https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-drops-below-msrp-for-the-first-time-grab-the-24-core-arrow-lake-refresh-chip-for-just-usd279-for-a-limited-timeTom's HardwareenIntel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus drops below MSRP for the first time — grab the 24-core Arrow Lake Refresh chip for just $279 for a limited time2026-05-15T18:34:44Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TUBGB6FkQZJJ3vHCjxVPQJ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/cloud-storage/google-floats-reduced-initial-5gb-free-cloud-storage-limit-users-claim-15gb-to-require-extra-security-measures-company-confirms-it-is-testing-a-new-storage-policy-for-new-accountsTom's HardwareenGoogle floats reduced initial 5GB free cloud storage limit, users claim — 15GB to require extra security measures, company confirms it is 'testing a new storage policy for new accounts'2026-05-15T15:13:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D5SCWBXrqqLEfXw83KGGS5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/pennsylvania-residents-complain-they-are-being-bulldozed-over-ai-data-center-concerns-lambast-gov-shapiro-in-two-hour-town-hall-say-he-is-losing-support-baseTom's HardwareenPennsylvania residents complain they are being 'bulldozed' over AI data center concerns — lambast Gov. Shapiro in two-hour town hall, say he is losing support base2026-05-15T14:46:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rthvRxqqBUdPvRebBLYPm6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/trump-says-china-is-blocking-h200-purchasesTom's HardwareenTrump says China is blocking Nvidia H200 purchases despite US approval — says country 'chose not to' sanction purchases, pushing homegrown chips instead2026-05-15T14:17:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nfvBXFf5LowNwtzHVEk5kK.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/vpn/save-a-huge-usd229-on-a-two-year-nordvpn-subscription-and-get-three-extra-months-free-massive-73-percent-saving-for-privacy-focused-vpn-with-no-logs-policy-unlocks-access-to-over-7400-servers-across-118-different-countries-for-just-usd83Tom's HardwareenSave a huge $229 on a two-year NordVPN subscription and get three extra months free — massive 73% saving for privacy-focused VPN with no-logs policy unlocks access to over 7400 servers across 118 different countries for just $832026-05-15T13:06:55Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3u5YfHEYxPbkLaE6RvhJTd.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/samsung-starts-winding-down-chip-producton-six-days-before-planned-18-day-strikeTom's HardwareenSamsung starts winding down chip production six days before planned 18-day strike — company enters 'emergency management mode,' daily losses could hit $2 billion2026-05-15T12:11:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zQPThgBraBkydSyQH2ohB6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/acers-monster-18-inch-predator-helios-neo-18-ai-gaming-laptop-drops-to-usd1799-save-usd400-on-this-5070-ti-desktop-replacementTom's HardwareenAcer's monster 18-inch Predator Helios Neo 18 AI gaming laptop drops to $1799 — save $400 on this 5070 Ti desktop replacement2026-05-15T11:23:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g5kry64nQA5yv6RnhPSzAS.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/asus-rog-xreal-r1-ar-glasses-pre-orders-start-today-at-usd849-240-hz-virtual-gaming-at-171-inches-on-pc-xbox-and-playstationTom's HardwareenAsus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation2026-05-15T11:14:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ahtFSH8sunrmHLJcobzWZ8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/musks-colossus-1-ai-supercomputers-inefficient-mixed-architecture-design-couldnt-be-used-to-train-grok-so-anthropics-using-it-for-inference-instead-musk-readies-unified-blackwell-only-colossus-2-for-frontier-training-and-potential-ipoTom's HardwareenMusk's Colossus 1 AI supercomputer's inefficient mixed-architecture design couldn't be used to train Grok, so Anthropic's using it for inference instead — Musk readies unified Blackwell-only Colossus 2 for frontier training and potential IPO2026-05-15T10:08:57Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NaeKbhgsdAyAekHkZv8mPW.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/printers/australian-who-smuggled-50-pounds-of-cocaine-hidden-inside-printers-get-nine-years-behind-bars-five-devices-intercepted-by-border-forces-had-compressed-powder-stuffed-in-the-paper-traysTom's HardwareenAustralian who smuggled 50 pounds of cocaine inside printers get nine years behind bars — five devices intercepted by border forces had compressed powder stuffed in the paper trays2026-05-15T09:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9aqkttQru7fgzV5zgMyMt5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amd-gpu-owners-take-to-reddit-to-report-fan-problem-with-driver-update-zero-rpm-feature-could-cause-gpu-temperatures-to-rise-unexpectedlyTom's HardwareenAMD GPU owners take to Reddit to report fan problem with driver update — Zero RPM feature could cause GPU temperatures to rise unexpectedly2026-05-14T18:39:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/swuoFeHdciLbCqkBFzwWmJ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-is-working-on-a-fix-to-downgraded-gpu-drivers-in-windows-update-new-system-uses-multiple-idsTom's HardwareenMicrosoft is working on a fix to downgraded GPU drivers in Windows Update — new system uses multiple IDs2026-05-14T17:41:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ySimRFAV4FPfQqYuTyEg33.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amd-makes-fsr-4-upscaling-official-for-radeon-rx-7000-and-6000-series-cards-rdna-3-and-rdna-2-chips-will-soon-enjoy-improved-visualsTom's HardwareenAMD makes FSR 4 upscaling official for Radeon RX 7000- and 6000-series cards — RDNA 3 and RDNA 2 chips will soon enjoy improved visuals2026-05-14T16:59:36Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yGAd2NMZivgXjwA4urSbd9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/unlock-a-50-percent-saving-on-hotos-25-bit-electric-screwdriver-set-for-pc-building-and-diy-usd29-amazon-deal-is-on-a-timer-so-act-fastTom's HardwareenUnlock a 50% saving on Hoto's 25-bit electric screwdriver set for PC building and DIY — $29 Amazon deal is on a timer, so act fast2026-05-14T16:52:01Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ayHvn9h6pptStkA4J76KKQ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/intel-announces-mclaren-f1-partnership-will-battle-amd-powered-mercedes-deal-includes-chips-for-aerodynamic-analysis-vehicle-dynamics-simulation-race-strategy-analytics-and-moreTom's HardwareenIntel announces McLaren F1 partnership, will battle AMD-powered Mercedes — deal includes chips for aerodynamic analysis, vehicle-dynamics simulation, race strategy analytics, and more2026-05-14T14:38:30Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JGziF6NKB2EKva2jYsXZof.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/alienwares-budget-gaming-laptop-starts-at-usd1-299-last-gen-parts-and-a-plastic-shell-bring-the-premium-brand-into-the-mainstreamTom's HardwareenAlienware's budget gaming laptop starts at $1,299 — Last-gen parts and a plastic shell bring the premium brand into the mainstream2026-05-14T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqFHWzhjTth8F9cATj4FPc.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/fully-functional-rtx-3070-16gb-gets-frankensteined-into-existence-by-harvesting-dead-pcbs-and-rx-6800-xts-vram-chips-doubles-frame-rate-in-games-like-spider-man-2-at-4k-and-includes-switch-for-8gb-modeTom's HardwareenFully-functional RTX 3070 16GB gets frankensteined into existence by harvesting dead PCBs and RX 6800 XT's VRAM chips — doubles frame rate in games like Spider Man 2 at 4K and includes switch for 8GB mode2026-05-14T12:00:02Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K5tKpca9KC6A7pq9PQ7SzX.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/leading-edge-foundry-roadmaps-for-tsmc-intel-and-samsung-outlining-the-path-to-1-4nm-nodes-and-beyondTom's HardwareenLeading-edge foundry roadmaps for TSMC, Intel and Samsung — outlining the path to 1.4nm nodes and beyond2026-05-14T11:55:32Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Pygipz8yMM86PBATvPKb7X.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/70-percent-of-americans-oppose-data-centers-near-their-homes-now-less-popular-than-nuclear-power-plants-opposition-towards-nearby-ai-infrastructure-heating-up-as-tech-companies-ramp-up-projects-to-acquire-more-computeTom's Hardwareen70% of Americans oppose data centers near their homes, now less popular than nuclear power plants — opposition towards nearby AI infrastructure heating up as tech companies ramp up projects to acquire more compute2026-05-14T11:43:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AtjH4arSpab2u3sQo2sDU5.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/usd1-149-for-this-1440p-gaming-rig-is-an-absolute-steal-in-this-limited-time-woot-sale-get-an-rtx-5060-ti-gpu-inside-lenovos-legion-tower-5i-now-usd410-offTom's Hardwareen$1,149 for this 1440p gaming rig is an absolute steal in this Limited-time Woot sale — get an RTX 5060 Ti GPU inside Lenovo's Legion Tower 5i, now $410 off2026-05-14T11:25:30Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N4aA9bs7qUk2oWA2A9gTCa.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-reaches-46-percent-of-server-x86-cpu-revenue-intel-still-controls-70-percent-of-the-consumer-pc-market-shareTom's HardwareenAMD reaches 46% of server x86 CPU revenue — Intel still controls 70% of the consumer PC market share2026-05-14T10:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rJxxS7q3AYGHBSBZtSxtvS.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/usd499-case-turns-your-pc-into-a-liquid-cooling-masterpiece-for-your-wall-portal-advanced-comes-with-an-integrated-distribution-plate-and-reservoir-to-start-of-your-buildTom's Hardwareen$499 case turns your PC into a liquid cooling masterpiece for your wall — Portal Advanced comes with an integrated distribution plate and reservoir to start of your build2026-05-14T10:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SAsAGCiRccRxtpPNwDNu7n.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-trader-recovers-usd400-000-using-claude-ai-after-losing-wallet-password-11-years-ago-bot-tried-3-5-trillion-passwords-before-decrypting-an-old-wallet-backupTom's HardwareenBitcoin trader recovers $400,000 using Claude AI after getting 'stoned' and losing wallet password 11 years ago — bot tried 3.5 trillion passwords before decrypting an old wallet backup2026-05-14T10:19:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3jd3yz7VBpd9cM9AFR5C8A.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/louis-rossmann-taunts-bambu-lab-by-hosting-banned-3d-printer-firmware-fork-dares-usd1-billion-company-to-sue-him-more-creators-pledge-support-and-boycotts-snapmaker-donates-equipment-to-embattled-developerTom's HardwareenLouis Rossmann taunts Bambu Lab by hosting banned 3D Printer firmware fork, dares $1 billion company to sue him — more creators pledge support and boycotts, Snapmaker donates equipment to embattled developer2026-05-14T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cdQxXFbNEVGSXoodnvfwwK.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/this-usd329-99-32gb-corsair-pro-overclocking-kit-is-the-cheapest-ddr5-ram-on-sale-right-now-ultra-fast-6400-mt-s-memory-upgrade-for-your-gaming-pc-comes-with-usd70-price-drop-that-makes-it-usd40-cheaper-than-its-next-best-rivalTom's HardwareenThis $329.99 32GB Corsair Pro Overclocking kit is the cheapest DDR5 RAM on sale right now — ultra-fast 6400 MT/s memory upgrade for your gaming PC comes with $70 price drop that makes it $40 cheaper than its next-best rival2026-05-14T09:48:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7L726pVpZNBGujnZiEL5q8.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/49-000-lake-tahoe-residents-could-be-left-powerless-as-ai-data-centers-inhale-electricity-supply-power-company-looking-to-redirect-power-to-12-data-centers-high-demand-plus-a-regulatory-limbo-equals-a-dim-situationTom's Hardwareen49,000 Lake Tahoe residents could be left powerless as AI data centers inhale electricity supply — power company looking to redirect power to 12 data centers, high demand plus a regulatory limbo equals a dim situation2026-05-14T09:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4M5yhDKAqfzELEiifYSXrY.jpg