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Yesterday β€” 1 April 2026Latest from Tom's Hardware

Nvidia App adds 'Auto Shader Compilation' for faster load times in games β€” beta feature automatically recompiles shaders in the background after every driver update

The Nvidia App can now automatically recompile shaders for you in the background after every GPU driver update. This should save gamers several minutes across different titles, especially blockbuster ones, where shader compilation can often delay your session. You still need to compile shaders for the first time after a new install, however.

Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme AI Top Motherboard Review: Solid flagship, but the X3D version is what you want today

1 April 2026 at 18:25
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme AI Top delivers strong performance, premium features, and a slick appearance, but high pricing and newer refresh boards, like the X3D version, make it a tough sell unless you snag a refurb deal.

We go hands-on with Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and its 5X and 6X multipliers β€” more generated frames, now tailor-made for your monitor's refresh rate

31 March 2026 at 22:22
The arrival of Nvidia's DLSS 4.5 Dynamic Multi Frame Generation mode and its extended 5X and 6X multipliers promises more control and higher generated frame rates for GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards. We went hands-on to see just how far AI can stretch one input frame.

Before yesterdayLatest from Tom's Hardware

YoloLiv YoloCam S3 Review: A 4K powerhouse

31 March 2026 at 17:00
YoloLiv's YoloCam S3 is a small, sturdy 4K/30 fps webcam that delivers excellent video β€” once you spend some time fiddling with the software. It's got a large sensor, a wide 82-degree field of view, and lightning-fast autofocus, but you'll need to plug it into a USB 3.0 port for it to function.

Modder gets Intel's OEM-only 'Bartlett Lake' CPU to post on a regular Asus Z790 motherboard β€” BIOS was edited by Claude AI to make Core Ultra 9 273QPE boot

An enthusiast has managed to get Intel's non-consumer Bartlett Lake CPU running on a regular Z790 motherboard, thanks to AI. Claude modded the original BIOS of the board to detect a Core 9 273QPE and boot with it, but the setup hasn't gotten past the POST screen yet, and the modder is currently facing various error codes.

Analyzing Elon Musk's TeraFab β€” A step towards Tesla and SpaceX's partial vertical integration, or an unattainable dream?

Elon Musk's TeraFab has been announced, and the first employees are now being hired. But can this venture scale to all of its terawatt glory? Or will it just help Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI land additional chips they cannot get from regular partners?

Latest Windows 11 update is broken, refuses to install β€” Microsoft pulls latest update over missing files error

Another month, another broken Windows update β€” what's new? Well, this update was supposed to bring "production-quality" improvements, which means it's part of Microsoft's efforts to fix its AI enshittification. Ironically, the update won't even install for most users and has since been pulled with no workaround ready so far.

Asus ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless Review: Cheaper, but not really?

30 March 2026 at 17:00
Asus' new ROG Strix Morph 96 Wireless keyboard is a well-built wireless mechanical gaming keyboard with great battery life and a compact 96-percent layout. It feels and sounds great and it doesn't rely on Asus' Armoury Crate, and it retails for just $140. But you can get its pricier older sibling for less, right now.

Xbox 360 devkit bought for $5 at car boot sale came with 2007 beta build of GTA IV with unreleased assets β€” Version includes cut ferry system, zombies, and more

A pre-release build of GTA IV has been discovered on an Xbox 360 devkit dating back to 2007, just a few months before the game's official release next year. The build includes various unused assets that were altered or removed for the final release, such as the iconic ferry system. People have even found zombie models for a mini game, alongside NPCs, vehicles, and much more.

12-Nozzle 3D printer unveiled β€” MOVA AtomForm Unveils Palette 300

MOVA AtomForm officially unveiled its fledgling 3D printer at a Silicon Valley media event that felt more like a crash course on 3D printing for lifestyle content creators than a deep dive into the machine’s capabilities for those of us familiar with 3D printing.

Researchers develop ground-penetrating 'Wi-Fi' tech with 100m range β€” magnetic induction method could help reach those trapped or lost underground

South Korean researchers have developed a new underground communication technology that uses magnetic induction to achieve a 100-meter range. The tech could help rescuers reach those trapped or lost underground.

Hbada X7 Chair Review: AI-assisted comfort

29 March 2026 at 16:00
The Hbada X7 Smart Ergonomic Chair is a premium offering that blends sophisticated design with cutting-edge "AI" features, which include a smart lumbar support. The X7 is an innovative, supportive, and highly configurable ergonomic experience, positioning it as a strong competitor against established high-end brands.

$500 fiber optic HDMI cable delivers flawless 48 Gbps performance across a staggering 990 feet β€” crushes 8K at 60 Hz and 4K at 120 Hz over long distances

The HDMI standard can often be unclear, with the same version number referring to completely different capabilities across products. You can technically pay your way out of this confusion by going with an expensive fiber-optic HDMI cable that maintains its full bandwidth over much longer distances. That's what this Twitter user did, and their cable has one more trick up its sleeve.

Intel Arrow Lake Refresh CPU prices shot up to 17% above MSRP just 48 hours after launch β€” dynamic pricing trumps manufacturer's recommended pricing

The new Core Ultra 200S Plus series has received widespread acclaim within the community, and we liked it as well for rejuvenating Intel's otherwise underwhelming CPU generation. Part of the reason they're getting good reviews is their excellent price-to-performance ratio, which seems to be slightly undone at the moment.

Microsoft's new gaming boss axed 'This is an Xbox' campaign because 'it didn't feel like Xbox' β€” Xbox brand undergoes transformation to redefine its identity

The "This is an Xbox" marketing campaign was met with severe backlash from pretty much everyone outside Microsoft's top brass. Now, it seems like the brand is course-correcting with new Xbox chief Asha Sharma leading the charge for a rejuvenated Xbox, and personally killing the controversial campaign.

Asus ROG Swift PG34WCDN 34-inch QD-OLED 360 Hz gaming monitor review: New levels of speed and brightness

28 March 2026 at 16:00
Asus embraces RGB Stripe OLED tech in its new ROG Swift PG34WCDN. It’s a 34-inch curved ultra-wide panel with 360 Hz, Adaptive-Sync, HDR500 and Quantum Dot color. It raises the bar for speed and brightness in the WQHD segment.

Lucky PC builder scores brand new RTX 5060 Ti worth $420 for just $80 at Walmart β€” clearance sale find saves buyer hundreds upgrading from a GTX 1060

Nvidia launched the RTX 5060 Ti 8GB at $379 but you've been able find it for lower for around $350 ever since. That's what Walmart was selling an MSI Ventus 2X variant for, before slapping an insane clearance sale on it and letting it go for just $80. You can't get this GPU for less than $420 anywhere else right now.

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