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Captain America and Black Panther face off in a screenshot from a Marvel game.

Unreal Engine just demoed ‘film-quality’ visuals running in real time

At the State of Unreal 2024, Unreal Engine revealed how its latest iteration will create densely detailed environments in real time.
A laptop screen shows the home page for ChatGPT, OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot.

New report says GPT-5 is coming this summer and is ‘materially better’

A CEO who has seen a GPT-5 demo in action has called it materially better than its predecessor.
Fios TV Package

Best Verizon Fios new customer deals: Get 2GB/s internet in your home

One of the easiest ways to save is by bundling your internet, landline, and TV services with Verizon Fios. We've got the best Verizon Fios deals right here.
Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

The only Intel CPU you should buy is over a year old

While Intel has plenty of great processors up for grabs, there's only one you should be buying if you don't need a productivity workhorse.
The Razer Blade 14 and 18 on a table.

The 6 best laptops for streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and more

If you're keen to become the next big YouTube or Twitch star, we've got all you need to know about what laptop to buy to help that dream come true.
God of War running on the LG UltraGear OLED 45.

TV vs. monitor for gaming: 5 things you need to know

TVs and monitors are used by gamers, but which is best for you? The old wisdom of using a TV for a console and a monitor for a PC holds true today. Here's why.
The Alienware x14 R2 gaming laptop on a desk.

Alienware gaming laptops and PCs are heavily discounted today

If you want a powerful and stylish gaming PC or gaming laptop, you can get one with a massive discount from Dell's Alienware sale, but you need to hurry up.
Man using a 24-inch M1 iMac.

How to check your Mac’s CPU and GPU temperatures

Here's how to monitor your Mac CPU and GPU temperature to help diagnose problems with solutions for both Intel-based and Apple Silicon Macs and MacBooks.
Dell Vostro 16 5620 on marble table.

There’s a big sale on Dell business laptops — from $529

Dell's business laptop sale is filled with huge discounts of as much as $650, but you need to be quick with your purchase because the offers may expire soon.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

The case for buying the M2 MacBook Air over the M3 model

The MacBook Air M3 has a few tricks up its sleeve, but is it really worth the extra cash?
Birdo rides through a goal ring in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Yoshi course.

The best console emulators (NES, SNES, Genesis, and more) in 2024

Want to take a trip down memory lane with some old video games? Then you’ll probably need a console emulator, and we have an entire list of recommendations.
Windows 11 Woman on Laptop Lifestyle

How to find your computer specs on Windows 11

If you want to know what's under the hood of your Windows 11 PC, there are a few ways yo do it. Here's how to check your PC's specifications.
The Steam Deck OLED sitting in a case.

The Steam Deck OLED makes the original model obsolete

The Steam Deck OLED looks like a minor revision of the original model, but our testing reveals it's so much more.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Which color MacBook should you buy? Here’s how to pick

The MacBook Air and MacBook Pro both come in an array of colors, but which is right for you? Our guide analyzes the colors on offer to find the answer.
Diablo 4 running on the Alienware x16.

Buying a gaming laptop? These are the brands to trust

You may know what the best gaming laptops are, but what if you want a few more options? These are the gaming laptop brands you should look at first.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

Why you should buy a MacBook Air instead of a MacBook Pro

It's time to be honest with yourself: you're probably better off buying the MacBook Air.
A red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 sits open on a table.

The 5 best laptops under $700 in 2024

We've collected a list of some of our favorite budget laptops under $700 so that you don't have to go out and do the legwork.
The Playstation 5 system standing upright.

This PS5 Pro leak reveals a massive jump in performance

It is expected that the new PS5 Pro could launch later this year, offering up to three times improvement in performance.
A demo of AMD GPU work graphs featuring in-game scenery including a castle and a town.

AMD is making the CPU more and more obsolete in gaming

AMD just shared a demo of Work Graphs with the additions of draw calls and mesh nodes, and the results are impressive.
A person is enthusiastically enjoying a game while wearing the Meta Quest 3.

The 6 best VR headsets for PC in 2024

If you're looking to buy a VR headset for your PC, we've got all you need to know about the best VR headsets including what to consider when buying one.
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The 5 best dual monitor stands in 2024

If you want to enjoy the many benefits of a dual-monitor setup, you should think about buying one of the best dual monitor stands that we've gathered here.
A person using the Dell UltraSharp 40 U4025QW 40-inch curved Thunderbolt hub monitor with a Dell laptop on a desk.

The best 5K monitors you can buy for max resolution

Exploring top-notch monitors for content creation and media work? Check out the finest 5K monitors worth considering in 2024.
how to use pc monitor as tv wallmountmonitor

How to use a PC monitor as a TV

You can use a TV as a monitor, so why not a monitor as a TV? It's very straightforward to watch TV on your monitor, but there are some unique considerations.
Microsoft word document.

How to recover unsaved Word documents on Windows and Mac

The easiest way to recover an unsaved Word document is probably to just open up Word again. Here's when to do that, when not to, and how to find the lost docs.
Person using Windows 11 laptop on their lap by the window.

How to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11

Converting a HEIC file to JPG only takes a few steps on Windows 11 and you can do it via the operating system's native apps or via a free web app. Here's how.
Lies of P on the KTC G42P5.

Nvidia DLSS is amazing, but only if you use it the right way

DLSS is quickly become a cornerstone feature of modern PC games. Here's all of the ins and outs of Nvidia's AI-driven tech, and how to make the most use of it.
A close up of a MacBook Pro and its display.

How to fix a dead pixel on your monitor or smartphone

Whether it's a stuck pixel or a dead one, there are a few tricks you can try. Follow these steps and get your monitor or screen back to pristine condition.
An elephant made of leaves, created by OpenAI's Sora technology.

OpenAI’s latest Sora video shows an elephant made of leaves

Text-to-video technology powered by AI is making rapid improvements — just take a look at the latest footage created by OpenAI's incredible Sora tool.
A divided image shows an Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3.

This one feature could prevent motion sickness, but the Vision Pro doesn’t have it

New research suggests which VR headsets are best at preventing motion sickness so you can play longer in fast-paced VR games.
An AI game demo produced by Nvidia.

Nvidia’s AI game demo puts endless dialogue trees everywhere

Nvidia's impressive AI-driven game characters were showed up in a playable demo -- but it just amounts to more endless dialogue trees.
Nvidia revealing support for the Apple Vision Pro.

Nvidia and Apple are collaborating on the Vision Pro in the most unlikely way

Nvidia and Apple are coming together in an unexpected fashion, bringing support for a major 3D application on the Apple Vision Pro.
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D installed in a motherboard.

The best motherboard for the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is cheaper than you think

The Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best gaming CPU out there, so it deserves a great motherboard. But it doesn't need the absolute best. These ones are perfect fits.
Nvidia introducing its Blackwell GPU architecture at GTC 2024.

Meet Blackwell, Nvidia’s next-generation GPU architecture

The wait is over. Here's our first taste of Nvidia's next generation GPU architecture, named Blackwell.
An iPhone on a table with the Siri activation animation playing on the screen.

We may have just learned how Apple will compete with ChatGPT

Apple might look to boost your device’s artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by loading Google Gemini into iOS and macOS, a new report has claimed.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.