https://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/Ew3pjbVCkJR5uSrqXH7pUa.jpghttps://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.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/grab-this-rtx-5070-gaming-pc-for-just-usd1-499-saving-usd600-off-list-price-acer-nitro-85-prebuilt-comes-with-16gb-of-ram-core-ultra-7-265f-and-a-1tb-pcie-4-0-ssdTom's HardwareenGrab this RTX 5070 gaming PC for just $1,499, saving $600 off list price — Acer Nitro 85 prebuilt comes with 16GB of RAM, Core Ultra 7 265F, and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD2026-08-15T20:53:34Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T3sdAdqoanvRTufHDp5RRH.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/peer-reviewed-study-of-443000-backblaze-drivers-ranks-hgst-most-reliable-and-toshiba-leastTom's HardwareenPeer-reviewed study of 443,000 Backblaze hard drives ranks HGST most reliable and Toshiba the least — Analysis of 1.66 million drive-years finds Seagate and Toshiba HDDs fail at roughly twice the rate of WD and HGST2026-08-15T15:30:10Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KCkcPUkkLXLzriAGq9iUrg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/futuristic-mosquito-zapping-laser-now-available-to-buy-video-shows-device-in-action-tiny-device-shoots-down-bugs-like-a-personal-air-defense-system-but-costs-usd1-000Tom's HardwareenFuturistic mosquito-zapping laser now available to buy, video shows device in action — tiny device shoots down bugs like a personal air defense system, but costs $1,0002026-08-15T15:04:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aqBCxLdt3Jt4mezgLaHHdk.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/grab-this-nvidia-rtx-5070-ti-gaming-pc-for-usd2-099-before-it-sells-out-prebuilt-powerhouse-includes-a-core-ultra-7-265kf-32gb-ram-1tb-ssdTom's HardwareenGrab this Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC for $2,099 before it sells out —prebuilt powerhouse includes a Core Ultra 7 265KF, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD2026-08-15T14:23:36Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9FXuiJrxHMLsNnXFXsNxwe.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-turns-usd5b-intel-stock-bet-into-usd30b-windfall-filing-reveals-new-usd21b-spacex-stake-and-complete-exit-from-arm-stockTom's HardwareenNvidia turns $5B Intel stock bet into $30B windfall — filing reveals new $21B SpaceX stake and complete exit from Arm stock2026-08-15T14:16:35Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kjestg9jiuvnbE868dhwjf.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/vlc-media-player-bug-reportedly-causes-33-second-delay-when-playing-mp3-files-on-windows-developers-say-microsoft-defender-is-to-blameTom's HardwareenDevs blame Windows for VLC media player bug that causes 33-second delay when playing MP3 files — creators allege Microsoft Defender blocking plugin cache is to blame2026-08-15T13:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eEtLR2fZ2Wuz7PEoxUuNKk.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ryzen-7-7700x3d-vs-ryzen-7-7800x3d-faceoffTom's HardwareenAMD Ryzen 7 7700X3D vs Ryzen 7 7800X3D faceoff — seeing double with Zen 4 X3D2026-08-15T13:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iGUrvDhRU5YYFG3fRoMf5G.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/white-house-authorizes-private-companies-to-hack-foreign-cybercrime-groupsTom's HardwareenWhite House authorizes private companies to launch 'hack-back' cyberattacks that destroy data and systems, targeting foreign cybercrime organizations — vetted organizations can now conduct offensive cyber operations2026-08-15T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hTfKM8rHjtxfhQ4vqVziJj.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/this-week-on-toms-hardware-premium-august-14-2026-testing-the-bc-250-our-interview-with-intels-robert-hallock-and-a-big-week-for-opticalTom's HardwareenThis week on Tom's Hardware Premium: August 14, 2026 — Testing the BC-250, our interview with Intel's Robert Hallock, and a big week for optical2026-08-15T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S2dCBoZkDLbZq6CSeby3MM.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/flight-ready-drones-3d-printed-and-built-on-aircraft-carrier-during-us-navy-exercise-a-containerized-factory-on-uss-essex-functioned-despite-rough-seas-and-12-foot-wavesTom's HardwareenUS Navy 3D prints combat-ready drones and 1,000+ parts aboard aircraft carrier during exercise — containerized factory fabricated 80-mph FPVs and critical spares despite rough seas and 12-foot waves2026-08-15T12:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Luj36xhhRoF9q4QmFCSd4k.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/sk-hynix-is-allegedly-out-of-replacement-ssds-for-warranty-returns-chipmakers-original-price-refund-leaves-buyers-stranded-in-the-storage-shortageTom's HardwareenSK hynix runs out of replacement SSDs and defaults to original purchase price refunds — fine-print warranty clause shortchanges buyers as drive prices double2026-08-15T11:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hbdFPJkYKjFjUcuqoKczAK.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-says-pc-market-is-a-tale-of-two-kingdoms-with-mainstream-taking-a-beating-vp-suggests-a-split-between-mainstream-and-enthusiast-sockets-across-the-industryTom's HardwareenIntel says PC market is ‘a tale of two kingdoms’ with mainstream ‘taking a beating’ — VP suggests a split between mainstream and enthusiast sockets across the industry2026-08-15T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s29ZEjXh8Q6JZBjqFRTv3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/nanya-engineer-used-360-degree-cam-hidden-in-snacks-in-attempt-to-steal-dram-process-tech-for-china-it-security-team-pinpointed-perp-due-to-cameras-leaky-wireless-signalsTom's HardwareenEngineer used 360-degree cam hidden in bag of snacks in attempt to steal DRAM process tech for China — IT security team pinpointed perp due to camera's leaky wireless signals2026-08-15T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vnqdtRupVqWHAik43ZWctH.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/anti-drone-chain-gun-with-50mm-precision-guided-ammunition-unveiled-northrop-grummans-raid-hunter-is-designed-to-wipe-out-drone-swarms-and-cruise-missilesTom's HardwareenAnti-drone chain gun with 50mm precision-guided ammunition unveiled — Northrop Grumman's Raid Hunter is designed to wipe out drone swarms and cruise missiles2026-08-15T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kw6xNiUwCotNaQCMNi8d5Q.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/storage/catastrophic-optical-disc-shattering-blamed-on-cleaning-chemicals-and-packing-foam-another-data-preservation-concern-to-add-to-bit-rot-and-laser-rotTom's HardwareenCatastrophic optical disc shattering blamed on cleaning chemicals and packing foam — another data preservation concern to add to bit rot and laser rot2026-08-15T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/E7p3Jushyj3fihoyC9SvFG.jpg