As of October 14, Windows 10 is no longer supported by Microsoft . That means no more feature updates, no more official troubleshooting support, and most importantly, no more security updates. Any zero-day exploits hackers have been sitting on are almost certainly
Windows 10 support ends today — here's who's affected and what you need to do

This Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock is the Swiss Army knife of all docks for $399 — 500W GaN power supply, M.2 slot, 5G Ethernet networking, LCD screen, and wireless charger all in one

The Humbird 3 , an innovative 11-in-1 Thunderbolt 5 eGPU dock, aims to become the only docking station you'll ever need. With support from over 177 backers on Kickstarter and more than $63,000 raised, it's more than just an eGPU dock—it's loaded with a wide range of valuable features.
The dock is constructed from recycled aluminum with a wooden accent, thereby enhancing its premium appearance.
Michigan township sued by AI data center builder and disgruntled residents over opposition to the site — mounting concerns about rising power bills and water usage fuel growing skepticism

AI data centers are popping up in so many locations that they might eventually get a scientific mushroom species name. The industry has seen around a trillion dollars' worth of investment and deals in the past weeks alone, but the high power and water usage of AI data centers come at a price for their surrounding locations. Many U.S. cities don't welcome the prospect, and the case of Saline Township in Michigan is the latest in a string of pushbacks, as told by
OpenAI and Broadcom to co-develop 10GW of custom AI chips in yet another blockbuster AI partnership — deployments start in 2026

OpenAI has signed a multi-year deal with Broadcom to co-develop and deploy 10 gigawatts of custom AI accelerators and rack systems, the companies announced on October 13. OpenAI will handle accelerator and system design, while Broadcom leads development and roll-out starting in the second half of 2026. Full deployment is targeted by the end of 2029.
The agreement forms part of an ongoing, aggressive hardware push by OpenAI. Unlike with its current reliance
Next-gen MRAM breakthrough can flip bits at SRAM-rivalling speeds with low power consumption — researchers claim true next-gen breakthrough using Tungsten layer

A cross-institutional research team has published a paper where a breakthrough in (MRAM) development is detailed. According to a blog post published by Taiwan’s National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU), which spearheaded the efforts, they have managed to overcome a major challenge that hampered the development and adoption of this kind of non-volatile memory. The researchers claim that their spin–orbit torque magnetic random-access memory (SOT-MRAM) is a true next-gen
RTX 5070 Ti with catastrophic damage brought back to life by RX 580 — AMD VRM graft resurrects card with a huge hole burned into its PCB

We've seen countless repair stories , shunt mods , and even custom-designed GPUs before, but nothing quite compares to a project like this. Marrying together one of the most iconic graphics cards ever released — AMD's RX 580 — with a modern-day heavyweight like the RTX 5070 Ti in the most unexpected way possible, Brazilian YouTuber and technician Paulo (from Paulo Games) has just performed a miracle . He sacrificed the soul of
Go big with a 28TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro, now just $479 in Newegg's limited sale — bargain storage priced at just $17 per TB

One of Seagate's largest Ironwolf Pro hard disk drives is on sale at Newegg, with 75 bucks knocked off the list price in their "Gametober" sales event. If you're looking for a reliable drive for a NAS or other backup setup, one of Seagate's enterprise-grade drives will offer extra peace of mind when storing your precious data.
Today's deal is on Seagate's IronWolf Pro HDD (28TB capacity) for $47
Asus ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi Motherboard review: Dual PCIe 5.0 M.2 meets B850 Mini-ITX
Tom's Hardware Verdict
Asus’ ROG Strix B850-I Gaming WiFi Mini-ITX motherboard is ideal if two PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets are a priority. However, if dual fast storage and AI features aren’t essential, more affordable alternatives offer comparable hardware configurations (minus the two 5.0 M.2).
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Dutch government seizes local chipmaker from its Chinese owner — Nexperia parent company Wingtech preps response to 'exceptional' steps taken to safeguard 'crucial technological knowledge'

The Dutch government has taken the "exceptional" step of seizing control of strategically important Dutch chip maker Nexperia from its Chinese owner, Wingtech, as nationalist instincts continue to shape the semiconductor industry.
The government says it is concerned that important technologies could be transferred to the Chinese parent company, according to Reuters . With this manoeuvre, it can block any such attempts, maintaining this "crucial technological knowledge and capabilities on Dutch and European soil."
China probes Qualcomm with antitrust investigation in the latest asymmetric trade negotiation salvo — Autotalks acquisition risks fouling anti-monopoly laws

China's regulatory body for business, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMD), has announced an antitrust investigation is now under, looking into the purchase of Israeli connected-vehicle technology company, Autotalks, by Qualcomm earlier this year, according to Bloomberg . With the deal now months old and having cleared all regulatory approval in the U.S., this move is largely seen as a punitive measure towards America as part of the ongoing trade negotiations and ahead of