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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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VHS Combo TVs debut with screen, old and new I/O, and a full videotape recorder in one — ‘Binge-watch like it's 1999’ says RetroBox

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 10:00 EDT

A new VHS Combo TV is on its way for folks who want to ‘Binge-watch like it’s 1999.’ Read more ›

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Erroneously assembled 1974 Altair 8800 computer gets fixed and enjoys first run in 2026 — Intel 8080 powered machine ran its first program 52 years later

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 08:40 EDT

A computer historian has documented the moment a 1974 kit computer successfully ran its first ever program – in 2016. Altair 8800 kit needed a new PSU. Read more ›

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Gamer builds ‘hardcore’ first-person shooter simulator that actually shoots back — gaming PC also has real weather effects

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 08:20 EDT

The first-person shooter simulator returns fire to the player with pyrotechnics and zaps them with a jolt of electricity whenever they get shot in the game. Read more ›

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xTool F2 Ultra Fiber Laser Review: Fast Metal Engraving in Color

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 08:00 EDT

xTool’s new F2 Ultra fiber laser cuts and engraves metal, in color. Read more ›

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U.S. govt says Musk's gas turbine generators for xAI aren’t exempt from permits — EPA ruling closes local loophole that allowed Musk to get power from temporary on-site power generators

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 08:00 EDT

The U.S. EPA now requires permits to operate gas turbine generators, even temporary ones, closing loopholes in some local ordinances that waived this requirement for deployments that lasted for less than 364 days. Read more ›

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Floppy disk drive converted into smart TV remote for kids — dev’s toddler inserts vividly labeled floppies to watch his favorite shows

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Tom's Hardware · 01/18/2026 07:40 EDT

Techy dad creates easy, tactile, Smart TV control system fed by colorfully labelled floppy disks. Read more ›

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Fear that quantum computing is on the cusp of cracking cryptocurrency's encryption spurs a global investment firm to remove Bitcoin from recommendations

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 01/18/2026 07:20 EDT

Jefferies Global Head of Equity Strategy Christopher Wood said that quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner rather than later, and that the debate between crypto developers and quantum computing will only be a "long-term positive for gold." Read more ›

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Modder builds all-in-one console with PS5, Xbox Series X, & Switch 2 in a single system — "Ningtendo PXBOX 5" powered by a shared 250W power supply mounted inside a lost-wax chassis

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Tom's Hardware 2 place · 01/18/2026 07:00 EDT

A modder in China has come up with an ingenious solution to combine all three consoles into one device that shares as much with modern tech as it does with ancient tradition. Read more ›

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Data centers will consume 70 percent of memory chips made in 2026 - supply shortfall will cause the chip shortage to spread to other segments

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Tom's Hardware 2 place · 01/18/2026 06:30 EDT

Memory chip shortage set to spread well beyond the confines of datacenters and computers Read more ›

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Cooler Master’s modular Stream Deck alternative gets massive 70% discount, drops from $399 to $116.99 — MasterHUB Creator Kit gets a deep price cut

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 14:31 EDT

If you’ve been curious about Stream Deck-style workflows, the discounted Cooler Master MasterHUB is an affordable entry point Read more ›

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Benchmarks of Performance-core only Bartlett Lake CPU emerge, 10-core offers 26% faster multithreaded performance than 14-core i5-14400 — 12-core version launch could be imminent

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 13:32 EDT

First sighting of a 10 P-core only Bartlett Lake CPU emerges, featuring 26% better multi-core performance than the Core i5-14400, which has four more cores. 10 P-cores beat six P-cores and four E-cores. Read more ›

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Intel's upcoming Core Ultra 9 mobile CPU outperforms most desktop counterparts in new benchmark — Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus nearly matches flagship Core Ultra 9 285K in single-threaded performance

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 12:18 EDT

Intel's mainstream Arrow Lake lineup is due for a refresh later this year, and while we've already seen a lot about the desktop parts, the first mobile SKU has just appeared on PassMark with some impressive scores to boot. It beats every x86 laptop processor and gives most desktop SKUs a run for their money as well. Read more ›

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OpenAI cofounder's journal seemingly outlines plot with Altman to oust Musk to establish a for-profit biz — ‘This is the only chance we have to get out from Elon,’ Brockman wrote

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 11:07 EDT

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman's personal notes reveal that they've been discussing turning the AI firm into a non-profit without Elon Musk. Read more ›

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OpenAI cofounder's notes seemingly point to plan with Altman to oust Musk to establish for-profit business — ‘This is the only chance we have to get out from Elon,’ Brockman wrote

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 10:54 EDT

OpenAI co-founder Greg Brockman's personal notes reveal that they've been discussing turning the AI firm into a non-profit without Elon Musk. Read more ›

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Wikipedia is now 25 years old — world’s 7th most popular website now has over 7 million English articles and 7 billion monthly visitors

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 08:08 EDT

Wikipedia is 25. Founded on this day in 2001, this community contributor driven site has convincingly usurped what were once the default general reference works of choice, like Encyclopædia Britannica and Microsoft Encarta. Read more ›

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OpenAI could reportedly run out of cash by mid-2027 — analyst paints grim picture after examining the company's finances

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 08:00 EDT

OpenAI might be running out of cash as soon as mid-2027 Read more ›

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KTC H27E6 27-inch 320 Hz QHD gaming monitor review: Super quick and a great value

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 08:00 EDT

KTC joins the highly competitive 27-inch QHD gaming monitor party with the H27E6. It sports an IPS panel with 320 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR10 and wide gamut color. It’s one of the quickest screens you can buy for less than $300. Read more ›

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AMD vows to fight for gamers as DRAM shortage sends GPU prices skyrocketing — Radeon GPU prices have already surged over 10%

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 07:40 EDT

AMD will try to keep graphics card prices as low as possible for gamers during the DRAM shortage. Read more ›

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Chinese AI developers explore renting Nvidia’s Rubin GPU in the cloud — cost, complexity, and regulatory hurdles could limit deployments

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 07:20 EDT

Leading developers of AI models from China want Nvidia's Rubin and explore ways to rent the upcoming GPUs in the cloud. Read more ›

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Intrepid PC builder fights RAM crunch by building DDR3 system that runs Cyberpunk 2077 at 60 FPS — Core i7-4790K, RTX 2060 Super, and 32GB of DDR3 would cost just $300

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Tom's Hardware 2 place · 01/17/2026 07:00 EDT

Increasing DDR5 prices are leading buyers to buy "ancient" desktop platforms going as far back as the DDR3 era. YouTuber discovers 4790K powered system with an RTX 2060 Super and $40 worth of 32GB DDR3 memory can run games modern AAA games at 60FPS. Read more ›

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