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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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New York City is being recreated at 1:1 scale inside Minecraft — project is 5 years in and contains over 50,000 buildings so far

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Tom's Hardware · 01/17/2026 06:00 EDT

A team of builders is recreating New York City in Minecraft, with the group working on the project over five years and counting. Read more ›

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AMD FSR Redstone press roundtable CES 2026 transcript — company speaks out on why AI 400 lacks RDNA 4 GPU

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 11:23 EDT

We attend a roundtable interview with AMD to discuss their graphics technologies like FSR Redstone, and more at CES 2026. Read more ›

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Microsoft built a ‘Community-First AI Infrastructure’ framework for its data center projects — new policy may be the blueprint for U.S hyperscalers to follow

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 11:17 EDT

Microsoft argues against unchecked AI infrastructure expansion, noting that these buildouts must support the community surrounding it. The move may be a blueprint for other AI hyperscalers to follow. Read more ›

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Nvidia China market share to drastically decrease from 66% to 8%, analysts claim — export curbs and homegrown success to blame

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 10:23 EDT

A new report says Nvidia's presence is about to shrink drastically in China. Read more ›

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be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W power supply review: Balanced performance and reliability

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 08:00 EDT

The Be quiet! Pure Power 13 M 650W delivers exceptional efficiency, comprehensive ATX 3.1 compliance, and refined acoustic performance, making it a compelling choice for users seeking reliability with a 10-year warranty. Read more ›

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Newegg bucks the trend by offering a $50 discount on 16GB of DDR5-6000 RAM — limited time deal on the cheapest kit you can buy

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 07:47 EDT

Newegg is offering 16GB of TeamGroup DDR5-6000 RAM with a $50 discount code. Read more ›

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U.S. slashes Taiwan tariffs in new semiconductor trade deal — Washington to reduce tariffs to 15% in exchange for $500 billion stateside manufacturing investment

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 07:32 EDT

The U.S. and Taiwan trade deal will reduce tariffs to 15% from 20%. It will also pour $250 billion in direct investments in U.S. chip manufacturing, as well as another $250 billion in credit guarantees to Taiwanese tech companies Read more ›

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Hard drive prices have surged by an average of 46% since September — iconic 24TB Seagate BarraCuda now $500 as AI claims another victim

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 01/16/2026 07:01 EDT

New research indicates that hard drive prices are now pushing an average increase of nearly 50% in the last four months. Read more ›

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At 30% off, this remarkable $14 USB-rechargeable flashlight is an indispensable PC building tool — Olight lights up the dark corners of any DIY project

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 07:01 EDT

Grab the best EDC flashlight that you never have to think about. It just works, no fancy buttons or proprietary chargers. Clip it on your keys and light up your path, then magnetically attach it to your PC case and light up those dark and dusty corners. Read more ›

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raises $252 million for brain computer interface venture — but Merge Labs is still in an early research phase

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Tom's Hardware 3 place · 01/16/2026 06:40 EDT

OpenAI has signaled its intentions to become a major player in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) with a $252 million investment in Merge Labs. Read more ›

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Many high-capacity NVMe SSDs are now as expensive as gold by weight as shortage intensifies — we ran the numbers, here's what we found

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 06:20 EDT

High-capacity NVMe SSDs are quickly becoming pricier than their gold weight Read more ›

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Gigabyte CEO explains Nvidia's potential GPU supply strategy amid crushing memory shortages — gross revenue per gigabyte of GDDR7 memory could decide what products thrive

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 06:00 EDT

Gigabyte CEO Eddie Lin says the revenue contributed per gigabyte of GDDR7 on Nvidia graphics cards will be the key measure for which products thrive and which will be in short supply in 2026. Read more ›

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Glass cloth could be the next great AI shortage, as major manufacturers scramble to secure critical material — Japanese manufacturer courted by Apple, Nvidia, Google, and Amazon

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 05:55 EDT

One Japanese manufacturer has found itself at the center of a new AI-driven supply shortage. Glass cloth is a crucial component for many components, and with dwindling supplies, companies are looking for alternatives. Read more ›

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Asus denies RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5060 Ti discontinuation after conflicting end-of-life claims — says it has no plans to stop selling these models, but confirms memory supply has impacted production and restocking

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Tom's Hardware · 01/16/2026 05:18 EDT

Asus says the RTX 5070 Ti is still being sold, but inconsistent messaging and supply constraints suggest availability may remain uneven Read more ›

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Analyzing Washington's new AI accelerator export rules — smaller manufacturers suffer while Nvidia and AMD will reap the rewards

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 15:33 EDT

U.S. introduces new export rules for AI and HPC accelerators developed in America that allow shipments of AMD's MI325X and Nvidia's H200 GPUs to Chinese entities, but only if their developers meet demand of American customers and meet other requirements of the Department of Commerce. Read more ›

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Grab a Steelseries Apex 9 TKL with hot-swappable optical switches for $90.99 — low price for a quality aluminum-frame keyboard

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 15:23 EDT

Grab a Steelseries Apex 9 TKL with hot-swappable optical switches for $90.99 Read more ›

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GlobalFoundries acquires ARC and RISC-V IP from Synopsys — company gains critical CPU IP as it grows beyond being a mere chipmaker

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 13:08 EDT

GlobalFoundries acquires more CPU IP as it is reshaping its role in the semiconductor supply chain and becomes an IP and manufacturing partner rather than just a chipmaker. Read more ›

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Gamers face another crushing blow as Nvidia allegedly slashes GPU supply by 20%, leaker claims — no new GeForce gaming GPU until 2027

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 12:34 EDT

Hardware leaker MEGAsizeGPU claims Nvidia has reportedly slashed graphics card supply to its AIC partners by 15% to 20%, and there won't be any new GeForce graphics cards until 2027. Read more ›

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'TSMC 'very nervous' about AI bubble concerns despite another record-setting quarter, but assured of demand — CEO says careless investment 'would be a disaster for TSMC for sure,' company will invest $52-$56 billion in capex

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 12:14 EDT

TSMC executive team expects continuous revenue growth in 2026, and onwards as rich AI companies will keep buying AI accelerators for years to come. Read more ›

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Trump introduces 25% tariff on export of chips, including Nvidia H200, AMD MI325X — figure could increase in the future

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Tom's Hardware · 01/15/2026 11:57 EDT

Trump allows exports of Nvidia H200 and AMD MI325X chips with 25% tariff Read more ›

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