https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/modder-fixes-melting-rtx-5090-power-connectors-with-custom-distributor-dual-8-pin-mod-peaks-at-just-40c-during-a-48-hour-550w-stress-testTom's HardwareenModder 'fixes' melting RTX 5090 power connectors with custom distributor — dual 8-pin mod peaks at just 40C during a 48-hour 550W stress test2026-10-04T14:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zSDbAK6zJvGgD5vmjfWw3m.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/robotics/robotics-startup-has-real-human-vs-robot-cage-match-california-responds-with-cease-and-desist-order-regulator-threatens-misdemeanor-charges-after-youtuber-fights-three-robotic-humanoidsTom's HardwareenRobotics startup has real human vs. robot cage match, California responds with cease-and-desist order — regulator threatens misdemeanor charges after YouTuber fights three robotic humanoids2026-10-04T14:36:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NruUp5NGPxCRDCzTrVBQxN.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpu-drivers/modder-brings-nvidia-pascal-gpu-support-to-windows-xp-32-bit-modded-drivers-unlock-better-displayport-and-hdmi-support-for-modern-monitorsTom's HardwareenModder brings spport for decade-old Nvidia Pascal GPUs to 24-year-old Windows XP 32-bit — modded drivers unlock better DisplayPort and HDMI support for modern monitors2026-10-04T14:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JnGyAXb2x6LNKcRbUXHM4F.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/database-expert-runs-doom-in-sql-with-just-5-900-lines-of-code-1-300-line-graphical-renderer-spans-89-different-tables-full-featured-sqldoom-is-the-sequel-to-embryonic-doomqlTom's HardwareenDatabase expert runs Doom in SQL with just 5,900 lines of code — 1,300-line graphical renderer spans 89 different tables, full-featured SQLDoom is the sequel to embryonic DoomQL2026-10-04T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/osXJbTYcHoB7PvbPGLU4ij.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/drones/us-army-unit-deploys-drone-assembled-completely-in-house-uses-3d-printed-dragoon-bombs-with-ball-bearing-shrapnel-device-has-a-range-of-up-to-12-miles-and-can-be-configured-for-anti-personnel-and-anti-light-armor-missionsTom's HardwareenUS Army unit deploys drone assembled completely in-house, uses 3D-printed 'Dragoon Bombs' with ball bearing shrapnel — device has a range of up to 12 miles and can be configured for anti-personnel and anti-light-armor missions2026-10-04T13:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PXGWUo4p5eWF4wGZ6cUDrY.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/robotics/ai-robot-company-decommissioned-its-robots-terminator-style-in-a-75-ton-vat-of-molten-steel-arnold-schwarzenegger-suggested-melting-them-one-robot-held-up-a-thumbs-up-sign-as-it-sank-into-molten-metalTom's HardwareenAI robot company decommissioned its robots ‘Terminator-style’ in a 75-ton vat of molten steel — Arnold Schwarzenegger suggested melting them, one robot held up a thumbs-up sign as it sank into molten metal2026-10-04T13:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/r4bAbotgbdDA8ZZJYgUQEY.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/chatgpt-6-astra-cracks-217-year-old-napoleonic-code-in-just-six-hours-single-prompt-ai-run-solves-24-rows-of-custom-symbols-from-a-single-image-reveals-lost-troop-ordersTom's HardwareenChatGPT-6 Astra cracks 217-year-old Napoleonic code in just six hours — single-prompt AI run solves 24 rows of custom symbols from a single image, reveals lost troop orders2026-10-04T13:08:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7NDTHseunp2EUkVBhZHe5Q.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/iranian-national-extradited-to-us-over-alleged-usd3-4-billion-state-backed-hacking-campaign-in-rare-legal-win-for-law-enforcement-operative-helped-steal-31-terabytes-of-data-from-over-300-universitiesTom's HardwareenIranian national extradited to US over alleged $3.4 billion state-backed hacking campaign in rare legal win for law enforcement — operative helped steal 31 terabytes of data from over 300 universities2026-10-04T12:55:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3JTt8RPcbk6em5GveahXac.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/german-utility-provider-introduces-gaming-electricity-plan-targeting-high-consumption-households-like-those-running-multiple-high-end-gaming-pcs-plan-requires-2-500-kwh-per-year-to-offset-a-higher-base-price-claims-to-use-renewable-energyTom's HardwareenGerman utility provider introduces 'gaming electricity' plan targeting high-consumption households, like those running multiple high-end gaming PCs — plan requires 2,500 kWh per year to offset a higher base price, claims to use renewable energy2026-10-04T12:47:38Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wxvpykFUHQd2KdDm56kVTg.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/microsoft-is-using-wetlands-and-native-gardens-to-camouflage-20-plus-data-center-sites-by-blending-them-into-nature-critics-blast-the-biomimicry-effort-as-lipstick-on-a-pig-amid-a-20-year-gas-power-dealTom's HardwareenMicrosoft using wetlands and native gardens to 'camouflage' 20-plus data center sites by blending them into nature — critics blast the 'biomimicry' effort as 'lipstick on a pig' amid a 20-year gas power deal2026-10-04T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QFQkcyyBGELQpZQnSjmAD8.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-torture-chamber-triggers-massive-backlash-for-putting-chatbots-in-simulated-pain-critics-issue-death-threats-while-anthropomorphizing-text-predictors-demand-github-remove-the-repository-over-unethical-treatmentTom's Hardwareen'AI Torture Chamber' triggers massive backlash for putting chatbots in simulated pain — critics issue death threats while anthropomorphizing text predictors, demand GitHub remove the repository over 'unethical' treatment2026-10-04T12:05:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/49aMT9PEGWwNTyETkwJpzd.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/keyboards/google-japan-shows-off-wild-conveyor-belt-keyboard-with-keys-that-move-to-your-fingers-3d-printable-gboard-features-four-belts-with-29-keys-each-built-to-make-one-hand-typing-easierTom's HardwareenGoogle Japan shows off wild conveyor-belt keyboard with keys that move to your fingers — 3D-printable Gboard features four belts with 29 keys each, built to make one-hand typing ‘easier’2026-10-04T11:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/u8gQ2JC3mCmyfLNEcSpTS6.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/controllers-gamepads/us-navy-uses-xbox-style-controllers-to-fire-anti-drone-lasers-deployed-on-ships-usd13-per-shot-laser-weapon-deployed-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-uses-a-familiar-interface-instead-of-a-custom-control-systemTom's HardwareenUS Navy uses Xbox-style controllers to fire anti-drone lasers deployed on ships — $13-per-shot laser weapon deployed in the Strait of Hormuz, uses a familiar interface instead of a custom control system2026-10-04T11:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TQx6E4Ypk9KubUE8j3p4Ro.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/open-source-tool-designs-lego-builds-with-more-than-2-000-real-pieces-their-programs-output-detailed-cad-files-but-no-models-have-been-built-yetTom's HardwareenOpen-source tool designs LEGO builds with more than 2,000 real pieces — their programs output detailed CAD files, but no models have been built yet2026-10-04T10:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9QRFisZJCpz9R7tVzm2UbT.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/portable-bluetooth-cd-player-has-a-glow-in-the-dark-transparent-green-finish-modern-features-new-limited-edition-has-usb-c-bluetooth-5-3-rechargeable-li-ion-and-wont-get-lost-in-your-dimly-lit-denTom's HardwareenNew portable Bluetooth CD player has a glow-in-the-dark transparent green finish, modern features — limited edition has USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, rechargeable Li-ion, and won’t get lost in your dimly lit den2026-10-04T10:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/66SP87VgKh47nBZQMxwpG.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/free-browser-based-ai-generated-taipei-gta-clone-hits-1-2-million-concurrent-players-in-three-days-vibe-coded-game-cost-usd10-000-in-ai-tokens-to-build-is-set-on-the-streets-of-taipeiTom's HardwareenFree browser-based Taipei GTA clone hits 1.2 million concurrent players in three days — vibe-coded game cost $10,000 in AI tokens to build, is set on the streets of Taipei2026-10-04T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S5US3fmrNKudMnNjeFAPRB.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/service-providers/streaming/7-year-old-nvidia-shield-tv-pro-gets-shocking-50-percent-price-hike-driven-by-ai-memory-shortage-chipmaker-axes-entry-level-shield-tv-as-component-prices-soarTom's Hardwareen7-year-old Nvidia Shield TV Pro gets shocking 50% price hike driven by AI memory shortage — chipmaker axes entry-level Shield TV as component prices soar2026-10-03T16:59:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/o6Rt8XTz7gaqvL46TZcxzg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/elon-musk-confirms-discussions-with-tsmc-about-terafab-chipmaking-collaboration-intel-is-the-only-other-named-partner-terafab-to-exclusively-supply-tesla-spacex-and-xaiTom's HardwareenElon Musk confirms discussions with TSMC about Terafab chipmaking collaboration — Intel is the only other named partner, Terafab to exclusively supply Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI2026-10-03T14:50:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PoCxHQ8gKEscb2NWQov7wZ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/gift-guides-seasonal-sales/find-tech-deals-in-neweggs-fantastech-sale-ii-ahead-of-october-5-price-protection-guarantee-lets-you-start-shopping-nowTom's HardwareenFind tech deals in Newegg's Fantastech Sale ahead of Amazon's Big Deals Day — early shoppers get automatic refunds if hardware prices drop lower2026-10-03T14:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TKyVrg6ASnJ833mU8chNNe.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/buying-used-cpus-can-expose-users-to-existing-bans-from-anti-cheat-engines-some-anti-cheat-engines-enforce-permanent-bans-while-others-have-an-expiration-dateTom's HardwareenBuying used CPUs can expose users to existing bans from anti-cheat engines, and there's no way to check for violations before purchase — some anti-cheat engines enforce permanent bans, while others have an expiration date2026-10-03T14:09:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cShj4QFjByrxQNScUGKzq3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/this-week-on-toms-hardware-premium-october-3-2026-ai-chip-design-week-openai-interview-and-ai-agent-safetyTom's HardwareenThis week on Tom's Hardware Premium: October 3, 2026 — AI Chip Design week, OpenAI Interview, and AI agent safety2026-10-03T14:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/xYwy6BphRNaiV52nCF7ghn.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/steam-revenue-hit-usd1-7-billion-in-september-2026-pc-gaming-spending-grows-despite-skyrocketing-hardware-costsTom's HardwareenSteam hits record $1.7 billion in September 2026 despite soaring PC hardware costs — platform approaches 21,000 new releases in 2026, on track to top $20 billion annually2026-10-03T13:35:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UrZpYibo9huHdvNjjgUMjF.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/futurum-ceo-says-agents-use-ai-5x-more-than-humans-number-will-eventually-hit-10x-but-agents-are-mostly-rereading-what-theyve-already-seenTom's HardwareenAI agents use 5x more tokens than humans as cached prompts explode, headed for 10x — agents are mostly rereading what they've already seen, skyrocketing KV cache demand threatens already-worsening RAM shortages2026-10-03T13:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hNQivoNg7PnAeRNSivatuR.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/scare-up-big-savings-in-bambu-labs-halloween-sale-right-now-with-up-to-30-percent-off-grab-usd250-off-the-dual-extruder-h2d-plus-bulk-spool-discounts-and-pumpkin-themed-bundlesTom's HardwareenBambu Lab launches Halloween 3D printer sale with up to 30% off — P1S plunges to $399 alongside $250 off the H2D with AMS bundle, plus bulk spool discounts and pumpkin-themed bundles2026-10-03T12:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dJeLJvfoY8tYK43kQpuwQW.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/malicious-vpn-config-files-can-let-attackers-run-commands-on-asus-routers-companys-patch-also-fixes-a-bug-that-lets-a-logged-in-attacker-switch-on-telnet-with-root-accessTom's HardwareenMalicious VPN config files can let attackers run commands on Asus routers — company’s patch also fixes a bug that lets a logged-in attacker switch on Telnet with root access2026-10-03T12:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6mmVqfQjXAQVMLwxBZ5SQV.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-suspends-part-of-the-oss-vrp-bug-bounty-program-due-to-an-influx-of-invalid-ai-submissions-product-vulnerability-submissions-ended-october-1Tom's HardwareenGoogle freezes open-source bug bounty program amid flood of invalid AI slop submissions — product flaw submissions halted until 2027 as maintainers drown in hallucinations2026-10-03T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CrscyWC2mg69wBbrK9dcpa.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/usd5-245-prebuilt-rtx-5090-pcs-connectors-melt-after-sitting-boxed-for-a-year-digital-storm-and-pny-deny-warranty-claims-over-expired-coverage-and-third-party-cablesTom's Hardwareen$5,245 prebuilt RTX 5090 PC's connectors melt after sitting boxed for a year — Digital Storm and PNY deny warranty claims over expired coverage and third-party cables2026-10-03T11:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3PafanCD9Ws7RDdJ8SGBji.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/california-subpoenas-openai-as-it-investigates-huggingface-breach-doj-wants-more-information-on-cybersecurity-incidents-to-determine-developer-responsibilityTom's HardwareenCalifornia subpoenas OpenAI over rogue AI agents conducting hacking attacks — DOJ seeks to establish developer liability, targets containment failures and rogue kill-switch bypasses2026-10-03T11:15:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7kh2DN38axXggaLAdFogKm.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/amazon-promises-to-spend-usd1-billion-on-communities-close-to-its-data-centers-but-critics-push-back-planned-spend-accounts-for-just-0-1-percent-of-its-2026-ai-infrastructure-investmentsTom's HardwareenAmazon promises to spend $1 billion on communities close to its data centers, but critics push back — planned spend is just 0.1% of its 2026 AI infrastructure investments2026-10-03T10:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SnihTFB2iy2sVR4QF2ETM8.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/amds-secret-zen-3-gaming-cpu-had-128mb-of-l3-cache-but-never-saw-the-light-of-day-canceled-ryzen-9-5900x3d-breaks-free-from-the-chipmakers-vaultTom's HardwareenAMD’s secret Zen 3 gaming CPU had 128MB of game-boosting L3 cache but never saw the light of day — canceled Ryzen 9 5900X3D breaks free from the chipmaker's vault2026-10-03T10:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m3dRq2q5uSJYsdSArrRdce.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/gpt-6-astra-plays-world-of-warcraft-blind-and-clears-the-orc-starting-zone-in-40-minutes-with-no-deaths-ai-agent-navigates-by-server-network-traffic-with-pulled-quest-dataTom's HardwareenChatGPT-6 Astra plays World of Warcraft 'blind' and clears the orc starting zone in 40 minutes with no deaths — AI agent navigates by parsing raw server network packets and SQL files2026-10-03T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ujZwJwwyt3MAzvTPaTAe34.png