Technology & Software
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Nvidia RTX 20, 30, and 40-series GPUs hacked to remove a half-speed AI throttle — firmware exploit doubles RTX 4090's peak tensor rate, lifts RTX 3090 Ti matrix math up to 80%
Real workloads gain less than peak tensor rates, and chatbot token speeds stay about the same.
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Legendary ocean liner bigger than Titanic to be deliberately sunk off Florida coast
The exact deployment timeline remains subject to change depending on sea conditions
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'I'll believe it when I see it': Windows 11 feature spotted in testing promises a speed boost — but not everyone is convinced, and you won't get this on your current PC
Existing PCs will miss out on this incoming trick for Intel CPUs which will also apply to future AMD Ryzen chips.
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Start on new tofu factory which will double production at North Yorkshire firm
A major new factory in Malton will provide a platform to reach production of over 10,000 tonnes of tofu by 2033.
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The shift to decision intelligence: Move beyond analytics to real time activation
AI re-imagines traditional analytics into decision intelligence
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IT and security leaders of the AI era must go back to basics and beware the hype
AI hype distracts from foundational identity security risks and controls
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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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Semiconductors
Discover more about Semiconductor with insights from the experts at Tom's Hardware.
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Meet the AI Agents Trying to Be Real-Life Journalists
Jayden, Sam, and Zack are eagerly pitching editors on reported stories and investigative features. The catch? They're all AI agents.
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The Valve Steam Frame Is Pure Gaming Fun—When It Actually Works
The Steam Frame’s promise of greatness for stand-alone and streaming VR gaming doesn’t quite connect.
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Millions of UK TVs to get 12 new free channels not available on Freeview
The 12 new channels will launch on Freely, the broadband-based TV platform developed by Everyone TV.
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40,000 sign petition to save DIY SOS as BBC 'rests' show after 27 years on air
More than 40,000 people have signed a petition to save DIY SOS after the BBC said the show will be rested in 2027 amid ongoing cost cuts.
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EU-Inc: is the EU’s startup booster losing steam?
With EU-Inc, the EU wanted to help European businesses and startups scale across the entire single market. But loopholes and concerns over worker’s rights keep stalling the initiative. #EuXl
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Jaguar Type 01 reimagines the electric luxury GT
Dramatic modernist design meets tri-motor performance, rapid charging and a cabin that puts immersive technology at the heart of luxury
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This $500 kit converts Apple Mac Pro 7,1 chassis into a full ATX PC desktop
Clever $500 conversion kit lets you turn Apple's 2019 Mac Pro into a custom PC — but it has raised just $7 against its $10,686 goal
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How Bradford nursery transformed its Ofsted rating in just 5 months
Management said they acted immediately after the original inspection.
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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #967)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going
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NYT Connections hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #1233)
My clues will help you solve the NYT's Connections puzzle today and keep that streak going
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Scottish scientists develop tiny glass chip to help telescopes study distant stars
A glass chip developed at Heriot-Watt University has been used in observations at California’s CHARA Array, combining light from multiple telescopes to study fainter stars.
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What to Stream: 'Minions & Monsters,' Matthew Perry, Daddy Yankee and 'The Gilded Age'
A new docuseries about Matthew Perry and the latest Minions movie are among the new streaming releases this week
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Epic CEO says Steam's AI disclosures are 'just as partisan as mandatory political essays'
All the interesting Steam facts for the week ending October 25.
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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, October 26 (game #1736)
My clues will help you solve Quordle today and keep that streak going
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I tried Sonos’ clever new surround setup trick — and it delivers the home theater flexibility I’ve always wanted
Giving a new meaning to plug and Play
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LG’s Cheapest OLED Struggles to Keep Up With the Pack
The LG B6 has deep and rich blacks and a low price tag, but midrange performance elsewhere.
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Apple Mac mini finally gets a 40-inch curved 5K monitor
This 40-inch 5K LG IPS Black display holds an Apple Mac mini inside its stand, but there is a major catch for early Kickstarter buyers
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Spotify uploads Irish lyrics for Dolly Parton's Welsh Jolene version
The single is the second posthumous release from Parton - who was of Welsh descent.
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Algeria to send troops to Niger in first foreign deployment in over 50 years
Algeria’s parliament has approved a resolution to send troops to Niger
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Data centre debate heats up ahead of US midterms - here's what you need to know
Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
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Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack was ‘state-sponsored’, former minister suggests
Former armed forces minister Al Carns said that it would be ‘highly unlikely’ for Russia to not know about Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack
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How to watch Chiefs vs Seahawks: Live streams and TV channels for 2026 NFL Week 7 game
Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker will want to show Seattle what they're missing
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'For a first attempt, Apple has done well': iFixit awards the iPhone Duo 5/10 for its repairability after tearing down the foldable
iFixit has uploaded a detailed teardown video of the iPhone Duo, if you want a really close look at Apple's new foldable.
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This new Ukrainian detector can 'see' what a Russian drone can — and its new fiber-optic drones can also 'hear' enemy soldiers from 30 meters away
Drone detector lets soldiers watch what the enemy drone is watching
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FBI tip line and veterans crisis site among 350 federal web addresses exposing visitors to network spies, senator warns
350 federal web addresses let network snoops see who visited
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Quote of the day by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: 'We have to do something useful with AI, or we'll quickly lose social permission' — challenging AI pioneers to step up their game
Many people across the business world are finding AI useful, but that doesn't mean it's making a wider impact on society – at least not yet
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British Airways flight encounters drone ‘the size of four toasters’
The drone flew around 50 feet above the plane’s right wing at 12.08pm, BA pilot told air traffic control
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'Save Mass Effect' petition hits over 180,000 signatures within days of BioWare's closure
The desperate plea to EA has fans sharing their memories of the spacefaring shooter.
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The creator of our running RPG of the year weighs in on BioWare's closure: 'They were fundamental to the genre'
Don't cry because it's over.
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How to watch This City Is Ours — Watch season 2 for free online from anywhere
Michael and Diana are about to be dragged back into Liverpool's criminal underworld
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1Password will now let AI agents log in to accounts for you without ever needing to see your password
1Password for Agents handles credential sharing for you
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This crowdfunded $109 hub wants to pool the RAM in your old PCs, Macs, and phones to run bigger AI models — but the engine underneath is software you can already get for free
Can't stomach DDR5 at five times last year's price?
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Beelink ME Pro Creator Edition NAS review: A high-performance 4-bay system
The Beelink ME Pro 4-Bay Creator Edition packs a mobile Intel 13th Gen Core i5 in a compact, fully metal enclosure as a FygoOS NAS platform.
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Topping's well-built new DAC is stuffed with features and makes a real difference to a desktop system, but it doesn't grab me be the lapels
The Topping DX1 II is a big step on from the original DAC, at least where specification is concerned, but it's a little laid-back.
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DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10
Martin Lewis has discussed social tariffs that can cut broadband or phone bills and are open to people claiming DWP benefits
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Thousands protest in Prague as government advances public media funding overhaul
Czechs have rallied in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul funding for public broadcasters
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Overwatch devs took one look at Jetpack Cat and Bastion's combo and went 'oh, that's a little scary'
The Apache helicopter meta was certainly something to be feared.
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Indies and non-sequels have exploded in the last year, and it's not all friendslop
"Indie studios produced 20 of the 21 extra breakout launches in the 2026 cohort," reads one industry analysis.
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Woman in banana costume goes viral for calling 911 after wreck
Viral surveillance footage showed the banana standing by the accident with a phone in her hand calling 911
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Riot resurrected 3 of its biggest League of Legends pop groups, but only one emerged victorious
I think I could guess where the budget went, but I'm not complaining.
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Barcelona vs Real Madrid FREE streams: Watch El Clásico
We'll show you how to watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live streams from anywhere, including for FREE, in the first El Clásico of La Liga 2026/27.