<rss version="0.91"><channel><title>HotHardware Editor’s Picks</title><link>https://hothardware.com</link> <description>Top stories from HotHardware selected by our editors</description><image><url>https://hothardware.com/content/images/logo-transparent.png</url><title>HotHardware Editor’s Picks</title><link>https://hothardware.com</link></image> <language>en-us</language><webMaster>davea@hothardware.com (Dave Altavilla)</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 Emulator Team RPCS3 Tells Users to Stop Flooding GitHub with AI Slop]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/playstation-3-emulator-team-rpcs3-tells-users-to-stop-flooding-github-with-ai-slop</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/playstation-3-emulator-team-rpcs3-tells-users-to-stop-flooding-github-with-ai-slop</guid><description><![CDATA[PlayStation 3 emulator RPCS3 has earned much praise thanks to its rapid pace in emulating the complex Cell CPU architecture since its initial release in 2011, but the open source nature of the project means that virtually anybody can contribute to it. While that would normally be a strength, it has created a problem for the core RPCS3 team, ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:54:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70565/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-rpcs3-70compat2.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Score a Ryzen 7 9800X3D for $439 with a Free Corsair 750W PSU]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/score-ryzen-7-9800x3d-439-free-corsair-750w-psu</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/score-ryzen-7-9800x3d-439-free-corsair-750w-psu</guid><description><![CDATA[Newegg continues to offer up PC part bundles that help take some of the sting out of soaring component prices. The latest such offer is a discount on an AMD's Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor with a stack of 3D V-Cache, and if you pounce, you will also get a Corsair 750W power supply thrown into the mix at no extra cost.
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D + Corsair ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70568/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster Revealed: A 1,065-HP V12 Hybrid With No Roof]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/lamborghini-fenomeno-roadster-revealed</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/lamborghini-fenomeno-roadster-revealed</guid><description><![CDATA[Count on Lamborghini's new Fenomeno Roadster being the kind of car that makes other supercars look restrained. Limited to just 15 units, it pairs a naturally aspirated 6.5-liter V12 with three electric motors for a combined 1,065 horses, making the Fenomeno among the quickest roofless cars ever built.

How fast? Well, the numbers are blunt ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 11:02:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70567/thumbnail/default/thumb-fenomeno-front.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[macOS 27 to Feature Biggest Design Overhaul in Years as Apple Prepares for WWDC]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/macos-27-biggest-design-overhaul-in-years</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/macos-27-biggest-design-overhaul-in-years</guid><description><![CDATA[Liquid Glass critics, your prayers have been partially answered, though perhaps not in the way you might have hoped. Apple is not scrapping its controversial design language for macOS 27. Instead, the company is preparing what is being described by one Apple insider as a "slight redesign" that aims to sand down the roughest edges of the Liquid ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:44:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70566/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_apple-macos-on-macbook.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows 11 Laptops Are Better Than Apple's MacBook Neo, Microsoft-Backed Report Says]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/windows-11-laptops-better-apple-macbook-neo-microsoft-report</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/windows-11-laptops-better-apple-macbook-neo-microsoft-report</guid><description><![CDATA[Apple is actively disrupting the mainstream laptop market with the launch of the MacBook Neo starting at $599 (or $499 if you qualify for an education discount), but you are much better off buying a Windows 11 laptop instead. If you don't believe it, just ask Microsoft. A report commissioned by Microsoft found that Windows 11 laptops hold ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:35:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70564/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-lenovo-ideapad-slim-3.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[JWST Reveals Heart of Galaxy M77 Is Being Consumed by Its Own Supermassive Black Hole]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/heart-of-galaxy-m77-being-consumed-by-its-own-black-hole</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/heart-of-galaxy-m77-being-consumed-by-its-own-black-hole</guid><description><![CDATA[Messier 77 normally looks relatively serene in images, but who knew the supermassive black hole tugging at the galaxy's heartstrings could be so violent? New Webb images have captured the bright brilliant core 45 million light years away outshining almost everything nearby. 

Folks know M77 by several names, including NGC 1068 and the Squid ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:28:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70563/thumbnail/default/thumb-m77-beacon.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Preparing Steam Machine Reservations? Code Leak Hints at Anti-Scalper Queue]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-preparing-steam-machine-reservations-anti-scalper-queue</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-preparing-steam-machine-reservations-anti-scalper-queue</guid><description><![CDATA[There is a high chance that Valve ends up implementing a reservation system for its upcoming Steam Machine reboot, similar to what it's currently doing for the next wave of Steam Controller units after the initial batch sold out in minutes. Not only does it make sense to go that route for what's likely to be a popular product, but a few curious ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 09:46:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70562/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-valve-steam-machine.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASUS ROG Unveils a 34-Inch OLED Speed Demon and 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Sidekick Display]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/asus-rog-unveils-a-34-inch-oled-speed-demon-and-123-inch-touchscreen-sidekick-display</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/asus-rog-unveils-a-34-inch-oled-speed-demon-and-123-inch-touchscreen-sidekick-display</guid><description><![CDATA[ASUS just introduced a pair of new ROG Strix displays. The star of the show is the 34-inch Tandem RGB QD-OLED ASUS ROG Strix XG35WCDMS, a 21:9 Ultrawide which offers up to 280 Hz refresh rate with a 0.03 millisecond response time. The other is a 12.3-inch, 24:9 IPS touchscreen companion display, the ASUS ROG Strix XG129C. The ASUS ROG Strix ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70561/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-rog-strix-duo.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Rushes Fixes for New Steam Controller Trackpad and Charging Bugs]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-fixes-new-steam-controller-trackpad-charging-bugs</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-fixes-new-steam-controller-trackpad-charging-bugs</guid><description><![CDATA[Valve is pushing out a Steam Client update that addresses a range of bugs affecting its newly minted Steam Controller, including occasional cursor corruption while streaming on Windows. The update also adds a setting that lets owners of the elusive controller enable or disable battery notifications, and introduces grip sensor settings.

After ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 08:34:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70560/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-valve-steam-controller-closeup.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple and Intel Reportedly Reach Landmark Deal to Manufacture iPhone and Mac Chips in the US]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-intel-chip-manufacturing-agreement</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-intel-chip-manufacturing-agreement</guid><description><![CDATA[The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement under which Intel will manufacture some chips designed by Apple. According to the Journal, talks between the two companies have been ongoing for more than a year and intensified in recent months. The report does not specify which Apple products or ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:10:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70559/thumbnail/default/thumb-intel-tsmc-apple-distracted-boyfriend.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Legend Takashi Tezuka Retires After 40 Years Shaping Mario, Zelda, and Yoshi]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/nintendo-legend-takashi-tezuka-retires-after-40-years-shaping-mario-zelda-and-yoshi</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/nintendo-legend-takashi-tezuka-retires-after-40-years-shaping-mario-zelda-and-yoshi</guid><description><![CDATA[In a PDF on Personnel Changes quietly attached to Nintendo's latest fiscal report, the retirement of one of its most prestigious directors, Takashi Tezuka, was announced. Takashi Tezuka is best known for his involvement in the Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, Yoshi, and Pikmin series at Nintendo. He was assistant director on the original Super ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70558/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-smw.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG 77-Inch B5 OLED TV Drops to $1,300 in Massive Best Buy One-Day Sale]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/lg-77-inch-b5-oled-tv-drops-1300-best-buy-one-day-sale</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/lg-77-inch-b5-oled-tv-drops-1300-best-buy-one-day-sale</guid><description><![CDATA[LG's bodacious 77-inch B5 series OLED TV is back on sale for another limited time deal at Best Buy. This is the same model we highlighted two months ago when it saw a massive markdown to $1,399.99, and now it's going for even less, with Best Buy shaving another $100 off the asking price. The caveat is that this is the retailer's deal of the ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70557/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-lg-b5-oled-tv.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[NVIDIA Confirms GeForce NOW Data Breach Affecting Regional Alliance Partner]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/nvidia-confirms-geforce-now-data-breach-regional-partner</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/nvidia-confirms-geforce-now-data-breach-regional-partner</guid><description><![CDATA[Hackers have managed to infiltrate a regional GeForce NOW partner and make off with sensitive user information, including full names, email addresses, and other private data, NVIDIA confirmed. Fortunately, the data breach is limited to one specific region and does not affect GeForce NOW users worldwide, only a third-party Alliance partner ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:42:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70556/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-geforce-now-logo.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windows 11 Low Latency Profile Could Boost App Launch Speeds by 40%]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/windows-11-low-latency-profile</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/windows-11-low-latency-profile</guid><description><![CDATA[If you have a PC performance issue, there are really only two potential paths around it: you can either optimize your software or you can make the hardware faster. Microsoft is choosing the latter path with its upcoming "Low Latency Profile" as part of the larger Windows K2 initiative to improve the speed and responsiveness of Windows.

Here's ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:20:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70555/thumbnail/default/thumb-windows-11-speed-accelerationg.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Dirty-Frag Exploit Targets Linux Kernel: Serious Memory Flaw Grants Root Access]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/new-dirty-frag-exploit-targets-linux-kernel-serious-memory-flaw-grants-root-access</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/new-dirty-frag-exploit-targets-linux-kernel-serious-memory-flaw-grants-root-access</guid><description><![CDATA[Discovery of the Copy Fail Linux kernel exploit sparked widespread discussion and concern around Linux kernel security earlier this month, and that was for an exploit that had mostly already been patched by the time the public was made aware of it. Unfortunately, a similar follow-up Linux Kernel exploit has risen up to take Copy Fail's place, ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70553/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-dirtyfrag.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Xbox Dashboard Mockup Hints at Potential UI Overhaul for 2026]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/new-xbox-dashboard-mockup</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/new-xbox-dashboard-mockup</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division has seemingly turned on a dime under the leadership of new CEO Asha Sharma. One of the big shifts has been to nix the “this is an Xbox” campaign that sought to make anything and everything into "an Xbox." However, the company is still looking to give players a more consistent experience in the various devices ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70554/thumbnail/default/xbox-ui-changes-gdc-thumb.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem DLC Mini Game Leon Must Die Forever Is Out and It's Free]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/resident-evil-requiem-leon-must-die-forever</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/resident-evil-requiem-leon-must-die-forever</guid><description><![CDATA[Resident Evil Requiem has been a hit for Capcom, becoming the fastest selling game in the legendary franchise. To keep the momentum going the company announced that it would continue to release updates that include story DLC and a secret mini game. While fans will need to wait a bit longer for the new story content to hit, they can jump in ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 13:30:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70550/thumbnail/default/resident-evil-requiem-leon-must-die-forever-thumb.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASUS ROG Ally Refurbished Handheld Drops to $370 in Limited-Time Woot Deal]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/asus-rog-ally-refurbished-handheld-drops-370-limited-time-deal</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/asus-rog-ally-refurbished-handheld-drops-370-limited-time-deal</guid><description><![CDATA[The handheld gaming market has become incredibly crowded lately, but the ASUS ROG Ally remains a solid pick for those looking to jump into portable PC gaming without breaking the bank. While newer, flashier handhelds often command a premium, a limited-time offer from Woot pushes the entry price down to a tantalizing level, so long as you're ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:30:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70552/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-asus-rog-ally-handheld.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple AirPods with Built-In Cameras for Hands-Free AI Hit Key Milestone Ahead of Launch]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-airpods-with-built-in-cameras-for-hands-free-ai-hit-key-milestone</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-airpods-with-built-in-cameras-for-hands-free-ai-hit-key-milestone</guid><description><![CDATA[In the upcoming AirPods refresh, Apple may be adding a piece of hardware that could prove to be a bigger story than the earphones themselves. Ongoing reports point to Apple upgrading its next round of AirPods with cameras that can “see” the world around them and feed that visual data to Siri, therefore helping the device answer questions and ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:04:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70551/thumbnail/default/thumb-airpods-pro-3.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA’s Next-Gen Mars Helicopter Blades Break Sound Barrier in Record Test]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/nasas-next-gen-mars-helicopter-blades-break-sound-barrier</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/nasas-next-gen-mars-helicopter-blades-break-sound-barrier</guid><description><![CDATA[Ingenuity's little-helicopter-that-could proved that flight on another planet isn't just a one trick pony, but something that can be expanded upon. Enter NASA's next-generation Mars helicopter blades that have passed Mach 1 in ground tests, which could mean that future rotorcraft can carry more cargo and fly further, faster, and higher in ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70548/thumbnail/default/thumb-super-rotor.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perplexity’s Personal Computer AI Agent Is Now Available to All Mac Users]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/perplexity-personal-computer-ai-mac</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/perplexity-personal-computer-ai-mac</guid><description><![CDATA[Perplexity has opened up its Personal Computer feature to all Mac users through a new desktop app, the company announced on Thursday. The app lets AI agents work across your local files, installed applications, and the web, handling multi-step tasks that would normally require a lot of manual switching between programs.

Personal Computer ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:23:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70549/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_perplexity-ai-mac.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nintendo Switch 2 Price Hike Confirmed: Handheld Console to Hit $499 in September]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-confirmed-499-september</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/nintendo-switch-2-price-hike-confirmed-499-september</guid><description><![CDATA[Our recent advice to purchase a Switch 2 before investors convince Nintendo to hike the price has proven prophetic, as the cost is officially going up in September. Alongside its latest earnings release, Nintendo announced plans to raise the price of the Switch 2 to $499.99 in the United States effective September 1, 2026. It also revealed ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70545/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-nintendo-switch-2-retail-display.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[iFixit Crowns Fairbuds XL the 'Repairable King' in New Wireless Headphone Rankings]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/ifixit-crowns-fairbuds-xl-the-repairable-king</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/ifixit-crowns-fairbuds-xl-the-repairable-king</guid><description><![CDATA[The folks at iFixit have now started scoring wireless headphones for repairability, and its first big winner is a pair built by none of the major brands. In a  teardown of 14 popular models, the Fairphone Fairbuds XL took home a perfect 10/10, while most mainstream rivals landed far lower for the usual sins, such as glue, solder, buried batteries, ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70547/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-fairbuds-xl-headphones.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Controller Restock: Valve Opens Reservations Today to Stop Scalpers]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-controller-restock-valve-opens-reservations</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-controller-restock-valve-opens-reservations</guid><description><![CDATA[Valve is implementing a reservation system for its retooled Steam Controller after the the initial wave of available units sold out in minutes. There is still no word on when the next restock will happen, but beginning today (May 8) at 10:00 a.m. Pacific (1:00 p.m. Eastern), interested buyers who have a Steam account in good standing will ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70546/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-valve-steam-controller.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD X970E Chipset Leaks: PROM21 Silicon May Return with Native CUDIMM Support]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-x970e-chipset-leaks</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-x970e-chipset-leaks</guid><description><![CDATA[It probably won't surprise you to hear that AMD might be announcing new products at Computex. What might surprise you is that it's all but confirmed thanks to a slip-up at Biostar PR. The company posted a press release announcing its presence at the show, and included in the PR was the phrase "BIOSTAR will present its next-generation AMD and ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70544/thumbnail/default/thumb-biostar-mainboards-blue.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item></channel></rss>