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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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If System files are using hundreds of gigabytes on your Windows 11 PC, a bug tied to CapabilityAccessManager.db-wal may be responsible.
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I hope Apple keeps the MacBook Neo away from the AI hype and preserves its true identity
Here's why Apple should resist every temptation to turn the MacBook Neo’s successor into an AI-first machine and increase its asking price.
I let Radial menu take over my Mac, and I’m never going back
I spent a week testing Radial, a Mac app that puts your shortcuts, scripts, and automations right at your cursor, and it's already changed how I use my Mac.
Android desktop mode made me miss my laptop in record time
Android desktop mode can turn a phone into a nearly usable workstation, but one workday with WordPress, browser tools, and a pile of accessories made the laptop look mercifully honest.
As AI turbocharges digital abuse, UK agencies urge parents to limit who sees kids’ photos online
The UK's NCA and IWF are urging parents to tighten social media privacy settings as AI tools make it easier to turn ordinary images into abuse material.
I used ASUS’ dual-screen laptop as a portable creative station, and my desk PC started collecting dust
The ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8407AA combines two OLED touchscreens, pen support, and a detachable keyboard to create a flexible mobile setup for designers and multitaskers.
macOS clipboard app Maccy has a fake out there stealing passwords
Maccy users are being warned about fake sites after researchers found malware using the app’s name to steal Mac login passwords.
A new technology teaching drones to feel pain could stop your self-driving car from harming itself
A new research-backed system gives drones a pain-like early warning before they lose control, and the same approach could prevent autonomous vehicle failures before they happen.
Claude Fable 5 is leaving subscriptions, but maybe not for good
Claude Fable 5 is leaving subscriptions after July 7, but Anthropic says it plans to bring the model back when capacity allows.
Yet another research breaks the hype bubble for AI browsers serving serious security flaws
Researchers tested seven popular AI browsers and found four vulnerable to attacks that trick the AI agent into handing over personal data.
Valve just gave away the blueprint for its coolest Steam Machine mod
Valve has open-sourced its Inkterface E-Ink faceplate for the Steam Machine, sharing 3D files, BOM, and firmware so anyone can build one.
Brave’s new Container feature is a lifesaver for anyone juggling multiple accounts
Brave now lets desktop users open tabs in separate Containers, so the same website can run different accounts side by side.
Intel may bring back older desktop CPUs because DDR5 is getting too expensive
Intel is reportedly restarting production of older Core CPUs as DDR5 prices make new gaming PC builds harder to justify.
Amazon wants to design in-house chips for Kindles, Fire TV, and Echo speakers
Ming-Chi Kuo reports Amazon will shift to in-house chips for Kindle and Fire TV starting in 2027, and Amazon's own hardware chief corroborated the direction hours later.
AI wants to summarize it all. TripAdvisor’s misleading reviews show AI will also ruin your travel plans
TripAdvisor's AI review summaries are calling unsafe hotels "spotless" and "friendly." Here's why you shouldn't trust that AI overview before booking.
Opera’s new Paste Protect feature stops the clipboard attack your antivirus can’t catch
Opera's new Paste Protect feature blocks ClickFix attacks natively in its desktop browser, making it the first major browser to address a threat that antivirus software isn't designed to catch.
Apple’s M6 chip isn’t even here yet, but you’ll see M7 Macs early in 2027
Mark Gurman says Apple is aiming to launch its first M7-powered devices in early 2027, alongside a refreshed iPad Pro lineup and redesigned entry-level MacBook Pro.
The entry-level MacBook Pro could get a design refresh in 2027, and it’s about time
Apple's entry-level MacBook Pro will get a new design for the first time since 2021, reportedly arriving in H1 2027.
Study finds humans will talk to AI ghosts of the dead as reincarnations, and it’s pretty grim
The first user-experience study of AI "generative ghosts" finds that people prefer simulations that speak as the deceased rather than about them.
Apple’s Hide My Email feature has an unfixed bug that leaves email addresses exposed
Apple's Hide My Email vulnerability allows anyone to link a generated anonymous email address back to a real Apple ID.
I hate sharing my Mac, but a face-unlocking app finally cured my privacy paranoia
A new free and open source Mac app called FaceGate lets you lock individual apps using Face Unlock,Touch ID, or a password, all processed locally on your device.
The charm of a tiny Windows tablet is apparently dead at Microsoft. Long live the Surface Go!
Microsoft has reportedly stopped manufacturing Surface Go and Surface Laptop Go devices, leaving Surface Pro and Surface Laptop as the company’s remaining Surface PC lines
Gemini Spark lands on the Mac, and it wants to tackle your chores while you relax
Gemini Spark lands on Mac and can now sort your files, build spreadsheets, and even run tasks while you're away from your desk.
Anthropic finally brings back Claude Fable 5, but you’ll have to live with a temporary usage limit
Anthropic is restoring access to Claude Fable 5 globally on July 1, weeks after a US government directive forced it to pull the model for all users.
Claude’s Sonnet 5 is built to do more on its own and cost you less
Claude Sonnet 5 launches with performance close to Opus 4.8, priced at $2/$10 per million tokens through August 31, before rising to $3/$15.
Apple Creator Studio adds AI tools across Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro
Apple Creator Studio has received a major AI update, adding automatic captions, edit detection, Auto Mask, image generation, and tighter workflows between Apple’s creative apps.
AI browsers like Perplexity Comet can be tricked into spilling your password through BioShocking exploit
A new exploit called BioShocking convinces AI browsers they're playing a game, then gets them to hand over your private data.
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