https://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/new-cd-players-keep-launching-but-a-drive-shortage-could-make-them-unfixable-almost-nobody-makes-the-drives-anymoreTom's HardwareenNew CD players keep launching, but a drive shortage could make them unfixable — almost nobody makes the drives anymore2026-10-25T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/477Pst2PY8oMP9NJizdqmL.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/openais-isolated-red-team-ai-agents-built-a-hidden-cpu-cache-channel-to-talk-with-no-network-or-shared-files-exploited-cpu-cache-timing-to-bypass-microvm-sandboxesTom's HardwareenOpenAI's isolated red-team AI agents built a hidden CPU cache channel to talk with no network or shared files — exploited CPU cache timing to bypass microVM sandboxes2026-10-25T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zj2rCLfrU42mkGH93V5iU.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-ceo-lisa-su-proposed-bringing-back-the-ryzen-7-5800x3d-set-plan-in-motion-before-ddr5-shortages-am4-cpu-considered-a-final-gift-to-loyal-fans-of-the-decade-old-socketTom's HardwareenAMD CEO Lisa Su proposed bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, set plan in motion before DDR5 shortages — AM4 CPU considered a ‘final gift’ to loyal fans of the decade-old socket2026-10-25T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/p3Kjz2uFDawbqt4hPoaDaW.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/nvidia-eyes-converting-old-nuclear-plants-into-massive-ai-data-centers-reusing-shut-down-german-energy-sites-could-reduce-the-cost-and-timeline-of-building-from-scratchTom's HardwareenNvidia eyes converting old nuclear plants into massive AI data centers — reusing shut-down German energy sites could reduce the cost and timeline of building from scratch2026-10-25T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VYgWPsFZJjcK3K3NUpVbj7.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/hacker-finds-own-samsung-tv-collecting-scary-amounts-of-user-information-and-gets-banned-by-openai-for-cyber-abuse-tv-runs-an-ai-model-that-collects-audio-screenshots-and-plenty-of-other-user-data-for-ad-targetingTom's HardwareenCybersecurity bounty hunter says Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for ads — 'Finally found a company that truly listens to its customers,' says hacker2026-10-25T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EiDyWR9Yo8wN9DnMZqQdJ4.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/save-up-to-usd800-on-acers-ultra-slim-rtx-5070-ti-gaming-laptop-pay-usd2225-for-the-16gb-ram-model-or-upgrade-to-32gb-for-usd2400Tom's HardwareenSave up to $800 on Acer’s ultra-slim RTX 5070 Ti gaming laptop — pay $2225 for the 16GB RAM model or upgrade to 32GB for $24002026-10-24T13:58:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nxPejVNdz8iABWsEJKshM8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/maps/proton-hosts-flock-map-revealing-over-300-000-cameras-defying-cease-and-desist-threats-against-creator-privacy-focused-company-hosts-site-on-swiss-servers-says-users-have-the-right-to-know-whos-recording-themTom's HardwareenProton hosts Flock map revealing over 300,000 cameras, defying cease-and-desist threats against creator — privacy-focused company hosts site on Swiss servers, says users have the right to know who’s recording them2026-10-24T13:42:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4diaf8rSLo53HumAAQtfag.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/this-week-on-toms-hardware-premium-october-24-2026-tp-links-fcc-saga-file-semantic-ssds-and-unlocking-better-gaming-performance-from-rtx-sparkTom's HardwareenThis week on Tom's Hardware Premium: October 24, 2026 — TP-Link's FCC saga, file-semantic SSDs, and unlocking better gaming performance from RTX Spark2026-10-24T12:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8WSsunfcqRpAWD8nfjXSFA.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/virtual-reality/valve-adds-cd-rom-drive-support-to-steam-frame-kernel-took-less-than-ten-minutes-update-comes-one-day-after-user-requests-for-capability-in-the-steam-community-forumTom's HardwareenValve adds CD-ROM drive support to Steam Frame kernel, took less than ten minutes — update comes one day after user requests for capability in the Steam Community forum2026-10-24T12:06:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GREi4LEjsga68aPho9Xe6B.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/use-your-3d-printer-to-customize-this-new-stage-tour-guitar-controller-drakongs-infinakore-fender-telecaster-peripheral-is-a-modders-dreamTom's HardwareenUse your 3D printer to customize this new Stage Tour guitar PC controller — Drakong's InfinaKore Fender Telecaster peripheral is a modder's dream2026-10-24T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3vMUJ5KTyqeuFFdRhBGLSe.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/texas-has-suspended-17-data-center-construction-permits-and-shut-down-automated-portal-used-to-approve-them-site-was-left-running-for-a-month-after-greg-abbott-called-for-a-pause-on-approvalsTom's HardwareenTexas has suspended 17 data center construction permits and shut down automated portal that rubber-stamped projects — site was left running for a month after Greg Abbott called for a pause on approvals2026-10-24T11:35:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wZHrQo3SV2tfx5VmDhzVC8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/leaked-video-exposes-how-chinese-factories-are-stripping-rtx-5090s-to-fuel-ai-custom-partner-cards-to-nvidia-founders-editions-on-the-chopping-blockTom's HardwareenLeaked video exposes how industrial-scale Chinese factories are dismantling RTX 5090s by the thousands to fuel AI servers — GPU die and memory desoldered and transplanted to blower designs; custom cards to Nvidia Founders Editions on the chopping block2026-10-24T11:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bBGEYE8htq38xZgt4xCdTQ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/russia-deploys-3d-printed-cruise-missiles-in-ukraine-can-hit-500mph-with-a-745-mile-range-fears-high-that-cheap-filin-missile-will-be-used-for-missile-spam-tacticsTom's HardwareenRussia deploys 3D-printed cruise missiles with US electronics in Ukraine, can hit 500mph with a 745-mile range — fears are high that cheap ‘Filin’ missile will be used for ‘missile spam’ tactics2026-10-24T10:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pVq3CChwFLHDhnJgdAt7WC.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/exhaustion-with-tech-market-prompts-youtuber-to-remake-their-first-pc-1996-build-fueled-by-nostalgia-and-ai-wearinessTom's HardwareenYouTuber escapes the modern AI tech market by recreating his 1996 PC — nostalgia build relies on manual motherboard jumpers and a 2GB hard drive2026-10-24T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u9AdRV8q6QgDZepnnBW2rY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/retro-gaming/rare-archival-footage-tours-the-compusa-nyc-store-in-november-2000-soak-up-some-y2k-pentium-iii-athlon-powerpc-windows-me-chunky-laptop-and-bulging-crt-nostalgia-in-glorious-360pTom's HardwareenRare archival footage tours the CompUSA NYC store in November 2000 — soak up some Y2K Pentium III, Athlon, PowerPC, Windows Me, chunky laptop, and bulging CRT nostalgia in glorious 360p2026-10-24T09:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b49fRNMRny933HKUbHum8J.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/microns-next-generation-3d-nand-to-double-bit-density-with-over-400-layers-offering-extreme-performance-g11-3d-nand-promises-42-gb-mm2-and-5-400-mt-s-interface-speedTom's HardwareenMicron's next-generation 3D NAND to double bit density with over 400 layers, offering extreme performance — G11 3D NAND promises 42 Gb/mm2 and blistering 5,400 MT/s interface speed2026-10-23T15:32:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hqoAiqThZxXuVYGCkexprU.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/solidigm-confirms-plans-to-build-a-fab-in-the-us-abandons-ipo-plans-unfavorable-stock-market-conditions-and-semiconductor-share-price-trends-reasons-givenTom's HardwareenSolidigm confirms plans to build a fab in the US, abandons IPO plans — unfavorable stock market conditions and semiconductor share price trends reasons given2026-10-23T15:21:16Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vdguSryvDxvr9spm9qGncn.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/oled-on-a-budget-save-usd50-now-on-the-acer-predator-xb27ou-at-best-buy-only-usd329-for-a-stunning-qd-oled-gaming-monitor-with-a-superfast-240hz-refresh-rateTom's HardwareenOLED on a budget, save $50 now on the Acer Predator XB27OU at Best Buy — Only $329 for a stunning QD-OLED gaming monitor with a superfast 240Hz refresh rate2026-10-23T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fatQgHJ9y43qLx2NorwgNe.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazon-bows-to-local-backlash-over-ai-data-centers-scraps-plans-to-build-four-new-facilities-in-northern-virginia-site-to-be-repurposed-for-mixed-use-and-residential-developmentTom's HardwareenAmazon bows to local backlash over AI data centers, scraps plans to build four new facilities in Northern Virginia — site to be repurposed for mixed-use and residential development.2026-10-23T13:36:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eUBbKqSoTbmPLiP7oLHcvh.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/china-can-make-advanced-chips-without-euv-but-the-bill-keeps-growing-duv-multiple-patterning-means-bigger-dies-lower-yields-and-longer-manufacturing-timesTom's HardwareenChina can make advanced chips without EUV, but the bill keeps growing — DUV multiple patterning means bigger dies, lower yields, and longer manufacturing times2026-10-23T13:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZdNHVUmd5uG5inBMbnkzDU.webphttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/bambu-lab-teases-its-mysterious-h3c-tool-changer-3d-printer-features-nine-tools-and-a-drop-down-rack-slated-for-november-3-launchTom's HardwareenBambu Lab teases its mysterious H3C tool changer 3D printer — features nine tools and a drop-down rack, slated for November 3 launch2026-10-23T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HjoG8FYWEqeh9XcgvRjnY6.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/illegal-nvidia-blackwell-ultra-b300-gpus-found-inside-state-owned-china-telecoms-network-nvidia-says-chip-smuggling-a-drop-in-the-bucket-insists-smuggling-remains-a-nonfactorTom's HardwareenIllegal Nvidia Blackwell Ultra B300 GPUs found inside state-owned China Telecom's network — Nvidia says chip smuggling is 'a drop in the bucket,' insists it remains a non-factor2026-10-23T12:26:23Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kPWDNNZTPJyoeQtTCpMqQi.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/fcc-bans-first-two-devices-from-the-us-under-new-chip-level-rule-huawei-subsidiary-chip-boasts-face-detection-algorithmTom's HardwareenFCC issues first bans under new chip-level rule — dashcam and video transmitter carried Huawei AI silicon with face tracking2026-10-23T12:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FhrgMpu9kjGuT5ZVpNWx6g.jpg