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Microsoft turns to superconductors for distributing power to its AI data centers — zero-resistance cables could reduce power losses and produce zero heat

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Tom's Hardware · 02/11/2026 06:00 EDT

Microsoft wants to use superconducting cables to transport electricity with zero losses, allowing it to save space and build more data centers without putting more strain on the grid. Read more ›

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A monitor light bar is the most underrated upgrade you can make to your setup — but not all of them are born equal, so here’s how to choose one that fits you

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Tom's Hardware · 02/11/2026 06:00 EDT

The best upgrade that I’ve made to my setup in recent years is the addition of a monitor light bar, but there’s a lot to consider before you purchase one. Read more ›

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South Korean exchange's $40B Bitcoin mistake casts pall over country's fledgling crypto legislation — staffer fat-fingered 620,000 BTC instead of Korean Won

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Tom's Hardware · 02/11/2026 05:00 EDT

A South Korean crypto exchange mistakenly issued 15 times its holdings in Bitcoin during an ill-fated promotional effort, drawing the ire of regulators during a sensitive period for crypto legalization in the country. Read more ›

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AMD's future 'Medusa Halo' APUs could use LPDDR6 RAM — new leak suggests Ryzen AI MAX 500 series could have 80% more memory bandwidth

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 15:50 EDT

Sometime in 2027 to 2028, AMD could release Medusa Halo, its next-gen entry in the high-performance Halo APU lineup. It's said to feature Zen 6 CPU cores and RDNA 5 graphics. A new leak suggests it could also support LPDDR6 memory, enabling bandwidths up to 460.8 GB/s on a 256-bit interface with 14,400 MT/s speeds. Read more ›

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Memory makers are set to earn $551 billion from the AI boom, twice as much as contract chip manufacturers — forecasts suggest that 2026 revenue will skyrocket thanks to data center demand

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 13:04 EDT

While all makers of microelectronics are set to benefit from the AI supercycle, the memory industry is projected to generate more than twice the revenue of the foundry industry. Read more ›

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Ayaneo Next 2 Windows handheld goes official with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 — also features massive 116 Whr battery, and a starting price of $1,799

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 12:45 EDT

Ayaneo’s latest flagship handheld pairs AMD’s most powerful mobile APU with an oversized battery, a high-refresh OLED display, and multiple high-end configurations aimed at enthusiasts. Read more ›

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White House mulling tariff exemptions for Big Tech — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, other AI hyperscalers to be spared worst of import duties with U.S.-Taiwan deal

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 12:32 EDT

The White House is considering a tariff carve-out for big AI tech companies, like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, allowing them to purchase imported AI chips from TSMC without getting slapped with an import tax. Read more ›

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Intel's top-end Nova Lake desktop CPU said to devour up to 700W in PL4 — claimed power draw close to double Arrow Lake

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 12:30 EDT

Fresh leaks reveal that Nova Lake might have a maximum power limit of 700W on the top-end, unlocked silicon with dual compute tiles. Moreover, Nova Lake is apparently blocking TJMax offsets and removing the ability to prevent thermal throttling. Lastly, the family can apparently boot without the P-cores entirely, relying on LP-E cores or E-cores. Read more ›

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Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates to plug security holes before they happen — if you bought a PC last year, you should be set

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 12:00 EDT

Microsoft is refreshing Secure Boot certificates for Windows PCs. If you bought one in the past year, you should be set, but others should be sure to keep up with Windows 11 updates. Read more ›

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Alphabet is doubling its capital expenditure to a staggering $180 billion in 2026 — earnings suggest that the company's AI investments may be paying off

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 10:55 EDT

Google announced in its Q4 earnings call this week that it expected to more than double its capital expenditure in 2026 over 2025's already sky-high numbers, to up to $185 billion. Read more ›

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Oakley Meta HSTN glasses for as little as $339.15 for a limited-time only

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 10:48 EDT

Get 15 per cent off Oakley Meta HSTN glasses Read more ›

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Harvard researchers develop novel 3D printing method for soft robotics — rotational multi-material method creates muscle-like structures that can be programmed to twist, lift, or bend

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 10:03 EDT

Harvard researchers have developed a rotational 3D printing technique that can create malleable structures with built-in motion logic in a single, seamless step that could have a huge impact on the field of soft robotics. Read more ›

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TSMC's board approves $45 billion spending package on new fabs — record sign off signals aggressive expansion to grow capacity

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 09:08 EDT

TSMC's board of directors approves spending on new production capacities and promotes a key executive leading the development of A10 fabrication process due in 2030 or later. Read more ›

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Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial Motherboard Review: Carving out a new top-notch flagship for Asus

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 08:00 EDT

Built to impress, the Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Glacial packs seven M.2 slots, dual 10GbE, Wi-Fi 7, USB4, and a 5-inch LCD onto a fantastic-looking white motherboard. Read more ›

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G.Skill settles with plaintiffs following $2.4 million class action lawsuit over advertised memory speeds, denies all wrongdoing — company will have to change its packaging and be clearer about overclocking and BIOS adjustments if approved

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 07:17 EDT

A class action lawsuit brought against G.Skill over claims it falsely advertised RAM speeds has been settled to the tune of $2.4 million. Read more ›

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Corsair's Scimitar Elite SE wireless gaming mouse hits a low of $79 — built for MMO gaming and Stream Deck integration

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 07:13 EDT

With 16 programmable buttons and native Stream Deck support, this Corsair Scimitar Elite SE wireless MMO mouse deal for $79.99 is a steal. Read more ›

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AMD's open-source openSIL firmware is being ported to Zen 5 motherboard early — replacement for AGESA shows up ahead of Zen 6

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 07:00 EDT

AMD's upcoming openSIL firmware iis being ported early to an MSI B850 motherboard, making it the first AM5 motherboard to have a firmware option that does not feature AMD AGESA microcode. Read more ›

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This $899.99 Acer Nitro gaming laptop with Nvidia RTX 5060 GPU is a budget 1080p powerhouse — 16-inch rig boasts huge 32GB DDR5 RAM, fast 180Hz refresh rate, and a 512GB SSD

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 06:38 EDT

This 15.6-inch Acer Nitro gaming laptop features an RTX 5060 GPU and a whopping 32GB RAM, along with a 10-core Intel CPU and a 512GB SSD, and all for just $899.99. Read more ›

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Life support build: Breaking all the rules to build a productivity PC beast

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 06:00 EDT

Our latest PC build keeps things frosty and productivity-focused, with white parts, an Intel CPU and GPU pairing, and RAM and storage that perform well, but are tough to swallow at current prices. Read more ›

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Logitech's Pro X2 Superstrike gaming mouse introduces electromagnetic induction tech, cutting down on latency and adding new features — $179 mouse adds 'Haptic Inductive Trigger' system that allows users to pick actuation levels

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Tom's Hardware · 02/10/2026 05:16 EDT

The highly anticipated Logitech Pro X2 Superstrike is now available for $179.99 at major U.S. retailers. Read more ›

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