Levi Strauss corporate data stolen in cyberattack
No consumer data was impacted in the hack, the company clarified in a regulatory filing. Read more: Levi Strauss corporate data stolen in cyberattack
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The Software Stewardship Lab launches
The Software Stewardship Lab , a nonprofit organization based in Scotland, has announced its existence . Our current research focuses are: Software supply chain security — We're working on an…
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Color Leak Shows Three Finishes
New leaks show the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in three apparent finishes as certification records and prelaunch sightings reveal more about its design, charging and expected specifications.
Get the most magical drone footage with $349 off the DJI Mavic 4 Pro
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro drone bundle with extra batteries and a charging hub is on sale at Amazon for $349 off.
AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, $25 Best Buy Gift Card With MacBook Neo, and More Apple Deals This Week
Some of the best Apple deals of the summer arrived this week, including the AirPods Pro 3 for $189.99, up to $500 off select MacBook Pro models, and the lowest iPad Air prices since Apple's price…
It doesn't seem like Nintendo plans to drop cartridges anytime soon, as the Switch 2 maker reports 38.5% of its sales are physical
While Sony commits to ending the production of game discs, Nintendo has reported that almost 40% of its software sales are physical.
Our Favorite Fans Are on Sale to Help With Summer Heat Waves (2026)
We’re still in the dog days of summer—keep your cool with deals on the best fans we’ve tested for on the go and at home.
Apple Account Card Expands Again: What It Is and What It Isn't
Apple this week expanded support for its Apple Account Card in the Wallet app to Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Malta. The Apple Account Card option for Wallet started rolling out in 2022 , and Apple…
We toured a specially modified Boeing 747 used as a 'flying laboratory' to test new jet engines. See inside.
GE Aerospace is building the world's largest jet engine for Boeing's new 777X, and it's using a giant 747 to test it. We toured the unique plane.
Act fast: OnePlus is gifting users a free wireless charger for its transition
The reward hints at how OPPO plans to support OnePlus users.
iPhone 18 Pro is getting even more ‘Pro’ this year in three ways
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled soon , and rumors point to at least three ways the new models will be even more ‘Pro’ this year.
This week on Tom's Hardware Premium: August 7, 2026 — Inside China's lithography efforts, co-packaged optics get a spotlight, and Samsung debuts next-gen memory tech
A redesigned Bench tool, inside China's domestic Chipmaking efforts, breaking, and we offer a free technical breakdown of Samsung's latest memory-related announcements.
CrystalBall builds type-certified mapping drones for government surveys and mining operators
The Hyderabad-based company manufactures its own survey, surveillance and agricultural drones, and holds a type certificate that allows its mapping model to be bought through government procurement.
OnePlus 10T Is Out of Security Support: Should You Keep Using Yours?
OnePlus 10T security support has ended. Here’s how owners can check their patch level, understand the risks, and decide when to replace the phone.
Australia weighs first new oil refinery in over 60 years to strengthen energy security
Growing concerns over supply-chain disruptions and shrinking global fuel inventories have prompted Canberra to reassess its energy strategy, with policymakers seeking to bolster sovereign fuel…
Exclusive: Turbo VPN releases emergency Windows update after TechRadar uncovers persistent IP leaks
Despite issuing a patch earlier this week, the app continued leaking IPv6 addresses across all protocols until a second update was deployed today
What type of phone case is best for wireless charging?
If you use a Qi or MagSafe charger, it's important for your phone and the charging speed that you get the right kind of case.
DDR5 RAM is still painfully expensive, but this 32GB G.SKILL Ripjaws V DDR4 RAM deal offers savvy PC builders a smart way to upgrade for less
G.SKILL Ripjaws V 32GB DDR4 RAM gets a useful discount for anyone looking to upgrade an older desktop PC.
Introducing Bench 2.0 — a revamped benchmark analyzer, exclusively for Tom's Hardware Premium subscribers
We’re pleased to introduce Bench 2.0, a ground-up rethink of our benchmarking tool that makes it the most powerful, most intuitive benchmark browser in the business.
Apple Wallet in iOS 27 adds feature that’s been on my wishlist for years
iOS 27 adds a variety of new features and changes for Apple Wallet, including one that’s been on my wishlist for years: the ability to import physical passes.
Tamron is planning 10+ new lenses for 2026 and is expanding its multi-mount strategy… just as Sony proposes buying the company
Tamron's photography business is shrinking but its own-brand lens sales are growing, pushing further into Canon RF and other mounts
Google Pixel 11 vs. Samsung Galaxy S26: APAC Price Guide Ahead of Aug. 12 Launch
Google has yet to confirm Pixel 11 pricing, while Samsung’s Galaxy S26 is already selling across major APAC markets. Here’s how the known prices, storage, promotions, and enterprise considerations…
Security updates for Friday
Security updates have been issued by AlmaLinux (compat-libtiff3, fence-agents, firefox, freerdp, frr, gimp, gstreamer1-plugins-bad-free, java-25-openjdk, kernel, kernel-rt, ldns, libgcrypt, libXfont2…
- Multiple Linux distributions release security patches
- Updates target compatibility libraries, web browsers, network tools
- Kernel updates provided by several distributions
DJIs tiny self-flying drone is back to its best-ever price — make it yours for under $140
The DJI Neo, a 135g self-flying drone with a 4K camera and no controller required, is back to its best price ever at $139, down from $199.
How to combat the new threats in open-source libraries
The recent breach of GitHub Inc. that gave attackers access to around 4,000 of the platform’s internal code repositories dramatizes the growing threats from malicious actors who bury malware in open-source software libraries.
Cars Communicating Badly Is an Already-Solved Problem
The history of networking is full of tools that repurposed solutions to very different kinds of problems first. Wi-Fi’s origins trace back in part to a team of Australian radio astronomers trying to detect signals from evaporating black holes.
Shared context turns production data into faster risk response
Security and engineering teams can no longer operate in silos as software delivery accelerates and adversaries move faster with AI, requiring shared context from production data so both sides can prioritize risk and respond without friction. At Black Hat USA 2026, this friction is a major focus.
Lenovo’s next ThinkBook looks unbelievably thin in this leak
Leaked images reveal an ultra-thin Lenovo ThinkBook called Aeroblade, hinting at a new thinness-focused lineup that could rival the world's slimmest laptops.
Mac Pro Turns 20 Today, Five Months After Apple Killed It
Apple announced the original Mac Pro 20 years ago today, with the anniversary landing five months after the company discontinued the machine for good.
Tech layoffs August update: Google, TikTok, Etsy, Zillow slash hundreds of roles as job losses pile up in 2026
August is only one week old, but the month has already seen layoffs at a number of high-profile tech companies. But worse, according to data from a popular layoff-tracking website, the number of tech…
I'm a diehard OnePlus user: Here's my plan now that the company is leaving North America
OnePlus has officially ended business across North America and Europe. I explain what happens next and the best alternatives to consider.
I discounted ANC, but 15 hours traveling with these headphones proved it's better than audio quality
ANC headphones: a sound investment
Are Ray-Ban Meta glasses a privacy risk? Here's what you should know
Not all features are equal when it comes to securing your data.
I Queried 50 Company Profiles — Here's What I Learned About AMD
webdev, #ai, #api, #discuss AMD just spent $390 million in stock to buy Taalas, a 35-person startup that etches AI models directly into silicon.
What do cybersecurity leaders want in staff? These 3 skills beat certifications and experience
Certifications and years of experience can only take you so far in cyber now. Automation means new skills are coming to the fore.
AirPods Pro 3 smash through the $190 barrier in rare Amazon price drop
As of Aug. 7, the AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for $189.99 at Amazon, 24% off their list price of $249.
Saudis flock to new navigation app Hudhud
Standard maps are of little help when the Saudi Arabian capital, which redraws itself weekly, with closures and new interchanges outpacing the Big Tech cartographers.
Ed25519 vs ECDSA: Why the Nonce Decides Everything
ECDSA and Ed25519 both sign data with elliptic curves, and both produce a 64-byte signature that verifies in a fraction of a millisecond.
- ECDSA and Ed25519 use elliptic curves for data signing with 64-byte signatures.
- Ed25519 automatically computes unique nonce, unlike ECDSA's random k per signature.
- Sony's PS3 and Android's SecureRandom failures highlight nonce's critical role in ECDSA security.
Cloudflare for Developers: What It's Great At, Where It Bites, and How to Actually Use It
Cloudflare is best understood not as "a CDN" but as a programmable network that sits between your users and your origin, plus a growing platform for running code and storing data at the edge.
- Cloudflare offers free TLS, CDN, DNS, and serverless runtime for developers
- Workers runtime lacks Node.js support and has CPU time limits
- Cloudflare's generous free tier simplifies site setup with minimal configuration
HyperX Omen Max 16 review: All bark and no bite
The Omen Max 16 definitely looks like a desktop replacement gaming laptop, but its gaming performance meows instead of roars.
Wi-Fi 7 adoption in the US quadrupled in a year - is it time to upgrade?
Wi‑Fi 7 is rapidly moving out of the lab and into American living rooms, with data from Ookla showing US usage is growing fast.
Champions Cup rugby team hacked in ransom attack with player data at risk
Champions Cup rugby club Stade Francais has said it is the victim of a cyber attack, with reports stating players’ identity documents are being held to ransom.
PSB iQ2 review: Premium sound meets smart-speaker convenience
A great app experience turns this wireless stereo setup into a capable hub for your home audio.
WoW's changing how world bosses work because they've 'really been a little bit lackluster' in recent years, says dev
"A lot of players just cluster into a boss. It drops in a few moments."
Michael Dell's son Zach Dell wants his Base Power batteries in every American backyard
Zach Dell's company Base Power is expanding its home battery business across America. The company offers a unique membership model, replacing high upfront costs.
Amazon Knocks $10 off Physical Nintendo Switch Sports Resort Preorders
Amazon has knocked $10 off Nintendo Switch Sports Resort preorders for Switch 2 again, matching digital pricing ahead of its October launch this year.
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case
Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case
LEGO Harry Potter Celebrates 25 Years With Ministry of Magic Set, and The First-Ever Minifigure of a Specific Character
LEGO will celebrate a quarter century of its Harry Potter range with the launch of a new Ministry of Magic set, featuring the first-ever Minifigure of Arabella Figg.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls suffers from widespread PC issues at launch
Marvel Tokonn: Fighting Souls finally released, and while console players appear to be having a decent time with the 4v4 tag fighting game, PC players are reporting significant technical issues ranging from stuttering to netcode issues. Read more
Best Webcams (2026): My Honest Take After Testing the Best
I tested the best webcams across various prices to find the top option. Here’s what I learned.
Attacker phished way into US defense supplier's Microsoft 365 account
Intruder gained access to engineering files and potentially export-controlled technical data
Brainrot Royale Brings Some Of The Internet’s Wildest Characters To PUBG MOBILE’s World of Wonder
While PUBG MOBILE is best known for being a game where up to 100 players parachute onto a map to battle in a winner-takes-all, battle royale showdown, there are whole other ways to play the game, including World of Wonder (WOW).
China’s lab-grown diamonds get an AI boost as industry rides demand for chip cooling
Once overshadowed by natural diamonds in consumer markets, lab-grown versions of the world’s strongest natural substance have become a bright spot for industrial applications, fuelled by the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Google Photos now lets you disable that sticker animation – here’s how to turn it off
Google Photos rolled out the ability to convert photo subjects into stickers last year, indicated by a little “shimmer” animation. Now, Google is giving users the ability to turn off that animation.
Ringgit eases as investors await key US data
Investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key US labour market data, says analyst.
The Galaxy S26 FE has leaked in every color, and at least one has some personality
Fresh Galaxy S26 FE renders reveal Samsung’s upcoming Fan Edition phone in all three expected finishes, while giving us another clear look at its S26-inspired camera redesign.
Tech, Media & Telecom Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Kakao, AppLovin, Warner Bros. Discovery and more in the latest Market Talks covering technology, media and telecom.
Charity bundle hosted by Necrosoft Games nears $200,000 goal to support workers affected by layoffs
An Itch.io charity bundle supporting industry workers affected by layoffs in the US and Canada is close to reaching its $200,000 goal. Read more
Dell’s iconic XPS lineup may be heading into Google’s Googlebook ecosystem
A benchmark leak points to Dell building its first Googlebook under the XPS name, packing a Snapdragon X Elite chip and a 13.4-inch OLED display.