Get a Wi-Fi 7 mesh network for a discounted $149.99 — TP-Link Deco 7 BE25 offers 5,012 Mbps speeds and coverage for 150 devices

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Tom’s Hardware • Kunal Khullar • October 7, 2026

The TP-Link Deco 7 BE25 mesh Wi-Fi 7 dual-pack is currently available on Amazon for $149.99, down from its original price of $199.99. A triple-pack version is also on sale for $198.19, which represents savings of over $100 off its listed price of $299.99. This system combines fast wireless speeds with wide-area coverage, making it a practical option for homes containing multiple devices such as smartphones, gaming PCs, smart TVs, and smart home gadgets.

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Musk rejects rumors of TSMC takeover of Terafab — Intel reaffirms 14A node deal as Musk floats cleanroom ‘sublease’

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Tom’s Hardware • Anton Shilov • October 7, 2026

Intel will remain a part of Elon Musk’s Terafab project, Lip-Bu Tan, chief executive of Intel, told reporters on Wednesday. Around the same time, Elon Musk, chief executive of SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI, said that Terafab remains committed to building and operating its fab itself, but proposed to lease a part of the fab to TSMC.

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This $7.99 TP-Link gigabit switch lets you cheaply upgrade your home network, and it’s back at its lowest ever price

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Tom’s Hardware • Ben Stockton • October 7, 2026

Wi-Fi is great until you hit lag, network congestion, or interference. If you need to expand your network, you’ll want a network switch with gigabit speeds. Luckily, Amazon’s big sale means you can pick up this TP-Link Lightwave 5-port unmanaged Ethernet switch for just $7.99 right now , bringing it back down to its lowest-ever price.

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Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 with these stellar savings

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Tom’s Hardware • Brandon Hill • October 7, 2026

Amazon Prime Big Deals Day 2026 is here, and we’re already seeing some tasty deals on Wi-Fi routers. If you’re in the market for a Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 router, we’ve scoped out deals on standalone and mesh systems that could give your home (or office) network a much-needed performance boost.

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New Linux tech compresses memory in RAM, as RAM, for 452x speedup

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Tom’s Hardware • Zak Killian • October 7, 2026

Gregory Price and his team at Meta have developed CRAM, a new memory compression model designed to avoid traditional swap layers. Unlike existing Linux options like ZRAM and Zswap, which function as swap-layer features, CRAM keeps compressed data entirely within RAM. The developers state that the primary performance bottleneck in current systems is not the compression process itself, but rather the fault handling and swap behavior associated with them.

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Here are the best OLED gaming monitor deals you can snag for Amazon Big Deal Days 2026

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Tom’s Hardware • Brandon Hill • October 7, 2026

OLED panels are quickly becoming a must-have item for desktop PCs. Most of us were introduced to the panel technology in smartphones, and it’s become increasingly popular on laptops. For desktop gamers seeking an immediate visual upgrade, OLED is the way to go, and fortunately, Prime Day is proving to be a great time to take the plunge. From massive DQHD panels on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 (G93SC) to more value-oriented offerings like the Acer Nitro VG277U Xbiip , we have you covered.

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30% discounts on essential 3D printer maintenance tools

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Tom’s Hardware • Stewart Bendle • October 7, 2026

3D printing is a fun and rewarding hobby, but with it also comes the frustrations of trying to maintain the quality output of your printer and also tidying up the finished look of your prints. You need a host of tools to keep the process running smoothly.

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Best Amazon Prime Day 3D printer deals 2026

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Tom’s Hardware • Denise Bertacchi • October 7, 2026

Amazon is hosting its Big Deal Days 2026 event with significant savings on various 3D printers from brands like Bambu Lab, Prusa Research, Snapmaker, Anycubic, and Elegoo. The article notes that these prices are temporary and encourages buyers to act quickly. Deals cover both FDM and resin printers, along with supplies like filament and resin.

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Microsoft and Nvidia launch Surface Laptop Ultra with RTX Spark

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Tom’s Hardware • Andrew E. Freedman • October 7, 2026

At an event in San Francisco, Microsoft and Nvidia teamed up to show off the RTX Spark chip, along with the Surface Laptop Ultra and new features in Windows 11 that use the new system-on-a-chip’s capabilities. The device, along with the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box and the broader Spark ecosystem is available for pre-order today, with devices shipping on October 16. You can see our full breakdown of retailers and listings in our dedicated pre-order coverage here . Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and Windows and Devices head Pavan Davuluri took turns on stage.

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Some of the best PC speakers and soundbars we’ve tested are on sale starting at just $27.99

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Tom’s Hardware • Jake Roach • October 7, 2026

Six of the best tested PC speakers are currently on sale as part of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days. These compact stereo systems offer alternatives to headphones or built-in monitor speakers for listening to music, movies, and games. While larger surround sound options exist, these picks fit easily on most desktops. The deals range from budget-friendly USB models to high-end multi-use systems with Dolby Atmos support.

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