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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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Microsoft gave customers' BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI — Redmond confirms that it provides recovery keys to government agencies with valid legal orders

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Tom's Hardware 1 place · 01/24/2026 07:20 EDT

Microsoft is said to have cooperated with the FBI and released the backup BitLocker encryption key of one user stored in its servers to the agency after receiving a valid search warrant. Read more ›

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Jensen laments buying Mercedes for his parents with Nvidia stock that would be worth $1.33 billion today — founder cashed out some stock after 1999 IPO to buy his parents a $135,000 S-Class

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2026 07:00 EDT

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang laments selling some of his stock in the company to buy a Mercedes Benz S-Class for his parents in 1999. They are said to still have the vehicle in their possession, although they also regret the gift. Read more ›

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Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic are competing to see whose AI can play Pokémon the best — Twitch streams of beloved RPG game test the models' true might

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2026 06:40 EDT

Twitch streams of different AI models playing old Pokémon games have garnered hundreds of thousands of comments as the audience watches robots try to emulate human thinking. Unlike Pong or its derivatives, a game like Pokémon is much more complex, requiring risk assessment and logical reasoning, all great metrics to test and improve an AI. Read more ›

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Atari ST enthusiast announces the MiniST with FPGA, MiSTeryNano core, and black TKL case — priced at around $400 each, but the initial run is a mere five units

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2026 06:20 EDT

An Atari computer enthusiast is planning to produce a new TKL-sized FPGA-powered remake dubbed the MiniST. Read more ›

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China reveals 200-strong AI drone swarm that can be controlled by a single soldier — ‘intelligent algorithm’ allows individual units to cooperate autonomously even after losing communication with operator

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Tom's Hardware · 01/24/2026 06:00 EDT

The People's Liberation Army revealed its latest drone swarm tech with 200 units that's resistant to jamming, can make autonomous decisions, and is controlled by a single soldier. Read more ›

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Our favorite gaming headset gets a 50% price cut for a limited time — Razer's BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) drops to $100

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 17:48 EDT

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GPU price tracking 2026: Lowest price on every graphics card from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel today — here are the best deals during the AI-driven pricing crisis

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 15:13 EDT

Check the best prices on Nvidia RTX and AMD Radeon graphics cards. Read more ›

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Intel Q4 earnings reveal rocky path to recovery following weakest full-year revenue since 2010 — Intel Foundry losses continue as 18A begins ramp, but supply challenges set to ease in Q2 2026

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 12:00 EDT

Intel's management stabilized the company in 2025, but after posting rather good results in Q4, the company claims that it will face supply constraints in Q1 2026. Read more ›

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Alibaba plans IPO for chip-arm T-Head to help bankroll ambitious AI infrastructure investments — company to go up against Cambricon and Huawei to capture domestic accelerator market

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 10:50 EDT

A new report claims that Alibaba's chip manufacturing business, T-head, is preparing to IPO. It's likely that Alibaba is pinning its hopes on T-head to raise capital for the company's domestic AI accelerator solutions, and to fund further infrastructure projects. Read more ›

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Nvidia reportedly cuts program designed to keep gaming GPUs near MSRP pricing — end of OPP pricing-support scheme does not bode well for gamers

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 10:49 EDT

The OPP program allegedly allowed Nvidia's board partners to sell GPUs at MSRP. Read more ›

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Intel says it has two prospective customers for 14A — expects to hear about commitments in second half of 2026

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 10:17 EDT

Intel claims that customers show interest in the 14A process technology; however, they have yet to make a commitment to use it. Read more ›

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Turtle Beach Atlas 200 Review: It sounds better than $60

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 09:00 EDT

The Turtle Beach Atlas 200 is a budget-friendly, lightweight wired headset with surprisingly solid audio performance. Read more ›

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Grab a SteelSeries wired gaming headset for less than $20 in this Woot sale — Arctis Nova 1 was $60 when it launched and is a fantastic budget option

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 08:55 EDT

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 delivers solid audio, comfort, and broad platform support, and it’s now available at its lowest price ever on Woot Read more ›

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Combat insane price rises with this Newegg 9800X3D, RAM, and X870 motherboard bundle — save $269.99 over buying the parts individually

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 08:34 EDT

Newegg's CPU, RAM, and Mobo bundle saves you $269.99, plus you also get a free Corsair M75 wireless mouse worth $69.99 chucked in for free. Read more ›

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Lian Li RS1200G ATX 3.1 power supply review

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 08:00 EDT

The Lian Li RS1200G ATX 3.1 offers rotational innovation meets reliability, though case compatibility remains a legitimate concern. Read more ›

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Asus announces 'immediate internal review' of 800-series motherboards following string of 9800X3D failures — users report multiple chip failures in recent days

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Tom's Hardware · 01/23/2026 06:48 EDT

Asus says it is investigating reports concerning its 800-series motherboards and 9800X3D processors following user complaints of hardware failures. Read more ›

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Intel shares down 13% as company only manages to shrink losses in latest earnings, demand to outpace 2026 supply — $300 million deficit comes despite more than $20 billion in outside investment from Nvidia and friends

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Tom's Hardware 2 place · 01/23/2026 06:14 EDT

Intel earns $52.9 billion in revenue for 2025, which is flat with the previous year, and losses of $300 million, which looks good compared to an $18.8 billion loss in 2024. However, to post such results, the company had to get external financial injection of $20.4 billion. Read more ›

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Toilet maker Toto scores a royal flush as share price rises due to AI demand in unlikely chipmaking side-gig — Japanese company develops electrostatic chucks to hold silicon wafers in lucrative segment

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 01/23/2026 06:00 EDT

Toilet manufacturer Toto has seen its shares soar at their most rapid pace in five years, as it benefits from AI memory market tailwinds. Read more ›

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'We can't completely vacate the client market' says Intel amid wafer supply shortages — Nova Lake still on-track for late 2026 release, 14A in 2028

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Tom's Hardware · 01/22/2026 18:42 EDT

Intel says it is facing wafer supply shortages, but it's not going to "completely vacate the client market" as a result. Read more ›

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Companies are deploying high-level executives abroad to keep supply chains smooth amid memory squeeze — from CEOs to procurement experts, crucial meetings across the globe shape the industry

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Tom's Hardware · 01/22/2026 12:00 EDT

As Jensen Huang plans to jet off to China to smooth over H200 imports, companies are racing to secure supply chains amid the big AI squeeze. Now, the future of the tech industry is being negotiated in boardrooms and restaurants. Read more ›

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