https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/power-and-water-lag-the-fabs-in-south-koreas-880-billion-chip-and-ai-planTom's HardwareenSouth Korea's $880 billion chip and AI plan faces big power and water challenges — a single megacluster requires a quarter of Seoul's total power demand2026-07-07T17:27:41Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2XC9HXbpgeAoiRz7ULY39j.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/chinese-memory-and-storage-firm-expected-to-post-more-than-60-000-percent-jump-in-profits-due-to-exploding-demand-lexar-owner-longsys-forecasts-nearly-usd1-5-billion-profit-for-1h26-compared-to-usd2-1-million-last-yearTom's HardwareenChinese memory and storage firm expected to post more than 60,000% jump in profits due to exploding demand — Lexar owner Longsys forecasts nearly $1.5 billion profit for 1H26 compared to $2.1 million last year2026-07-07T16:13:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sU4Bt8gYKvkvKgDDNUz9HE.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/save-nearly-usd2-000-on-this-rtx-5090-oled-gaming-laptop-right-now-massive-discount-on-powerhouse-16-inch-lenovo-rig-with-240hz-refresh-rate-32gb-ddr5-ram-2tb-ssd-and-a-24-core-intel-cpu-all-for-usd3-199Tom's HardwareenSave nearly $2,000 on this RTX 5090 OLED gaming laptop right now — massive discount on powerhouse 16-inch Lenovo rig with 240Hz refresh rate, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, and a 24-core Intel CPU, all for $3,1992026-07-07T14:52:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vgxrstjEdsZ7ijRAVMA2ZC.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/avx-512-support-is-reportedly-returning-with-intels-next-gen-nova-lake-cpus-latest-linux-kernel-patches-reveal-p-cores-and-e-cores-will-gain-native-512-bit-executionTom's HardwareenAVX-512 support is reportedly returning with Intel's next-gen Nova Lake CPUs — Latest Linux kernel patches reveal P-cores and E-cores will gain native 512-bit execution2026-07-07T14:47:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6dhScSyVh9hBM75rUoJ4qN.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/companies-are-now-using-automatic-windows-installers-to-display-adware-through-the-microsoft-store-when-you-install-new-hardware-customer-immediately-gets-mcafee-ads-on-their-pc-after-connecting-new-lg-monitor-heres-how-to-block-the-new-adsTom's HardwareenCompanies are now using automatic Windows installers to display Adware through the Microsoft Store when you install new hardware — customer immediately gets McAfee ads on their PC after connecting new LG monitor; here's how to block the new ads2026-07-07T14:46:20Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AJQPsR5faaTZVpDFpvDNVY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/playstation-disc-petition-approaches-200000-signaturesTom's HardwareenPlayStation disc petition approaches 200,000 signatures as backlash grows over Sony's decision to stop producing new physical media — firm still plans to produce optical media for existing titles, but new games will be digital only2026-07-07T14:38:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XjcgsYTLxWGb9B88CKrTVc.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/steam-machines-with-the-red-line-of-death-get-a-simple-official-cure-clear-the-cmos-clearing-the-cmos-can-revive-flat-red-lining-cubesTom's HardwareenSteam Machines with the ‘Red Line of Death’ get a simple, official cure: Clear the CMOS — clearing the CMOS can revive flat(red)-lining cubes2026-07-07T12:55:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WRkgiCsQCqHDc7sh5mgzWm.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/uk-gives-data-centers-option-to-apply-for-national-importance-status-that-overrides-local-regulations-cuts-timeline-by-a-year-eligible-projects-to-bypass-local-councils-save-more-than-a-billion-dollars-in-nimby-fightsTom's HardwareenUK gives data centers option to apply for 'national importance' status that overrides local regulations, cuts timeline by a year — eligible projects to bypass local councils, save more than a billion dollars in NIMBY fights2026-07-07T12:34:12Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5DrUKzfgk2vDQzjnVtVpkJ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/snag-32gb-of-ddr5-memory-ryzen-7-9800x3d-and-gigabyte-x870e-motherboard-for-usd233-off-deal-includes-free-aio-in-a-four-item-combo-from-neweggTom's HardwareenSnag 32GB of DDR5 memory, Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and Gigabyte X870E motherboard for $233 off — deal includes 'free' AIO in a four-item combo from Newegg2026-07-07T12:01:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uTQ765UqVa3KC9ihdVZXL.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/pc-cases/corsair-2800x-rs-r-argb-micro-atx-pc-case-hands-onTom's HardwareenHands-on with Corsair's 2800X RS-R ARGB Micro-ATX PC Case – smaller footprint, roomy internals, includes three fans2026-07-07T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UHKfHaiVzNq9ZcaYJHg6BT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/dev-ports-linux-to-ataris-notorious-jaguar-console-from-1993-the-first-64-bit-console-features-2mb-of-ram-13-3-mhz-cpu-and-tom-and-jerry-co-processors-the-jag-was-notoriously-difficult-to-program-and-floppedTom's HardwareenDev ports Linux to Atari's notorious Jaguar console from 1993 — the first 64-bit console features 2MB of RAM, 13.3 MHz CPU, and Tom and Jerry co-processors; the Jag was notoriously difficult to program and flopped2026-07-07T11:53:39Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zeu6pJbvfG7KKf3TpxXUQ8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/networking/network-switches/record-low-price-on-this-10-port-poe-switch-with-gigabit-speeds-and-up-to-60w-of-power-save-24-percent-usd38-for-ugreen-switch-that-unlocks-an-extra-eight-power-delivery-ports-for-cameras-and-wi-fi-extendersTom's HardwareenRecord-low price on this 10-port PoE+ switch with gigabit speeds and up to 60W of power, save 24% — $38 for Ugreen switch that unlocks an extra eight power-delivery ports for cameras and Wi-Fi extenders2026-07-07T11:39:52Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QuRbV3MAA5Ncx9nTexm2kN.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/kioxia-and-sandisk-sample-worlds-densest-3d-nand-new-332-layer-beats-samsungs-400-layer-nandTom's HardwareenKioxia and Sandisk sample world's densest 3D NAND — new 332-Layer beats Samsung’s 400-Layer NAND2026-07-07T11:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EEMnmsxmaVz4zeSMzUtib3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/unix-copyright-code-infringement-lawsuit-is-back-from-the-dead-ibm-still-under-fire-from-xinuos-about-2003-era-bytesTom's HardwareenUnix copyright code infringement lawsuit is back from the dead — IBM still under fire from Xinuos over 2003-era bytes2026-07-07T10:45:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/U8WKeeZdxNUNhWEnavBWiK.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/maker-stem/modder-creates-8-192-core-gpu-at-home-out-of-risc-v-microcontrollers-full-graphics-card-will-draw-over-2-000-watts-of-power-requires-a-3d-printer-to-programTom's HardwareenModder builds 8,192-core GPU at home out of RISC-V microcontrollers — full "graphics card" draws over 2,000 watts of power, requires a 3D printer to program2026-07-07T10:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e4hjpmTtr7XMNRRsZBBYBm.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intel-patent-reveals-new-xbm-memory-architecture-that-ditches-hbms-costly-silicon-interposer-backend-transistor-dram-stack-uses-ucie-links-and-built-in-repair-to-ease-ais-memory-bottleneckTom's HardwareenIntel patent reveals new XBM memory architecture that ditches HBM's costly silicon interposer — backend-transistor DRAM stack uses UCIe links and built-in repair to ease AI's memory bottleneck2026-07-07T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sc4jMRDcUQARDogxU6vbKM.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/samsungs-chip-division-expects-to-out-earn-its-entire-40-year-history-in-2026Tom's HardwareenSamsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined, due to increased memory and storage prices — Samsung passes Nvidia to become most profitable company in the world, notches 19x quarterly increase in profit2026-07-07T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5xJwye5hABFYvUdMRsTh6a.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/china-made-cxmt-memory-now-supports-faster-speeds-on-msis-amd-motherboards-new-bios-adds-ddr5-8200-validation-on-dual-dimm-ddr5-7200-on-quad-dimm-modelsTom's HardwareenChina-made CXMT memory now supports faster speeds on MSI's AMD motherboards — new BIOS adds DDR5-8200 validation on dual-DIMM, DDR5-7200 on quad-DIMM models 2026-07-06T16:20:37Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nnkvWRAwHdH8xCQXAJiweE.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-resets-xbox-by-cutting-3-200-jobs-this-year-divesting-five-game-studios-firm-cites-margins-that-are-3-10x-lower-than-comparable-platform-and-publishing-businessesTom's HardwareenMicrosoft 'resets' Xbox by cutting 3,200 jobs this year, divesting five game studios — firm cites 'margins that are 3-10x lower than comparable platform and publishing businesses'2026-07-06T15:39:52Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mFKpufMPUKRTroyPTjZEZA.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/printers/raspberry-pi-powered-open-source-printer-earns-design-award-nomination-but-still-has-no-price-nine-months-after-revealTom's HardwareenWorking prototype of open-source printer that promises user-repairability and no subscriptions appears in first video — DRM-free 'Open Printer' inkjet still has no announced price, ship date, or print speed, nine months after it first appeared2026-07-06T15:30:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tSdc6WL7nF5y2UHwrBZTkW.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/you-can-now-use-your-sony-headphones-as-a-real-time-head-tracker-for-race-and-flight-simulators-on-pc-several-hundred-games-already-supported-enthusiast-creates-open-source-app-that-translates-live-sensor-data-into-in-game-camera-controlsTom's HardwareenYou can now use your Sony headphones as a free real-time head tracker for race and flight simulators on PC, several hundred games already supported — enthusiast creates open-source app that translates live sensor data into in-game camera controls2026-07-06T14:36:21Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aW8RYDVuq3MwJnPU8GoQjn.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-kyber-rack-for-rubin-ultra-slips-to-2028Tom's HardwareenNvidia's Kyber rack for Rubin Ultra reportedly delayed to 2028, stopgap solution also axed due to customer pushback — Analyst firm SemiAnalysis says PCB midplane problems led to the delay [Updated]2026-07-06T13:33:34Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qH9XqmnqHfwSwBhpoXCho6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-and-intel-tout-chips-built-in-america-but-every-arizona-made-blackwell-die-is-still-packaged-in-taiwanTom's HardwareenNvidia and Intel tout homegrown American chip supply chain prowess as country bolsters local production, but gaps remain — crucial Blackwell packaging steps remain offshore as projects grow in scope and scale2026-07-06T12:51:09Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYMn2KePtE4e2hVbbVa8FY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/electric-drone-breaks-world-air-speed-record-at-434-mph-designed-for-anti-aircraft-interceptor-roles-german-firm-convincingly-smashed-the-official-409-mph-record-hopes-to-get-stamp-of-approval-from-guinness-soonTom's HardwareenElectric drone breaks world air speed record at 434 mph, designed for anti-aircraft interceptor roles — German firm convincingly smashed the official 409 mph record, hopes to get stamp of approval from Guinness soon2026-07-06T12:39:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wLahVvHo2M8S5BtKHzqKT9.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/chinas-huawei-to-enter-south-korean-ai-chip-market-with-new-atlas-superpods-clusters-pack-8-192-ascend-950-accelerators-per-deployment-reportedly-challenges-nvidia-dominance-with-tripled-inference-performance-of-h20-at-one-quarter-the-costTom's HardwareenChina’s Huawei to enter South Korean AI chip market with new Atlas SuperPods, clusters pack 8,192 Ascend 950 accelerators per deployment — reportedly challenges Nvidia dominance with 'tripled inference performance' of H20 at one-quarter the cost2026-07-06T12:31:48Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7ySoKU5NBfJsfZCYicJR83.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/score-a-massive-usd1-050-saving-on-this-rtx-5090-gaming-pc-thats-just-16-percent-more-than-the-gpus-standalone-price-right-now-epic-discount-secures-you-a-formidable-4k-gaming-rig-with-a-9800x3d-32gb-ddr5-and-a-2tb-ssdTom's HardwareenScore a massive $1,050 saving on this RTX 5090 gaming PC that's just 16% more than the GPU's standalone price right now — epic discount secures you a formidable 4K gaming rig with a 9800X3D, 32GB DDR5, and a 2TB SSD2026-07-06T11:45:52Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tFuegWGRccYV9P2bWMxxEY.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/steam-machine-interview-full-transcript-valve-engineers-discuss-usd1-049-pricing-compact-design-component-shortages-and-windows-supportTom's HardwareenSteam Machine interview full transcript: Valve engineers discuss $1,049 pricing, compact design, component shortages, and Windows support2026-07-06T11:32:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zsmz9cC6yRWVFB7BoFuEYY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/wisconsin-residents-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-microsofts-worlds-most-powerful-ai-data-center-due-to-data-center-noise-plaintiffs-also-mention-construction-noise-and-extreme-light-pollution-from-usd7-3-billion-facilityTom's HardwareenWisconsin residents file class-action lawsuit against Microsoft's 'world's most powerful AI data center' due to data center noise — plaintiffs also mention construction noise and extreme light pollution from $7.3 billion facility2026-07-06T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8K8xkKj7a9LFdAhMdjyXTc.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/bigme-introduces-a-color-e-ink-monitor-that-could-reportedly-hit-60-fps-25-3-inch-display-will-come-with-a-3200-x-1800-resolution-and-support-for-4096-colorsTom's HardwareenBigme introduces a color e-ink monitor that could reportedly hit 60 FPS — 25.3-inch display will come with a 3200 x 1800 resolution and support for 4096 colors2026-07-06T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rjUTvebfPcZPLyBGKLUgbc.png