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FCC reverses course, allows software updates for foreign-made drones and routers until 2029 — agency says blocking security patches could create cybersecurity risks

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Tom's Hardware · 05/09/2026 10:35 EDT

The FCC has extended waivers allowing certain covered foreign-produced drones, drone components, and routers to continue receiving software and firmware updates until at least 2029, citing cybersecurity and consumer protection concerns. Read more ›

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John Carmack muses using a long fiber line as as an L2 cache for streaming AI data — programmer imagines fiber as alternative to DRAM

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 15:44 EDT

John Carmack considers fiber as an L2 cache for streaming AI data. Read more ›

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Load-balancing Ampinel adapter can save an Nvidia connector meltdown — new adapter is finally on sale after three-month delay

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 15:03 EDT

The Ampinel GPU power adapter finally goes on sale following a three-month delay, bringing real-time six-channel load balancing and meltdown prevention features Read more ›

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Intel's new platform for Nova Lake chips leaked, up to 48 PCIe lanes and all-new chipset — 900-series motherboards with LGA1954 socket arrive in late 2026

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 13:27 EDT

Specifications of Intel's B960, Z970, Z990, Q970, and W980 platforms leak out, showcasing up to 48 PCIe lanes and an all-new chipset category. Read more ›

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Ultra Ethernet: The data-center interconnection of tomorrow detailed

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 13:11 EDT

We take a look at the Ultra Ethernet 1.0.1 specification in a bid to find out what has changed compared to the traditional Ethernet — and how it will change tomorrow's data-center connectivity. Read more ›

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Torvalds confirms Linux Kernel 7.0 is almost ready for release, bringing many performance improvements with it — desktop use and gaming may see boost, Ubuntu 26.04 LTS hopes to use as default Kernel

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 12:52 EDT

Linux Torvalds confirms that the Linux kernel 7.0 is almost ready with multiple performance improvements. We could see it in April with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Read more ›

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Claimed 1,100% increase in AI-driven layoffs in 2025 might be misleading — firms accused of exaggerating AI performance to downplay poor business performance

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 12:25 EDT

AI might not be as big a cause of layoffs and redundancies as the companies enacting them might claim, and even when they are, it might be too much and far too soon, according to new bodies of research collated by Sherwood. Read more ›

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Don't miss this amazing XFX Mercury RX 9070XT GPU deal for just $649.99 — the cheapest AMD Radeon GPU in its class by $69

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 10:37 EDT

Upgrade to a 4K-capable XFX Mercury RX 9070XT OC Gaming Edition 16GB for $649.99 - the best deal available for any new 9070 XT Read more ›

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AI.com's $85 million Super Bowl ad campaign falls foul as traffic crashes servers — the campaign allegedly cost $15 million for the ads, $70 million for the domain name

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 09:53 EDT

AI.com bought its way onto the biggest advertising stage in the world on Sunday night, and then the site crashed. Read more ›

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US Air Force bans use of smart glasses among its troops — earbuds and other Bluetooth devices limited to official duties

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 09:39 EDT

The U.S. Air Force is banning its personnel from using smart glasses while in uniform and limited the use of earbuds for official duties. Read more ›

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Taiwan rejects possibility of transferring 40% of the island's semiconductor capacity to U.S. — production on Taiwan expected to increase in lockstep with increases in U.S.-based production

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 08:42 EDT

Taiwan authorities have no problems with TSMC investing in the U.S. as long the bulk of its fabs and leading-edge process technologies remain in Taiwan. Read more ›

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Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus makes its Geekbench debut with 5.3 GHz boost clocks — Arrow Lake refresh SKU benchmarked in single- and multi-core tests

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 08:14 EDT

Another chip from Intel's upcoming Arrow Lake refresh lineup has leaked online, this time appearing on the Geekbench platform with solid scores. The Core Ultra 250K Plus, the company's next desktop midranger, posted 3,113 points in the single-threaded results and 15,251 points in the multi-threaded test. Read more ›

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Nvidia now produces three times as much code as before AI — specialized version of Cursor is being used by over 30,000 Nvidia engineers internally

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 08:00 EDT

Cursor, an AI-assisted development environment, essentially an IDE, is being used by Nvidia internally to boost coding efficiency. Cursor says the Green Team's internal code commits have tripled since its implementation while the bug rate has stayed flat, leading to increased productivity across every phase of the development lifecycle. Read more ›

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MSI Roamii BE Pro Wi-Fi 7 mesh router review: Attractive pricing and strong tri-band performance

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 08:00 EDT

The MSI Roamii BE Pro is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router with 2.5 GbE ports, USB ports for network storage, and strong wireless performance. Read more ›

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8BitDo's Retro 87 Mecha Break: Panther edition hits an all-time low of $59 at Amazon — with Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches for smooth gaming

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 07:26 EDT

A superb typing experience and plenty of oomph for gaming. Kailh Glaze Jellyfish Pro linear switches are at the heart of this fantastically priced keyboard. Read more ›

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Grab this fast dual-mode 27-inch Asus gaming monitor for less than $340 — new record-low price for IPS panel capable of refresh rates up to 160Hz at 4K and 320Hz at 1080p

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 07:26 EDT

You can grab this Asus ROG Strix gaming monitor, offering dual-mode refresh rate support with 4K at 160Hz and 1080p at 320Hz, at a record-low $337.99 on Amazon right now. Read more ›

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Can desktop recycling fix the 3D Printer waste problem?

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 07:00 EDT

The thrill of owning one of the best multicolor 3D printers has come at an unexpected price - overflowing bins of wasted filament and scrapped prints. Here are five machines that promise to turn failed prints back into fresh filament. Read more ›

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Intel quietly kills controversial Software Defined Silicon initiative — GitHub repository was archived in November 2025, allegedly signaling the end of active development

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Tom's Hardware · 02/09/2026 05:54 EDT

Intel seemingly discontinues its 'Intel On Demand' technology that let its customers activate certain accelerators inside Xeon CPUs after purchase. Read more ›

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3D printing with one of the world’s hardest Tungsten-based materials is now possible — material’s incredible hardness made it difficult to additively manufacture

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Tom's Hardware · 02/08/2026 11:10 EDT

Scientists based at Hiroshima University have devised a novel way of 3D printing with one of hardest engineering materials used by industry. Read more ›

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Distinctive Hyte X50 mid-tower case drops to a $129.99 all-time low on Amazon — premium, curved-glass, chassis with top-tier airflow goes on sale

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Tom's Hardware · 02/08/2026 10:45 EDT

The X50 combines eye-catching curved aesthetics with practical features like extensive fan support, large GPU clearance, and excellent noise-normalized thermal performance. Read more ›

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This Xbox One S mod hides a full Windows gaming PC within the original shell — sleek design retains a working optical drive

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Tom's Hardware · 02/08/2026 10:05 EDT

Ambitious project shows how thoughtful part selection and clean engineering can turn a game console into a functional living-room PC. Read more ›

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