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AMD leaves Linux FPGA users in the lurch with controversial Vivado licensing update — new tier model restricts future free versions to Windows

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 11:34 EDT

AMD has been accused of 'bait-and-switch' tactics following changes to the licensing of Vivado on Linux. Read more ›

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Intel’s new Bartlett Lake flagship loses fight to a four-year-old CPU — Core 9 273PQE has 50% more P-cores but can't surpass Core i9-13900K in games

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 11:14 EDT

German media outlet PC Games Hardware benchmarks the Core 9 273PQE and compares it to modern mainstream processors. Read more ›

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Tryx launches new liquid AIO cooler with holographic display — uses beam splitters to create a hologram-like display effect inside the pump block

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 10:44 EDT

The Holo 360 replaces conventional LCD layering with a floating hologram-like image effect. Read more ›

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3D printing enthusiast smashes 59-second 3DBenchy for new speed world record —Minuteman 3D printer with revamped bed motion system breaches minute mark

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 10:18 EDT

A 3D printing enthusiast broke the 3DBenchy speed record with a cute little boat model printed in 59 seconds. Read more ›

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Arctic Freezer 36-S Review: Small size, effective performance, low price

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 09:00 EDT

We tested Arctic’s entry-level Freezer 36-S with AMD’s Ryzen 9 9950X3D, and it did better than you might expect for a single-tower air cooler. Read more ›

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Save a massive $919 on this RTX 5080 gaming PC build with a QD-OLED 360Hz monitor, thanks to this Newegg combo deal — huge savings on this long list of parts for a 4K-ready build, including 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, 24-core CPU, case, peripherals, and more

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 08:05 EDT

Grab all of the parts you'd need for an RTX 5080 gaming PC build in this Newegg combo for $3,189.99, saving you $919 on the parts compared to buying them separately. Read more ›

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SK hynix unveils 'iHBM' thermal architecture that cools AI memory at the source — integrated cooling elements inside HBM interface cut thermal resistance by 30%, target next-gen HBM5 accelerators and dense AI data centers

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 07:49 EDT

SK hynix has unveiled iHBM, a new thermal packaging architecture that embeds cooling elements directly into the HBM interface layer, reducing thermal resistance by 30% and helping future AI accelerators avoid performance-killing thermal throttling. Read more ›

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Act fast and score a $20 Amazon gift card with a Surfshark VPN subscription, making it only $47.23 for 27-months — deal ends June 2nd

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 07:34 EDT

Secure yourself online with a 27-month subscription from Surfshark. $67.23 sub drops to only $47.23 when you include a free $20 Amazon gift card with your purchase. Read more ›

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Uber chief warns no link yet between AI tokenmaxxing and shipping successful products — company pumps the brakes on all-out AI spending

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 07:15 EDT

Uber might be having a serious rethink about lavishing cash on AI services as management still can't draw a clear link between LLM use and beneficial results. Read more ›

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Angry TSMC employees considering strikes, unionization over employee bonuses, report claims — company reportedly considering 15% payout cut to fund capex despite record revenues fuelled by AI surge

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 06:57 EDT

TSMC responded by saying it expects employee profit-sharing bonuses to grow at a faster rate in 2026 than they did in 2025. Read more ›

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Modern Blu-ray drives can now rip GameCube, Wii, and Xbox 360 games to PC — third-party OmniDrive firmware unlocks game rips from physical media on select players

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 06:40 EDT

Third-party firmware has unlocked the ability for Blu-ray players to rip physical game media for retro consoles, transforming the way game preservation and emulation will work for retro gaming enthusiasts. Read more ›

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AI shrinks zero-day exploit time from a year to a single day, heading toward one minute — Zero-Day Clock warns security window has collapsed

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 06:20 EDT

Zero-Day clock visualizes the effect of AI on software security and predicts that exploits will happen one minute after disclosure in 2027. Read more ›

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Survey reveals that 99% of CEOs now expect AI-driven layoffs — companies are racing to replace junior workers with AI, even as many executives remain uncertain about the returns on AI investments

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Tom's Hardware · 05/26/2026 06:00 EDT

A new Mercer report reveals that 99% of CEOs expect AI-driven layoffs within two years, with entry-level workers facing the biggest threat as companies slash junior roles despite many executives admitting AI investments still show weak or unproven returns. Read more ›

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Chinese GPU maker sells out over 30,000 gaming GPUs within 48 hours despite lukewarm benchmarks — LX 7G100 proves hype trumps performance

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 12:45 EDT

Lisuan Tech reports having sold out 30,,000 preorder LX 7G100 graphics cards with a second batch on June 18. Read more ›

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Imec builds world's first High-NA EUV-fabricated quantum dot qubit device — breakthrough could pull quantum computing onto the same manufacturing roadmap as next-gen AI processors, compressing timelines

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 11:27 EDT

Imec unveiled the world’s first silicon quantum dot qubit device fabricated with High-NA EUV lithography, suggesting quantum computing may eventually scale using the semiconductor industry’s existing advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Read more ›

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Testing GPU Safeguard+ on the MSI MPG Ai1600TS PSU – solution aims to tame melting 16-pin connectors

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 11:26 EDT

At CES 2026, MSI unveiled a new lineup of power supplies under its MPG and MAG series. The 2026 MPG models are available in 1600W and 1300W variants and feature server-grade SiC MOSFETs designed to deliver a high level of stability and power efficiency. However, the standout addition is GPU Safeguard+, a new protection system aimed at preventing the overheating and melting issues associated with 12V-2x6 GPU power connectors. Read more ›

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Save up to $200 on a 13-inch or 15-inch MacBook Air with M5 chip and 16GB of RAM — Memorial Day discounts get you Apple's latest and best consumer laptop for as low as $899

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 11:22 EDT

The MacBook Air is an easy recommendation in the world of laptops thanks to its excellent pillars, featuring a great screen, build quality, performance, keyboard, trackpad, webcam, speakers, and battery life. Apple's latest M5 model can be yours for as low as $899 for the 13-inch version, or $1,099 for the 15-inch mahine. Read more ›

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California moves to exempt Linux from its upcoming age-verification law after backlash over forcing operating systems to collect users’ ages — amendment proposed by the same lawmaker who wrote the original law

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 10:46 EDT

California lawmakers introduced a new amendment that could exempt most Linux distributions from the state’s upcoming Digital Age Assurance Act after privacy backlash and concerns that the law would force open-source operating systems to become age-verification platforms. Read more ›

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Star Citizen reaches $1 billion in lifetime funding, 14 years after the project was first announced — game still in early access with no release window, including 'Squadron 42' campaign

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 09:27 EDT

Star Citizen, originally announced back in 2012, has just amassed $1 billion in crowdfunding despite the game still not having any release date. The game is currently expected sometime in 2027-2028, which means it might have to prepare a PS6/Xbox Helix version as well. A single game spanning across four different console generations. Read more ›

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Huawei claims sanctions-busting breakthrough with 1.4nm-class chips by 2031, claims 55% higher transistor density — firm claims new LogicFolding chip architecture can bypass EUV restrictions, introduces 'Tau Scaling Law' to replace Moore's Law

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Tom's Hardware · 05/25/2026 09:10 EDT

Huawei Technologies unveiled a new “LogicFolding” chip design framework built on its proprietary Tau scaling law, claiming it can dramatically boost transistor density and power efficiency without EUV lithography — potentially helping China narrow the gap with TSMC and Nvidia despite U.S. sanctions. Read more ›

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