<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[52-Core Intel Nova Lake CPUs Could Draw Up to 474 Watts Before Manual OC]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/intel-nova-lake-474w-pl2-leak</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/intel-nova-lake-474w-pl2-leak</guid><description><![CDATA[Here's a quick summary of what we've heard about Intel's next-generation Nova Lake CPUs: they're going to feature new architectures for both P-cores and E-cores, they're going to come with as many as 52 total cores, and the full load power of such a chip may exceed 700 watts. "Full load power" in this case refers to a fully unlocked CPU, though; ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70978/thumbnail/default/thumb-intel-arrow-lake-plus-processor.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get AMD’s Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition Here While It Lasts]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/get-amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-10th-anniversary-edition-here</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/get-amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-10th-anniversary-edition-here</guid><description><![CDATA[Scalpers never miss an opportunity to squeeze buyers on eBay for elusive hardware (even including Steam Machine reservations), which the other day included AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition processor, basically a re-release of a popular socket AM4 gaming chip. Don't fall for it, though, because the chip is back in stock.

Sold ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:38:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70977/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-10th-anniversary.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[SteamOS Release Is A Game-Changer For Building Your Own Steam Machine]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/steamos-release-is-a-game-changer-for-building-your-own-steam-machine</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/steamos-release-is-a-game-changer-for-building-your-own-steam-machine</guid><description><![CDATA[Along with the Steam Machine, Valve has also publicly released SteamOS 3.x, which debuted with Steam Deck. With version 3.8, SteamOS can be installed on any modern desktop, laptop, or handheld PC so long as its using an AMD GPU. NVIDIA GPU support is planned for the future.

With the launch of the second Steam Controller and development ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:28:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70975/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-steamos.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lenovo Forecasts Sky-High PC Memory Costs Lasting Until 2030]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/lenovo-forecasts-high-memory-costs-until-2030</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/lenovo-forecasts-high-memory-costs-until-2030</guid><description><![CDATA[Anyone holding out hope that memory and SSD prices will eventually drift back to pre-2025 levels probably needs to recalibrate those expectations. At ISC 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, Lenovo delivered a sobering message to industry attendees that the dramatic rise in DRAM and NAND flash pricing isn't a short-term market hiccup. According to the ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 12:24:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70976/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_micron-ddr5-chips-module-image.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[LG C5 OLED TV Deal: 65" Hits Record Low $1,099 For Late Prime Day Surprise]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/lg-c5-oled-tv-sale-65-inch-model-plunges-record-low-1099</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/lg-c5-oled-tv-sale-65-inch-model-plunges-record-low-1099</guid><description><![CDATA[Well folks, Prime Day is officially over but don't beat yourself up if you missed out on the event. The truth of the matter is, deals are a year-round affair these days, and there are still lots of bargains out there. One in particular that caught our eye is a deep discounts on LG's legendary C5 OLED TV, which brings the 65-inch model down ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 08:16:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70974/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-lg-c5-oled-tv.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steam Machine Reservations Hit Ebay As Desperate Buyers Pay Up To $2,900]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-machine-reservations-hit-ebay-buyers-pay-up-to-2900</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/steam-machine-reservations-hit-ebay-buyers-pay-up-to-2900</guid><description><![CDATA[Valve has begun sending out email notifications to randomly selected users who have been placed into a reservation queue for its upcoming Steam Machine release, and some recipients are turning their spots in line into thousands of dollars on eBay. Or put another way, scalping season for the Steam Machine has begun in earnest.

The way it ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 07:35:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70973/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-valve-steam-machine.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now You Can Play Half-Life 2 In Your Browser While Waiting For Half-Life 3]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/you-can-play-hl2-in-your-browser-for-now</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/you-can-play-hl2-in-your-browser-for-now</guid><description><![CDATA[If you're bored, have some time to kill, and access to nearly any PC with an internet connection, you can now play Half-Life 2. At least, a rather janky, ugly, and legally dubious version of Half-Life 2, running entirely in a browser tab. It's actually pretty cool even as busted as it is, and if you want to try it, you should probably click ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70972/thumbnail/default/thumb-terrifying-alyx-no-eyes.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Mobile Accessory Deals: Best Bargains For Your Android Or iPhone]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-mobile-accessory-deals-android-iphone</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-mobile-accessory-deals-android-iphone</guid><description><![CDATA[Amazon’s Prime Day sales event has brought a bonanza of deals in video games, AMD and Intel PC processors and some sweet laptops. The chance for savings isn’t over just yet, though, as we spotted some great deals for those looking to snag some Android and iPhone accessories.

Anker 735 65W Charger - $24.69 (38% off)

With as many battery ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70971/thumbnail/default/amazon-prime-day-mobile-accessories-thumb.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney Blasts Valve AI Content Rules As Irresponsible]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-blasts-valve-ai-content-rules-as-irresponsible</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/epic-games-ceo-tim-sweeney-blasts-valve-ai-content-rules-as-irresponsible</guid><description><![CDATA[Shortly after Tim Sweeney's Unreal Fest keynote, he sat down with PC Gamer for an extended interview discussing the future of Unreal Engine 6, "Team Open," Epic's relationship with Valve, and AI-driven game development. As the CEO of Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite and the Unreal Engine known for powering a substantial majority of ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:35:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70969/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-timsweeney-ue6presser.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[NASA Webb Telescope Unlocks Millions Of Stars Hidden In Cigar Galaxy]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/webb-telescope-unlocks-millions-of-stars-hidden-in-cigar-galaxy</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/webb-telescope-unlocks-millions-of-stars-hidden-in-cigar-galaxy</guid><description><![CDATA[NASA’s hard-working James Webb Space Telescope has successfully pierced through interstellar dust to capture 16.5 million stars inside the Cigar Galaxy. Once again, thanks to its infrared instruments, the observatory has unlocked a stunning, detailed view of the galaxy that looks too stunning for words (we'll give you a few seconds to gawk ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:31:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70968/thumbnail/default/thumb-m82.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Snapdragon X Laptop Deals: Save Up To 48% Before School]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-snapdragon-x-laptop-deals</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-snapdragon-x-laptop-deals</guid><description><![CDATA[Summer has only just begun, but the reality is the back-to-school shopping season will be here before you know it. You can avoid the frenzy that is come, however, by taking advantage of Amazon's Prime Day discounts. Now is the time to strike too, because as we saw with Apple hiking prices on a bunch of Macs and iPads, including its budget ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70966/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-hp-omnibook-3.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamborghini Confirms July 1 Reveal For Aggressive New 800 HP Urus Super SUV]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/lamborghini-confirms-july-1-reveal-for-new-urus-suv</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/lamborghini-confirms-july-1-reveal-for-new-urus-suv</guid><description><![CDATA[Lamborghini has locked in the impending arrival of an even more hardcore version of its best-selling SUV, teasing a highly aggressive Urus variant set for a full reveal on July 1.

A new chapter is taking shape.

Join us live on https://t.co/VHPdvIp2EL and YouTube.
July 1st. Save the date.#Lamborghini pic.twitter.com/9WOlGZIKw3
— Lamborghini ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:05:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70965/thumbnail/default/thumb-urus-july.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Support Until 2027 For Millions]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-extends-windows-10-security-support</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-extends-windows-10-security-support</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsoft just handed the Windows 10 holdouts a real reprieve. For anyone still riding Windows 10, waving off the TPM 2.0 mandate stitched into Windows 11's hardware checklist, Redmond has laid out a clear way to stay protected past the deadline. Microsoft has detailed its Extended Security Updates program for Windows 10 consumer devices, ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70967/thumbnail/default/thumbnail_windows-10-laptop-on-desk.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Android 17's New Mode Turns Foldables Into Nintendo DS Style Handhelds]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/android-17-turns-foldables-into-nintendo-ds-style-handhelds</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/android-17-turns-foldables-into-nintendo-ds-style-handhelds</guid><description><![CDATA[With Android 17, Google is introducing a surprise platform-level gaming mode for foldables that transforms your Pixel 10 Pro Fold or Razr Fold into a dual-screen, Nintendo DS-style handheld console.

Credit: Android Gaming via Reddit
As revealed by Android Community Engagement Manager Mishaal Rahman (via Reddit), this native feature rethinks ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70964/thumbnail/default/thumb-google-pixel-10-pro-fold-lifestyle_1.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Razer's Soma Chroma Is A $499 RGB Gaming Chair That Syncs With Games]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/razer-soma-chroma-499-rgb-gaming-chair-syncs-games</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/razer-soma-chroma-499-rgb-gaming-chair-syncs-games</guid><description><![CDATA[How is it that after all this time, Razer, a peripheral makers notorious for pushing RGB into practically everything, has not released a gaming chair with native RGB lighting? It is a question we need not ask anymore—the new Soma Chroma addresses this curious gap in Razer's modest but growing gaming chair lineup with integrated and synchronized ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:09:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70962/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-razer-soma-chroma-chair-top-section.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xbox Series X And S Prices Jump Again With $100 To $150 Increases]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/xbox-prices-jump-again-100-to-150-increases</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/xbox-prices-jump-again-100-to-150-increases</guid><description><![CDATA[Microsoft is raising prices of its Xbox Series X and S game consoles once again, marking the third time the company has done so in just over a year. Beginning in August. all Xbox consoles with 512GB of built-in storage will go up in price by $100 while 1TB models will see a bigger $150 price hike. What about Microsoft's 2TB variant? That one ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70961/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-xbox-series-x.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Someone 3D Printed A Case To Build Your Own Superior Steam Machine]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/someone-3d-printed-a-case-to-build-your-own-superior-steam-machine</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/someone-3d-printed-a-case-to-build-your-own-superior-steam-machine</guid><description><![CDATA[The Steam Machine has been somewhat turbulent, due to its sub-PS5 performance without FSR 4.1 and relatively high $1049 starting price point. Despite those things, the Steam Machine does still have some undeniable appeal, especially regarding SteamOS' couchfriendliness and its compact form factor. As it turns out, DIYers can in fact duplicate ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:51:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70960/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-terkbox.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[GTA 6 Preorder Guide: Read Carefully Before Buying]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-preorder-guide-read-carefully-before-buying</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/gta-6-preorder-guide-read-carefully-before-buying</guid><description><![CDATA[Pre-orders are now available for Grand Theft Auto VI, and we can confirm that the game's price will start at $79.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 for the Ultimate Edition. There has been some controversy regarding these numbers and the features exclusive to Ultimate Edition, but we'll discuss all of that in the "Before You Buy" section ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:22:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Chris Harper</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70952/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-gta6-ultimate.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[IBM Just Shattered Moore's Law With Sub-1 Nanometer Chips]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/ibm-7a-nanostack-research-breakthrough</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/ibm-7a-nanostack-research-breakthrough</guid><description><![CDATA[IBM today announced what it calls the world's first sub-1 nanometer chip technology, unveiling a new 0.7nm (7 angstrom) semiconductor process built around an entirely new transistor architecture dubbed "nanostack." The announcement is significant not only because it pushes semiconductor technology below the 1-nm threshold, but also because ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:55:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Zak Killian</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70959/thumbnail/default/thumb-ibm-7a-transistor-breakthrough.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[OpenAI And Broadcom Reveal Jalapeño AI Chip To Bring The Heat To NVIDIA]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/openai-broadcom-reveal-jalapeno-ai-chip</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/openai-broadcom-reveal-jalapeno-ai-chip</guid><description><![CDATA[OpenAI spent years buying other people's silicon, but it just showed off its own chip, and the codename packs a little kick. The company teamed with Broadcom to reveal Jalapeño, a custom AI chip built specifically for inference. Broadcom CEO Hock Tan walked into OpenAI's offices and handed the first wafer to Sam Altman and Greg Brockman, in ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:53:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Tim Sweezy</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70958/thumbnail/default/thumnail_openai-broadcom-ceos-holding-ai-jalapeno.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Microsoft Concedes Surface Prices Are Too High By Launching An $849 Downgrade]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-surface-849-downgrade</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/microsoft-surface-849-downgrade</guid><description><![CDATA[Hardware makers launching new products are in a tough spot with the soaring costs of memory and storage that’s being driven by the insatiable demand of AI data centers. That includes larger companies such as Microsoft, which recently introduced new models to its lineup of Surface devices, but has had to make an audible to offer its machines ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:09:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Alan Velasco</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70956/thumbnail/default/surface-pro-laptop-8gb-ram-thumb.png" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanrivatti's Radical Hypercar Concept Puts A Superbike Twist On Seating]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/sanrivattis-radical-hypercar-concept-has-a-superbike-twist</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/sanrivattis-radical-hypercar-concept-has-a-superbike-twist</guid><description><![CDATA[If the hypercar world isn't already saturated with audacious designs, avant-garde aerodynamics, and outlandish price tags, along comes a new contender from the Netherlands that ditches standard blueprints entirely. Sanrivatti, a freshly-minted startup, wants to rewrite the rulebook on how drivers fit inside a car. 

Founded by automotive ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70954/thumbnail/default/thumb-sanviratti-close.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prime Day Deals Slash Pixel 10 And 10 Pro To All-Time Low Prices]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-deals-slash-pixel-10-all-time-low-prices</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/prime-day-deals-slash-pixel-10-all-time-low-prices</guid><description><![CDATA[Amazon's Prime Day sales event will be wrapping up soon, but there is still time to score deals, and we are not talking about faux bargains either. Google's Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro are both on sale at all-time low prices for Prime Day, and the Pixel 10 Pro XL is not far off its previous record low, which it set during last year's holiday ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:52:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70955/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-google-pixel-10-phones.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amateur Telescopes Can Track A Massive Asteroid Hurtling Past Earth This Weekend]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/amateur-telescopes-can-track-a-massive-asteroid-this-weekend</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/amateur-telescopes-can-track-a-massive-asteroid-this-weekend</guid><description><![CDATA[Backyard astronomers will be able to use their telescopes to focus in on a massive cosmic visitor when it "skims" past Earth this weekend. On June 27 especially, a large asteroid known as (152637) 1997 NC1 will make a close but entirely harmless flyby in plain view, as long as you don't mind staying up to catch it and have the right equipment.

Discovered ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:17:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Aaron Leong</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70953/thumbnail/default/thumb-1997nc1.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apple Raises Mac And iPad Prices But You Lock In The Old Rates If You Hurry]]></title><link>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-raises-mac-ipad-prices-lock-in-old-rates-hurry</link><guid>https://hothardware.com/news/apple-raises-mac-ipad-prices-lock-in-old-rates-hurry</guid><description><![CDATA[Well, Apple CEO Tim Cook recently (as in, last week) warned everyone that current pricing for the company's product lines were "unsustainable" despite best efforts to mitigate big cost increases on the supply side, and it did not take long for his insinuation of consumer-side price hikes to play out. Apple has officially raised pricing on ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:10:00 GMT</pubDate><author>Paul Lilly</author><media:content url="https://hothardware.com/contentimages/newsitem/70951/thumbnail/default/thumbnail-apple-macbook-neo.jpg" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" /></item></channel></rss>