Technology & Software
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Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial intelligence (AI), chatbots, and machine learning: News, R&D, and more
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US military gives Elon Musk’s SpaceX access to sensitive tracking data
This gives the company an advantage in tracking objects in orbit, raising national security concerns and fears of greater control over the space industry
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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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GPUs
GPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Mass Effect 5 would have let players generate alternate timelines based on their choices in previous games, according to the series' technical director
"You had so many choices that you could plug your saves together to create parallel universes," Romain Toutain explained in a livestream.
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The Boulies EP600 almost dethrones our top mid-range office chair
The Boulies EP600 is positioned as a mid-range office chair for the home office. It's highly adjustable, very comfortable, and an easy pick for long hours.
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Government emergency advice – I've tested this £29.99 survival gadget
The Government's new emergency advice recommends keeping a wind-up radio and torch at home in case power, phone and internet services fail. I've tested a compact £29.99 Amazon gadget that combines both, along with several other useful emergency features.
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PlayStation
PlayStation reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Scientists Trapped an Antimatter Particle for Months to Study Its Secrets
These elusive and reactive particles have been challenging to hold on to and even more challenging to study, but a new method paves the way for tests on the differences between matter and antimatter.
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Are you a Breaking Bad fan? Prove it with this quiz that covers the entire Gilliverse
Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, El Camino, more; we'll find out how much you know about the Gilliverse.
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New CD players keep launching, but a drive shortage could make them unfixable — almost nobody makes some drive components anymore
CD player manufacturers are relying on a shrinking base of optical drive manufacturers.
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Jordan Thomas, director of BioShock 2, played Path of Exile for over 7,000 hours while working on co-op horror game The Blackout Club: 'I was essentially awake all the time'
The co-founder of indie studio Question guides us through the games on his PC.
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Civilization 7's game changing update was 'personally challenging' for its creative director, as being able to play as a single faction 'wasn't part of the original vision'
Ed Beach says that players "had not been given full service by the game as the way it first shipped".
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How to watch Man Utd vs Bournemouth: Free streams and TV Channels for Premier League 2026/27
Michael Carrick's tenure hangs by a thread as the Cherries visit happy hunting ground Old Trafford
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Suspect in shooting death of teen on Missouri highway charged in second road incident
Man accused of shooting teen who was driving to a party has also been linked to shooting of a vehicle days earlier
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'This is the bit where the comet hits the earth and the dinosaurs die:' Tim Sweeney revisits scathing 26-year-old eulogy for beloved studio Looking Glass
Sweeney's assessment of the games industry in the 2000s hits close to home today, but I still hold out hope that the future can be better.
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OpenAI's isolated red-team AI agents built a hidden CPU cache channel to talk with no network or shared files — exploited CPU cache timing to bypass microVM sandboxes
A hijacked AI agent could use the same technique to leak data without touching the network.
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New parking rules explained: What drivers need to know about fines and appeals
Private parking firms issued 16.9m tickets in 2025/26. Proposed UK reforms include five- and 10-minute grace periods, appeals and £20 caps for genuine errors.
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I tested the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus for a month, and it’s an excellent affordable frother that’s unbelievably easy to use — here’s why I’d recommend it
One month on, and the Lavazza MilkEasy Plus is a staple of my coffee-making setup.
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TCL mini-LED vs LG OLED TV: which of these two budget models comes out on top for the same price? I put them side-by-side to find out
Can TCL's affordable mini-LED match LG's entry-level OLED? I tested both TVs side-by-side using reference testing scenes to find out
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Big Tech is cashing in on AI while the rest of corporate America sees no financial returns — report outlines how rising token costs threaten to squeeze corporate profit margins
Apollo data shows the Magnificent Seven widening their revenue-per-employee lead over the S&P 493 between 2019 and 2026, highlighting the growing productivity gap between Big Tech and the broader market.
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Data Centers
Discover more about Data Centers with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Jailbroken PS5s can now run Steam PC games — you can now sign in with your Steam account and install games from your library directly to the console
Who needs a PC when you have jailbroken PS5?
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What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Abroad
Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.
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Waitrose 'very sorry' after Christmas food mix-up on its website
Waitrose has apologised after the wrong image appeared online for its No.1 Yule Log Sausage Roll.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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AI agents go rogue chasing a £350 train refund
AI assistant leaked private family illness to 5 companies as leverage to force an expired £350 train refund.
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AMD CEO Lisa Su proposed bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, set plan in motion before DDR5 shortages — AM4 CPU considered a ‘final gift’ to loyal fans of the decade-old socket
The relaunch of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D coincided with the memory chip shortage.
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Oil Spills Wreak Havoc on the Bottom of the Ocean, Even a Decade Later
While oil is known to float, new research finds that over time it can permeate even extremely deep marine habitats, with animal populations declining by as much as 80 percent.
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To make AI morally good, tech companies are turning to religion. But some say it isn't that simple
Tech companies are increasingly turning to religion for guidance on developing ethical AI models
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Cybersecurity bounty hunter says Samsung TVs use AI to record audio and screenshots for ads — 'Finally found a company that truly listens to its customers,' says hacker
From tracking skipped ads to using connected soundbars as makeshift microphones
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Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Make Your Phone Hot. Here’s How to Keep It Cool
Powering a car dashboard is more demanding on your handset than you might think. These tips will save battery life and help your phone chill out.
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We Linked 150 of Ikea’s $10 Speakers to Make a Wall of Sound
WIRED attempts what even the Swedish brand hasn’t: making a sonic monolith using scores of the cheapest Bluetooth speakers on the market. Can you have too much of a small thing?
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The MacBook Pro Max Just Dropped to Its Lowest Price Ever
Apple will reportedly launch an innovative new MacBook next week, which means existing options have their largest discount yet.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Wetherby engineering firm founder shortlisted for top manufacturing award
James McCartney, who established Enhanced Control Solutions in 2019, is in the running for the Manufacturing Leader award.
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Audi heads to US: Trump hopes carmaker boosts election bid
Audi plans its first car plant of its own in the United States, investing billions in a new production site in the state of Georgia.
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How new £1.25 million ‘Grand Design’ home in York village could look
Images have been released showing how a new £1.25 million "Grand Design-style" home in Upper Poppleton, York, could look.
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Tech Industry
Discover more about Tech Industry with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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All of the new driving licence rules introduced in October
The changes come after the government announced in January that learner drivers in England and Wales could face a wait of six months between sitting their theory and practical tests
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Why PCC Joy Allen is urging abuse survivors to seek support when ready
PCC Joy Allen explains, in her own words, why she is welcoming a new national website developed to bring together information about specialist support, reporting abuse and the options for reviewing previously closed cases.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
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Cybersecurity
Discover more about Cyber Security with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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I Tried a High-Tech Package Locker Before the Holiday Shopping Rush
Hyve’s smart porch lockbox can secure incoming gifts—if your delivery driver uses it and there’s still room inside.
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York graduate launches new app to help students find seasonal jobs
York graduate Aiden Tonyy has created a new app, Seasonaly, that aims to make seasonal job hunting easier and faster for students.
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Paedophile sent back to jail after hiding dating apps on his phone
A convicted paedophile who tried to stop police from monitoring his internet use has been sent back to jail.
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How to watch Australia vs Fiji: FREE live streams, TV channels and kick-off time for Rugby League World Cup 2026
The Kangaroos face the Bati in Pool A
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CPUs
CPU reviews, news and features, created for the hardcore PC enthusiast by the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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School unveils ambitious 2040 plan to prepare pupils for future
Pocklington School Foundation’s ‘Towards 2040’ plan aims to build life skills, digital confidence, and character alongside academic achievement.
