Researchers have described theBadRAM attack, which is claimed to facilitate the breaching of processorsecurity“via rogue memory modules” (h/tThe Register). Specifically, the research team has outlined a successful attack on AMD’s cutting-edge Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) using a$5 Raspberry Pi Picoconnected to a DDR socket and powered by a 9V battery. That’s just $10 of hardware required to “erode trust in the cloud.” The name BadRAM provides a sizable hint at the angle of attack used by the team of researchers from KU Leuven in Belgium, the University of Lübeck in Germany, and the University of Birmingham in the UK....

Those hoping for a more diverse pool of cross-platformbenchmarkingtools will be pleased to hear that Basemark, through its GPUScore division, has announced a new ray tracing (RT) benchmark dubbedBreaking Limit. This flexible new benchmarking software is targeted at current-gen Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as Windows and Linux computers. Techniques tested by the new benchmark includeglobal illumination(how light sources interact with the environment and each other), ray-traced shadows and reflections, and even support forFSR 2andDLSS 2upscaling in the “Ultra” version....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Be Quiet Straight Power 12 750W PSU excels in both build quality and performance, delivering exceptional efficiency and near-silent operation. Its fully modular design and top-tier components make it a reliable choice for mid-range to high-end systems, though careful attention to overall system balance is necessary due to its 750W capacity. Excellent build quality Near-silent operation ATX 3.1 compliance High efficiency Tight voltage regulation Fully modular design...

Nvidia’sBlackwell RTX 50-series GPUswill require new tools forbenchmarking, particularly if you’re using DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (MFG). This was the key takeaway from the final session from Nvidia’s Editors' Day on May 07, 2025, where it gave briefings to a few hundred press and influencers onneural rendering,RTX Blackwell architecture, theRTX 50-series Founders Edition cards,RTX AI PCs and generative AI for games, andRTX Blackwell for professionals and creators. Much of the core information isn’t new, but let’s cover the details....

We have you covered on every possible front, with the best 4K gaming monitors, the best ultrawide gaming monitors, thebest OLED gaming monitors, and even thebest portable monitors. While those guides focus on a specific segment of the monitor market, we’ll attempt to pick the best from each segment here. Think of it as the “best of the best.” The best thing about having numerous options for consumers is that you can select the ideal monitor tailored to your specific gaming needs....

While the best 3D printers can turn a spool of filament or a vat of resin into a working model, sometimes the best way to build something is by cutting through layers of acrylic, wood or metal to get the shapes you need. Other times, you just need to imprint an image or text on an existing surface. For these use cases, you need a laser cutter/engraver. Laser cutters, also sometimes called laser engravers, come in all shapes and sizes, allowing you to safely work with a variety of materials, from oak to iron-on transfers....

When theRaspberry Pi Picoarrived in January 2021, few realised just how popular the $4 microcontroller would become. In a move which disrupted the status quo, Raspberry Pi released its own microcontroller, the RP2040 and partnered withArduino, Adafruit, Pimoroni and SparkFun to release a plethora of different boards based around this chip. The chip shortage didn’t impact the RP2040. In fact Raspberry Pi CEO Eben Upton was quoted as saying there is a near infinite supply of the RP2040....

Wireless connectivity has become a given for mobile computing in today’s society, particularly with smartphones, laptops, and smart home devices. However, it’s not necessarily a foregone conclusion that desktop computers come standard with Wi-Fi connectivity. While some prebuilt desktops and motherboards include integrated Wi-Fi, many users needing wireless connectivity must opt for an add-in card or USB Wi-Fi dongle . You may also want a Wi-Fi card if your desktop came with built-in Wi-Fi 5 or 6 and now you want to upgrade to a newer standard....

OpenAI’s GPT-4 model is successfully exploiting cybersecurity vulnerabilities — consistently better and faster than human professionals. Academics claim this skill is a recent addition to the AI model’s wheelhouse, but it will only become better with time. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) recently publisheda paperon this use case, in which they pitted several large language models (LLMs) against each other in the arena of attackingsecurityvulnerabilities. GPT-4 was able to successfully attack 87% of vulnerabilities tested when given a description of the exploit from CVE, the public database of common security issues....

TheCore Ultra 7 265K is now available at an incredible price of $259 on Amazon, and you get two free games worth $99 in the deal:Civilization VIIIandDying Light: The Beast. This powerful 20-core Arrow Lake chip has now dropped from its original $404 to just $259. Intel also throws in several three-month software subscriptions, too. You can also catch another Core Ultra 7 265K deal at Newegg. You’ll pay$298 for the 265K, but it includes the MSI MAG Coreliquid A13 360mm AIO liquid cooler....

Intel’s new Core Ultra 9 285K launched to a lukewarm reception due to its middling performance, but switching to Linux could fix that. Compared toWindows 11with the 24H2 update, the 285K ran 6% better on average on Ubuntu 24.10, the latest version according toPhoronix. Upgrading the Linux kernel to 6.13 pushed the 285K just a bit further, running 8% faster using this combo of Ubuntu 24.10 and Linux 6.13. Looking closer at the individualbenchmarksreveals that the 285K struggles with a few things on Windows....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict The Virtuoso Max sounds great in games, but the lack of comfort and decent software make it not so great for gaming. Excellent detail in games Great implementation of simultaneous dual connectivity Not comfortable Software is terrible Sidetone and ANC transparency mode aren’t great Highs are way too high out of the box Why you can trust Tom’s HardwareOur expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you....

Tom’s Hardware Verdict For educational users this is a great kit that undercuts the brand leader but doesn’t skimp on quality. That said, it is still pricey and the lessons really need to be PDFs. Lower cost than similar Lego kit Great build quality Chose of sensors and electronics Easy to code Learning resources are good Big box to contain all the components Micro:bit is $24 extra Lessons are not in printable format...