https://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/early-amd-gorgon-halo-ai-mini-pc-packs-192gb-ram-for-an-eye-watering-usd7-099-super-early-bird-deal-cuts-down-price-of-gmktec-evo-x5-with-ryzen-ai-max-pro-495-by-usd425Tom's HardwareenEarly AMD 'Gorgon Halo' AI mini-PC packs 192GB RAM for an eye-watering $7,099 — super early bird deal cuts down price of GMKtec Evo-X5 with Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 by $4252026-09-28T17:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TMSvSLPp4z66kcByzXoL7e.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/the-netherlands-is-rolling-alternative-nixos-based-software-ecosystem-after-u-s-sanctions-on-icc-took-microsoft-off-the-table-trial-programs-running-now-first-release-expected-at-end-of-2027Tom's HardwareenUS sanctions force The Netherlands off Microsoft and toward alternative NixOS-based software ecosystem — trial programs running now, first release expected at end of 20272026-09-28T17:00:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iPvfpzYoJfo4RCLhXPfRAb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/google-confirms-chromeos-phase-out-in-2034-10-year-support-lifetime-cut-short-for-some-devices-company-says-it-will-support-transition-to-googlebook-osTom's HardwareenGoogle confirms ChromeOS phase out in 2034 — 10-year support lifetime cut short for some devices, company says it will support transition to Googlebook OS2026-09-28T16:38:07Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XJs4mhQT7Cx4KqQDnyotha.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/synopsys-debuts-autopilot-platform-for-developing-chips-autonomously-using-ai-new-agentengineer-platform-is-poised-for-general-availability-by-the-end-of-2026Tom's HardwareenSynopsys debuts Autopilot platform for developing chips autonomously using AI — New AgentEngineer platform is poised for 'general availability' by the end of 20262026-09-28T16:35:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yC2guWPX2QDLmAx7bWYNZ9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/noctua-upgrades-thermal-grizzlys-12v-2x6-power-monitor-cuts-active-noise-to-21-5db-and-runs-passively-up-to-a-300w-gpu-loadTom's HardwareenNoctua upgrades Thermal Grizzly's 12V-2x6 power monitor — cuts active noise to 21.5dB and runs passively up to a 300W GPU load2026-09-28T16:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBtVAgMu83TBBDghCyMB5g.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-adds-low-latency-pyrowave-codec-to-remote-play-new-codec-offers-better-game-streaming-on-local-networks-but-costs-5-10-times-more-bandwidthTom's HardwareenSteam adds low-latency Pyrowave codec to Remote Play — new codec offers better game streaming on local networks but costs '5-10 times' more bandwidth2026-09-28T16:10:32Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KjNqXqkMkdcR2XDgPYySGZ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openais-custom-jalapeno-ai-inference-asic-is-for-openais-internal-use-but-company-leaves-the-door-open-to-broader-rollout-firm-says-it-will-have-its-hands-full-with-jalapeno-for-a-good-long-timeTom's HardwareenOpenAI's custom Jalapeno AI inference ASIC is for OpenAI’s internal use, but company leaves the door open to broader rollout — firm says it will have its ‘hands full’ with Jalapeño for ‘a good long time’2026-09-28T15:45:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fG6k3NRNFC6buLLATBY3Z7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/get-free-access-to-ai-chip-design-week-on-toms-hardware-premium-sign-up-for-an-account-to-read-all-the-in-depth-reportsTom's HardwareenGet free access to AI Chip Design week on Tom's Hardware Premium — sign up for an account to read all the in-depth reports2026-09-28T15:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mGhDAAqYZfSzkURo9H7u5k.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-jalapeno-design-interview-transcript-hardware-vp-richard-ho-explains-how-ai-assisted-design-may-shape-the-future-of-inference-asicsTom's HardwareenOpenAI Jalapeño design interview transcript — hardware VP Richard Ho explains how AI-assisted design may shape the future of inference ASICs2026-09-28T15:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BW36eueaAr7nekGhND23bY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/you-can-now-play-nintendo-switch-games-on-a-jailbroken-ps5-early-alpha-hits-40-fps-in-lighter-titles-but-chokes-on-zeldaTom's HardwareenYou can now play Nintendo Switch games on a jailbroken PS5 — early alpha hits 40 FPS in lighter titles but chokes on Zelda2026-09-28T15:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BN3XX6fDoAKNMba69AC2gb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/docking-stations-hubs/testing-thunderbolt-5-docks-vectotech-v-core-vs-orico-tb5-thunderbolt-5-dockTom's HardwareenTesting two Thunderbolt 5 docks with M.2 storage — VectoTech V-Core vs Orico TB52026-09-28T15:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AjibR2iDcrNghnVFuWQMTW.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/virginia-tech-lab-3d-prints-a-liquid-metal-composite-to-guide-heat-boost-thermal-conductivity-40x-the-nozzle-stretches-gallium-indium-droplets-inside-soft-silicone-can-also-create-self-healing-tracesTom's HardwareenVirginia Tech lab 3D prints a liquid metal composite to guide heat, boost thermal conductivity 40x — the nozzle stretches gallium-indium droplets inside soft silicone, can also create self-healing traces2026-09-28T14:45:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wZeKXmr7nJebm2E8Bz8qXR.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/uk-games-expo-bans-games-and-art-made-mostly-using-ai-ukge-enforces-booth-shutdowns-and-bans-after-deleted-comment-debacle-says-that-the-central-creative-process-must-be-conducted-by-humansTom's HardwareenUK Games Expo bans games and art made mostly using AI — UKGE enforces booth shutdowns and bans after deleted-comment debacle, says that the ‘central creative process must be conducted by humans’2026-09-28T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cTJNDVHjCcE2sjVhU7hBnY.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/modders-bring-nvidias-dlss-5-neural-rendering-to-amd-radeon-gpus-latest-build-delivers-74-percent-performance-boost-in-just-24-hours-new-launcher-automates-install-processTom's HardwareenModders bring Nvidia’s DLSS 5 Neural Rendering to AMD Radeon GPUs — latest build delivers 74% performance boost in just 24 hours, new launcher automates install process2026-09-28T13:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MzcBQaXhbvuzF57fSvYf3h.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/uk-government-tells-staff-to-stop-thanking-ai-chatbots-draft-guidance-pushes-lightweight-models-and-shorter-prompts-to-cut-environmental-impactTom's HardwareenUK government tells staff to stop thanking AI chatbots — draft guidance pushes lightweight models and shorter prompts to cut environmental impact2026-09-28T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zSTmkxn6F52i7GHFac5Wac.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openai-and-anthropic-are-reportedly-investigating-tens-of-thousands-of-ai-security-incidents-openai-pauses-testing-after-ai-kill-switch-fails-to-stop-a-rogue-agent-report-says-problem-is-orders-of-magnitude-more-complex-than-what-is-publicly-knownTom's HardwareenOpenAI and Anthropic are reportedly investigating tens of thousands of AI security incidents; OpenAI pauses testing after AI 'kill switch' fails to stop a rogue agent — report says problem is orders of magnitude more complex than what is publicly known2026-09-28T12:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iw44VAcN9nWaExe9A76RYG.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/demons-souls-reaches-40-50-fps-on-private-ps5-emulator-with-accurate-graphics-kytyps5-surges-from-unplayable-1-2-fps-in-just-three-weeks-new-milestone-comes-only-three-weeks-after-the-game-barely-bootedTom's HardwareenDemon's Souls reaches 40-50 FPS on private PS5 emulator with accurate graphics — KyTyPS5 surges from unplayable 1-2 FPS in just three weeks, new milestone comes only three weeks after the game barely booted2026-09-28T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KkK7fTCATZRXmyyrovEohX.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/walmart-price-drop-slashes-usd461-off-gigabytes-rtx-5080-powered-gaming-laptop-with-32gb-of-memory-gaming-a16-pro-is-at-a-new-all-time-low-of-usd1-799Tom's HardwareenWalmart price drop slashes $461 off Gigabyte's RTX 5080-powered gaming laptop with 32GB of memory — Gaming A16 Pro is at a new all-time low of $1,7992026-09-28T12:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NbGDidtDbAEFXVZ4dfDah9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cryptocurrency/north-korea-named-as-primary-suspect-in-usd387-million-bitget-crypto-hack-investigators-identify-ip-addresses-tied-to-vpn-infrastructure-previously-used-by-north-korean-hacker-groups-thieves-swapped-stablecoins-for-eth-in-minutes-to-dodge-freezesTom's HardwareenNorth Korea named as primary suspect in $387 million Bitget crypto hack — investigators identify IP addresses tied to VPN infrastructure previously used by North Korean hacker groups; thieves swapped stablecoins for ETH in minutes to dodge freezes2026-09-28T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gNYoHeSzjeAtyMtP9zbet9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/data-center-developer-offers-usd10-000-checks-to-4-500-households-if-the-1-300-acre-facility-is-approved-locals-push-back-over-noise-and-bribe-concernsTom's HardwareenData center developer offers $10,000 checks to 4,500 households if the 1,300-acre facility is approved — locals push back over noise and 'bribe' concerns2026-09-28T11:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wUefvi6zD29sGhwioKarvU.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/denuvo-cracking-group-denuvowo-reportedly-disbands-lawsuit-from-irdeto-has-a-chilling-effect-but-cracking-continues-as-piracy-hub-purges-linksTom's HardwareenDenuvo cracking group DenuvOwO reportedly disbands — lawsuit from Irdeto has a chilling effect, but cracking continues as piracy hub purges links2026-09-28T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xC9ctt64xLTtoFBTh9nQgb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/teenager-hacks-open-microsoft-database-with-17-trillion-total-rows-and-25-000-user-accounts-custom-ai-bot-and-lack-of-jwt-token-validation-yields-a-fruitful-trove-earns-usd5-000-bug-bountyTom's HardwareenTeenager hacks open Microsoft database with 17 trillion total rows and 25,000 user accounts — custom AI bot and lack of JWT token validation yields a fruitful trove, earns $5,000 bug bounty2026-09-28T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Jz3s87CzobimC9szxWZth.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/g-skill-wins-pc-enthusiast-as-customer-for-life-by-simply-honoring-its-warranty-replacement-policy-enthusiast-gets-new-module-for-kit-that-cost-usd150-but-now-sells-for-usd1-200Tom's HardwareenG.Skill wins PC enthusiast as 'customer for life' simply by honoring its warranty replacement policy — enthusiast gets new module for kit that cost $150 but now sells for $1,2002026-09-28T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kAur2rfLMuXGArbhKVE2jU.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/proposed-pennsylvania-law-targets-publishers-that-kill-digital-games-publishers-must-provide-offline-mode-an-independent-server-patch-or-a-25-percent-minimum-refundTom's HardwareenProposed Pennsylvania law targets publishers that kill digital games — publishers must provide offline mode, an independent server patch, or a 25% minimum refund2026-09-28T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F2eBRdr2oBGZeuWJZ9qPYQ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/save-usd300-on-this-1440p-ready-gaming-pc-with-an-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-now-usd1-399-99-newegg-deal-on-abs-cyclone-aqua-rig-nets-you-a-20-core-intel-cpu-along-with-16gb-of-ddr5-and-a-1tb-ssdTom's HardwareenSave $300 on this 1440p-ready gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, now $1,399.99 — Newegg deal on ABS Cyclone Aqua rig nets you a 20-core Intel CPU, along with 16GB of DDR5 and a 1TB SSD2026-09-28T09:15:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SY7C525KgejzTtTEb8xVci.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/grab-this-14-inch-compact-gaming-laptop-powerhouse-for-usd1000-off-hp-omen-transcend-14-with-rtx-5070-and-3k-oled-display-drops-to-usd1-999-99-at-best-buyTom's HardwareenGrab this 14-inch compact gaming laptop powerhouse for $1000 off — HP Omen Transcend 14 with RTX 5070 and 3K OLED display drops to $1,999.99 at Best Buy2026-09-27T15:21:30Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/erdKbEmhvbv97DEAfud9j3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/custom-24-carat-gold-mini-pc-costs-around-usd1-7-million-weighs-nearly-29-pounds-for-up-to-50-percent-faster-heat-transfer-copper-would-have-been-far-cheaper-and-offers-even-better-thermal-conductivityTom's HardwareenCustom 24-carat gold mini PC costs around $1.7 million, weighs nearly 29 pounds for up to 50% faster heat transfer — copper would have been far cheaper and offers even better thermal conductivity2026-09-27T14:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VxceeKRGEZ4sfRwJLVffBd.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/thieves-steal-nvidia-labeled-trailers-expecting-massive-ai-gpu-payday-but-score-40-000-pounds-of-sand-instead-crooks-duped-by-20-tons-of-ballast-sandTom's HardwareenThieves steal Nvidia-labeled trailers expecting massive AI GPU payday, but score 40,000 pounds of sand instead — crooks duped by 20 tons of ballast sand2026-09-27T14:14:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dWDECvVWttEe2GSWwb8AU5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/ps5-emulator-successfully-runs-six-titles-at-a-playable-60-fps-ps5-emulation-continues-to-gather-momentum-as-developers-improve-shader-translation-and-vulkan-supportTom's HardwareenPS5 emulator successfully runs six titles at a playable 60 FPS — PS5 emulation continues to gather momentum as developers improve shader translation and Vulkan support2026-09-27T12:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6WLzZkYnGEZSXr5wsUrafQ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/linux-enthusiasts-see-10-second-kernel-compilation-times-on-the-horizon-ai-assisted-patches-cut-build-times-by-nearly-a-third-without-a-ramdiskTom's HardwareenLinux enthusiasts see 10-second kernel compilation times on the horizon — AI-assisted patches cut build times by nearly a third without a RAMdisk2026-09-27T12:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j3i4k4NSzmSB3zYSzK3mEE.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/flock-seeks-to-have-security-researchers-map-of-flock-cameras-taken-down-unauthenticated-flaw-exposed-335-701-camera-locations-nationwideTom's HardwareenFlock seeks to have security researchers' map of Flock cameras taken down — unauthenticated flaw exposed 335,701 camera locations nationwide2026-09-27T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zijwMhUjw6Sbp3f8HhJuxP.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/developer-says-jev-decision-model-beat-pokemon-red-in-under-a-week-non-llm-engine-succeeds-where-traditional-chatbots-stalled-for-months-but-claude-opus-5-coached-the-model-through-its-dead-endsTom's HardwareenDeveloper says AI decision model Jev beat Pokémon Red in under a week — non-LLM engine succeeds where traditional chatbots stalled for months, but Claude Opus 5 coached the model through its dead ends2026-09-27T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNUKHSKSPNBCvfema8pZ9H.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/u-s-and-uk-navies-successfully-launch-3-700-pound-submarine-sinking-torpedo-from-robotic-drone-submarine-in-historic-first-project-broadsword-proves-weapon-interchangeability-in-just-seven-monthsTom's HardwareenU.S. and UK navies successfully launch 3,700-pound submarine-sinking torpedo from robotic drone sub in historic first — Project Broadsword proves weapon interchangeability in just seven months2026-09-27T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xotrTnPm378Mtb83RzACm6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/counterfeit-vinyl-record-maker-sentenced-to-three-years-in-the-slammer-police-bust-largest-fake-vinyl-operation-in-uk-history-raid-uncovers-four-70-year-old-presses-and-3-000-metal-stampersTom's HardwareenCounterfeit vinyl record maker sentenced to three years in the slammer after making $3.5 million — Police bust largest fake vinyl operation in UK history, raid uncovers four 70-year-old presses and 3,000 metal stampers2026-09-27T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qqUwwpJ2kXRaurW8bZEjUo.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/taiwans-chip-talisman-snack-faces-production-halt-after-94-percent-strike-vote-workers-demand-share-of-usd176-million-factory-sale-to-aseTom's HardwareenTaiwan's chip talisman snack faces production halt after 94% strike vote — snacks are seen as a good luck charm in the computing industry, but workers demand share of $176 million factory sale to ASE2026-09-27T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q4bejiZKJkDz7PfjfesoEA.jpg