Hardware
Grab vital 3D printer maintenance tools in these prime Day deals you can still get — up to 37% off HOTO, Creality, Wera
You’ve got one of the best 3D printers, and whether it’s one of the best budget 3D printers, or something a little more spendy (like the Prusa CORE One), you need tools to keep it running smoothly. Yes, you get some tools in the box, but investing in a dedicated 3D printer toolkit will make…
Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Review: The Next Generation
Why you can trust Tom’s Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. The Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen may sound like the title of a badly-translated 1990s Saturday morning manga, but in reality it is the…
Intel’s 18A production starts before TSMC’s competing N2 tech — here’s how the two process nodes compare
Intel has started volume production of its Core Ultra 3-series ‘Panther Lake’ processors, the company said on Thursday. Intel’s Panther Lake is a crucial CPU for the company, designed to demonstrate Intel’s ability to develop a competitive processor and produce it internally using its leading-edge manufacturing technology. This is intended to enhance the company’s reputation…
Ultimate PSU Size Guide: ATX vs SFX vs SFX-L
Choosing the right power solution for your PC is a crucial decision that impacts performance, compatibility, and the overall longevity of your system. For most PC builders, the choice boils down to three main form factors: ATX, SFX, and SFX-L. While ATX has long been the industry standard, the rise of powerful small form factor…
These 15 gadgets under $50 have upgraded my tech life, and you can still get them on sale for Prime Day
As much as I love high-priced tech like my 4K projector or RTX 4090, most of us can’t regularly spend several hundred dollars on a tech gift or purchase. But that doesn’t mean you can’t substantially improve your tech life (or the lives of your friends and family) while spending a comparatively small amount of…
Nvidia is turning GPUs into capital, but questions exist around sustainability — AI companies are financing hardware like debt, as bank warns of ‘sharp market correction’
Compute used to be something you rented. You spun up a few cloud instances and paid your AWS bill. If you needed more, you just scaled up your usage. That model still exists, but with the generative AI boom, it’s breaking down. Supply shortages and hardware hoarding, alongside capital excess, have given rise to a…
Enclosed vs Open 3D Printers: Proven Performance Comparison
Introduction: The Core Difference in 3D Printer Design There are many types of tools in the world of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printing, but one of the most important design decisions you will have to make is between an enclosed vs open frame model. This difference is not just about looks; it has a…
3DPrintopia 2025: filament, folding printers, and fun at the East Coast’s largest 3D printing event
I spent last weekend at Maryland’s 3DPrintopia, a celebration of all things 3D printing. The event is an eclectic mix of the latest tech, mixed with homebrew 3D printers, merchants, and geeks showing off their latest projects. Over 3000 visitors and hundreds of exhibitors gathered, from big company CEOs to Cub Scouts racing their first…
Best Compact Printers for Small Spaces: Top Mini and Portable Picks
It can be hard to find the right printer when you do not have a lot of room. You need speed, quality, and functionality, but you do not want to lose any of your desk space. Luckily, in 2025, manufacturers will be making amazing space saving printers that save space and pack a lot of…
Qualcomm’s big win over Arm could reverberate throughout the industry — ALA licensees could potentially develop custom designs without renegotiating terms
This week, Qualcomm secured a final legal win against Arm in a high-profile licensing dispute around CPU cores developed by Nuvia, which Qualcomm acquired in 2021. A U.S. District Court has now rejected all of Arm’s claims, affirming Qualcomm’s right to use Nuvia’s technology under its architecture license agreement (ALA). Without any doubt, this is…