Gigaphoton debuts neon recycling system with claimed 50% recovery rate

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Tom’s Hardware • Jon Martindale • October 6, 2026

Japanese semiconductor lithography tool maker Gigaphoton has developed a novel neon gas recycling system named hTGM for its argon fluoride (ArF) excimer lasers. The method has demonstrated a 50% recycling rate, with hopes that it can be improved dramatically with adjusted configurations, Business Wire reports . This could help fill a gap in the chip supply chain caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Before 2022, Ukraine shipped up to 50% of the neon gas used in the semiconductor industry, but its major producers had to stop exports, raising concerns over chip supply .

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CD players are back, and offering up modern, interesting features

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Tom’s Hardware • Matt Safford • October 6, 2026

In case you didn’t get the memo, CD sales are surging, up a whopping 58.6% in the U.S. this year , according to the RIAA. And whether you’re looking to break your old disc collection out of the attic or closet, or you’re considering starting a new CD collection and ditching that algorithmically driven streaming service, there are plenty of options to choose from. Some can offer as good or arguably even better audio quality than a 90s-era Discman or hi-fi player, while others prioritize modern features, like Bluetooth, showcasing your spinning disc, novel form factors, or RGB lighting.

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GTA V playable in browser immediately nuked

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Tom’s Hardware • Jowi Morales • October 6, 2026

An unofficial port of Grand Theft Auto V to a web browser launched and was removed within hours. Alex St. Louis, founder of Wonder Interactive, shared gameplay footage on X, stating the project used AI to run on WebAssembly. The site became inaccessible shortly after launch; visitors saw Cloudflare Error 1014 before the page displayed a food advertisement from the 1970s. Take-Two likely raised copyright concerns if they had seen the project, though it remains unclear exactly why the website was taken down so quickly.

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AMD’s Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card crashes to $529, below original MSRP

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Tom’s Hardware • Stewart Bendle • October 6, 2026

The Asus ATS Radeon RX 9070 GRE graphics card is currently available at Amazon for $529, which is below its original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) of $549. Over the past 30 days, the GPU’s price has ranged from $529.99 to $589.99, with a current maximum list price of $789.99. This deal is highlighted as one of the best Prime Day offers for mid-range hardware featuring 12GB of video random access memory (VRAM).

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This brilliant $11 power button gadget lets you switch your PC on from your desk with ease

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Tom’s Hardware • Ben Stockton • October 6, 2026

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are currently offering a SinLoon external power button for $11.19. This gadget includes a two-meter cable and a splitter designed to connect to your PC case’s front panel headers. It features two mechanical keyboard keys with RGB lighting that function as power-down or restart buttons, along with adhesive pads and zip ties for installation.

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Buy an Nvidia RTX 5070 Ti 16GB for only $1099

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Tom’s Hardware • Joe Shields • October 6, 2026

Prices for graphics cards have risen significantly since late 2025, making the recent sale of Gigabyte’s RTX 5070 Ti Windforce notable. The card is available for $1,099 after applying a promo code that requires a Newegg account and specific email confirmation steps. This all-black model features three large ‘Hawk’ fans, copper heatpipes, and a copper baseplate to manage heat without RGB lighting. It uses a dual-slot design with a depth of 50mm but measures 304mm in length, which may limit compatibility with some small-form-factor chassis despite its suitability for them.

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Intel’s Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is down to its lowest price ever at $145

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Tom’s Hardware • Mark Tyson • October 6, 2026

Amazon has slashed the price of the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus by 34% off its list price, bringing it down to $145. This is the lowest price ever recorded for this processor, which originally launched at $200 before climbing to a recommended price of $220. The deal has already sold out, though Newegg currently lists the chip at $210.

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Save up to 43% on these handy Hoto tools for PC builders and hobbyists, starting from $14

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Tom’s Hardware • Ben Stockton • October 6, 2026

Tom’s Hardware staffers appreciate the Hoto brand for its well-built tools that are popular among PC builders and hobbyists. Amazon’s Big Deal Days event is currently offering record-low prices on these items, with the sale ending tomorrow night. The discounts range from 25% to 43%, allowing users to purchase sets starting at $14.

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Grab this epic Razer Wolverine V3 controller for a great 53% off

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Tom’s Hardware • Jhet Borja • October 6, 2026

Razer is offering a significant discount on its Razer Wolverine V3 Pro wireless gamepad for Xbox and PC. The device is currently priced at $94.99, which represents a 53% reduction from the normal price. This model serves as the premium, wireless upgrade to the existing Tournament Edition, featuring high-performance mouse switches for back buttons and microswitches for face buttons. It also includes Razer Sensa HD Haptics, Chroma RGB lighting on the logo, and an 8-direction floating D-pad.

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