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Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 9:46 a.m. | Original

Framework's latest update brings more bad news about memory and storage pricing crisis — RAM costs increased to $12 to $16 per GB, recommends purchasing some models elsewhere for Framework Laptop DIY

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 9:08 a.m. | Original

Google reports that state hackers from China, Russia and Iran are using Gemini in 'all stages' of attacks — phishing lures, coding and vulnerability testing get AI underpinnings from hostile actors

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 9:06 a.m. | Original

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Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Motherboard Review

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 8 a.m. | Original

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero pairs a striking all-black design with strong performance and features. It’s pricey, but a compelling premium choice for high-end builds.

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Premium all-black aesthetic
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Five M.2 sockets (2x PCIe 5.0)
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Five USB Type-C ports on the rear

Twitch streamer uses electrodes to manipulate balance using electricity — can be used to control a real-life human being with an Xbox controller or joystick, simulate racing game G-force

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 7:37 a.m. | Original

WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 7:23 a.m. | Original

Tom's Hardware Verdict

The WD Green SN3000 is a surprisingly capable drive with good performance and decent power efficiency.

Pros

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Surprisingly good all-around performance
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Decent power efficiency

Cons

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Limited sustained write performance
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Weak warranty

The best Presidents’ Day 2026 gaming PC, laptops, and component deals

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 6:59 a.m. | Original

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Save $438 on a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Asus X870, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM — Newegg strikes with another blistering sub-$800 AM5 bundles

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 6:47 a.m. | Original

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Get 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for $150 when you buy the new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, thanks to this Newegg combo deal

Tom's Hardware | Feb. 13, 2026, 6:44 a.m. | Original

U.S., Taiwan ink trade deal after months of talks — agreement cuts tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15% in exchange for direct investments on U.S. tech sector, semiconductors still excluded

Steam to add hardware specs to reviews — optional feature could help you dodge poorly optimized games

Framework's latest update brings more bad news about memory and storage pricing crisis — RAM costs increased to $12 to $16 per GB, recommends purchasing some models elsewhere for Framework Laptop DIY

Google reports that state hackers from China, Russia and Iran are using Gemini in 'all stages' of attacks — phishing lures, coding and vulnerability testing get AI underpinnings from hostile actors

Asus ROG Crosshair X870E Dark Hero Motherboard Review

Tom's Hardware Verdict

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Twitch streamer uses electrodes to manipulate balance using electricity — can be used to control a real-life human being with an Xbox controller or joystick, simulate racing game G-force

WD Green SN3000 1TB SSD Review: A diamond in the rough

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The best Presidents’ Day 2026 gaming PC, laptops, and component deals

Save $438 on a Ryzen 7 9850X3D, Asus X870, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM — Newegg strikes with another blistering sub-$800 AM5 bundles

Get 32GB of DDR5-6400 RAM for $150 when you buy the new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D, thanks to this Newegg combo deal

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