https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/samsung-narrowly-avoids-18-day-chip-strike-after-last-minute-wage-deal-with-48-000-worker-union-tentative-deal-subject-to-workers-vote-suspends-billions-of-dollars-worth-of-potential-lossesTom's HardwareenSamsung narrowly avoids 18-day chip strike after last-minute wage deal with 48,000-worker union — tentative deal, subject to workers' vote, suspends billions of dollars worth of potential losses2026-05-20T17:53:18Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RTHxfNLsfxpjJXFASgSbsi.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/memory-makers-brace-for-hydrogen-fluoride-pricing-shock-as-hormuz-blockade-impacts-supply-chain-key-etching-and-cleaning-material-faces-sharp-cost-increase-amid-trade-disruptionTom's HardwareenMemory makers brace for hydrogen fluoride pricing shock as Hormuz blockade impacts supply chain — key etching and cleaning material faces sharp cost increase amid trade disruption2026-05-20T17:07:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUJXqvQS7CdaxpztyhT8hT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/ryzen-7-5800x3d-am4-10th-anniversary-edition-surfaces-online-for-usd310-return-of-iconic-gaming-cpu-for-budget-builders-seems-imminentTom's HardwareenRyzen 7 5800X3D AM4 10th Anniversary Edition surfaces online for $310 — return of iconic gaming CPU for budget builders seems imminent2026-05-20T16:49:49Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nar3qvtVVZLKZqesYE8CeD.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/team-group-agrees-to-usd1-1-million-dram-settlement-in-another-false-advertising-lawsuit-claimed-advertised-memory-speeds-required-bios-tweaks-and-overclocking-settingsTom's HardwareenTeam Group agrees to $1.1 million DRAM settlement in another false advertising lawsuit — claimed advertised memory speeds required BIOS tweaks and overclocking settings2026-05-20T16:32:02Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MAMAvzZwAu8bMeGoJhNvhK.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/get-a-2tb-western-digital-black-sn7100-ssd-for-only-usd299-99-usd200-savings-drives-snappy-pcie-4-0-m-2-ssd-down-to-a-more-reasonable-price-pointTom's HardwareenGet a 2TB Western Digital Black SN7100 SSD for only $299.99 — $200 savings drives snappy PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD down to a more reasonable price point.2026-05-20T16:24:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZaQv8RD2ijp4TNubGfeKw4.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/samsung-and-sk-hynix-employees-are-reportedly-abandoning-overseas-training-programs-to-nab-up-to-usd400-000-performance-bonuses-online-dating-grades-rise-as-female-members-seeking-out-sk-hynix-employeesTom's HardwareenSamsung and SK Hynix employees are reportedly abandoning overseas training programs to nab up to $400,000 performance bonuses — online dating grades rise as female members 'seeking out SK hynix employees'2026-05-20T15:35:01Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wXz9qjHCT8jdCfbkmNfzp9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/russias-sberbank-wants-chinese-chips-for-its-gigachat-aiTom's HardwareenRussia's Sberbank wants Chinese chips for its GigaChat AI in the face of Western sanctions — faces a long wait behind ByteDance and Alibaba2026-05-20T14:22:57Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wMY6a2hvX7gzTX2ZMH6tW4.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intel-kicks-off-development-on-next-decade-10a-and-7a-process-technologies-14a-node-remains-on-track-for-critical-october-pdk-releaseTom's HardwareenIntel kicks off development on next-decade 10A and 7A process technologies — 14A node remains on track for critical October PDK release2026-05-20T12:49:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wS6jkGXv2vnZpFsMSa6kZN.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/china-banned-nvidia-5090d-v2-while-ceo-jensen-huang-was-in-town-report-claims-move-comes-as-beijing-pushes-its-ai-tech-companies-to-use-homegrown-chipsTom's HardwareenChina banned Nvidia 5090D V2 while CEO Jensen Huang was in town, report claims — move comes as Beijing pushes its AI tech companies to use homegrown chips2026-05-20T12:09:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nh8bFwVohe9aTpWBBwsTUT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/grab-the-rx-9070-xt-for-just-usd504-usd95-below-its-msrp-in-this-newegg-combo-deal-with-the-9850x3d-epic-discount-on-high-spec-amd-parts-for-a-4k-gaming-pc-saves-you-nearly-usd200-in-totalTom's HardwareenGrab the RX 9070 XT for just $504, $95 below its MSRP, in this Newegg combo deal with the 9850X3D — epic discount on high spec AMD parts for a 4K gaming PC saves you nearly $200 in total2026-05-20T11:27:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7wasbeaxYyiYYW6PibuFe8.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/hacker-group-hits-3-800-internal-github-repositories-via-poisoned-developer-plugin-teampcp-claims-source-code-theft-and-attempts-usd50-000-sale-employee-installed-malicious-vs-code-extensionTom's HardwareenHacker group hits 3,800 internal GitHub repositories via poisoned developer plugin — TeamPCP claims source code theft and attempts $50,000 sale, employee installed malicious VS Code extension2026-05-20T11:20:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pyrHx4LZJsUMQmD6LXzw5J.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/macbooks/usd300-slashed-from-apples-m4-macbook-air-with-24gb-of-ram-get-a-premium-laptop-for-just-usd1-099Tom's Hardwareen$300 slashed from Apple's M4 MacBook Air with 24GB of RAM — get a premium laptop for just $1,0992026-05-20T11:02:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dy2UD4NRyuP927jfPPMGuT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-ceo-lip-bu-tan-stamps-out-chip-bugs-with-aggressive-new-quality-standards-says-major-validation-errors-can-result-in-termination-b0-you-keep-your-job-anything-above-that-you-are-firedTom's HardwareenIntel CEO Lip-Bu Tan stamps out chip bugs with aggressive new quality standards, says major validation errors can result in termination — 'B0, you keep your job. Anything above that, you are fired' 2026-05-20T10:44:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bDty4GEkdqfMhvTW6ZP3S4.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/gift-guides-seasonal-sales/you-can-save-up-to-72-percent-in-hps-memorial-day-sale-grab-your-next-gaming-pc-laptop-monitor-or-peripheral-for-lessTom's HardwareenYou can save up to 72% in HP's Memorial Day sale — grab your next gaming PC, laptop, monitor, or peripheral for less2026-05-20T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f3rwueFj44eaJQssdSgFND.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/laser-driven-spintronic-memory-device-switches-1-000-times-faster-than-dram-non-volatile-device-switches-in-40-picoseconds-while-generating-almost-no-heatTom's HardwareenLaser-driven spintronic memory device switches 1,000 times faster than DRAM —non-volatile device switches in 40 picoseconds while generating almost no heat2026-05-20T10:20:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4qM7bpMsN5cBj9KcAj4Dg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/amd-ceo-lisa-su-meets-chinas-vice-premierTom's HardwareenLisa Su meets China's vice premier during China visit — AMD CEO pledges deeper investment days after Trump-Xi summit2026-05-20T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/V6g9erh8DezsJ2RfiySJiT.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-chairs/score-up-to-usd129-off-a-new-secretlab-gaming-chair-or-desk-ahead-of-the-memorial-day-weekend-bundles-and-sales-galore-on-a-whole-range-of-upgrades-for-your-setup-with-stackable-coupon-codes-that-knock-up-to-usd100-extra-off-for-big-ordersTom's HardwareenScore up to $129 off a new Secretlab gaming chair or desk ahead of the Memorial Day weekend — bundles and sales galore on a whole range of upgrades for your setup, with stackable coupon codes that knock up to $100 extra off for big orders2026-05-20T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2EEMcVmrQcSDBGZ68CL8Fe.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/pizza-huts-ai-delivery-system-cooks-up-usd100-million-franchisee-lawsuit-deliveries-allegedly-shot-from-under-30-minutes-to-over-45-under-new-systemTom's HardwareenPizza Hut's AI delivery system cooks up $100 million franchisee lawsuit — deliveries allegedly shot from under 30 minutes to over 45 under new system2026-05-20T09:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Z6tnCjQpWhVxhNj3madPJj.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/new-microsoft-surface-for-business-pcs-pair-panther-lake-chips-with-as-little-as-8gb-of-ram-13-inch-surface-laptop-goes-light-on-memory-but-still-starts-at-usd1-299Tom's HardwareenNew Microsoft Surface for Business PCs pair Panther Lake chips with as little as 8GB of RAM — 13-inch Surface Laptop goes light on memory but still starts at $1,2992026-05-19T19:35:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5JZNPfdYEQmGAruBdiFZVU.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-rumored-to-ready-budget-friendly-ryzen-7-7700x3d-for-suffering-gamers-chipmaker-lowers-clocks-and-price-with-rumored-zen-4-x3d-cpuTom's HardwareenAMD rumored to ready budget-friendly Ryzen 7 7700X3D for suffering gamers — chipmaker lowers clocks and price with new Zen 4 X3D CPU2026-05-19T18:53:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bPwU4FH9wUC3oYfo73Fjan.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/smic-founder-and-amec-ceo-urge-chinese-fabs-to-test-domestic-chip-tools-on-production-linesTom's HardwareenSMIC founder and AMEC CEO urge Chinese fabs to test domestic chipmaking tools on active production lines — equipment makers post record revenue but falling margins2026-05-19T16:01:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ZotSVaMnrDA7FNSEBa4BN.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/physical-attacks-against-crypto-holders-including-kidnap-and-assault-up-75-percent-in-2025-72-confirmed-incidents-see-usd41-million-lost-real-number-likely-higherTom's HardwareenPhysical attacks against crypto holders, including kidnap and assault, up 75% in 2025 — 72 confirmed incidents see $41 million lost, real number likely higher2026-05-19T15:05:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d9PwckFRG9WtiQJTXndEQR.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/sound-cards/creative-sound-blaster-audigy-fx-pro-a-decent-upgrade-for-analog-audioTom's HardwareenCreative Sound Blaster Audigy FX Pro 7.1 channel sound card: A decent 2026 upgrade for analog audio2026-05-19T12:59:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yhR4AGkuKDLcfEue8Kc6T8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/vpn/slash-nearly-usd300-off-a-two-year-expressvpn-subscription-and-grab-four-extra-months-for-free-massive-82-percent-saving-on-this-privacy-focused-vpn-service-with-servers-across-105-different-countries-down-to-just-usd64Tom's HardwareenSlash nearly $300 off a two-year ExpressVPN subscription and grab four extra months for free — massive 82% saving on this privacy-focused VPN service with servers across 105 different countries, down to just $642026-05-19T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rrWASsjBjd4A4sLY9jCTNU.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/standard-chartered-plans-to-cut-7-000-jobs-in-ai-push-lender-wants-to-replace-lower-value-human-capital-and-focus-on-automationTom's HardwareenStandard Chartered plans to cut 7,000 jobs in AI push — lender wants to replace ‘lower-value human capital’ and focus on automation2026-05-19T12:18:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G4jQeHANPY82w7UgmspmR.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/intel-tells-pc-makers-to-adopt-18a-cpus-or-lose-their-allocationsTom's HardwareenIntel tells PC makers to adopt 18A CPUs or lose their supply, report claims — Intel 7 supply dries up, pressuring notebook and PC manufacturers in the US, China, and Taiwan2026-05-19T12:13:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ujD2moHFrbwRevytFAYjg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/save-a-whopping-usd900-on-this-incredible-4-item-am5-combo-from-newegg-for-only-usd2-269-high-end-parts-including-the-flagship-9950x3d2-processor-64gb-of-gskill-ram-4tb-of-fast-m-2-storage-and-a-quality-msi-motherboardTom's HardwareenSave a whopping $900 on this incredible 4-item AM5 combo from Newegg — for only $2,269, high-end parts including the flagship 9950X3D2 processor, 64GB of GSkill RAM, 4TB of fast M.2 storage, and a quality MSI motherboard2026-05-19T11:45:20Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jGw7KEevAFPtPJTRwt3wx6.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/lg-unveils-worlds-first-native-1000-hz-refresh-rate-at-1080p-for-serious-competitive-gaming-ultragear-25g590b-to-launch-in-the-second-half-of-2026Tom's HardwareenLG unveils 'world's first' native 1,000 Hz refresh rate at 1080p for serious competitive gaming — UltraGear 25G590B to launch in the second half of 20262026-05-19T11:30:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/a6AMLyHfnVv3EdD5zPXZJG.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/pick-up-an-rtx-5090-powered-prebuilt-desktop-for-usd5-less-than-the-gpu-alone-hps-omen-45l-costs-usd3-795-thanks-to-usd1-265-discountTom's HardwareenPick up an RTX 5090-powered prebuilt desktop for $5 less than the GPU alone — HP's Omen 45L costs $3,795 thanks to $1,265 discount2026-05-19T11:24:39Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9MxFZ9mozwDStpuhWA3K2E.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/intels-project-firefly-creates-sub-usd600-laptops-to-compete-with-macbook-neo-leverages-chinas-smartphone-manufacturing-blueprint-to-produce-affordable-wildcat-lake-systemsTom's HardwareenIntel's Project Firefly creates sub-$600 laptops to compete with Apple's MacBook Neo — leverages China's smartphone manufacturing blueprint to produce affordable Wildcat Lake systems2026-05-19T10:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/opKr6QKGPQ5r2x9kYaanyD.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/researchers-attack-amds-infinity-fabric-to-bypass-hardware-security-protections-with-fabricked-flaw-lets-malicious-cloud-hosts-silently-read-confidential-vm-memory-and-forge-attestation-reportsTom's HardwareenResearchers attack AMD's Infinity Fabric to bypass hardware security protections with 'Fabricked' — flaw lets malicious cloud hosts silently read confidential VM memory and forge attestation reports2026-05-19T10:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Xv8aggMZhYWEmA5ttPHdHh.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/fake-samsung-ssd-spotting-comes-to-crystaldiskinfo-as-ai-crunch-drives-sophisticated-counterfeit-market-free-open-source-software-can-flag-clones-by-checking-firmware-pci-vendor-idTom's HardwareenFake Samsung SSD spotting comes to CrystalDiskInfo as AI crunch drives sophisticated counterfeit market — free open-source software can flag clones by checking firmware, PCI Vendor ID2026-05-19T10:05:15Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qjXukgvXrnVbR4Lrd3W9y9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/ambitious-modder-creates-custom-passive-water-cooled-pc-9800x3d-build-with-rtx-5080-has-no-fans-copper-and-radiator-chimney-struggles-to-keep-temperatures-downTom's HardwareenCustom-built passive water-cooled PC relies on convection chimney effect powered by triple-stacked radiators — 9800X3D build with RTX 5080 has no fans, copper, and radiator chimney, but struggles to keep temperatures down2026-05-19T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LjA6q2aVyg6oUiBWF2j69V.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/fans-release-24tb-million-square-block-archive-of-minecrafts-infamous-2b2t-server-intense-digital-archaeology-project-has-taken-years-to-reach-this-stageTom's HardwareenFans secretly mapped 24 terabytes of Minecraft’s infamous 2b2t server, million‑square‑block archive to be shared via torrent — Intense digital archaeology project has taken years, risked player wrath2026-05-19T09:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XYHm7U5bXvPvzNzHYVvuxY.jpg