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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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Nitrogen ransomware programmers lock themselves out of a payment — key management bug encrypts victims' data forever

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 07:00 EDT

Bug in Nitrogen ransomware locks victims' data way forever Read more ›

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Security researcher says AMD auto-updater downloads software insecurely, enabling remote code execution — company rep reportedly said man-in-the-middle attacks are "out of scope," ignored bug

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 06:54 EDT

AMD auto-update delivers software insecurely, company says MITM attacks are "out of scope" Read more ›

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Sandisk's rebranded Optimus SSDs now available at $999 for 2TB, $1,799 for 4TB PCIe 5 — Optimus brings a 5% MSRP over previous models, but WD Black predecessors can still be found for less

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 06:40 EDT

Sandisk Optimus SSDs are finally available for purchase, but they come with a hefty premium over already hiked-up prices. Read more ›

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Intel Panther Lake handheld chips reportedly delayed until Q2 2026 — alleged 'Core G3' series might launch alongside new Arc B360 and Arc B380 iGPUs

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 06:20 EDT

Intel's answer to AMD's handheld dominance was teased at CES 2026 with reports pointing toward a Q1 2026 launch, but new info says the release has been pushed back to Q2 2026. The alleged "Core G3" series will feature two SKUs, both 14-core configs, with new iGPUs: Arc B360 with 10 Xe cores and Arc B380 with 12 Xe cores. Read more ›

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Enthusiast ports Thermalright's LCD software for Windows to Linux — fully-fledged port supports a ton of models and enables RGB and LCD customization

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 06:00 EDT

A Linux enthusiast has ported the Windows version of Thermalright's AIO cooler control center software to Linux. Linux users can now control their AIO cooler screens directly from Linux. Read more ›

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I stuck with the same PC controller brand for four years – here's what to look for in your next gamepad

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Tom's Hardware · 02/07/2026 06:00 EDT

Take control of your PC. Read more ›

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Semiconductor industry on track to hit $1 trillion in sales in 2026, SIA predicts — bumper forecast follows $791.7 billion haul for 2025

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 12:54 EDT

After recording a $791.7 billion revenue in 2025, the semiconductor industry is on track to hit $1 trillion in sales in 2026. Read more ›

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China broadens its crackdown on cryptocurrencies — expands ban to include real-world asset tokenization, crypto ads, and providing network traffic for crypto activities

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 12:49 EDT

The central government is closing loopholes that allowed some of its citizens to use cryptocurrencies despite the 2021 ban. Read more ›

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Big Tech stocks take a $1 trillion tumble as projected AI spending continues to outweigh revenue — investors antsy about long-term planning becoming never-ending spending

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 12:39 EDT

Big Tech stocks take a $1 trillion tumble as projected AI spending continues outweighing revenue Read more ›

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Amazon’s European data center projects stalled by grid delays spanning up to seven years — no new connections until after 2030

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 11:29 EDT

AWS is encountering grid connection wait times of up to seven years for new European projects, a delay that far exceeds the usual two-year timelines. Read more ›

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CPU scaling with DLSS — investigating CPU performance in the age of upscaling

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 11:16 EDT

DLSS can represent a massive improvement in your performance in games, but it can also introduce a CPU bottleneck. Here, we benchmark various CPUs in multiple games to see how CPU performance scales across resolutions and DLSS quality settings. Read more ›

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Infineon allegedly hikes prices of power switches and ICs amid AI boom — knock-on pricing could impact virtually all electronic devices

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 09:48 EDT

Infineon reportedly notifies customers about price hikes effective April 1, 2026 Read more ›

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Lucky scavenger finds $1,300 worth of SSDs for just $210 in Walmart's clearance aisle — haul includes two 2TB WD SN770, a 2TB Samsung T5 Evo, and a 1 TB PNY CS2241

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 09:47 EDT

A Redditor was able to get a 1 TB PNY CS2241, a 2 TB Samsung T5 Evo, and two WD Black SN770 SSDs for a total of just $210 at their local Walmart. These items have a combined retail value of around $1,327 currently, so our lucky scavenger saved over a grand by looking through the clearance aisle. Read more ›

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TSMC is on track to have more employees than Intel for the first time in history — TSMC's explosive growth stands in contrast to Intel's rapid contraction

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 08:43 EDT

After years of job cuts, Intel is about to get behind TSMC in terms of the headcount. Read more ›

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Intel, AMD server CPUs reportedly suffering from supply shortages in China, leading to increased prices — sources say orders could be delayed by as much as 6 months

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 08:22 EDT

The increased demand is said to be partly brought by demand for agentic AI, which need CPUs to execute their tasks. Read more ›

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MSI MEG X870E Ace Max Motherboard Review: A second Ace up MSI’s AM5 sleeve?

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 08:00 EDT

MSI’s X870E Ace Max returns with premium features and style. But is it a standout motherboard or just another high-end placeholder in the X870E lineup? Read more ›

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The high-speed Bambu Lab P1S is back in stock at its record-low $399 price — save $300 on enclosed Core XY 3D printer with quick assembly for beginners

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 07:10 EDT

The Bambu Lab P1S, one of our all-time favorite 3D printers, is back in stock and still a record-low price, available for you to pick up today for only $399.99. Read more ›

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PNY CS2342 2TB SSD Review: High-Capacity TLC Performance In M.2 2230

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 07:00 EDT

The PNY CS2342 is an excellent M.2 2230 SSD with good performance and reasonable power efficiency at 2TB in a single-sided package. Read more ›

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Noctua celebrates sending out its 500,000th CPU cooler mounting upgrade kit — milestone marks two decades of the free program

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Tom's Hardware · 02/06/2026 07:00 EDT

Noctua celebrates its 500,000th CPU cooler mounting upgrade kit Read more ›

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AMD's 96-core beast with watercooling engraved into CPU joins car and industrial parts in a 2,000W direct die cooling setup — $12,000 CPU runs at 5.3 GHz, devours 1,300W, and still runs cooler than your gaming PC

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 02/06/2026 06:45 EDT

Chinese tech YouTube channel Geekerwan tests direct die cooling on the 96-core Ryzen Threadripper Pro 9995WX, using a CNC-engraved IHS and automotive-grade cooling components. Read more ›

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