https://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/xtool-reveals-its-next-generation-of-lasers-modular-x1-supports-co2-diode-uv-fiber-and-mopa-lasersTom's HardwareenxTool reveals its next generation of lasers — modular X1 supports CO2, Diode, UV, Fiber, and MOPA lasers2026-09-07T14:05:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HPXbDwcuT5atbASBqEfme5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openais-gpt-6-astra-model-autonomously-completes-portal-in-24-hours-feat-cost-just-usd571-in-tokensTom's HardwareenOpenAI’s GPT-6 Astra model autonomously completes Portal in 24 hours — feat cost just $571 in tokens2026-09-07T13:25:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RYuH6pSeo9Z8WeTisKYsFP.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/astonishing-mod-runs-nvidia-dlss-5-on-a-second-gpu-using-a-reshade-add-on-to-reduce-performance-impact-boosts-neural-rendered-fps-up-to-127-percent-game-renders-on-one-card-neural-post-processing-runs-on-the-other-much-like-dedicated-physx-gpusTom's HardwareenAstonishing mod runs DLSS 5 on a second GPU to boost neural-rendered FPS up to 127% — game renders on one card, neural post-processing runs on the other, much like dedicated PhysX GPUs2026-09-07T12:33:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4ZFtovYiMpEBjjieRS5K5j.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/gta-vice-city-and-gta-iii-return-to-web-browsers-after-a-dmca-takedown-open-source-reverse-engineering-brings-the-classics-to-the-web-with-over-100-fps-performanceTom's HardwareenGTA Vice City and GTA III return to web browsers after a DMCA takedown — Open-source reverse engineering brings the classics to the web with over 100 FPS performance2026-09-07T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ep3dEnRHFa2JkfGRm9bSSQ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/this-10-inch-4-3-television-hides-your-retro-consoles-in-a-secret-rear-compartment-unicos-traveller-ulw10-trades-composite-video-for-rgb-scart-and-hdmiTom's HardwareenThis 10-inch 4:3 television hides your retro consoles in a secret rear compartment — Unico's Traveller ULW10 trades composite video for RGB SCART and HDMI2026-09-07T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3VAcuPTMp8k4VxtWSvxXV3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/start-your-3d-printing-journey-for-just-usd169-with-these-elegoo-printers-before-labor-day-ends-lock-in-up-to-35-percent-off-the-easy-to-use-neptune-3-pro-or-go-large-with-the-neptune-4-plus-for-massive-model-printingTom's HardwareenStart your 3D printing journey for just $169 with these Elegoo printers before Labor Day ends — lock in up to 35% off the easy-to-use Neptune 3 Pro or go large with the Neptune 4 Plus for massive model printing2026-09-07T10:50:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/J7fvFWnNaoin6NHqDxEb7Y.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/rpcs3-emulator-can-now-run-games-on-pc-directly-from-a-disc-drive-in-landmark-development-unlocks-20-years-of-physical-ps3-games-on-windows-linux-and-macosTom's HardwareenRPCS3 emulator can now run PS3 games on PC directly from a disc drive in landmark development — unlocks 20 years of physical titles on Windows, Linux, and macOS2026-09-07T10:47:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ujdrnFj7KsYUGnaXtPXBVi.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/flea-market-shopper-uncovers-usd1-500-worth-of-samsung-ssds-inside-a-usd30-expansion-card-three-2tb-980-pro-drives-were-hidden-beneath-an-asus-hyper-m-2-heatsinkTom's HardwareenFlea market shopper uncovers $1,500 worth of Samsung SSDs inside a $30 expansion card — Three 2TB 980 Pro drives were hidden beneath an Asus Hyper M.2 heatsink2026-09-07T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6WhoYKo8UoN3qzhyFX7sYW.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/this-price-hike-busting-rtx-5080-gaming-pc-is-cheaper-than-it-was-in-april-save-usd500-on-a-9800x3d-beast-with-32gb-of-ddr5-2tb-ssdTom's HardwareenThis price-hike-busting RTX 5080 gaming PC is cheaper than it was in April — save $500 on a 9800X3D beast with 32GB of DDR5, 2TB SSD2026-09-07T10:27:52Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JSKJ97V3ZMFQTuxYWbyT2f.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/enthusiast-says-dlss-5-pushed-rtx-5090-past-600w-and-melted-the-16-pin-connector-nvidias-neural-rendering-tech-adds-up-to-50-percent-more-power-draw-in-testingTom's HardwareenEnthusiast says DLSS 5 pushed RTX 5090 past 600W and melted the 16-pin connector — Nvidia's neural rendering tech adds up to 50% more power draw in testing2026-09-07T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V3GQ9DBP5BRAWcLwzBwGSL.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/single-slot-low-profile-75w-rtx-3060-with-no-power-connectors-disappoints-in-tests-gpu-runs-entirely-off-the-pcie-slot-but-offers-severely-crippled-performance-and-frightening-thermalsTom's HardwareenSingle-slot low-profile 75W RTX 3060 with no power connectors disappoints in tests — GPU runs entirely off the PCIe slot, but offers severely crippled performance and frightening thermals2026-09-06T14:58:29Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Cw3EjojmcM2CtTBQDSUqRC.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-admits-to-wiki-incident-after-its-agents-were-discovered-using-a-programming-hub-to-communicate-says-more-transparency-is-needed-regarding-misalignmentsTom's HardwareenOpenAI admits to 'wiki incident' after its agents were discovered using a programming hub to communicate — says more transparency is needed regarding misalignments2026-09-06T14:31:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bqKbbbB3ZdRgDH7Pz95FKT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/bitcoin-mining-data-center-condemned-after-leaking-3-million-gallons-of-water-and-forcing-school-closures-facility-operated-for-years-under-a-city-stop-work-orderTom's HardwareenBitcoin mining data center condemned after leaking 3 million gallons of water and forcing school closures — facility operated for years under a city stop-work order2026-09-06T13:44:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XmuLkBe7w5p64DzyCY4eH5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/samsung-990-2tb-pcie-4-0-ssd-falls-to-usd339-99-on-amazon-usd190-discount-makes-high-capacity-storage-more-affordableTom's HardwareenSamsung 990 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD falls to $339.99 on Amazon — $190 discount makes high-capacity storage more affordable2026-09-06T13:08:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vbYJXmQsyTqgpvquNJD7y6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/streaming/sales-of-cd-and-vinyl-music-sees-strong-resurgence-amid-physical-media-backlash-us-sales-of-retro-media-were-up-59-percent-and-18-percent-respectively-in-h1-2026Tom's HardwareenSales of CD and vinyl music sees strong resurgence amid physical media backlash — US sales of ‘retro media’ were up 59% and 18%, respectively, in H1 20262026-09-06T12:16:13Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ham7YNNptEDdKwBvCDFpQ7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ps5-emulator-can-now-run-the-console-version-of-gta-v-at-up-to-60-fps-on-pc-but-quickly-crashes-as-tweakers-continue-to-optimize-ps5-emulation-advancing-at-an-astronomical-pace-leading-up-to-gta-vi-launchTom's HardwareenPS5 emulator can now run the console version of GTA V at up to 60 FPS on PC, but quickly crashes as tweakers continue to optimize — PS5 emulation advancing at an astronomical pace leading up to GTA VI launch2026-09-06T11:48:08Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2s3c3BG6VKQvKTM2t6gARX.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/former-old-school-runescape-dev-gets-jail-time-for-stealing-usd400-000-from-players-virtual-gold-stolen-and-sold-on-the-black-market-before-jagex-caught-the-culprit-using-hidden-firewall-tweaksTom's HardwareenFormer Old School RuneScape dev gets jail time for stealing $400,000 from players — virtual gold stolen and sold on the black market before Jagex caught the culprit using hidden firewall tweaks2026-09-06T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bpDwkvVtEX68yoa5N8XucT.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/this-246tb-ssd-media-server-is-built-for-millionaire-cinephiles-kaleidescapes-newest-home-theater-vault-supports-25-simultaneous-4k-streams-stores-up-to-2-300-4k-cinematic-moviesTom's HardwareenThis 246TB SSD media server is built for millionaire cinephiles —Kaleidescape's newest home theater vault supports 25 simultaneous 4K streams, stores up to 2,300 4K cinematic movies2026-09-06T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LSsUpAsKPuP2d4KRxPJVgk.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/save-nearly-50-percent-on-this-awesome-16-inch-oled-laptop-with-a-ryzen-ai-5-430-cpu-and-16gb-ram-hps-macbook-neo-beating-omnibook-x-flip-is-down-to-just-usd699Tom's HardwareenSave nearly 50% on this awesome 16-inch OLED laptop with a Ryzen AI 5 430 CPU & 16GB RAM — HP's MacBook Neo-beating OmniBook X Flip is down to just $6992026-09-05T18:51:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DBiw2KhgFRKwNG3ZgKm8vB.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/stripped-down-windows-11-for-ai-developers-demands-64gb-ram-and-insane-250-gb-s-bandwidth-project-zenith-will-debut-on-amds-flagship-ryzen-ai-halo-platformTom's HardwareenStripped-down Windows 11 for AI developers demands 64GB RAM and insane 250 GB/s bandwidth — Project Zenith will debut on AMD's flagship Ryzen AI Halo platform2026-09-05T17:18:57Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gouCtmSHKJJLP8CP9BpbQ3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/gamescom-apologizes-after-backlash-over-callous-response-to-indie-dev-hardware-thefts-pledges-security-overhaul-and-invites-devs-to-the-roundtableTom's HardwareenGamescom apologizes after backlash over callous response to indie dev hardware thefts — pledges security overhaul and invites devs to the roundtable2026-09-05T16:18:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PUNG9mrmukHYgPbnSA97t7.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidia-returns-to-selling-founders-edition-rtx-50-series-gpus-at-msrp-in-person-at-pax-west-verified-priority-access-has-rtx-5090-rtx-5080-and-rtx-5070-at-list-priceTom's HardwareenNvidia returns to selling Founder's Edition RTX 50-series GPUs at MSRP in person at PAX West — Verified Priority Access has RTX 5090, RTX 5080, and RTX 5070 at list price2026-09-05T15:04:13Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YFFrf4eYE3Q6QpkEfGBua5.jpg