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Today — 19 June 2026Latest from Tom's Hardware

ViewSonic VX2730D-4K 27-inch 4K dual-refresh gaming monitor review: Delivering speed, color, accuracy, and pixel density

19 June 2026 at 16:10
ViewSonic’s VX2730D-4K is a stellar value. It’s a 27-inch 4K gaming monitor with 144 Hz, 288 Hz in FHD, Adaptive-Sync, wide gamut color and HDR. Accurate color and high performance deliver an excellent price/performance ratio.

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DeepSeek was set to be added to US Entity List for supporting China’s military and intelligence operations, report claims — White House holds off to avoid escalating tensions with China

DeepSeek and CXMT, which have both been tagged as supporting Chinese military and intelligence operations, are set to be added to the U.S.'s Entity List. However, the White House hasn't included them yet in order to avoid escalating trade tensions with Beijing.

Researchers build brain-like memory device for AI sensors that may improve energy efficiency — phototransistor device combines light sensing, memory, and processing to cut data movement

17 June 2026 at 18:19
Oregon State University researchers have developed a brain-inspired phototransistor that combines light sensing, memory, and signal processing in one device. The hardware can electronically control how long optical memories persist or fade, potentially improving energy efficiency in future AI vision systems.

Undersea cable connecting Egypt and Syria has been cut, state-owned telecom operator says — Damascus blames 'systematic sabotage campaign' as cause of damage

The Syrian government blamed a third party for the damage on its undersea cable that connects it to Egypt. Damascus didn't mention any specific state or non-state actor, but its location makes it a prime target for disruption.

U.S. gov't asks court to dismiss NAACP lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI over use of unpermitted gas turbines — DOJ says Grok model running at Colossus 2 ‘supports mission-critical operations’

The US government is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit from the NAACP, arguing that the Colossus 2 data center is crucial for national security. The data center runs the Grok Gov AI model, and the government claims a shutdown "directly threatens ongoing national security interests."

Noctua finally releases its first AIO coolers — prices start at $220 for 240mm, features the company’s legendary A-series fans

Noctua just dropped its NL-LC1 AIO coolers on Amazon, with the 240mm option starting at $219.95. It also comes with an optional 80mm auxiliary fan to help keep other components cooler and reduce case fan speed.

These are the four keyboards I'm still using after reviewing keyboards for years — How a 500 Hz TKL and a Stream Deck layout dominated my desk

16 June 2026 at 15:10
It's hard to find a keyboard that's satisfying for both writing and gaming and I'm not sure the perfect board even exists. But while I wait to find it, these are the keyboards I keep coming back to, for one reason or another.

Finland charges Russian captain and crew member of ship suspected of damaging undersea cables — prosecutors claim ship had eight more targets before it was stopped by coast guard

Finnish prosecutors charged two crew members of a cargo ship suspected of deliberately damaging two undersea cables at the turn of the year, with two more remaining detained in Finland. This is the second investigation to result in charges, although the first case failed to secure a conviction, with the case still on appeal.

Multiple small Tennessee counties pass temporary data center bans — Nashville also passed near-unanimous moratorium on first reading

Two jurisdictions in Tennessee just passed a data center moratorium as three more a set to vote on bills that delay these projects. These temporary bans have gained widespread support, especially in rural regions where developers are increasingly looking to for building their massive projects.

42% slashed off Samsung's 990 Pro SSD, 2TB now $369 — $270 savings brings one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSDs to its lowest price in months

15 June 2026 at 14:49
Samsung's 990 Pro 2TB is one of the fastest PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs around, delivering excellent performance and efficiency and backed by a 5-year warranty - now priced at $369.99, it's not the cheapest around, but is a well-rounded storage upgrade for any build.

2021 Honda Civic infotainment system can be jailbroken via USB — flaw uses public Android test keys to install unauthorized apps, enables for 'EvilValet' attacks

A software architect determined that they could practically install anything they want on the infotainment system of their 2021 Honda Civic through the front USB port. While the head unit required a signed AOSP file to update itself, the AOSP test key is publicly known, meaning anyone with the knowledge could potentially build their own update file and load it with malware.

Save $500 on this beastly gaming rig with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB, Ryzen 7800X3D, and 32GB of RAM — Skytech's desktop gaming PC now just $1,499

Looking for a solid gaming PC but tired of seeing exorbitant prices on every retailer's website? We've got you covered with this prebuilt, equipped with high-quality components ready for 1440p gaming and more, with a clear upgrade path once prices settle down.

AI costs spike as subscriptions hit pricing wall — firms turn towards Chinese LLMs, open-source models to extend budget

Companies look for cheaper alternatives as token costs for frontier AI models skyrocket, potentially impacting OpenAI and Anthropic's bottom lines. Subscriptions also take a bite out of these startup's profitability, as utilization rates higher than 5.7% could lead to losses.

Logi Mobi Fold portable mouse bends in half and slides neatly into your pocket — wireless mouse has a month-long battery life

Logitech's new Mobi Fold mouse neatly bends in half and can be easily carried around in a pocket, making it ideal for laptop users on the go, and far less bulky than conventional offerings, while having an arguably more ergonomic shape.

AI is set to consume up to 600 billion gallons of water by 2030 — rising energy consumption primarily to blame as data center power demands rise

11 June 2026 at 14:32
Direct cooling data center GPUs uses only a fraction of the water required to keep them running, and with plans for future GPUs and rack systems to be even more power hungry, this problem could make data centers even more of a resource hog.

Analyzing TSMC's fab expansion roadmap — multi-fab N2 ramp, CoWoS, SoIC, and uncorking bottlenecks

TSMC is executing the largest manufacturing expansion in semiconductor industry history that combines simultaneous multi-fab N2 ramps, AI-driven manufacturing optimizations, and massive CoWoS/SoIC packaging capacity expansion to meet increasing demand for AI accelerators.

3D-printed nozzles could revolutionize drug and self-healing material manufacturing — MIT-developed triaxial electrospray design makes cleanroom fabrication optional

MIT's 3D-printed triaxial electrospray nozzles could revolutionize drug and self-healing material manufacturing. By using a relatively inexpensive resin printing approach, the new nozzle fabrication technique removes the need for a semiconductor-class cleanroom facility.

HVAC tech finds former AMD CEO Rory Read's PC in a customer's basement, signed by Lisa Su — unused 2014 desktop had Bulldozer-era hardware inside and a wrapped Windows 8.1 CD

Someone on Reddit has stumbled upon former AMD CEO Rory Read's PC that might've been given to him as a parting gift. Read was AMD's CEO between 2011 and 2014. He helped AMD navigate the failure of Bulldozer while securing massive console contracts with Sony and Microsoft, and also began work on the Zen architecture that would eventually revive AMD.

Nvidia and SK hynix ink multi-year memory co-development and supply agreement — seeks to address extended development cycles

Nvidia and SK hynix have inked a multi-year collaboration agreement under which the companies will co-develop next-generation memory technologies for Nvidia's upcoming platforms and SK hynix will supply them to Nvidia.

MSI, Gigabyte debut new 5K 27-inch Mini-LED monitors with 2,304 dimming zones and glossy panel — both models double the native 180 Hz refresh rate to 330 Hz at 1440p

New Mini-LED monitors from MSI and Gigabyte featuring 5K panels with 2,304 dimming zones and glossy coatings have just been announced. These feature dual- and even triple-mode support, along with full-fat DP 2.1 80 Gbps ports and high peak brightness numbers for HDR. They're also color-accurate enough for professional work.

AMD's RDNA 5 gaming GPUs are coming late next year, according to AIBs at Computex — manufacturers expect new Team Red cards in the second half of 2027 alongside Nvidia

AIB partners for AMD at the Computex 2026 show floor have said they expect next-gen RDNA 5 gaming GPUs to land sometime in the second half of 2027, or maybe even in early 2028. That launch schedule lines up closely with Nvidia's RTX 60 series, which is also expected in late 2027 based on current rumors.

AMD reaches almost 45% CPU share in the latest Steam Hardware Survey for Windows gaming PCs — Ryzen is steadily gaining ground against Intel's legacy domination

The latest Steam Hardware Survey is out and it's showing positive signs of growth for AMD, while Intel is unfortunately on a decline. The Red Team posted its best-ever CPU market share numbers in May 2026 with 45% of all CPUs on Windows being from AMD, while Intel is down to 55%, which is still more for now.

Upgrade your PC with a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 750W power supply, and 240mm AIO for $300 — hardware bundle saves you nearly $200

Even though power supplies and CPU coolers have remained unaffected by the AI boom, storage costs have skyrocketed, which makes this deal even more lucrative. You're getting a blazing-fast 2TB SSD, a genuinely solid power supply, and a decent AIO that can help you stop worrying about the small things and focus on sourcing cheaper memory and GPUs.

Taiwanese startup FormulaV Line wants to break into US market with two new unique cases — company expects products to become available on Newegg later this year

Taiwanese startup FormulaV Line wants to break into the U.S. market with these two new and unique cases. It also showed off a plethora of other components, including PSUs, cooling solutions, and even a gaming chair on the showfloor at Computex 2026.

Finland deploys new system to detect threats to undersea cables — distributed acoustic sensors measure vibrations from the seabed and informs the authorities and operators of suspicious activities

Finnish companies and academic institutions, alongside the Finnish Navy and Border Guards, worked together to develop a system that used existing undersea cables to detect potential disturbances on the seabed. This system would allow the authorities to respond to any detected anomaly, potentially preventing critical undersea infrastructure from getting damaged.

Intel will reportedly upgrade its Wildcat Lake refresh to an 8-core config next year, leak claims — top-end silicon tipped to feature 4 P-cores and 4 LP-E cores as part of 'Core 400' series

Intel's Wildcat Lake refresh that's supposedly debuting next year will shift focus to a more upmarket audience, only refreshing its Core 5 and Core 7 tiers. The new silicon at the top-end would feature 8 cores, up from 6 cores on Wildcat Lake right now, with the 4 P-cores and 4 LP-E cores. The Core 3 parts are claimed to remain unchanged.

Seattle to pass one-year AI data center moratorium next week — will use window to study community impact of AI buildouts

Two Seattle city council committees have passed a one-year moratorium and a resolution on data centers. The measures are still up for a vote in the full council, but many consider that simply as a formality.

Nvidia is reportedly still planning fabled RTX 50 Super series for 2026, leak claims — lineup could now include a potential 'RTX 5060 Super' with 12GB of VRAM

For almost a year, the RTX 50 Super series has been part of the rumor mill, but with the AI boom snatching production lines, causing memory prices to skyrocket, hype for the lineup had died down. Now, a potential RTX 5060 Super with 12GB of VRAM is apparently in the works, with the 50 Super series as a whole allegedly getting "back on track."

TSMC CEO C.C. Wei says, ‘It will be a long time before we can meet customer demand’ — tells shareholders that he will keep prices stable, refrain from implementing price hikes

TSMC says it does not have enough capacity to handle all the demand from AI hyperscalers, with CEO C.C. Wei saying that it will take a long time before it can match customer demand. This is an opportunity for Intel, though, as companies desperate to get their hands on advanced chips might be willing to use Intel 18A or 14A nodes for their needs instead.

Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries coming to the EU — console maker confirms it will comply with regulations set to take effect from 2027

The European Union's new directives for easily user-replaceable batteries will force Nintendo to update its Switch 2 console with a revised model. The law goes into effect from February 18, 2027, which means an updated Switch 2 that complies with these new regulations needs to come out before that deadline.

Elon Musk's SpaceX secures 100% property tax exemption for planned $55 billion Terafab semiconductor factory in Texas — county approves 35-year deal worth hundreds of millions despite resident backlash

4 June 2026 at 18:46
SpaceX has secured a 35-year, 100% property tax abatement for its proposed $55 billion TeraFAB semiconductor facility in Texas. Elon Musk argues the exemption is essential to compete with global chipmakers, while residents raise concerns over transparency, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.

Surface Laptop Ultra targets 110W TDP for RTX Spark Superchip — Microsoft reveals power budget of its high-end 15" system in hands-on session

4 June 2026 at 14:00
The RTX Spark Superchip still holds many mysteries, but we now have a better idea of its TDP. Microsoft revealed to Tom's Hardware that the Surface Laptop Ultra with this SoC inside will target a 110W TDP, suggesting a thermal and power ballpark for other, similarly-sized systems.

Noctua shows off improved thermosiphon prototype — passively circulated liquid cooler gets Q3 2027 projected launch date

3 June 2026 at 19:08
Noctua showed off a refined version of its passively circulated thermosiphon liquid cooler at Computex 2026 with an improved evaporator design. The company is confident enough in its progress with this product to set a Q3 2027 launch window.

Microsoft unveils Project Solara AI, a chip-to-cloud platform built to power a new generation of 'agent-first' enterprise devices — hardware designed to run AI agents instead of traditional apps

3 June 2026 at 16:19
Microsoft has unveiled Project Solara, an Android-based chip-to-cloud platform for AI-first enterprise devices. The system combines Qualcomm and MediaTek hardware, Azure-hosted agents, and adaptive interfaces, with reference designs including a wearable AI badge and a desktop AI hub.

Noctua's first-ever AIO features a silenced Asetek Emma V2 pump and NF-A12/14 fans — 240mm NL-LC1 starts at around $250, could cost $325 for 420mm cooler

Noctua is officially entering the AIO market on June 16 with its new "NL-LC1" liquid cooler that starts at 220 EUR (around $250) for the 240mm variant. It features a customized Asetek Emma V2 pump with a lot of soundproofing, NF-A12x25 G2 or NF-A14x25 G2 fans and SecuFirm2+ mounting.

Intel's 5.7 GHz Xeon 6377P features 12 P-cores and a desktop-class LGA1700 socket — unusual server CPU prioritizes clock speed over core count

3 June 2026 at 14:00
Intel has unveiled the Xeon 6377P, a 12-core Bartlett Lake server processor featuring a 5.7 GHz boost clock, ECC support, and a 95W TDP. The unusual Xeon targets entry-level enterprise workloads where single-threaded performance matters more than massive core counts.

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