https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/beat-the-ai-price-surge-on-pc-hardware-leverage-newegg-combo-deals-track-amazon-prices-and-shop-refurb-outlets-like-wootTom's HardwareenBeat the AI price surge on PC hardware — leverage Newegg combo deals, track Amazon prices, and shop refurb outlets like Woot2026-07-31T13:10:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nB35huSw9Z32UsHeSkreN3.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/lumentum-ceo-says-the-indium-phosphide-shortage-will-become-worse-than-memoryTom's HardwareenLumentum CEO warns of impending bottleneck on critical material used for silicon photonics — fab and material shortfall already lags 30% below customer needs as co-packaged optics demand skyrockets2026-07-31T12:45:27Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ibEpXbFzhNegj42rkqPzgZ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/networking/streaming-qr-codes-at-60-fps-achieves-nearly-190-kb-s-data-rate-in-phone-to-phone-tests-browser-based-method-requires-no-app-no-networking-no-pairing-and-no-permissions-beyond-camera-accessTom's HardwareenStreaming QR codes at 60 FPS achieves nearly 190 KB/s data rate in phone-to-phone tests — browser-based method requires no app, no networking, no pairing, and no permissions beyond camera access2026-07-31T12:45:20Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fXQe58AnUePbo8yhUABSuY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/docking-stations-hubs/testing-three-sub-usd400-thunderbolt-5-docking-stationsTom's HardwareenSub-$400 Thunderbolt 5 dock roundup — Keychron and Plugable offer dual HDMI, but UGREEN takes top spot with an M.2 NVMe slot2026-07-31T12:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VEupXC8GJaLkgkeDN7MGNc.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/linux/valve-funding-port-of-linux-radv-radeon-vulkan-driver-to-windows-cross-platform-effort-already-runs-counter-strike-2Tom's HardwareenValve funding port of Linux RADV Radeon Vulkan driver to Windows — cross-platform effort already runs 'Counter-Strike 2'2026-07-31T12:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/d9sMHtzKwoKRrKJSznzoAT.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/setting-up-openclaw-isnt-as-straightforward-as-the-internet-wants-you-to-think-running-local-ai-on-humble-hardwareTom's HardwareenSetting up OpenClaw isn’t as straightforward as the internet wants you to think – running local AI on humble hardware2026-07-31T12:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WZEQZhhmWUU6DvnnYh7p9G.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/sovol-m1d-3d-printer-is-the-first-open-source-idex-design-with-an-integrated-tool-changer-seven-heads-for-quick-swapping-materials-with-two-fully-independent-nozzlesTom's HardwareenNew open source printer has 7 toolheads that swap in 5 seconds for fast, zero-waste multi-color 3D printing — Sovol M1D 3D printer is the first open-source IDEX design with an integrated tool-changer2026-07-31T12:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5fME9aGE3UvfdjaMqcYTzf.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ddr5/single-dimm-ddr5-gaming-works-better-than-you-probably-think-amds-3d-v-cache-chips-drop-less-than-3-percent-one-ddr5-dimm-beats-dual-channel-ddr4-ramTom's HardwareenSingle-DIMM DDR5 gaming works better than you probably think — AMD's 3D V-Cache chips drop less than 3%, one DDR5 DIMM beats dual-channel DDR4 RAM2026-07-31T11:43:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AB9Ms6eJKvqs9YfWhb4D4f.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/are-your-motherboards-m-2-heatsinks-making-good-contact-with-your-ssd-we-tested-20-modern-intel-and-amd-motherboards-to-verifyTom's HardwareenYour motherboard's M.2 SSD heatsink might be slowing down your SSD — Only 6 of 20 tested boards made full contact2026-07-31T11:43:19Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XFdLFrdeXMm39iToSPwc5L.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/playstation/ps5-emulation-hits-new-milestone-in-record-time-multiple-3d-games-now-playable-in-kyty-performance-and-support-steadily-improving-with-30-fps-gameplay-possible-todayTom's HardwareenPS5 emulation hits new milestone in record time, multiple 3D games now playable in Kyty — Performance and support steadily improving with 30 FPS gameplay possible today2026-07-31T11:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tg95hzQEgMNoJTJZHb5oXU.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/amds-new-radeon-rx-9050-is-roughly-30-percent-slower-than-the-rtx-5050-in-games-early-testing-shows-the-cheapest-8gb-rdna-4-gpu-comfortably-handles-1080p-gaming-but-doesnt-impressTom's HardwareenAMD's new Radeon RX 9050 is roughly 30% slower than the RTX 5050 in games, early testing shows — the cheapest 8GB RDNA 4 GPU comfortably handles 1080p gaming but doesn't impress2026-07-31T11:28:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/e3aZ4gaUfwqRCa2fRXdMEC.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/motherboards/msi-promises-an-expo-ull-like-boost-for-your-existing-ddr5-high-efficiency-mode-brings-low-latency-tuning-to-older-ramTom's HardwareenMSI promises an EXPO ULL-like boost for your existing DDR5 memory — High-Efficiency Mode brings low-latency tuning to older RAM2026-07-31T11:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/oYf3Dku7drE8HbPSz8Ko3F.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/save-usd900-on-this-rtx-5070-gaming-pc-from-msi-in-this-limited-time-woot-deal-now-usd1-399-grab-a-huge-saving-on-this-codex-r2-rig-with-a-10-core-intel-cpu-32gb-ddr5-and-a-1tb-ssdTom's HardwareenSave $900 on this RTX 5070 gaming PC from MSI in this limited-time Woot deal, now $1,399 — grab a huge saving on this Codex R2 rig with a 10-core Intel CPU, 32GB DDR5, and a 1TB SSD2026-07-31T11:03:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bX5euheCUQjX5myM75Lq5B.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/samsungs-fastest-ssd-is-back-to-prime-day-pricing-only-usd30-difference-between-the-much-faster-gen-5-9100-pro-and-gen-4-990Tom's HardwareenSamsung's fastest SSD is back to Prime Day pricing — only $30 difference between the much faster Gen 5 9100 Pro and Gen 4 9902026-07-31T11:00:29Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D93EHS9DPUzkTdFysmHPvR.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cooling/modder-der8auer-builds-110cm-3d-printed-chimney-to-passively-cool-ryzen-7-9800x3d-without-fans-radically-simple-pc-mod-cuts-down-cpu-temps-by-19-c-using-the-stack-effectTom's HardwareenModder der8auer builds 110cm 3D-printed chimney to passively cool Ryzen 7 9800X3D without fans, cuts temps by 19C — radically simple PC mod uses the 'stack effect'2026-07-31T11:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dUKq9GurzLsabz4hqftNii.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/robotics/qualcomm-powered-robot-collapses-spectacularly-on-stage-during-presentation-prepared-stagehands-rush-to-cloak-and-then-carry-off-stricken-humanoidTom's HardwareenQualcomm-powered robot collapses spectacularly on stage during company's keynote — prepared stagehands rush to cloak and then carry off stricken humanoid2026-07-31T10:40:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/UBYBxqTjfVdXNnJGWireRb.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/mice/keyboard-giant-keychron-launches-nape-pro-wireless-trackball-mouse-rectangular-form-factor-designed-to-sit-under-spacebar-gives-users-six-customizable-buttons-and-a-control-dialTom's HardwareenKeyboard giant Keychron launches Nape Pro wireless trackball mouse — rectangular form factor designed to sit under spacebar gives users six customizable buttons and a control dial2026-07-31T10:25:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/j3dJZp9senxbci67YytFEG.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/ambitious-gamer-turns-three-old-subway-menu-signage-pcs-to-gaming-puny-intel-core-i3-machines-can-only-muster-15-fps-running-gta-5-25-fps-on-minecraftTom's HardwareenAmbitious gamer turns fanless Subway menu PCs into gaming rigs — passive Intel Core i3 units manage just 15 fps in GTA V and 25 fps in Minecraft2026-07-31T10:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nEWLLAdx3CpGwuGSNGeRic.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/startup-plans-to-put-nuclear-powered-data-centers-in-the-sea-modular-units-could-be-much-faster-to-deploy-but-questions-about-reliability-and-longevity-remainTom's HardwareenStartup plans to put nuclear-powered data centers in the sea — modular units could be much faster to deploy, but questions about reliability and longevity remain2026-07-31T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/X42FQK7y2fDXhn4Mg3NVzJ.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-nt-4-0-brought-the-win95-ui-to-servers-30-years-ago-today-milestone-unifying-modern-windows-os-hit-rtm-in-the-pentium-eraTom's HardwareenWindows NT 4.0 brought the Win95 UI to servers 30 years ago today — milestone unifying modern Windows OS hit RTM in the Pentium era2026-07-31T09:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5VHeaSLVDZwaNwZhfmWuKZ.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/shanghai-aishengna-named-as-the-maker-of-chinas-first-domestic-immersion-duv-scannersTom's HardwareenShanghai Aishengna named as the maker of China's first domestic immersion DUV chipmaking tools — first viable domestic 7nm-capable scanner to be completed by 20382026-07-30T16:23:55Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/jNq3T5Z4DQqsDU65zadz5A.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/amazon-accidentally-spent-usd1-8-million-using-claude-for-menial-coding-task-went-860-percent-over-budget-catastrophically-expensive-coding-blunders-discovered-in-internal-amazon-ai-usage-metricsTom's HardwareenAmazon accidentally spent $1.8 million using Claude for menial coding task, went 860% over budget — 'catastrophically expensive' coding blunders discovered in internal Amazon AI usage metrics2026-07-30T16:08:25Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/iBu6BXKDx9eNtLPFhAZHXh.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/psa-your-watch-band-may-be-messing-with-your-laptop-magnetic-clasps-can-cause-lid-sensors-to-lock-your-pcTom's HardwareenPSA: Your watch band may be messing with your laptop – magnetic clasps can cause lid sensors to lock your PC2026-07-30T15:09:46Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2jKVZGfFqKXgdu3Ky6CwRM.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/exploring-apple-silicons-local-ai-performance-with-the-mac-studio-and-m4-max-m4-max-beats-gb10-and-strix-halo-in-decode-throughput-but-memory-bandwidth-isnt-everythingTom's HardwareenExploring Apple Silicon’s local AI performance with the Mac Studio and M4 Max — M4 Max beats GB10 and Strix Halo in decode throughput, but memory bandwidth isn't everything2026-07-30T14:52:28Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7CNCn9fXJZV5ZAHnri4ZWE.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/google-could-build-more-ai-accelerators-than-nvidia-sells-in-2028-analyst-claims-could-push-the-company-to-use-intel-foundry-to-meet-its-goalsTom's HardwareenGoogle could build more AI accelerators than Nvidia sells in 2028, analyst claims — could push the company to use Intel Foundry to meet its goals2026-07-30T14:35:50Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9yjpJGx28XVepArU3M5vBD.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/gpus/nvidias-fastest-graphics-cards-get-us-price-increase-at-best-buy-amazon-astral-rtx-5080-now-costs-more-than-5090s-msrp-flagship-card-now-commands-more-than-usd4-300Tom's HardwareenNvidia's fastest graphics cards get US price increase at Best Buy, Amazon — Astral RTX 5080 now costs more than 5090's MSRP, flagship card now commands more than $4,3002026-07-30T14:34:51Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CBBS7c4u3Y3LJcY55ryv2W.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/ssds/examining-the-best-options-for-pcie-ssds-during-the-rampocalypse-capacity-trumps-raw-speed-for-most-tasksTom's HardwareenExamining the best options for PCIe SSDs during the RAMpocalypse — capacity trumps raw speed for most tasks2026-07-30T14:22:24Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/i3FJRPZshBGXSkFMUvJCke.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/cpus/intel-licenses-atom-class-x86-cores-to-startup-firm-reportedly-sharing-rtl-enabling-customer-to-build-its-own-custom-processors-based-on-x86-general-purpose-coresTom's HardwareenIntel licenses Atom-class x86 cores to startup — firm reportedly sharing RTL, enabling customer to build its own custom processors based on x86 general-purpose cores2026-07-30T13:27:05Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3qAuWorrwTksrwq4GhoeEL.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/fcc-robot-ban-covers-any-ground-robot-over-4-4-pounds-with-a-200-kbps-connectionTom's HardwareenForeign-made robot vacuums caught up in FCC robot ban — covers any ground robot over 4.4 pounds with a 200 kbps connection2026-07-30T13:03:45Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5kwusaMihCGAETxiT5pkRV.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/peripherals/why-you-need-a-macro-pad-even-if-you-have-a-mouse-with-19-buttons-from-usd10-mechanical-numpads-to-multi-screen-window-managementTom's HardwareenWhy you need a macro pad, even if you have a mouse with 19 buttons — from $10 mechanical numpads to multi-screen window management2026-07-30T12:21:40Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SkFmQac4FeRcnQwx8WjnP6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/mini-pcs/a-mac-mini-server-is-running-headless-in-my-closet-it-manages-my-photo-library-and-handles-my-backupsTom's HardwareenA Mac Mini server is running headless in my closet — it manages my photo library and handles my backups2026-07-30T11:58:11Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5FbAF3Sxg7cb7EBc85eTbV.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/container-launched-cargo-rocket-promises-250-kg-deliveries-750-km-away-in-15-minutesTom's HardwareenShipping container-launched cargo rocket promises 550-pound deliveries 750 km away in 15 minutes — $1.25M Air Force contract backs 'Rook' cargo rocket that flies into space to speed deliveries2026-07-30T11:45:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qLHrDowcofqeYhYCppc6Bi.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/nintendo/usd21-nintendo-wii-u-upgrade-lets-you-add-tbs-of-storage-to-your-console-with-an-m-2-or-sata-ssd-upgrade-makes-console-slightly-faster-but-requires-homebrew-and-custom-firmwareTom's Hardwareen$21 Nintendo Wii U upgrade lets you add TBs of storage to your console with an M.2 or SATA SSD — upgrade makes console slightly faster, but requires Homebrew and custom firmware2026-07-30T11:42:22Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MQe2oC5d6QQnmvuuqCqbd.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/30-georgia-homes-are-being-reclaimed-via-sale-or-eminent-domain-to-expand-power-grid-one-affected-family-member-says-its-for-the-data-centersTom's Hardwareen30 Georgia homes are being acquired via sale or eminent domain to expand power grid — one affected family member says it’s ‘for the data centers’2026-07-30T11:20:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KHUetaXQbsmm6z9m5g5Pne.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/32gb-corsair-vengeance-ddr5-is-usd369-in-this-woot-sale-the-lowest-standalone-ram-price-right-now-thanks-to-a-usd132-discountTom's Hardwareen32GB Corsair Vengeance DDR5 is $369 in this Woot sale — the lowest standalone RAM price right now, thanks to a $132 discount2026-07-30T11:14:31Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9qqrWeReU4yUuwDJaFz5Zd.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/laptops/gaming-laptops/grab-a-great-value-gaming-laptop-with-a-generous-amount-of-memory-for-only-usd1-199-save-usd100-on-gigabytes-aero-x16-gaming-laptop-with-32gb-of-ddr5-and-rtx-5060-graphicsTom's HardwareenGrab a great-value gaming laptop with a generous amount of memory for only $1,199 — save $100 on Gigabyte's Aero X16 gaming laptop with 32GB of DDR5 and RTX 5060 graphics2026-07-30T10:50:54Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nuRHL97Xpm4RzvDWkGPtt.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/software/operating-systems/legendary-windows-developer-codes-task-manager-for-the-mac-says-he-was-inspired-by-the-fact-that-apples-activity-monitor-blowsTom's HardwareenLegendary Windows developer codes Task Manager for the Mac, says Apple’s ‘Activity Monitor blows’ — Microsoft gave original Windows Task Manager dev permission to reference Windows XP source code2026-07-30T10:50:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5zS7EsVgkpziwUZN62EdaA.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/monitors/gaming-monitors/save-33-percent-on-this-27-inch-lg-oled-1440p-gaming-monitor-with-an-ultra-fast-280hz-refresh-rate-now-just-usd399-limited-time-deal-nets-you-a-big-discount-on-this-high-spec-panel-with-nvidia-g-sync-and-amd-freesync-supportTom's HardwareenSave 33% on this 27-inch LG OLED 1440p gaming monitor with an ultra-fast 280Hz refresh rate, now just $399 — limited-time deal nets you a big discount on this high-spec panel with Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync support2026-07-30T10:31:26Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VmQhTywQYbNMUXGFVAUoHb.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/pc-gaming/gamers-compress-80tb-map-of-minecrafts-oldest-anarchy-server-down-to-a-15tb-download-custom-zvcr-compression-format-and-28-bots-map-1-million-blocks-on-2b2tTom's HardwareenGamers compress 80TB map of Minecraft's oldest anarchy server down to a 15TB download — custom .zvcr compression format and 28 bots map 1 million blocks on infamous 2b2t server2026-07-30T10:25:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mVR5WfGUfLU8FJoziBrYRg.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-company-hiring-a-literal-pirate-to-salvage-sunken-treasure-found-by-artificial-intelligence-pays-up-to-usd500k-a-year-mining-80-million-pages-of-spanish-colonial-records-to-find-undiscovered-wrecks-and-lost-cargoTom's HardwareenFirm that uses AI to locate ancient lost shipwrecks is hiring a literal pirate to salvage sunken treasure, paying up to $500,000 a year — AI mines 500 years of Spanish colonial records spanning 80 million pages to find undiscovered wrecks and lost cargo2026-07-30T10:00:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/k6HG5K3cdUMaXy5YgvZnMA.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/data-centers/pennsylvania-town-lists-43-specific-demands-to-approve-new-data-center-project-developer-calls-local-demands-too-difficult-as-council-slams-response-as-approval-by-tantrumTom's HardwareenPennsylvania town lists 43 specific demands to approve new AI data center project — developer calls local demands 'too difficult' as council slams response as 'approval by tantrum'2026-07-30T09:30:00Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ln5otMKoQVgY9UirVDtEL6.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/video-games/xbox/microsoft-says-physical-discs-should-not-have-stopped-working-during-the-xbox-outage-clarifies-issue-with-entitlement-checks-that-failed-to-read-licenses-correctly-update-on-the-wayTom's HardwareenMicrosoft says physical discs should not have stopped working during the Xbox outage — clarifies issue with entitlement checks that failed to read licenses correctly, update on the way2026-07-29T18:05:17Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mFKpufMPUKRTroyPTjZEZA.pnghttps://www.tomshardware.com/pc-components/hdds/seagate-to-start-qualifying-record-setting-50tb-hdds-in-2027-most-drives-are-sold-out-through-2028Tom's HardwareenSeagate to start qualifying record-setting 50TB HDDs in 2027 — most drives are sold out through 20282026-07-29T16:40:53Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fNo57ijZysAmFUoHBgFVHY.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/nvidia-employee-implicated-in-escalating-supermicro-smuggling-scandal-but-demand-only-intensifies-for-nvidia-hardwareTom's HardwareenNvidia employee implicated in escalating AI GPU smuggling scandal, but demand only intensifies for Nvidia hardware2026-07-29T15:10:06Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/RSZ3bpCBdNx5yxyZvhrV6C.jpghttps://www.tomshardware.com/desktops/gaming-pcs/valve-says-that-steam-machine-reservations-wont-be-fulfilled-until-the-end-of-this-year-company-also-releases-cad-files-for-the-pc-consoles-external-shell-under-creative-commonsTom's HardwareenValve says that Steam Machine reservations won't be fulfilled until ‘the end of this year’ — company also releases CAD files for the PC console’s external shell under Creative Commons2026-07-29T15:03:56Zhttps://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GPmbsvCD53DGjzY9PCS6Xc.jpg