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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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Nvidia says Chinese military dependence on American tech would be 'nonsensical,' following US govt agency's claims it assisted Deepseek with training AI models — says Admin's critics 'are unintentionally promoting the interests of foreign competitors'

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 07:08 EDT

Nvidia has strongly pushed back against a report that says it provided technical assistance to DeepSeek Read more ›

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Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, thinks it can still be saved — despite some parts being 'optimized for nastiness'

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 07:00 EDT

Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web, thinks it can still be saved Read more ›

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Land an RTX 5080 gaming PC deal with 64GB of RAM for just $2,279 — this factory-reconditioned rig saves you hundreds of dollars, RAM and GPU alone worth $1,938 in today's market

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 06:51 EDT

A beastly gaming machine that contains 64GB of fast DDR5 RAM and a powerful Nvidia RTX 5080 graphics card. Read more ›

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Microsoft is reportedly working to fix Windows 11's most annoying flaws — wants to restore the operating system's reputation

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 01/30/2026 06:40 EDT

Complaints about Windows 11 bugs and glitches from the Windows community have apparently reached a tipping point. Microsoft is reportedly using all of 2026 to fix Windows 11's core issues. Read more ›

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Microsoft's gaming division flounders while the firm makes more money than ever — Xbox consoles sales drop 32%

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 06:20 EDT

Xbox consoles sales drop 32% while Microsoft makes more money than ever Read more ›

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Grab this 1440p Samsung Odyssey gaming monitor at its lowest-ever price, just $159 — save big on this IPS display with a fast 200Hz refresh rate

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 06:09 EDT

This 27-inch Samsung Odyssey G53F gaming monitor has just hit a record-low $159.99 sale price, thanks to this limited-time Amazon deal, offering a 1440p resolution and fast 200Hz refresh rate for gamers on a budget. Read more ›

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GeForce Now launches on Linux with a Flatpak build — native app brings 5K and 360FPS support to Linux gamers

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Tom's Hardware · 01/30/2026 06:00 EDT

GeForce Now has received an official Linux native app for Linux gamers, unlocking all the features that the native app offers over the web browser version, including 5K resolution, Reflex and 360 FPS support. Read more ›

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AMD CES 2026 gaming trends press Q&A roundtable transcript — 'we see a little bit of an uptick in the percentage of AM4 versus AM5 platforms'

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 12:43 EDT

We sat down with AMD at CES 2026 for a roundtable Q&A all about consumer products for gaming. We cover the full transcript of the press-only session right here. Read more ›

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Ongoing trade war has TSMC and Taiwan stuck between a rock and a hard place — concerns mount surrounding U.S deals cracking the nation's silicon shield

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 12:37 EDT

The ongoing trade war puts Taiwan and TSMC in a difficult position. As negotiations continue, the country risks giving up its most precious commodity, the might of TSMC. Read more ›

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Nvidia CEO denies that U.S. wants to shift 40% of Taiwan's chipmaking capacity to America — Jensen Huang says onshoring is all new capacity, will preserve island nation's silicon shield

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 12:36 EDT

Nvidia's Huang claims that Taiwan will not lose its silicon shield as TSMC expands overseas because demand for leading-edge semiconductor production is so high that a global chipmaking footprint is essential to meet it. Read more ›

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Grab a beginner-friendly Elegoo 3D printer on sale, starting from $169 — snag up to 27% off on top-rated Neptune rigs for seasoned hobbyists and novice builders alike

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 11:52 EDT

There's a huge discount on two of Elegoo's most popular 3D printers right now, with a price drop of up to 27%. Both the Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro and Neptune 4 Plus offer features ready for both beginners and enthusiasts. Read more ›

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Ryzen 7 9800X3D drops within dollars of all-time low price in wake of 9850X3D launch — previous gaming champ now down to $443 from $479

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 11:51 EDT

The Ryzen 7 9850X3D hits retail for $499, while the Ryzen 7 9800X3D's price has gone down to $443. Read more ›

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Russian ship loitering near transatlantic data cables chased off by Royal Navy attack helicopter — sat within three quarters of a mile of five undersea data cables, including two linking Britain to New York

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 11:49 EDT

A Russian cargo vessel loitering near transatlantic data cables was chased away by the Royal Navy. Read more ›

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Alienware's excellent AW2725Q 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor sinks to $799 — save $100 on this high pixel density screen

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 10:58 EDT

Save $100 on this 4K Alienware QD-OLED gaming monitor with high 166 PPI pixel density. Read more ›

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Lenovo's original Z1 Extreme Legion Go drops to just $437.75 with coupon code — $112 less than the cheapest Steam Deck available

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 10:33 EDT

Lenovo's original Legion Go is at an excellent new price at Lenovo's Outlet store. Read more ›

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TeamGroup NV5000 2TB SSD Review: A Blast from the Past

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 09:30 EDT

The TeamGroup NV5000 is a storage device first and an SSD second. It fulfills the function that older SSDs did and without using any truly new hardware. Read more ›

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How to setup an Android smartphone as a webcam — Camo Studio unlocks new uses for old smartphones in Windows 10 or 11 and OBS software

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 09:27 EDT

You don’t need to throw out that old Android smartphone; you can recycle it into a backup webcam or create a multi-camera setup for your streaming platform. And we show you how to do that, for free! Read more ›

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Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 power supply review: Affordable, but with outdated design

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 08:00 EDT

The Cooler Master Elite NEX W600 offers an outdated design with minimal features that struggle to justify its existence in the modern PSU market. Read more ›

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ASML projects $71 billion in revenue by 2030, as demand for EUV lithography machines intensifies due to AI boom — China sales lag behind while company cashes in on high-end Twinscan systems

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 07:39 EDT

ASML is on track to boost its annual sales to up to $71 billion by 2030 as demand for EUV tools set records. Read more ›

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WinRAR exploit reportedly remains widely-used by China and Russia state actors despite patch — vulnerability allows malicious archives to deliver a hidden payload to Windows Startup folder

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Tom's Hardware · 01/29/2026 07:20 EDT

Google says that a WinRAR exploit that has been patched six months ago remain a popular attack vector, especially for state-sponsored threat actors. The vulnerability allows malicious archives to install malware on critical Windows folders. Read more ›

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