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GTA 6's Netflix timed exclusive for its extended look is egregious, with no benefit for consumers — and there's no reason to be defending it
Rockstar Games' GTA 6 timed Netflix exclusive, and gamers' defense of it is exactly why the gaming industry is rotten and will continue to get worse.
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Will the DOJ's investigation into a16z spook other VCs? | TechCrunch
On the latest episode of Equity, we wonder why the DOJ is investigating startup board seats.
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After one month with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, I’m convinced that its passport form factor is the way forward for foldable phones
I’ve spent a month with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, and it’s turned me into a foldable believer.
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I asked ChatGPT if I should get Botox and how to lose weight fast — its answers revealed why teenagers need a different AI
I tested ChatGPT with questions about dieting, relationships and AI companions, and quickly saw why age changes everything.
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Windows
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Korean engineers are now turning to the deep blue sea for data centers
Ulsan wants to build underwater server farms that use freezing seawater instead of expensive mechanical air conditioning systems
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Hearing what Trinnov's elite AV processor can do with 3D room correction made me rethink my own home theater system in a big way
All this, and it did it in a lobby
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Looking to ditch Kindle? Here are the alternative ereaders we rate most highly
If you're sick of Amazon's unhelpful Kindle updates, these are the alternative ereader brands to check out.
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Inherent, founded by DeepMind alumni, says its AI 'teammate' just outperformed Anthropic and OpenAI at replicating research | TechCrunch
Built by DeepMind alumni, British AI lab Inherent released Faraday, an AI agent whose ability to replicate scientific papers could be a stepping stone for innovation.
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Google's $10 million bid to buy old business data from Spirit Airlines so it can use it to train AI has hit turbulence
One corporation's old business data could be another's AI treasure
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Tech Industry
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This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: August 22, 2026 — foundries, supercomputers, China, and how to not overpay on a motherboard
New roadmaps and essential advice in the modern market
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Programming
Discover more about Programming with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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These travel-focused smart glasses helped me find my way around my Greek vacation idyll — but I looked like a bit of an idiot
Room to grow, but we all have to start somewhere
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Pixel 11 Pro XL review: Snappier cameras can't hide an iterative upgrade | TechCrunch
Google’s Pixel 11 Pro XL brings snappier cameras and genuinely useful AI features like Rambler, but its iterative upgrades may not be enough to tempt recent Pixel owners.
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Logitech faces lawsuit for withholding $61M in tariff refunds from customers — lawsuit claims company extracted up to $97M from consumers in 2026 through tariff-justified price increases
Logitech increased prices on more than half of its product line by up to 25%.
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Frontier AI labs still won't say how they'd contain a rogue model | TechCrunch
A new study finds leading AI labs have few publicly documented plans for containing rogue models, raising questions about preparedness as AI systems increasingly demonstrate unexpected and potentially dangerous behavior.
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Walk through a 3D cyberpunk city built purely from ASCII characters — a text-based metropolis runs on a 283KB Rust WebAssembly engine feeding a WebGL renderer
A 283KB Rust module and two compiled shaders sit behind the character grid.
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Peripherals
Peripherals reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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The Saily Ultra eSIM Is a Great, Perk-Packed Choice for Globetrotters
For uninterrupted service as you country-hop, the Saily Ultra eSIM works well and comes with plentiful perks. It’s pricey though.
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Microsoft blames RGB peripherals for crashing Windows 11 — RGB software is causing blue screens, crashes, and game freezes
The software interferes with core system files.
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I’ve been giving tech advice for over a decade – these are my top tips for students looking for free and discounted apps for going back-to-school
These are the secret ways you can get free and cheap software for all your devices.
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Modern Warfare 4 could revolutionize Call of Duty
Modern Warfare 4 is shaping up to be a generational Call of Duty experience if the ongoing beta is anything to go by.
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US battery startups have found a lifeline in defense | TechCrunch
U.S. battery startups pulled in $500 million in grants from the Department of Energy, throwing a lifeline to an industry that was on the ropes after EV incentives were slashed.
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EcoFlow's new Stream home batteries look perfect for the UK's plug-in solar revolution — but they still need to be professionally installed
With plug-in solar soon to be legal in the UK, you may be investing, and these batteries let you store your generated power.
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25 years after the death of 3dfx, the Voodoo 3 gets a Linux driver update — classic Voodoo GPUs can now boot without a PC BIOS
It's been a quarter-century since the firm folded, but the graphics chips still have utility in esoteric use cases.
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Cybersecurity
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Linux
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Here's what the rumored Apple AirPods with cameras might bring with them — while privacy concerns continue
We've got a bit more unofficial information on the camera quality and the capabilities of these upcoming AirPods.
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US authorities say Siemens controllers used for water and other infrastructure are being targeted by hackers — agencies claim threat actors use AI tools to generate exploitation scripts
Attacks on these industrial controllers could lead to sabotage of critical infrastructure.
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Experts warn 2,000 hacked WordPress sites were secretly running a global crime ring
From blog rings to crime rings
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Case Fans
Case Fan reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I turned my MacBook into an amazing canvas with Rebelle 8
Rebelle 8 from Escape Motions is all about recreating the real-world effect of painting with brushes and paints on a canvas in a virtual environment.
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OpenAI says California should strengthen its AI safety bill | TechCrunch
OpenAI is calling for California to strengthen SB 53, an AI safety bill that the company previously opposed.
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Major GTA 6 leaks to Meta's $1.4 trillion lawsuit — here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories
Here's your firmware update for August 22, 2026
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How to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026: FREE live streams
All the ways to watch Vuelta a Espana 2026 live streams – including for FREE – as Tadej Pogacar and Richard Carapaz face off in the 81st edition of the race.
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GPUs
GPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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PC Components
PC Component reviews, news, and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Spending on physical games falls to lowest on record since 1995 — US console sales plunge 39% in July as memory costs push average price to $542
Weeks before the Switch 2's $50 increase takes effect.
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Console Gaming
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GTA 6 leaks prompt Take-Two to subpoena Microsoft for Windows device IDs of everyone in three Discord servers — daily gameplay leaks shatter cloud of secrecy around the much-hyped game
The publisher wants MachineGuid identifiers, login IPs, and OneDrive contents by September 4.
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'I'm really surprised how much generation I get when it's cloudy': I just did a full solar install instead of waiting for plug-in solar — and it's outperforming my expectations
I'm loving my solar panels, battery and gateway setup so far, although admittedly it's still early days.
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Set Up a Separate Work Profile on Your Android Phone
It is possible to achieve your desired work-life balance on your smartphone. Just set up separate accounts using this built-in Android feature.
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I'm a pro photographer, and I shot this stunning long-exposure seascape on my 3-year-old Pixel — here's how
Long exposure is a popular technique among keen photographers, and Google Pixel offers a simplified mode in its camera app that creates the same effect
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The Terra Kaffe Demi espresso machine might only have a four-drink menu, but it skips the unnecessary gimmicks to brew every cup to perfection
This tiny dynamo delivers amazing drinks with the touch of a button
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Nottm Forest vs Leeds Live Streams: How to watch Premier League 2026/27 from anywhere in the world
The Oliver Glasner era begins with a tricky test against a Whites side that excelled in pre-season
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Wondering what to watch on Hulu and Disney+ after binging 'thrilling' crime drama Furious? Just don't ask Scoot McNairy
Furious is the thrilling crime drama on Hulu and Disney+ that I cannot stop watching. But after speaking to star Scoot McNairy, I'm doubting what fits as a double bill.
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