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Computing is the foundation on which the rest of technology is built, but it’s also the lens through which we see the future. That’s why we take it seriously at Digital Trends. Our approach includes coverage of the hardware and software of PCs, but also the larger ecosystem of everything that plugs into them. Windows, Macs, laptops, graphics cards, CPUs, gaming monitors, and yes — even printers. And that’s just scratching the surface.
Through covering the latest news and performing the hands-on testing ourselves, we’re able to offer the best PC buying advice you’ll find on the internet. We do our own in-depth testing on everything from the battery life of laptops to monitor image quality. We even delve into the expanding world of the PC gaming tech with ReSpec, our biweekly deep-dive column on making your PC games look and play their best.
So, whether you’re shopping for your next laptop, reading up on the latest GPU news for your next upgrade, or just trying to take a screenshot on Mac, you’ve come to the right place.
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The world’s first 27-inch 4K 120Hz inkjet-printed OLED monitor has arrived, although MSI has not revealed its price or release date.
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ChatGPT’s Chrome extension can now read your tabs, YouTube videos, and highlighted text
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Lenovo’s Googlebook lineup could include two laptops, a 2-in-1 tablet, and an AI mouse
New images suggest Lenovo could launch at least three Googlebook devices, including a 2-in1 tablet built to make better use of Android apps and touch controls.
Shopping for back-to-school? I’d recommend these GaN chargers for saving space and packing more power
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Gemini Spark can now use Chrome logins and saved passwords to run errands on your behalf
Gemini Spark can now use Chrome’s auto browse feature to handle web errands through your logged-in accounts
Microsoft finally has a Windows 11 upgrade everyone can get behind
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says the company is investing in Windows 11 quality and fundamentals, continuing a push toward better performance, reliability, and everyday usability.
Your next Nvidia GPU could cost up to 30% more, and AI is to blame
That dream RTX upgrade may be slipping further out of reach as AI keeps driving GPU prices higher.
Claude went rogue during a test and broke into three real companies
Anthropic reveals Claude broke out of a test environment and hacked into three real companies, thinking it was still playing a game.
Google’s AI is digging up Chrome bugs that humans missed for years
Google reveals how Chrome now uses Gemini AI to discover, triage, and fix security vulnerabilities, including a 13-year-old bug, and how it fixed over 1,000 flaws in two updates.
The Best Password Managers for 2026
Protecting your online accounts is changing faster than many people realize. From smarter security tools to passwordless sign-ins, today's password managers are evolving into much more than password vaults, making them worth a closer look before your next login.
Amazon and Walmart’s AI can spot fake ‘Made in USA’ labels but won’t tell you, says study
The study reveals Amazon's AI answers questions about China-made products freely while blocking similar questions about "Made in USA" claims, exposing a curious platform double standard.
Samsung lays out grim pricing prophecy for mobile and PC gear
Samsung expects memory supply constraints to become even worse in 2027 and persist through 2028, putting more pressure on phone and PC prices.
Lenovo leak shows upcoming IdeaCentre desktop that isn’t afraid to ape the iMac
A fresh Lenovo leak hints at a colorful all-in-one desktop that finally puts design alongside productivity.
Microsoft wants Windows 11’s right-click menu to work the way it should, by giving users more control
Microsoft is reportedly redesigning Windows 11's context menu with faster performance and user customization, allowing users to choose which apps and actions appear.
Maingear’s Zero desktop is a wire-free beauty with curved glass and plenty of firepower
Maingear's Zero desktop comes with up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 GPU and top-shelf processors from Intel and AMD. The pricing starts at a steep $2,699 in the US.
Lenovo’s leaked Yoga 9n could be the first RTX Spark-powered convertible laptop
A new leak suggests Lenovo is preparing the world's first NVIDIA RTX Spark-powered convertible laptop, the Yoga 9n 2-in-1, featuring a 360-degree design and AI-focused hardware.
Minibook X proves joyfully compact laptops are not dead and they don’t have to cost a fortune, either.
Chuwi has launched the 10.51-inch MiniBook X Windows laptop that offers 16GB of memory, replaceable storage, and a 360-degree hinge.
I went hands-on with Dell’s new slim laptops, and the new 14S hits a sweet spot below XPS prices
Dell’s new 14S and 16S combine slim aluminum designs, large batteries, OLED display options, and faster Intel chips at prices below the premium XPS 14.
OpenAI president confirms a family of ChatGPT devices is coming soon
OpenAI president Greg Brockman confirms the company is building a family of devices for ChatGPT, staying quiet on release dates, specs, and how the Apple lawsuit factors in.
Microsoft is making a Copilot super app to end your AI app juggling
Satya Nadella confirmed Microsoft is merging Copilot chat, Cowork, Autopilots, and coding tools into one AI super app for consumers and businesses, launching later this year.
I didn’t think the budget Alienware 15 would work. I was wrong.
The Dell Alienware 15 (2026) surprised us with premium design, solid first impressions, and accessible pricing. Here's our hands-on experience.
After a long wait, Dia browser is finally coming to Windows
Dia, the AI-first browser is coming to Windows this fall, opening a public beta waitlist for users who are eager to try it early.
Google Docs just gave Gemini four new AI tricks to speed up editing
Google Docs rolls out Gemini-powered tools that summarize comment threads, draft replies, add comments, and suggest edits, plus a separate feature for generating visuals.
The music industry wants AI slop kicked off the charts, and it finally has a plan
Nearly a dozen major record labels, including Universal, Sony, and Warner, are pushing global music charts to disqualify AI-generated songs tied to streaming fraud.
Gemini is moving into Google Play, and it has front-row seat to your spending habits
Ask Google Pay uses Gemini to analyze spending and explain financial topics, while a new SBI partnership expands Google’s app-based Flex credit card in India.
Gemini on Mac can now type what you say and act on what it sees
Google is upgrading the Gemini app for Mac with system-wide dictation triggered by the Fn key, plus an opt-in mode that lets Gemini pull context from what's on screen for more complex tasks.
Students are turning to AI chatbots instead of humans for college counseling
Free AI chatbots from Alibaba, ByteDance, Tencent, and Baidu are disrupting China's costly college counseling industry, helping millions of gaokao students choose universities and majors without paying consultants.
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