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Hot Hardware was founded over 20 years ago in 1999, and covers computer products, gadget, science and related technology news, along with deep-dive tech product reviews.
Google just might've (inadvertently) revealed the first look at its ambitious Android for PC project, bringing the long-awaited unification of ChromeOS and Android to desktop closer to reality.
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Google Accidentally Leaks Secret Android Desktop OS User Interface
Google just might've (inadvertently) revealed the first look at its ambitious Android for PC project, bringing the long-awaited unification of ChromeOS and Android to desktop closer to reality.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Genesis has unleashed a guttural, 1,100-horsepower roar across the dunes of the Arabian Peninsula. Could the radical X Scorpio concept off-roader be a hint of the brand's upcoming Dakar or WEC aspirations?
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Genesis Reveals X Skorpio Concept With 1,100-HP V8 For Rugged Desert Performance
Genesis has unleashed a guttural, 1,100-horsepower roar across the dunes of the Arabian Peninsula. Could the radical X Scorpio concept off-roader be a hint of the brand's upcoming Dakar or WEC…
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January 28, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Samsung is set to make a splash in the U.S. market with release of its Galaxy Z TriFold this week...
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Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Launches In The US Soon For $2900, Are You In?
Following a launch in South Korea, Samsung's Galaxy Z TriFold is about to make a big splash in the U.S.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Deep in the digital bedrock of 35 years of Hubble observation archives, a new AI tool has uncovered more than 800 previously undocumented cosmic anomalies in a scant 2.5 days.
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NASA Says AI Found Hundreds Of Hidden Galaxies And Cosmic Oddities In Hubble Data
Deep in the digital bedrock of 35 years of Hubble observation archives, a new AI tool has uncovered more than 800 previously undocumented cosmic anomalies in a scant 2.5 days.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Most of the finer-grain details are light at the moment, though from a high-level overview, SK hynix says its new firm will be focused on finding "new AI growth engines."
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SK Hynix Spins Off Solidigm To Form A $10 Billion AI Company In The US
SK hynix is making a major investment on U.S. soil with the formation of an AI solutions firm that it is tentatively calling AI Company (or AI Co.).
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January 28, 2026 at 2:53 PM
At long last, Beijing has reportedly given several domestic tech giants its stamp of approval to buy H200 chips based on NVIDIA's Hopper architecture, albeit with a potential caveat.
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China Shifts Stance On NVIDIA H200 Chip Imports During CEO's Visit
At long last, Beijing has given several domestic tech giants its stamp of approval to buy H200 chips based on NVIDIA's Hopper architecture, with a potential caveat.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:06 PM
The new #AMD Ryzen 7 #9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its #gaming leadership. Come check it out--full review is live...

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AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D Review: The Best Gaming CPU, Boosted
The new AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D is a clone of the existing 8-core Ryzen 7 9800X3D, but with higher clocks to boost performance and solidify its gaming
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January 28, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Intel's latest Panther Lake chips are about to get a big upgrade with the latest Arc drivers, which deliver XeSS 3 multi-frame generation.

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Intel's New Arc GPU Driver Enables XeSS 3 Multi-Frame Generation To Boost Gaming FPS
The latest driver enables XeSS 3 on new Panther Lake systems, with support for older GPUs still to come.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Microsoft is rolling out a public preview of an updated interface for its Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience, bringing it in line with what gamers see on Xbox and PC.

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Xbox Cloud Gaming Gets A Full Web Overhaul, How To Try It Out Now
Microsoft is bringing an updated user interface to the Xbox Cloud Gaming web experience to bring it closer in line to its consoles and PC app.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:43 PM
SoundCloud has been hit by hackers, leading to massive data breach impacting close to 30 million accounts.

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SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes 30M Accounts As Extortion Gang Dumps Stolen Data
A failed extortion attempt against SoundCloud resulted in the leak of information relating to nearly 30 million accounts.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Gaming fans who prefer physical copies over digital releases might have to wait a bit longer than everyone else to get their hands on Grand Theft Auto 6.

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GTA 6 Physical Copies May Be Delayed As Rockstar Aims To Stop This From Happening
Signs point toward a digital-only launch of GTA 6 in an attempt to foil the efforts of leakers.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:37 PM
While dark matter neither emits nor reflects light, NASA's Webb was able to see it by observing how its massive gravitational pull warps the light of nearly 800,000 distant galaxies
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Webb's Most Detailed Dark Matter Map Yet Shows 800K Galaxies In Stunning Clarity
Using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers have been able to compile the most detailed map of dark matter ever produced, exposing the ghostly scaffolding that has guided the growth…
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January 27, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Rock out to huge savings on premium soundbars from Samsung, as well as deals from Bose, Sony, and others!
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These Samsung Soundbar Deals For Over Half Off Pump Up The Jam And Big Savings
Jam out to huge savings on premium soundbars from Samsung, as well as deals from Bose, Sony, and others.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:42 PM
If Apple is good at one thing, it's the length of software/firmware support for its devices. This latest wave of updates even brings a surprise gift to a 13-year-old iPhone model.
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Apple's Barrage Of Updates Includes A Surprise For This Ancient iPhone Model
Within a large iOS and WatchOS update dump this week, owners of the 13-year-old iPhone 5s received a nice little gift.
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January 27, 2026 at 3:13 PM
The expanded site at Micron's Singapore location will help satiate what's so far been an insatiable demand for NAND that's driving the rapid expansion of AI and data center applications, though it won't happen overnight.
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Micron’s $24 Billion Singapore Megafab Aims To Solve AI‑Era Memory Crunch
As part of the massive investment, Micron broke ground on an advanced fabrication facility located within the existing complex, and when finished it will span 700,000 square feet of clean room space.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Intel's biggest GPU to date may finally make it to market as a professional product, but the consumer version is AWOL at the moment.

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Intel Arc Pro B70 Big Battlemage GPU With 32GB VRAM May Debut With Arrow Lake Refresh
Intel's biggest GPU to date may finally make it to market as a pro GPU, but the consumer version is AWOL.
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January 27, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Nearly five years after introducing its first AirTag tracker, Apple is rolling out its second-generation iteration with key upgrades, including an expanded Bluetooth range and a louder built-in speaker.
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Apple's 2nd Gen AirTag Launches With Major Tracking Upgrades, Are They Worth It?
Nearly five years after introducing its first AirTag tracker , Apple is rolling out its second-generation iteration with key upgrades, including an expanded Bluetooth range and a louder built-in…
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January 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM
An intrepid #modder worked their magic and made a #PlayStation 4 #handheld of their own.

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Awesome Mod Turns A PS4 Slim Into A Fully Functional OLED Handheld
An intrepid modder worked their magic and made a PlayStation 4 handheld of their own.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:57 PM
#Microsoft says its new #Maia 200 #AI chip is competitive against in-house solutions from #Google and #Amazon, but stops short of comparing to #NVIDIA.

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Microsoft Unveils Maia 200 AI Accelerators To Boost Cloud AI Independence
Microsoft says the new chip is competitive against in-house solutions from Google and Amazon, but stops short of comparing to NVIDIA.
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January 26, 2026 at 7:41 PM
You'll have to be fast to score this deal on HP's flexible OmniBook X, though we found bargains on a bunch of other laptops priced under a grand, too.
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Snag This HP OmniBook X Flip 2-In-1 Deal For $300 Off Before Time Runs Out
You'll have to be fast to score this deal on HP's flexible OmniBook X, though we found bargains on a bunch of other laptops priced under a grand too.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Cybercriminals are using a nearly invisible typographical trick to impersonate Microsoft and Marriott websites that can easily fool users who aren't paying attention.
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Devious New Phishing Attack Exploits Font Illusion To Create Fake Login Pages
Cybercriminals are using a nearly invisible typographical trick to impersonate Microsoft and Marriot websites that can easily fool users who aren't paying attention.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Need more evidence that AMD is planning to launch a Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor? Here it is...
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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 Dual 3D V-Cache CPU Breaks Cover In EEC Filing
The newest indication that AMD is clearing a runway to land a new flagship part with a heap of 3D V-Cache on board is an appearance at the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database.
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January 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Nike confirmed it is investigating a possible data breach that, if verified, could lead to an influx of counterfeit products based on authentic designs, including ones that haven't even been released yet.
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Just Steal It: Nike Hackers Claim 1.4TB In Data Breach, Watch For Counterfeits
Nike confirmed it is investigating a possible data breach that, if verified, could lead to an influx of counterfeit products based on authentic designs.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The 16-core, 12-Xe #Intel Core Ultra X9 388H is a very strong all-around processor, with leading IO and connectivity, high performance, and improved efficiency. #PantherLake is officially on the prowl.

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Intel Core Ultra X9 388H Review: Panther Lake Tests Strong
Intel's Panther Lake Core Ultra 300 series has arrived and we've tested the top-end processor inside Lenovo's upcoming Ideapad Pro 5.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:15 PM