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Alienware Area-51 gaming desktop now available with AMD’s flagship Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition — base config starts at $4,299.99 with RTX 5070 and 32GB DDR5

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 10:00 EDT

Alienware is the first to launch a system powered by AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual Edition, combining the new flagship CPU with high-end components. Read more ›

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Microsoft facing $2.8 billion UK lawsuit for overcharging 60,000 businesses using Microsoft Server on other clouds — Azure users allegedly received lower wholesale pricing

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 08:36 EDT

A lawsuit alleging the company is overcharging Windows Server for non-Azure users has been certified to proceed to trial, although Microsoft is still appealing the decision. The lawyer handling the case alleges that the claim affects almost 60,000 businesses and is worth about $2.8 billion. Read more ›

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Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty after leaking victims' insurance details to 'BlackCat' hackers — perp gave attackers a precise picture of exactly how much each target could afford to pay

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 08:22 EDT

Martino, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, is the third and final member of a trio of cybersecurity professionals charged in the scheme. Read more ›

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Keychron K3 Ultra Review: Got Wood?

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 08:00 EDT

Despite a couple of flaws, the Keychron K3 Ultra is one of the best mechanical keyboards I have used in a while. Read more ›

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Score this epic 1440p Samsung gaming monitor back at its lowest-ever price, now just $159 — limited-time discount nets you this 27-inch IPS display with a fast 200Hz refresh rate for your gaming PC

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 07:53 EDT

This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G53F gaming monitor is back down to a record-low $159.99, thanks to this limited-time Amazon deal, offering a 1440p resolution and fast 200Hz refresh rate at a great price. Read more ›

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Congress moves to strip the DoC of chip-export discretion with the MATCH Act — DUV lithography machines among those targeted in chipmaking tool crackdown

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 07:30 EDT

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers introduced the Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware Act, or MATCH Act, in early April. Read more ›

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Just $479 nets you the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU, B850 Max motherboard, and 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM — perfect start to a low-cost gaming PC build

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 07:22 EDT

Put together a pokey little gaming PC with components that won't break the bank. This $479 Newegg bundle includes a CPU, RAM, Motherboard, and a 360mm AIO CPU cooler Read more ›

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Anthropic's Model Context Protocol includes a critical remote code execution vulnerability — newly discovered exploit puts 200,000 AI servers at risk

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 07:00 EDT

Researchers at OX Security have exposed an architectural vulnerability in Anthropic's Model Context Protocol that allows for remote code execution on affected systems. Read more ›

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Valve VRAM hack may improve gaming on 4GB GPUs — testing showed mixed results in select titles, with FPS almost tripling in certain games

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 06:49 EDT

Valve’s VRAM hack can boost performance on 4GB GPUs, with testing showing FPS gains of up to 3x in some titles, though results vary widely depending on the game and settings. Read more ›

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AMD SDK suggests 4x and 6x frame generation multipliers are in the works — driver-level tweak will let gamers upgrade existing titles to FSR4 ML-based frame generation

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 06:40 EDT

AMD SDK suggests 4x and 6x frame generation multipliers are in the works Read more ›

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Iran claims US exploited networking equipment backdoors during strikes — says devices from Cisco and others failed despite blackout in attack that 'indicates deep sabotage'

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 06:20 EDT

Iranian state media has alleged that equipment from Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and MikroTik failed during U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. Read more ›

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Enthusiast builds his own RAM in garden shed cleanroom — fledgling array of memory cells groundwork for much larger future project

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Tom's Hardware · 04/22/2026 06:00 EDT

This is the ‘first time ever RAM has been made at home’ boasts a garden shed-based semiconductor maker. Read more ›

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Framework’s overhauled Laptop 13 Pro brings a redesigned chassis — Intel Core Ultra Series 3 system aims to be a 'MacBook Pro for Linux users'

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 14:10 EDT

The Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the company's first redesign of its chassis, with CNC aluminum, a haptic touchpad, larger battery, and an option for pre-loaded Ubuntu. Read more ›

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Intel teases wider range of overclockable CPUs for future platforms — VP Robert Hallock says budget builders 'deserve the same level of features' as more well-heeled enthusiasts

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 13:25 EDT

In a new interview, Intel VP Robert Hallock unveiled a renewed focus on the entry-level enthusiast market with a commitment to release more budget-friendly unlocked CPUs over time. Read more ›

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Microsoft announces surprise Xbox Game Pass price cuts, ends day one Call of Duty inclusion — Ultimate down to $22.99 while PC Game Pass drops to $13.99

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 13:00 EDT

Microsoft surprise-drops significant Xbox Game Pass price cuts Read more ›

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Showstopper Build: Greyscale — custom-looped ITX PC pushes the form factor to its limits

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 11:27 EDT

Building an ITX PC can be challenging in and of itself, so naturally, we decided to amp up the difficulty factor and see if we could build something uncoolable. Read more ›

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 review: More cache, more cash

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 09:00 EDT

The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 is one of the most unique CPUs we’ve ever reviewed, and although its price feels like a kick in the gut, it offers some interesting, highly specialized improvements in certain workloads based on our testing. Read more ›

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TP-Link seeks to secure conditional approval from FCC following router import ban — company stresses it is no longer Chinese-owned

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 08:15 EDT

TP-Link, one of the most popular consumer router brands in the U.S., met with FCC officials to discuss how it can secure a conditional approval to continue introducing and selling new routers. Read more ›

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Save a huge $460 on this RTX 5080 gaming PC with a 9800X3D, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD — $3,039.99 sale price nets you this Newegg ABS pre-built powerhouse that's made for 4K gaming

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 07:41 EDT

Snag a huge bargain on this ABS Kaze II gaming rig from Newegg, fitted with a 9800X3D, RTX 5080, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 2TB SSD, all for just $3,039.99 using a coupon code. Read more ›

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Cerebras files for IPO — company remains unprofitable despite 20x revenue growth

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Tom's Hardware · 04/21/2026 07:31 EDT

Cerebras' sales hit half a billion dollars in 2025, but 86% of its revenue comes from Abu Dhabi-based G42 and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, which represents major risks. Read more ›

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