https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/qualcomm-to-cut-jobs-globally-in-performance-based-layoffs-ceo-says-move-will-build-stronger-performance-culture-as-company-pivots-to-ai-data-center-and-edge-productsTom's HardwareenQualcomm to cut jobs globally in 'performance-based' layoffs — CEO says move will build 'stronger performance culture' as company pivots to AI data center and edge products2026-10-21T13:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xM9joNiSgDVnMsdY8njzxC.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/fadu-puts-the-filesystem-inside-the-ssds-flash-to-bypass-host-cpus-file-semantic-pcie-6-0-ssd-delivers-460-000-ops-s-to-gpus-and-dpus-samples-due-by-q3-2027Tom's HardwareenFADU puts the filesystem inside the SSD's flash to bypass host CPUs — File-Semantic PCIe 6.0 SSD delivers 460,000 ops/s to GPUs and DPUs, samples due by Q3 20272026-10-21T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FfxWhJKRcbYcywYyA2ctLL.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amd-and-intel-will-work-together-to-create-a-single-pytorch-code-path-for-ai-inference-on-cpus-amd-zendnn-library-gets-folded-into-intel-onednn-to-make-cpu-ai-simplerTom's HardwareenAMD and Intel will work together to create a single PyTorch code path for AI inference on CPUs — x86 rivals fold AMD ZenDNN library into Intel oneDNN to make CPU AI simpler2026-10-21T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rYe5kJq2zmKffyrHqBDYkE.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/iran-threatens-to-attack-undersea-cables-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-calls-them-legitimate-new-targets-in-future-conflict-irgc-spokesman-warns-that-a-future-third-phase-in-war-with-us-could-lead-them-to-sever-global-data-linksTom's HardwareenIran threatens to attack undersea cables in the Strait of Hormuz, calls them 'legitimate new targets' in future conflict — IRGC spokesman warns that a future 'third phase' in war with US could lead them to sever global data links2026-10-21T11:52:08Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/c9qw6oSMBLHxmjGJNoWyTQ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/samsung-and-sk-hynix-are-upgrading-chinese-factories-to-produce-advanced-ram-chips-as-ai-data-center-competition-ramps-up-big-players-move-to-fight-off-the-threat-from-cxmt-and-coTom's HardwareenSamsung and SK Hynix are upgrading Chinese factories to produce advanced RAM chips as AI data center competition ramps up — big players move to fight off the threat from CXMT and co.2026-10-21T11:49:44Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MNAdzZLPoDR82bwxMK4iCk.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/headphones-headsets/why-you-dont-need-an-audiophile-headset-for-gaming-comfort-convenience-and-a-good-mic-win-over-pure-audio-fidelityTom's HardwareenWhy you don't need an audiophile headset for gaming — comfort, convenience, and a good mic win over pure audio fidelity2026-10-21T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kLyDTo2avDpS2LPjQYD5Fn.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/dram/microns-taiwan-union-will-launch-a-one-day-strike-this-week-threatening-round-the-clock-fab-operations-workers-demand-concrete-terms-for-2026-bonus-and-clearer-profit-sharing-arrangementsTom's HardwareenMicron's Taiwan union will launch a one-day strike this week, threatening memory production — workers demand concrete terms for 2026 bonus and clearer profit-sharing arrangements2026-10-21T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vnqdtRupVqWHAik43ZWctH.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/save-a-massive-usd850-on-lenovos-legion-5i-gaming-laptop-with-this-32-percent-best-buy-discount-featuring-powerful-rtx-5070-graphics-and-a-3k-display-with-a-240hz-refresh-rateTom's HardwareenSave a massive $850 on Lenovo's Legion 5i gaming laptop with this 32% Best Buy discount — featuring powerful RTX 5070 graphics and a 3K display with a 240Hz refresh rate2026-10-21T10:52:35Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/M3zqSvTjD5njPqspuJD2Q4.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/score-a-1440p-ready-gaming-pc-with-an-rtx-5060-ti-16gb-for-under-usd1-500-right-now-saving-you-usd200-abs-cyclone-aqua-rig-ships-with-16gb-ddr5-1tb-ssd-and-a-20-core-intel-cpuTom's HardwareenScore a 1440p-ready gaming PC with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB for under $1,500 right now, saving you $200 — ABS Cyclone Aqua rig ships with 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, and a 20-core Intel CPU2026-10-21T10:50:14Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eUgRjvXWBf2G4ZLGTZkP7g.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/supercomputers/hpe-says-it-will-run-the-first-supercomputer-benchmarks-on-the-moon-with-its-spaceborne-computer-4-system-will-ride-a-rover-to-the-lunar-south-pole-to-test-linpack-llms-and-lidar-mappingTom's HardwareenHPE says it will run the first supercomputer benchmarks on the Moon — GPU-powered fanless Spaceborne Computer-4 is slated to ride a rover to the lunar south pole to test AI and HPC benchmarks2026-10-21T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WNG7679dTQZh2Z5h75BuT3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/three-workers-killed-one-in-intensive-care-after-fall-at-tsmcs-2nm-fab-construction-site-in-kaohsiung-broken-bolt-on-a-steel-connection-plate-suspected-as-cause-behind-tragic-accidentTom's HardwareenThree workers killed, one in intensive care after fall at TSMC’s 2nm fab construction site — accident marks at least nine construction deaths since 2024, broken bolt on a steel connection plate suspected as cause behind tragic accident2026-10-21T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4iVV4sy3QUFn3RrMcaCsPg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/jensen-huang-nvidia-gtc-keynote-disrupted-by-greenpeace-protest-over-chips-in-russian-drones-what-are-you-doing-about-that-heckler-demands-before-being-thrown-outTom's HardwareenJensen Huang Nvidia GTC keynote disrupted by Greenpeace protest over chips in Russian drones — 'What are you doing about that?' heckler demands before being thrown out2026-10-21T09:57:06Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tUqqa4kgj9Fjp8EAM8fysb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/amds-fsr-4-1-now-works-on-radeon-rx-6000-gpus-xbox-series-x-and-s-and-ryzen-ai-max-ai-9-and-z2-socs-new-release-brings-cutting-edge-tech-to-older-hardware-with-a-small-performance-costTom's HardwareenAMD's FSR 4.1 now works on Radeon RX 6000 GPUs, Xbox Series X and S, and Ryzen AI Max, AI 9, and Z2 SoCs — new release brings cutting-edge tech to older hardware with a small performance cost2026-10-20T17:47:35Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FKEfLV3WiguWYAz37vRmyW.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/tp-link-proposes-usd1-billion-us-wi-fi-router-manufacturing-alliance-with-key-tronic-potential-deal-seeks-to-end-ongoing-saga-blocking-its-wi-fi-8-products-from-american-homesTom's HardwareenTP-Link proposes $1 billion US Wi-Fi router manufacturing alliance with Key Tronic — potential deal seeks to end ongoing saga blocking its Wi-Fi 8 products from American homes2026-10-20T16:25:55Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Bq9nzHgXdzzrrkpzKYi3T.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/mysterious-amd-zen-6-apu-with-24gb-of-lpddr5-memory-appears-in-benchmarks-chip-may-be-for-next-gen-steam-deck-or-gaming-handheldsTom's HardwareenMysterious AMD Zen 6 APU with 24GB of LPDDR5 memory appears in benchmarks — chip may be for next-gen Steam Deck or gaming handhelds2026-10-20T13:59:43Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/F2eBRdr2oBGZeuWJZ9qPYQ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/us-army-reportedly-developing-program-that-would-deploy-ai-agents-to-autonomously-seek-and-destroy-targets-in-enemy-digital-infrastructures-experts-warn-echotribble-program-could-have-disastrous-consequencesTom's HardwareenUS Army reportedly developing program that would deploy AI agents to autonomously seek and destroy targets in enemy digital infrastructures — experts warn ECHOTRIBBLE program could have disastrous consequences2026-10-20T13:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HGtGAPrJEdQs4vEjEa2p98.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/big-tech/us-takes-unprecedented-step-of-recommissioning-nuclear-plants-due-to-ai-power-demand-2-25-gw-currently-on-tap-from-refurbished-reactorsTom's HardwareenUS restarts three shut-down nuclear reactors to feed AI data centers — 2.25 GW coming online with backing from Microsoft and Google2026-10-20T12:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LcooCRpkUqJsx2v5ieXJcZ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/oblivion-gamer-uses-claude-ai-to-boost-average-fps-gains-up-to-48-percent-stutters-slashed-by-90-percent-performance-mod-doesnt-change-game-assets-or-alter-visualsTom's HardwareenOblivion gamer uses Claude AI to boost average FPS gains up to 48%, stutters slashed by 90% — performance mod doesn't change game assets or alter visuals2026-10-20T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jZKXZNanDyqWYzFxNBfimL.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/buy-a-complete-rtx-5070-ti-gaming-pc-from-newegg-and-save-usd450-get-a-16gb-gpu-32gb-of-ram-an-i9-14900kf-processor-a-2tb-ssd-and-more-for-only-usd2-549Tom's HardwareenBuy a complete RTX 5070 Ti gaming PC from Newegg and save $450 — get a 16GB GPU, 32GB of RAM, an i9-14900KF processor, a 2TB SSD, and more for only $2,5492026-10-20T12:15:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hWpumSSbzDKmFfCocPSqeB.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/modern-software-is-built-on-the-backs-of-low-paid-maintainers-opening-the-door-to-potential-threats-report-details-critically-underfunded-projects-that-remain-understaffed-or-unfundedTom's HardwareenNearly half of critical open-source software relies on just one or two low-paid maintainers, opening the door to potential threats — report details critically underfunded projects that remain understaffed or unfunded2026-10-20T12:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zAKMPdMzn6uvTf3sxZsDgA.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/chinas-tech-giants-drop-usd35-billion-on-export-compliant-nvidia-rtx-pro-5500-workstation-gpu-orders-to-power-ai-ambitions-according-to-reports-bytedance-alibaba-and-tencent-order-3-million-cards-despite-warnings-that-only-10-percent-of-orders-are-fulfillableTom's HardwareenChina’s tech giants drop $35 billion on export-compliant Nvidia RTX Pro 5500 workstation GPU orders to power AI ambitions, according to reports — ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent order 3 million cards despite warnings that only 10% of orders are fulfillable2026-10-20T12:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZQ7uixLax7MyxKpVHFVxEC.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/mods-can-almost-double-dlss-5-performance-through-foveation-reducing-resolution-at-the-edges-of-frames-technique-makes-dlss-5-possible-on-high-resolution-ultrawide-monitorsTom's HardwareenMods can almost double DLSS 5 performance through Foveation, reducing resolution at the edges of frames — technique makes DLSS 5 possible on high-resolution ultrawide monitors2026-10-20T11:54:18Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Axh3XNQ6DqK4KMfxtoMRBU.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/nvidia-vera-cpu-deployed-at-ai-startup-modal-alongside-existing-x86-fleet-internal-testing-showed-2x-throughput-compared-to-amd-and-intelTom's HardwareenModal taps Nvidia Vera CPUs after firm's internal tests show 2x throughput over Intel and AMD chips — AI agentic workflows said to favor Arm chips, but firm will keep x86 chips deployed in heterogeneous server fleet2026-10-20T11:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vnqdtRupVqWHAik43ZWctH.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/intel-asks-fcc-for-waiver-to-buy-foreign-robots-chipmakers-automated-guided-vehicles-could-run-afoul-of-agencys-sweeping-robot-banTom's HardwareenIntel asks FCC for waiver to buy foreign robots — chipmaker’s automated guided vehicles could run afoul of agency’s sweeping robot ban2026-10-20T11:45:01Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qMfEcWXZUKrABwGqtRncud.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/thunderbolt/windows-98-se-users-get-a-thunderbolt-4-driver-thanks-to-ai-assistance-vibe-coded-xhci98-driver-works-in-microsoft-oses-up-to-windows-7Tom's HardwareenWindows 98 SE users get a Thunderbolt 4 driver, thanks to AI assistance — vibe-coded xHCI98 driver works in Microsoft OSes up to Windows 72026-10-20T11:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NoWyHSrvf9AM6sJicvFink.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/electronics-hobbyist-converts-usd120-ddr5-sodimm-kit-into-usd1000-desktop-kit-to-fight-ram-crisis-ics-from-sk-hynix-ddr5-5600-16gb-modules-used-to-create-ddr5-7800-desktop-sticksTom's HardwareenElectronics hobbyist converts $120 DDR5 SODIMM kit into ‘$1000’ desktop kit to fight RAM crisis — ICs from SK hynix DDR5-5600 16GB modules used to create DDR5-7800 desktop sticks2026-10-20T11:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MdjnzhyLexjj7qghWQJu55.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/chinese-crime-ring-steals-millions-of-dollars-in-gift-cards-from-staples-customer-service-system-group-acquired-more-than-15-000-gift-cards-worth-more-than-usd5-millionTom's HardwareenChinese crime ring steals more than $5 million in gift cards from Staples customer service — more than 15,000 gift cards acquired through internal Nexus system, nearly $500,000 spent before being deactivated2026-10-20T10:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Hh6jr6WsLw8YE2J2BrdLwM.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/pick-up-this-ddr5-gaming-pc-for-only-usd899-save-usd300-off-the-ibuypower-slate-pc-with-10gb-of-graphics-vramTom's HardwareenPick up this DDR5 gaming PC for only $899 — save $300 off the iBuypower Slate PC with 10GB of graphics VRAM2026-10-20T10:37:47Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5opi3JffqzD7ufoKzCsxmR.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/networking/routers/save-usd60-on-this-tp-link-wireless-router-with-ultra-fast-wi-fi-7-support-now-usd189-98-archer-be9700-ships-with-six-antennas-and-class-leading-6-ghz-performance-to-upgrade-your-home-networkTom's HardwareenSave $60 on this TP-Link wireless router with ultra-fast Wi-Fi 7 support, now $189.98 — Archer BE9700 ships with six antennas and 'class-leading' 6 GHz performance to upgrade your home network2026-10-20T10:29:58Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LxAWqKDUzrjzaJngoX3LL5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-deepmind-claims-four-gemini-4-agents-beat-minecraft-in-27-hours-by-writing-2-783-programs-of-their-own-the-ai-team-died-605-times-on-easy-difficulty-and-ran-up-an-estimated-usd520-in-tokensTom's HardwareenGoogle DeepMind says four AI agents beat Minecraft in 27 hours by writing 2,783 programs of their own — AI team died 605 times on Easy difficulty and ran up an estimated $520 in tokens2026-10-20T10:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8xm4j5uRLtAMLxQ7kgph8k.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/ukraine-rescues-wounded-soldier-using-hexacopter-drone-in-daring-first-heavy-lift-uav-brought-the-injured-infantryman-11-miles-back-to-safetyTom's HardwareenUkraine rescues wounded soldier using drone in daring 'world's first' UAV evacuation of a human — heavy-lift hexacopter carried injured 176-pound soldier 11 miles back to safety from minefield2026-10-20T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JLvJtqE9ejZFc92jxj5Fu3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/vbios-on-rtx-cards-can-be-modified-without-flashing-thanks-to-a-solo-developers-project-provides-a-ui-for-quick-vbios-configurationTom's HardwareenYou can now modify the vBIOS on Nvidia gaming GPUs without flashing thanks to a solo developer’s project —  provides a UI for quick VBIOS configuration2026-10-19T16:30:39Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/YFFrf4eYE3Q6QpkEfGBua5.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/a-chinese-hacker-used-ai-agents-to-break-into-more-than-100-company-websites-deere-and-sharkninja-among-websites-hit-by-open-source-ai-powered-problem-solving-platform-demoTom's HardwareenA Chinese hacker used AI agents to break into more than 100 company websites — Deere and SharkNinja among websites hit by open-source AI-powered problem-solving platform demo2026-10-19T15:36:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/A7Q3HWnLkUvNjuKTfUNdPA.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/french-rioters-ransack-esports-team-premises-and-are-seen-looting-ram-sticks-from-pcs-team-vitalitys-v-hive-paris-hq-was-wrecked-during-unrestTom's HardwareenFrench rioters ransack eSports team premises and are seen looting RAM sticks from PCs — Team Vitality’s ‘V.Hive’ Paris HQ was wrecked during unrest2026-10-19T13:32:42Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6hjhRxi7uiQjAYTCrxbcnK.jpg