<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[Google Chrome Accused of Secretly Installing 4GB AI Model, Raising Privacy and Legal Concerns]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/google-chrome-accused-of-secretly-installing-4gb-ai-model-raising-privacy-and-legal-concerns</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/google-chrome-accused-of-secretly-installing-4gb-ai-model-raising-privacy-and-legal-concerns</guid><description><![CDATA[Google is the latest company to generate negative headlines for its AI integration, due to its Gemini AI integration into Chrome announced back in September of last year. In the months since, the feature has rolled out to users' PCs, and since you have to opt out, most people are now using Chrome with AI features enabled by default. Privacy ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70529/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-chrome-gemini-integration.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[SteelSeries Unveils Arctis Nova Pro Omni with Hi-Res Wireless and OmniPlay]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/steelseries-unveils-arctis-nova-pro-omni</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/steelseries-unveils-arctis-nova-pro-omni</guid><description><![CDATA[SteelSeries has announced the Arctis Nova Pro Omni, a high-fidelity wireless gaming headset engineered to serve as a universal hub for multiple gaming platforms. Launching on May 5, 2026, for $399.99, the headset is available in Midnight Blue, White, and Graphite. This release follows a growing trend of premium, multi-platform gaming headsets ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70532/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_arctis_nova_pro_omni_white.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[GeForce RTX 5070 Ti vs RTX 3070 Ti: Is the 2-Gen Upgrade Worth it Today?]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/geforce-rtx-3070-ti-vs-rtx-5070-ti</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/geforce-rtx-3070-ti-vs-rtx-5070-ti</guid><description><![CDATA[There's probably a lot of you gamers out there on older graphics card pondering an upgrade. Is it worth it? Or is it a waste of money? Well, in an attempt to answer that question for a fair few of you, we decided to do a head to head: the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti against the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti. In the process, we might be able to answer that question ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:11:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70530/thumbnail/default/thumb-asus-prime-rtx-test-bench.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox's New CEO Punts Copilot AI on Console as Microsoft Reworks Gaming Strategy]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/xboxs-ceo-punts-copilot-ai-on-console</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/xboxs-ceo-punts-copilot-ai-on-console</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsoft’s Xbox gaming division is undergoing a major shift in strategy as recently installed CEO Asha Sharma has been implementing changes big and small. While many expected her to lead a push to more deeply integrate AI into the Xbox ecosystem, she has surprised many by announcing that the technology won’t be playing as big a role in the ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70531/thumbnail/default/copilot-ai-no-longer-coming-to-xbox-thumb.jpeg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[2.5-Petabyte Universe Simulation Recreates Cosmic Evolution in Unprecedented Detail]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/25-petabyte-universe-simulation-recreates-cosmic-evolution-in-unprecedented-detail</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/25-petabyte-universe-simulation-recreates-cosmic-evolution-in-unprecedented-detail</guid><description><![CDATA[Astronomers have released the biggest ever computer simulation of the universe that gives researchers a fresh way to test how the cosmos formed and evolved. The dataset, built by the FLAMINGO project, impressively contains more than 2.5 petabytes of simulation data (imagine buying that kind of storage space in 2026).

FLAMINGO (or Full-hydro ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 11:14:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70528/thumbnail/default/thumb-flamingo-chart.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grab This Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, Z890 Mobo, and 850W PSU Bundle for Just $422]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-z890-mobo-850w-psu-bundle-deal</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/intel-core-ultra-7-270k-plus-z890-mobo-850w-psu-bundle-deal</guid><description><![CDATA[Can you imagine a building a new PC in this economy? It's a tough proposition, particularly with AI driving up the cost of everything, but there are actually deals to help soften the blow. Case in point, Newegg is offering a pretty sweet bundle based around Intel's Arrow Lake Refresh platform, complete with a processor, motherboard, power ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70527/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-intel-cpu.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speakers Target Sonos with Alexa+ and 7.1.4 Modular Audio]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakers-target-sonos</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speakers-target-sonos</guid><description><![CDATA[Bose is taking a play from Sonos by introducing the Lifestyle Collection and trying to make home audio modular and easy to set up. The new entry-level lineup consists of a wireless speaker, a Dolby Atmos-ready soundbar, and a subwoofer that consumers can buy piecemeal and scale up as needed. 

Beginning with the Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 10:36:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70526/thumbnail/default/thumb-lifestyle-group.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Releases Steam Controller 3D CAD Files and Promises Restock Update Soon]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-releases-steam-controller-3d-cad-files-promises-restock-update</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-releases-steam-controller-3d-cad-files-promises-restock-update</guid><description><![CDATA[Valve quickly sold out of its initial wave of $99 Steam Controllers, which is great news for scalper and bad news for gamers, but the company says it will provide a status update on a restock soon. In the meantime, Valve also released 3D CAD files for both the Steam Controller and Puck so that modders can get to work making custom accessories ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70525/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-steam-controller-cad-sketch.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD Delivers Blowout Q1 2026 Earnings on Surging AI Data Center Demand]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-q1-2026-earnings-surging-ai-data-center-demand</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-q1-2026-earnings-surging-ai-data-center-demand</guid><description><![CDATA[AMD's share price is surging ahead of today's opening bell after the company posted strong financial results for its first quarter of fiscal 2026. Driven by major gains in the data center, AMD reported $10.25 billion in first quarter revenue, which is flat sequentially but up 38% year-over-year, beating out Wall Street expectations.

The ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70524/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-amd-logo-dr-lisa-su-silhouette.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Imagination Pushes DXD Graphics into PC Gaming To Challenge NVIDIA and AMD]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/imagination-pushes-dxd-into-pc-gaming</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/imagination-pushes-dxd-into-pc-gaming</guid><description><![CDATA[It feels like I write a story about Imagination Technologies about once a year. ImgTec, as it's often called, is a company with a storied history, emerging as one of the founders of the PC gaming 3D accelerator ecosystem, before going on to assist Apple in its rise to iPhone dominance and then being summarily kicked to the curb. Now, the house ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70523/thumbnail/default/thumb-powervr-old-logo.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Notepad++ Creator Slams AI-Generated Mac Port for 'Impersonating' the Official App]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/notepad-creator-slams-ai-generated-mac-port-for-impersonating-official-app</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/notepad-creator-slams-ai-generated-mac-port-for-impersonating-official-app</guid><description><![CDATA[Notepad++ is in the news again, though it's more of a mixed bag than its last report. In short, an unlicensed Mac OS port was released for Notepad++, which is usually Windows and Linux-exclusive. In addition, this particular Mac OS port is now rebranded to Nextpad++ after legal action and a firm warning from the original Notepad++ developer, ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:37:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70521/thumbnail/default/thumb-notepad-plus-plus-community-site-potentially-malicious-taken-down.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony PlayStation Lawsuit Settlement Could Trigger Refunds for Millions]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/playstation-lawsuit-settlement-trigger-refunds</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/playstation-lawsuit-settlement-trigger-refunds</guid><description><![CDATA[Sony has been dealing with significant legal troubles from PlayStation customers that have filed several suits against the company. The Japanese gaming giant has managed to end one of the suits, however, after having come to a settlement with the plaintiffs in a class action regarding prices being charged in the PlayStation Store.

The lawsuit, ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:34:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70522/thumbnail/default/sony-psn-lawsuit-thumb.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 Awesome LEGO Kits to Buy Ahead of the Sega Genesis Console Launch]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/6-lego-kits-buy-ahead-sega-genesis-console</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/6-lego-kits-buy-ahead-sega-genesis-console</guid><description><![CDATA[Retro games and consoles have been making a comeback lately, and LEGO is leaning into the nostalgia by bringing back the iconic Sega Genesis in its own signature style. This new LEGO set is scheduled to launch on June 1, 2026, and will be composed of 479 pieces. For those unfamiliar with the "16-bit wars," the original Sega Genesis console ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 14:25:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70512/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_lego-sega-genesis.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Call of Duty Game Will Kick PS4 and Xbox One Players to the Curb]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/next-call-of-duty-game-will-kick-ps4-and-xbox-one-players-to-the-curb</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/next-call-of-duty-game-will-kick-ps4-and-xbox-one-players-to-the-curb</guid><description><![CDATA[In an offhanded comment on the official X account for Call of Duty, developers confirmed that the next entry in the series will be exclusive to current-gen consoles and PC. The responses range from players declaring they weren't interested anyway to expressing relief that new titles won't be held back by older target platforms, and that the ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70520/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-blops7-doa.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Defeated by Eyebrow Pencils as Kids Outsmart Online Age Checks]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/kids-defeat-online-age-checks-with-eyebrow-pencils</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/kids-defeat-online-age-checks-with-eyebrow-pencils</guid><description><![CDATA[UK’s online age-check (part of the Online Safety Act) was built to keep children out of adult or harmful spaces, but one recent report has found that more than 30% of kids have already spoofed it. The most imaginative bypass has been using eyebrow pencils to draw facial hair in an attempt to appear older.

In a way, this information is useful ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70519/thumbnail/default/thumb-girl-pc.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 PC Port Delay Confirmed as CEO Claims Console Players are Priority]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-pc-port-delay-confirmed</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-pc-port-delay-confirmed</guid><description><![CDATA[Grand Theft Auto VI is on track to finally make it way to eager fans later this year and will likely become the biggest video game launch of all time. However, players on PC will not be able to join in on the festivities when the game releases on consoles, which has now been officially confirmed by Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 11:22:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70518/thumbnail/default/gta-6-pc-port-delayed-thumb.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sony WH-1000XX The ColleXion Leak: $649 Luxury Cans Rival AirPods Max  ]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/sony-wh-1000xx-the-collexion-headphones-rival-airpods-max</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/sony-wh-1000xx-the-collexion-headphones-rival-airpods-max</guid><description><![CDATA[Sony’s next flagship headphones look ready to turn a familiar product line into a luxury statement, with leaked images and a steep price tag, ultimately with the intent of celebrating a decade of the 1000X family.

Sony’s upcoming WH-1000XX (alternatively described in leaks as “1000X The ColleXion”—try to say either one five times really ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70517/thumbnail/default/thumb-1000xx-idris-side.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google Raises Top Android Bug Bounty to $1.5 Million to Combat AI-Era Threats]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/google-android-bug-bounty-1-point-5-million-ai-era-threats</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/google-android-bug-bounty-1-point-5-million-ai-era-threats</guid><description><![CDATA[Google is adjusting its bug bounty payout amounts for Android and Chrome security flaws, and the top reward could make you a millionaire. The hope is that a $1.5 million payment will incentivize white hat hackers and security researchers to help the company harden its defenses in Android as the AI era unfolds, presenting and new and novel ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:41:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70516/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-google-pixel-10a.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan's Bold Lunar Ring Plan Would Turn the Moon into a 24/7 Power Station]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/japans-lunar-ring-plan-would-turn-the-moon-into-a-247-power-station</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/japans-lunar-ring-plan-would-turn-the-moon-into-a-247-power-station</guid><description><![CDATA[One of the "Big Five" general contracting and engineering firms in Japan has revived one of the most audacious energy ideas ever sketched: wrapping the Moon’s equator in a giant belt of solar panels and beaming the power back to Earth via lasers and microwaves. So instead of building solar farms on Earth, why not build where the sunlight never ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 10:11:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70515/thumbnail/default/thumb-luna-ring-moon.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Micron Ships Massive 245TB SSD as AI Data Center Storage Demands Surge]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/micron-ships-245tb-ssd-ai-data-center-storage-demands-surge</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/micron-ships-245tb-ssd-ai-data-center-storage-demands-surge</guid><description><![CDATA[Micron has begun shipping massive-capacity 245.76TB 6600 ION series solid state drives (SSDs), the world's highest capacity commercially available in SSD form, to address a surge in demand for storage in the data center amid the modern day AI gold rush. According to Micron, the availability of SSDs offering a quarter of a petabyte of capacity ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70514/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-micron-6600-ion-ssd.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Controller Sells Out in Minutes, Cue the Overpriced eBay Listings]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-controller-sells-out-minutes-cue-overpriced-ebay-listings</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-controller-sells-out-minutes-cue-overpriced-ebay-listings</guid><description><![CDATA[While we patiently wait for Valve's modern Steam Machine to make its highly-anticipated debut, its retooled Steam Controller hit the ground running and quickly sprinted to sold out status. Valve will inevitably replenish its inventory, but for the timing being, procuring the $99 controller means paying scalper pricing on eBay, which we recommend ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 08:43:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70513/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-steam-controller.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMD Ryzen AI MAX+ 495 Leaks: 10% Faster Than Strix Halo, 192GB RAM, Radeon 8065S]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-max-495-leak</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/amd-ryzen-ai-max-495-leak</guid><description><![CDATA[AMD's Ryzen AI Max 300 processors currently represent the state of the art for AMD processor technology: piles of Zen 5 processor cores, a double-wide memory interface, a comically large integrated GPU, and dense silicon bridge interconnects to link it all up. The company just finished rolling out a revamp of its regular mobile chips with ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70511/thumbnail/default/thumb-medusa-laptop-amd.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valve Bummed Over Steam Machine Delays as RAM Crisis Disrupts Launch Plans]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-steam-machine-delays-ram-crisis-launch</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/valve-steam-machine-delays-ram-crisis-launch</guid><description><![CDATA[When Valve announced the Steam Machine late last year it became one of the most anticipated hardware releases of 2026. Gamers have been excited to see what the company has in store after the success of its Steam Deck handheld. However, the shortages and staggering price increases affecting the storage and memory markets have thrown a wrench ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:01:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70510/thumbnail/default/steam-machine-ram-crisis-thumb.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Employee Leaves Scathing Glassdoor Review Complaining of Crunch]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-employee-leaves-scathing-glassdoor-review-complaining-of-crunch</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-employee-leaves-scathing-glassdoor-review-complaining-of-crunch</guid><description><![CDATA[According to a post on Glassdoor, Rockstar Games employees—at least those working at Rockstar Interactive India—are being subjected to unreasonable working conditions ahead of the game's anticipated November 19th launch. A Glassdoor review from an anonymous QA analyst still recommends working there, but notes that "You are expected to work ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:50:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70509/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-gta6-crunch.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Leak Points to a Major Hinge Overhaul and Creaseless Display]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-to-have-hinge-overhaul-and-creaseless-display</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-8-to-have-hinge-overhaul-and-creaseless-display</guid><description><![CDATA[Samsung could be bestowing the upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 with a nearly crease-free inner display via a redesigned hinge, plus a slightly slimmer body. Will those be enough to sway the tide?

Samsung’s clamshell-style foldables have traditionally been a study in compromise, but the latest rumor points to an about-face, particularly in the ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70508/thumbnail/default/thumb-flip-7.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item></channel></rss>