https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/geekom-admits-to-shipping-malware-laced-network-drivers-for-amd-mini-pcs-company-responds-with-guidance-removes-malicious-packageTom's HardwareenGeekom admits to shipping malware-laced network drivers for AMD mini PCs — company responds with guidance, removes malicious package2026-08-17T17:18:04Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Npc9AfTCz2D7EcdRkwQojG.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/alibaba-sells-its-gaming-studio-for-at-least-1-5-billion-to-help-fund-ai-buildoutTom's HardwareenAlibaba is selling its gaming studio for at least $1.5 billion to help fund AI buildout, mirroring Micron's exit from consumer business — dumps entire stake in Lingxi Games, which made 'Three Kingdoms: Strategy Edition'2026-08-17T15:39:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TxegYW8YgMWgVP6YPpbBp7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/cloud-storage/judge-clears-nine-pbs-to-retrieve-70-years-of-archival-tv-data-court-rules-station-owns-50tb-of-data-in-iron-mountain-servers-after-host-went-underTom's HardwareenJudge clears Nine PBS to retrieve 70 years of archival TV data — court rules station owns 50TB of data in Iron Mountain servers after host went under2026-08-17T14:31:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9kHJwUx6H8fwXjYbp3aAJb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ram/memory-prices-climb-500-percent-in-12-months-up-to-10x-the-lowest-ever-tracked-prices-128gb-of-ddr5-now-usd3-399Tom's HardwareenMemory prices climb 500% in 12 months, up to 10x the lowest ever tracked prices — 128GB of DDR5 now $3,3992026-08-17T13:52:30Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tpcMxmS65pozfyjCrFmyWZ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/new-data-centers-on-americas-largest-grid-face-first-in-line-blackouts-unless-they-bring-their-own-powerTom's HardwareenAmerica's largest grid wants to cut power to new data centers first during shortages — 50MW-plus data centers must bring their own electricity generation to avoid shutoffs2026-08-17T13:11:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QJHpecdjir2SAoyRwN2CXH.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/pc-building/asus-rog-edition-20-gaming-pc-build-a-pretty-powerhouse-pc-that-next-to-no-one-can-affordTom's HardwareenAsus ROG Edition 20 gaming PC build – A pretty powerhouse PC that next to no one can afford2026-08-17T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M3k93bE4gAeDyWNfV6B9NY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/intels-arc-pro-b70-workstation-gpu-is-now-up-to-48-percent-more-expensive-than-it-was-just-a-month-ago-32gb-battlemage-workstation-card-climbs-toward-usd2-000Tom's HardwareenIntel's Arc Pro B70 workstation GPU is now up to 48% more expensive than it was just a month ago — 32GB Battlemage workstation card climbs toward $2,0002026-08-17T11:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/swD4ZoJrzhVCfabr3ADjGa.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/goldeneye-007-for-n64-has-been-100-percent-decompiled-success-of-half-decade-project-opens-up-possibilities-for-complex-mods-and-portsTom's HardwareenGoldenEye 007 for N64 has been '100% decompiled' — success of half-decade project opens up possibilities for complex mods and ports2026-08-17T11:28:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DFJdDHtNmhKhGW4w5VNXSS.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/largest-tribe-in-the-us-bans-hyperscale-data-centers-on-its-landsTom's HardwareenCherokee Nation bans hyperscale data centers on its lands, won't support projects without consultation — energy and water consumption, air quality, noise, and cultural resource protection among concerns2026-08-17T11:27:32Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/K7Efwz7zHNob3LcA9bqtvX.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/photonics/ai-data-center-optical-interconnect-market-to-hit-usd144-billion-by-2030-an-over-ten-fold-increase-from-2024-figures-according-to-new-projections-silicon-photonics-expected-to-account-for-nearly-two-thirds-of-revenue-driven-by-co-packaged-opticsTom's HardwareenAI data center optical interconnect market to hit $144 billion by 2030, an over ten-fold increase from 2024 figures, according to new projections — silicon photonics expected to account for nearly two-thirds of revenue, driven by co-packaged optics2026-08-17T11:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/84dsasJQthKbpNCXZenTVH.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/pc-partner-warns-of-rising-gpu-prices-and-budget-card-shortages-analyst-suggests-makers-are-hiking-prices-beyond-memory-costsTom's HardwareenPC Partner warns of rising GPU prices and budget card shortages — analyst suggests makers are hiking prices beyond memory costs2026-08-17T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j67fKceBtkTU225QyXEAYc.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/get-an-rtx-5090-alienware-pc-for-less-than-the-price-of-the-gpu-alone-usd1-550-discount-means-area-51-is-usd20-cheaper-than-buying-the-card-by-itselfTom's HardwareenGet an RTX 5090 Alienware PC for less than the price of the GPU alone — $1,550 discount means Area-51 is $20 cheaper than buying the card by itself2026-08-17T10:55:01Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZDZDFgXQpGZpBMJZJZCghP.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/gaming-keyboards/save-usd60-on-corsairs-impressive-96-percent-gaming-keyboard-with-elgato-stream-deck-integration-the-vanguard-96-rgb-features-pre-lubed-mechanical-switches-sound-dampening-a-color-lcd-screen-and-a-full-size-number-padTom's HardwareenSave $60 on Corsair's impressive 96% gaming keyboard with Elgato Stream Deck integration — the Vanguard 96 RGB features pre-lubed mechanical switches, sound dampening, a color LCD screen, and a full-size number pad2026-08-17T10:50:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kyHGwwSrQDKgJ6AKdeRwLX.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/japanese-repair-shop-sells-gddr6-vram-upgrades-for-usd25-per-gb-during-memory-crisis-rtx-2080-ti-modded-to-22gb-for-just-usd282-double-the-vram-creates-a-budget-ai-powerhouseTom's HardwareenJapanese repair shop sells GPU VRAM upgrades for $25 per GB during memory crisis — RTX 2080 Ti modded to 22GB of GDDR6 for just $282, double the VRAM creates a budget AI powerhouse2026-08-17T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MmqRv6C4cxpsk7GWCfvm88.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/hong-kong-pc-store-accuses-two-senior-staff-of-stealing-stock-to-supply-their-own-online-shop-for-over-a-yearTom's HardwareenSenior PC store staff accused of running secret rival shop with stolen inventory — Hong Kong retailer claims substantial losses over year-long scheme2026-08-17T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8CrmAuWgdcPuXUQsHAkubH.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/desktop-uv-printers-and-wild-custom-builds-take-over-open-sauce-2026-usd1-700-full-color-printers-flash-cured-resin-and-a-rideable-speeder-bikeTom's HardwareenDesktop UV printers and wild custom builds take over Open Sauce 2026 — $1,700 full-color printers, flash-cured resin, and a rideable speeder bike2026-08-17T09:45:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y9Y8CVkFHjDKzAMJDBbe8Z.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/air-cooling/air-conditioner-powered-by-a-pc-fan-labeled-a-scam-by-german-consumer-organization-theres-a-reason-this-lookalike-ac-unit-is-far-cheaper-than-its-competitorsTom's HardwareenAir conditioner powered by a 'PC fan' labeled a scam by German consumer organization — there's a reason this lookalike AC unit is far cheaper than its competitors2026-08-17T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hA3w7H9H3VEo9caSkAcgRD.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/this-portable-external-cd-dvd-drive-comes-with-a-2-5-inch-sata-and-an-sd-card-slot-for-just-usd26-save-10-percent-on-a-modern-essential-for-keeping-physical-media-aliveTom's HardwareenThis portable, external CD/DVD drive comes with a 2.5-inch SATA and an SD Card slot for just $26 — Save 10% on a modern essential for keeping physical media alive2026-08-16T15:18:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mhrcZUYizqR2cDyF8nVh83.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/dude-youre-getting-a-dell-ai-server-rack-dell-recycles-famous-ad-campaign-to-appeal-to-its-new-ai-overlordsTom's HardwareenDell CEO unveils new 'Dude, you’re getting a Dell (AI server rack)' video — PC maker recycles famous PC ad campaign to tout its new AI data center products2026-08-16T14:31:33Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qNLSbEXKXkscRUkoA6zB4F.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/maker-compresses-a-2-9mb-song-1000-times-with-metas-ai-codec-and-prints-it-on-paper-as-eight-qr-codesTom's HardwareenMaker compresses a 2.9MB song by 1000x and prints it on paper as eight QR codes — 21KB song is two minutes long, requires a neural network for playback2026-08-16T14:22:36Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4JwLzCyNBmPwoKZfyLrjd.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukraine-destroys-tu-95-bomber-using-48000-chinese-drone-cloneTom's HardwareenUkraine built a $48,000 long-range drone after covertly snapping Chinese factory photos, clone destroys Russian Tu-95 bomber — attack drone has 2,000 km range, country builds 6,000 flying-wing drones a year2026-08-16T13:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/W4bNjvtdxZJqKsG4ybdwT7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/macos-screen-sharing-flaw-exploited-to-root-macs-and-plant-monero-minersTom's HardwareenCritical macOS Screen Sharing flaw gives attackers remote root access — CISA bumps bug to 9.8 severity following active Monero cryptojacking attacks2026-08-16T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oP4PrsunH4mjQz37TZeD23.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-reportedly-taps-amd-to-design-next-generation-tpu-hybrid-ai-asic-could-integrate-on-package-cpu-cores-for-reinforcement-learningTom's HardwareenGoogle reportedly taps AMD to design next-generation TPU — hybrid AI ASIC could integrate on-package CPU cores for reinforcement learning2026-08-16T12:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9yjpJGx28XVepArU3M5vBD.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-says-it-will-launch-new-core-with-nova-lake-on-desktop-first-not-in-data-center-vp-robert-hallock-hopes-enthusiasts-do-the-math-compared-to-amdTom's HardwareenIntel says it will launch new core with Nova Lake on desktop first, not in data center — VP Robert Hallock hopes enthusiasts ‘do the math’ compared to AMD2026-08-16T12:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/y2RQSvgVAG6nfudaaDBx2e.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/3d-printed-sound-powered-jet-engines-propel-micro-drones-fliers-are-completely-silent-researchers-use-ultrasonic-frequencies-to-drive-12-000-rpm-silent-hovering-fliersTom's Hardwareen3D-printed sound-powered jet engines propel micro drones — fliers are completely silent; researchers use ultrasonic frequencies to drive 12,000-RPM silent hovering fliers2026-08-16T11:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vpqKNTuePoqSJYQ6Zuwfvk.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/3d-printing-enthusiast-creates-flock-sock-camera-blind-slip-on-cover-attaches-to-broom-handle-to-make-it-easy-to-put-on-devices-placed-on-traffic-and-streetlightsTom's Hardwareen3D-printing enthusiast creates ‘Flock Sock’ to blind controversial cameras, shares design — slip-on cover attaches to broom handle to make it easy to put on devices placed on traffic and streetlights2026-08-16T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CeMsRHMDpdmXhCDn3eWKMk.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/the-pc-age-began-45-years-ago-with-the-breakthrough-intel-8088-processor-8-bit-bus-fueled-45-years-of-x86-dominanceTom's HardwareenThe PC age began 45 years ago with the breakthrough Intel 8088 processor — 8-bit bus fueled 45 years of x86 dominance2026-08-16T11:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BCu95DDo8DrQU2evs7MkKo.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/modern-oled-tvs-are-just-as-susceptible-to-burn-in-as-older-models-but-theyre-much-brighter-longevity-test-highlights-luminance-headroom-and-efficiency-as-mitigationsTom's HardwareenModern OLEDs are just as vulnerable to burn-in as 2017 panels in 10,000-hour test — twice the brightness and 27% efficiency gains offer crucial headroom2026-08-16T11:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S4aeQqPLcGQpBjUhj3h8jR.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/thieves-swap-rtx-5080-gpus-for-rtx-3060s-in-chinese-gaming-hotels-rogue-downgrades-go-unnoticed-until-sudden-blackout-exposes-usd12-000-heistTom's HardwareenThieves swap RTX 5080 GPUs for RTX 3060s in Chinese gaming hotels — rogue 'downgrades' go unnoticed until sudden blackout exposes $12,000 heist2026-08-16T10:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZPAAD8bdckpKYhaeuQ8RtM.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/former-missouri-farm-bureau-president-offers-his-farm-for-a-data-centerTom's HardwareenEx-farm bureau chief invites AI data center developers to buy his land —argues blocked $6.3B project will just move to willing neighbors, defies 500-jurisdiction moratorium wave and 70% public opposition2026-08-16T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SN2jKEsMGBRYWHAepcoQE7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukrainian-drone-regiment-decimates-3-500-strong-u-s-armored-brigade-combat-team-in-war-game-reveals-shortcomings-in-american-response-as-drones-easily-spotted-and-destroyed-tanks-and-heavy-armored-vehiclesTom's HardwareenUkrainian drone regiment ‘decimates’ 3,500-strong U.S. armored brigade combat team in war game — High drone kill-rate forced continuous 'respawns,' reveals shortcomings in American response as drones easily spotted and destroyed tanks and armored vehicles2026-08-16T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dzh32tXeHa6C5hDgEq5SEo.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/applications/rogue-ios-developer-creates-app-that-simulates-messages-sent-by-carrier-pigeon-messages-only-travel-at-100mph-la-to-nyc-correspondence-takes-22-hours-to-deliver-virtual-birds-can-get-distracted-or-even-lostTom's HardwareenRogue iOS developer creates app that simulates messages sent by carrier pigeon; messages only travel at 100mph — LA to NYC correspondence takes 22 hours to deliver; virtual birds can get distracted or even lost2026-08-16T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3ZFcbD7pLmME7gcxhjADw6.jpg