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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 maker of ChatGPT wants to make open-source projects less of a security bargain
As AI tools flood open-source maintainers with low quality bug reports, OpenAI's new Patch the Planet initiative aims to filter out the noise and fix real threats.
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Intel Core 3 test shows it could give Windows laptops a fighting chance again MacBook Neo
Intel's upcoming Core 3 304 processor has appeared in new benchmarks, posting PassMark scores surprisingly close to Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo.
Hackers leak facial recognition records tied to millions of Madison Square Garden visitors
A cybercriminal group has published what it claims are millions of records stolen from Madison Square Garden Entertainment. The leak is drawing attention not just because of its size, but because it includes facial recognition data, internal threat assessments, and detailed visitor profiles.
Windows 11’s modern Media Player is somehow worse than the version from 17 years ago
Microsoft’s modern Media Player for Windows 11 has received an Insider Preview update, but tests suggest it still uses more memory and opens videos more slowly than the classic Windows 7-era version.
If you have a Mac, you should try this free and beautifully-designed disk space tool
Radix is a free, open-source Mac app that scans folders or drives and shows storage usage through an interactive sunburst chart.
This free Mac app puts stunning glassy widgets on your lock screen
The Mac lock screen is usually pretty empty. WidgetScreen makes it more useful with free glassy widgets that disappear once you sign in.
The Sashimi robot is real and it doesn’t fumble at slicing and dicing
Sashimi-Bot is a three-armed robot trained in simulation to position, slice, and serve raw salmon using a GelSight sensor and a chopstick-equipped arm.
macOS 27 means the end of the Hackintosh Era, but does anyone still need one?
macOS 27 ends the Hackintosh era, but Apple's affordable Apple Silicon Macs may have made the DIY movement irrelevant long before Intel support disappeared.
Instacart is testing camera-ready AI shopping carts that sound convenient, but equally scary
Instacart's Caper Carts bring fast checkout, coupons, and loyalty perks to Weis stores, but their cameras, location tracking, and in-aisle ads make the grocery cart feel like a data machine.
OpenAI wants an all-knowing personal AI agent for everyone on Earth
OpenAI is framing personal AGI as the mass-market endpoint of its AI race, but it still has to explain price, access, safeguards, and how an all-knowing assistant would work for everyone.
VocabOwl is the viral vocabulary test making word nerds question everything
VocabOwl’s viral vocabulary test turns 100 multiple-choice questions into a shareable estimate of your English word knowledge, but the clever scoring system still leaves room for guessing and uncertainty.
These new Alogic displays are basically a touchscreen Mac workaround
Mac users waiting for a touchscreen Mac now have more third-party options. Alogic’s new display lineup adds touch controls across desktop, portable, and wall-mounted screens.
After social media ban, AI bans could be next for school kids
Norway has announced a near-total ban on generative AI tools in elementary schools, citing concerns about learning and development. The decision follows growing debate among researchers, educators, and policymakers about the long-term effects of AI on how people learn and think.
Asus just priced its RTX 5080 gaming laptop higher than a last-gen RTX 5090 model
The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5080 brings 64GB RAM and 160W TGP to the US for $4,799, but its value case is complicated.
AI tools that help students cheat are multiplying, and the detectors can’t keep up
A wave of new apps is helping students slip AI written homework past teachers undetected. Even companies selling AI detection tools are tangled up in the same problem.
This monstrous ASUS gaming laptop costs as much as three new MacBook Pros
The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 is now available globally with cutting-edge hardware and hefty price tag that makes MacBook Pros look cheap.
ASUS fanboys can now spend $16,578 on its 20th anniversary gaming gear
Asus’ ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket Collector’s Edition bundles limited-edition gaming hardware, peripherals, and lifestyle gear for about $16,578.
Gemini Live can finally remember what you told it in past conversations
Gemini Live can now recall details from past conversations, closing a gap that's lingered since memory launched in standard Gemini over a year ago.
macOS 27 Golden Gate: Everything we know about the new features landing on your Mac
Apple’s macOS Golden Gate update adds Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, smarter Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass refinements, and a major compatibility shift for Mac users. So here's everything you need to know.
Google’s AI Overviews are blabbering about fictional monsters as if they’re real
Google's AI Overviews are reportedly treating fan-fiction horror entries from the SCP Foundation as real, citing fake forensic records and pointing users to "official" documents.
Adobe’s new AI assistant could save you hours in Photoshop and Premiere
Adobe has unveiled a major AI expansion across Firefly and Creative Cloud, bringing intelligent assistants to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and other creative applications.
Trump says Intel will make chips for Apple in a major win for U.S. manufacturing
President Trump says Apple has agreed to work with Intel on chip design and manufacturing in the U.S., a partnership that could reshape Intel's manufacturing future.
A harmless-looking ChatGPT prompt opened the door to gruesome AI images
Researchers say ChatGPT generated violent and sexualized images after a harmless-looking prompt was altered, raising new questions about OpenAI’s safeguards and how quickly AI image tools can be pushed around filters.
ChatGPT’s new Scheduled page puts all your automated tasks in one place
OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated Scheduled page for ChatGPT that lets users view, manage, and monitor all active tasks from the sidebar.
Claude Design will now stick to your brand guidelines instead of generic AI mockups
laude Design now builds using your actual brand components, syncs directly with Claude Code, and exports straight to tools like Canva, Adobe, Wix, and Vercel.
Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone
Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.
Qualcomm reveals flagship XR processor and new framework for AI glasses
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite platform brings faster AI processing, sharper visuals, longer battery life, and improved tracking to the next generation of XR headsets and smart glasses.
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