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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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Wispr Flow launches an AI note-taker that works without joining calls
Wispr Flow has launched Notetaker, an AI meeting assistant for Mac that records calls without joining as a participant and turns conversations into transcripts, summaries, and follow-up notes.
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Apple’s OpenAI lawsuit just tripped over an embarrassing wrong-recipient email
OpenAI has published emails and messages challenging Apple’s trade-secret allegations, including an awkward exchange in which Apple’s outside lawyer contacted the wrong person.
Google Drive steps up its video collaboration game with timestamped comments
Google Drive now lets you pin comments to exact moments in videos with timestamped timeline markers.
Apple is finally bringing one of my favorite Continuity features to Windows
Apple is reportedly building a way to copy on your iPhone and paste on a Windows PC, thanks to a request from Microsoft, but you'll be waiting until 2027 or later.
MSI’s new 4K 120Hz OLED monitor uses inkjet tech that could make premium screens cheaper
The world’s first 27-inch 4K 120Hz inkjet-printed OLED monitor has arrived, although MSI has not revealed its price or release date.
MSI launches a white 16-inch gaming laptop with a 12GB RTX 5070 and a pile of matching accessories
MSI has launched the Crosshair A16 HX MLG Edition globally, giving one of its upper mid-range gaming laptops a white-and-red makeover alongside a full set of matching accessories. MLG here stands for Mo-Loong-Gi, meaning “Dragon Princess,” and refers to an original character created by MSI rather than Major League Gaming. What are you getting with […]
The ROG Gjallar packs Dolby Atmos in a compact form factor, but its US debut is still under wraps
Asus releases its ROG Gjallar gaming soundbar in China for about $548, featuring a wireless subwoofer, Dolby Atmos support, and a compact under-monitor design.
New Lenovo leak just gave us our best look at Google’s post-Chromebook gamble
A full set of Lenovo Googlebook 15 renders reveals Google’s Android-powered desktop interface, dedicated Gemini controls, generous ports, and an unusually serious productivity pitch.
AI slop stories are spoiling the childhood
AI-generated slop books are already a headache for the publishing world and readers. Now, boomers are gifting personalized AI-written story books to young kids.
The MacBook Air is running in short supply, despite a price hike
Apple is struggling to keep the M5 MacBook Air in stock only weeks after raising its starting price by $200, with some configurations delayed until September.
OpenAI is investigating more incidents of AI agents going rogue days after hack
According to Reuters, OpenAI is investigating more incidents of AI agents breaking containment, merely days after its AI agents went rogue and hacked Hugging Face.
AI is finding Apple security flaws faster than Apple can sort through them
Apple is limiting simultaneous bug reports as AI floods its security team with questionable findings, even while the same tools uncover genuine Mac vulnerabilities that demand patches.
Anthropic is paying $1.5 billion over pirated books, but it can still legally cut up purchased ones
Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement covers pirated ebooks, while the court separately allowed it to scan and destroy lawfully purchased print books, a distinction now worrying Australian secondhand sellers about where their stock ends up.
Google Earth’s AI misadventure lasted only a day. It was a tale of dangerous ignorance.
Google Earth thought users will play it cool with using AI images on a realistic map. Well, it was a short-lived disaster of epic proportions.
AMD is apparently gearing up to raise GPU prices right after Nvidia’s steep hike
AMD has reportedly told AIB partners about a minimum 10% hike planned for GPU and memory bundles later this month, following in the footsteps of Nvidia.
Microsoft will make Windows work well with just 8GB RAM. We desperately need it
Optimizing the memory footprint is the next big goal for Windows. Let's hope Microsoft delivers on the promise.
ChatGPT’s Chrome extension can now read your tabs, YouTube videos, and highlighted text
OpenAI updated ChatGPT's Chrome extension and desktop app with tab awareness, YouTube support, browsing history search, and a new Activity view for tracking chats.
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
These are eight of the best GaN chargers you can buy right now on Amazon for setting up your dorm room or work desk.
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.
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