Hardware
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AMD is planning targeted per-core optimizations with the Zen 6 generation to reduce microstutters and improve frame rate stability in games.
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At least 45 municipalities in the US have been affected by cyberattacks on their water supply, allegedly originating from Iran. Many suppliers are switching to manual control to ensure security.
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A decommissioned SpaceX rocket stage will crash into the lunar surface at around 8,700 km/h. NASA and South Korean satellites are monitoring the event to gain insights for future moon missions.
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The Gigabyte GO27Q24A offers a 27-inch QD-OLED panel with 240 Hz and HDMI 2.1 for just 299.99 USD – an attractive deal for gaming enthusiasts.
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Manufacturer Bondtech admits that the nozzles supplied with the Prusa CORE One+ INDX 3D printer kit do not meet the advertised hardened steel standard, sparking discussions in the 3D printing community.
Bild: Berat BAKI / Pexels · Pexels LizenzMicrosoft launches comprehensive adjustments to make Windows 11 run smoothly on devices with 8 GB RAM – a response to the ongoing memory chip shortage and the return of affordable laptops.
Bild: Nicolas Foster / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAn attractive bundle of AMD AM4 processor and 16 GB RAM offers PC builders a cost-effective entry into modern hardware.
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Three Thunderbolt 5 docking stations under 400 US dollars were tested – UGREEN stands out with an integrated M.2 NVMe slot, offering more flexibility than the competition.
Bild: Josh Sorenson / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe demand for high-performance PC hardware driven by AI applications is pushing prices up. However, targeted strategies can still help find attractive bargains.
Bild: Nicolas Foster / Pexels · Pexels LizenzApple is facing drastically rising costs for memory chips and has nearly doubled its inventory to over 11 billion US dollars to avoid supply shortages.
Bild: Nicolas Foster / Pexels · Pexels LizenzTom’s Hardware looks back on three decades of independent testing and reporting in the hardware industry – from early Intel conflicts to modern innovations.
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Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft have invested more than one trillion USD in AI hardware and infrastructure since 2023 and plan an additional 745 billion USD in spending for 2026.
Bild: panumas nikhomkhai / Pexels · Pexels LizenzThe Apple M4 Max in the Mac Studio demonstrates impressive performance in local AI applications, outperforming competitors despite not having outstanding memory bandwidth.
Bild: Nicolas Foster / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAccording to a report by Fubon Research, Google could produce more AI accelerators in 2028 than Nvidia sells and rely on Intel Foundry as a manufacturing partner.
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Prices for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 continue to rise in the USA, with the RTX 5080 now being sold for more than the RTX 5090 at MSRP.
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Magnetic clasps on watch bands can trigger lid sensors on laptops, leading to unexpected logouts – a little-known issue so far.
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An internal analysis reveals that Amazon lost 1.8 million USD through a failed AI application for simple programming tasks, exceeding the budget by 860 percent.
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A repair service in the UAE expands the VRAM of the RTX 2080 Ti from 11 GB to 22 GB through hardware modification and BIOS adjustment.
Bild: Matheus Bertelli / Pexels · Pexels LizenzAn Nvidia employee is at the center of an escalating smuggling scandal involving Supermicro components, while demand for Nvidia products remains consistently high.
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Valve announces that all Steam Machine pre-orders will be delivered by the end of 2026. Additionally, the company provides CAD files of the PC console under Creative Commons.
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Seagate is preparing to launch its new 50-terabyte hard drives in 2027, while demand for storage solutions driven by AI applications continues to rise sharply.
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During the Xbox outage in July 2026, users were actually still able to use their physical game discs offline according to Microsoft. However, a problem with license checks caused confusion.
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RAM prices have risen sharply since the AI boom a year ago. How is the market currently developing, and is there hope for more affordable modules?
Bild: Sergei Starostin / Pexels · Pexels LizenzApple now offers an official leasing program in the USA for Macs, iPads, Watches, and iPhones – including flexible terms of 24 and 36 months.
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