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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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Western Digital details 14-platter 3.5-inch HAMR HDD designs with 140 TB and beyond

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 02/05/2026 06:32 EDT

Western Digital outlines vision for hard drive platforms in 2030 and beyond: 14 platters, new laser technology, capacities of 140TB and beyond. Read more ›

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Valve delays Steam Machine and says it is reconsidering pricing — critical component shortage and costs behind the move

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Tom's Hardware · 02/05/2026 06:31 EDT

Valve is reportedly delaying the latest Steam hardware due to uncertainty with memory chip pricing, but it seems to still be on track to arrive during the first half of 2026. Read more ›

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Modern NVMe SSD meets vintage PCI slot in quirky experiment — M.2 drive shows storage speeds worth dying for back in the '90s

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Tom's Hardware · 02/05/2026 06:20 EDT

Redditor shows what it would have felt like to use a high-speed NVMe SSD with a PCI slot. Read more ›

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How to store your headsets and keyboards

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Tom's Hardware · 02/05/2026 06:00 EDT

Tips and tricks for storing and displaying gaming headsets and keyboards, whether you have one or one hundred. Read more ›

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$40 million worth of crypto stolen from Step Finance — hackers compromise executives’ devices to gain illicit access

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Tom's Hardware · 02/05/2026 06:00 EDT

DeFi platform Step Finance has been hit with a $40 million breach stemming from compromised devices used by its executive team. Read more ›

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Save nearly 50% off on this thin-and-light laptop on Best Buy — Snapdragon X-powered Asus Vivobook 14 now on sale for just $379.99

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 14:47 EDT

The Asus Vivobook 14 with a Snapdragon X chip, 16GB of memory, and 512GB of storage is currently on sale at Best Buy for just $379.99. This saves you $370 off its $749.99 original price, giving you a discount of nearly 50%. Read more ›

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PC vendor warns of upcoming price hikes due to SSD and memory volatility — PowerGPU to pass costs to customers once existing inventory depletes

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 13:47 EDT

PowerGPU said on X that "SSD and other part prices have gone up again," warning its customers that it will raise prices again by next week. Read more ›

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The new Valve Steam Machine is 'on track' to begin shipping early this year, says AMD — CEO suggests new 4K mini gaming PC, powered by semi-custom Zen 4 CPU, to launch soon

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 10:19 EDT

AMD CEO Dr Lisa Su, during the company's latest Q4 2025 earnings call, seemingly confirmed that the release for the new Valve Steam Machine is "on track" to launch during early 2026. Read more ›

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‘Most of you steal your software’ — Bill Gates complained about software piracy 50 years ago, and was openly irked by community's Altair BASIC ‘theft’

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 10:05 EDT

50 years ago ‘An Open Letter to Hobbyists,’ typed by William Henry Gates III, bellyached about software piracy among the hobbyist community. Read more ›

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Cornell research shows that underwater 3D printing can be used to build or repair ocean structures in place — DARPA-funded project aims to make underwater construction faster, cheaper, and safer

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 08:03 EDT

Researchers based at Cornell University have developed a method for 3D printing concrete structures on the seafloor. Read more ›

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GMKtec Evo X2 AI Mini PC review: Compact Strix Halo Powerhouse

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 08:00 EDT

GMKtec’s mini PC delivers impressive performance and 1080p gaming in a compact size, though it’s pricey next to a larger system and not as upgradeable. Read more ›

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China’s CXMT and YMTC to memory output — two new fabs could close the gap with the ‘big three’

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 07:18 EDT

China’s two largest memory manufacturers, CXMT and YMTC, are said to each be embarking on an unprecedented expansion spree as they see an opportunity to close the gap with the big-three incumbents. Read more ›

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Grab this 27-inch Acer Nitro gaming monitor for a record-low $199.99 — save $100 on IPS display with an ultra-fast 300Hz refresh rate

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 07:06 EDT

This 27-inch Acer Nitro XV27U gaming monitor has just hit a record low price on Amazon, scoring you an IPS display with a super-fast 300Hz refresh rate for just $199.99, saving you $100. Read more ›

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Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 with 24GB of RAM is only $1499 — the lowest price we've seen and $300 cheaper than buying direct from Apple

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 06:48 EDT

Apple's latest 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 processor has had a hefty $300 knocked off the list price. Read more ›

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Gamer scores Nvidia’s $999 powerhouse RTX 5080 for a jaw-dropping $289 — the Walmart clearance aisle is the secret weapon to beat the AI-driven GPU shortage

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 02/04/2026 06:30 EDT

Shoppers share their best GeForce RTX 50-series purchases in a Reddit thread from Walmart's electronics clearance aisle. Read more ›

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These Thunderbolt 4 Docks add versatility to my laptop and desktop

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 06:00 EDT

From two ports to 20, how adding a Thunderbolt dock can expand your connectivity options. Read more ›

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HetCCL makes clustered Nvidia and AMD AI accelerators play nice with each other via RDMA — vendor-agnostic collective communications library removes an obstacle to heterogeneous AI data centers

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 06:00 EDT

HetCCL, a proposed computing library, could make Nvidia and AMD AI accelerators play nicely with one another in the same cluster by bridging the two companies' hardware over RDMA. Read more ›

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Western Digital reveals new software platform to manage hundreds of petabytes of storage — as-yet-unnamed tool gives users powerful management capabilities at the price of lock-in

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 05:30 EDT

Western Digital to give large customers a tool to manage storage fleets of 200+ PB consisting of SSDs, HAMR HDDs, and UltraSMR drives. Read more ›

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Corsair Galleon 100 SD Review: The combo is good, but is it necessary

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 05:00 EDT

Corsair's Galleon 100 SD is a premium gaming keyboard with a built-in Stream Deck. We like the way it feels, but is it worth $350? Read more ›

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Researchers use agentic AI to monitor and correct 3D prints — system catches errors in real time, uses modular design to work on different makes and models

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Tom's Hardware · 02/04/2026 05:00 EDT

A group of researchers has built an AI-powered system that uses five agents to monitor 3D printers and correct for errors after each printed layer. Read more ›

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