT

Newegg is hosting Doorbuster sales over Presidents' Day weekend. Read more ›

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Save up to $1,250 off an Alienware gaming computer in the President's Day weekend sale — laptop and desktop gaming PCs show massive discounts

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 05:20 EDT

Check out these great Presidents' Day deals on Alienware gaming Laptops and Desktop PCs. Read more ›

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Get a 4K upgrade for $200 with MSI's 144Hz gaming monitor — save $80 on dual-mode display in Newegg's Valentine's Day sale

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Tom's Hardware · 02/14/2026 05:00 EDT

The MSI MAG 275UPD E14 is one of the cheapest 4K gaming monitors around, and you can score it for $200 ($80 off) for Newegg's Love For Tech sale. Read more ›

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Save up to $1,635 on Lenovo's laptops, desktops, and monitors in the President's Day weekend sale

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 12:52 EDT

Save on Lenovo this Presidents' Day weekend. Read more ›

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The Steam Deck is sold out, but the SteamOS-powered Legion Go S is still available for $50 off — get Lenovo's handheld for $599

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 12:42 EDT

Lenovo’s Legion Go S undercuts its original price with a limited-time deal, making it an appealing option for gamers who want better performance without Windows overhead. Read more ›

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Rapidus targets mass 2nm chip production in 2027, quadruples capacity ramp up — company plans to scale to 25,000 wafer starts per month in just one year

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 11:53 EDT

Japan’s state-backed foundry Rapidus plans to begin production of 2nm-class semiconductors in the second half of its fiscal year 2027, with full-scale production expected in 2028. Read more ›

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Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB defies the AI crunch and drops back to $299 MSRP — Navi 44 throws a lifeline for budget gamers

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 11:50 EDT

PowerColor's Reaper AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB is currently selling at its $299 MSRP, a rare sight during these difficult times. Read more ›

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Wi-Fi 7 promises made, but not kept — the mysteries of MLO and AFC, and looking toward Wi-Fi 8

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 11:06 EDT

Wi-Fi 7 has been a mess of unfulfilled promises and fragmentation, and Wi-Fi 8 doesn’t seem like it will bring any further clarity Read more ›

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U.S., Taiwan ink trade deal after months of talks — agreement cuts tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for direct investments on U.S. tech sector, semiconductors still excluded

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 10:39 EDT

The U.S. and Taiwan finally signed a trade deal that saw the island get a lower 15% tariff on its goods compared to the previous 20%. In exchange for this, Taiwanese companies will invest $250 billion in the American tech industry, while Taipei will guarantee an additional $250 in loans, bringing the total invested amount to $500 billion. Read more ›

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Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 09:46 EDT

Steam revealed in its Client Beta patch notes that it will let users show the specifications of their hardware when leaving reviews. This should help other players considering a title see if the feedback was affected by the reviewer's hardware, although Valve says that this feature remains optional. Read more ›

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Framework releases monthly update about memory and storage pricing woes — RAM costs increased to $12 to $16 per GB, recommends purchasing some models elsewhere for Framework Laptop DIY Edition customers

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 09:08 EDT

Framework said that it's releasing a monthly update to monitor the memory chip situation and also announced that it will try to keep its RAM pricing as close as possible to the weighted average of its costs. Read more ›

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Google reports that state hackers from China, Russia and Iran are using Gemini in 'all stages' of attacks — phishing lures, coding and vulnerability testing get AI underpinnings from hostile actors

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 09:06 EDT

Hackers from Russian, China, India, North Korea, and elsewhere are using Google's Gemini AI to augment their attacks, Google says. From generating phishing lures, to translating text, coding, and vulnerability testing, Gemini is a core component of their hack attempts. Read more ›

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Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Motherboard Review

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 08:00 EDT

Asus’ ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero swoops into the market as a high-end AMD motherboard with premium features, solid performance in our testing, and a fantastic all-black aesthetic. Read more ›

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Twitch streamer uses electrodes to manipulate balance using electricity — can be used to control a real-life human being with an Xbox controller or joystick, simulate racing game G-force

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Tom's Hardware · 02/13/2026 07:37 EDT

Perri Karyal shared her device used for GVS, which alters her balance and simulates G-forces, especially in racing games. Read more ›

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