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Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase copyright evidence. I am deeply worried

Gemini Flash AI model is removing watermarks from copyright-protected images. I witnessed it in action, and I am worried about the future of fair usage ethics.
Coding on a MacBook

Apple Intelligence could solve my coding struggles — but this key feature is nowhere to be seen

Apple Intelligence is falling behind its AI rivals, and the fact that its Swift Assist coding tool is missing in action has me worried for its future.
The RTX 5090 sitting on a pink background.

Nvidia claims RTX 5000 shipped better than 4000 but gamers are still waiting

Pundits speculate that Nvidia has used a “paper launch” method to keep consumers interested in its RTX 5000 series GPUs. Here is evidence that this theory is correct.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 front view showing ports and sides.

The $14,000 Mac Studio is wildly expensive — but don’t tell me it’s overpriced

Apple products can be expensive, as the $14,000 Mac Studio shows. But are they overpriced? You might be surprised to learn that they’re often a real bargain.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang with a few Nvidia graphics cards.

When the AI hype dies, I hope Nvidia pivots back to gaming

When Nvidia's AI bubble finally bursts and it can't just print money anymore, I really hope it remembers its gaming roots to produce great GPUs again.
Announcement artwork for GPT 4.5 AI model

I was struck by OpenAI’s new model — for all the wrong reasons

Sam Altman posted a short story to X generated by a new creative writing model from OpenAI. The reactions were mixed, to say the least.
A happy Mac logo and Passwords icon hover over the Windows desktop.

Three best ways to sync Apple passwords to a Windows PC

Here's how I sync logins from my MacBook, iPad, and iPhone to my Windows PC so I can access my favorite accounts without retyping passwords.
Apple Mac Studio 2025 top down view showing desktop.

I’d love to get the Mac Studio for gaming, but one thing is holding me back

Apple’s Mac Studio with M4 Max chip offers even better gaming performance than the M3 Ultra model, but it doesn’t solve the biggest problem with Mac gaming.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

The MacBook Air proves you don’t need AI to create a world class laptop

Apple’s M4 MacBook Air is an absolutely incredible laptop, even without a world class artificial intelligence system. There’s a lot we can learn from that.
M4 MacBook Air

I went hands-on with Apple’s M4 MacBook Air and the app performance blew me away

Here are my thoughts on the 2025 MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio after having a short demo and hand-on time with Apple's new AI-powered devices.
A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

My Mac Pro hopes have been dashed, and Apple can’t save it this year

A new report claims that Apple’s Mac Pro may not get an M4 Ultra chip. This would put it in a tough spot and make it harder to justify its extremely high price.
An Apple 12-inch MacBook on a desk.

10 years ago today, Apple launched a revolutionary MacBook that failed spectacularly

The 12-inch MacBook turns 10 years old today. It embodied Apple’s best and worst impulses before being unceremoniously ditched a few years later. What happened?
The lid of the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 in green

Honor MagicBook Pro 14 beats the new MacBook Air in one striking way

There's a new laptop in town and while the Honor MagicBook Pro 14 features specs that are familiar, it beats the new M4 MacBook Air in one key way. Here's why.
Benchmark for the RX 9070 XT.

AMD did it! Now we need to keep the pressure up for price cuts

Price cuts. That's what graphics cards need more than anything right now, even with AMD's new mid-range value options. They should all be cheaper than they are.
The app store open on a MacBook Pro.

Apple Intelligence could solve my App Store pet peeve, but I’m skeptical

Apple’s App Store is full of outdated and irrelevant reviews, but Apple Intelligence could help fix that. Yet there are still problems that must be addressed.
Google AI Mode for Search.

Google AI Mode will reinvent Search. I’m worried — and you should be, too

Google AI mode will skip the hassle of clicking on links and turn the entire Search page into a long AI-generated response. My experiences say it’s a bad idea.
Apple Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips and two Apple Studio Display monitors.

The new Mac Studio absolutely baffles me in one key way

Apple’s new Mac Studio comes with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips. But which is the best one? This strange conundrum has the potential to be horribly confusing.
Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

An AMD RX 9060 XT with 16GB would ruin Nvidia’s second-hand market

AMD's RX 9060 XT with 16GB of VRAM could be the big GPU story of its generation if AMD doesn't mess it up.
A damaged 12V-2×6 cable placed on top of an RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card

PSA: If you bought an Nvidia RTX 50, check it for problems

If you were "lucky" enough to get hold of one of Nvidia's new RTX 50 graphics cards, you should really check it for problems.
The RTX 5070 in a graphic.

The $1000 RTX 5070 Ti may be the new normal

Nvidia partner, MSI has been making changes to the price of its RTX 5070 Ti GPU amid media reports, however, it remains well above the main brand's MSRP.
Apple's Craig Federighi discussing Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

My dream AI MacBook may be delayed until 2027 thanks to Apple Intelligence

Apple Intelligence has so much potential that it’s not living up to, and things could get worse with the news that some key features might be delayed by years.
Lenovo Dual Display concept shown off at MWC 2025

Lenovo’s display concept turns your laptop into a mobile powerhouse

One of Lenovo's concepts at MWC 2025 adds multiple screens and is designed to turn your laptop into a mobile powerhouse. Here's why it's so impressive.
Profile hero photo of the Lenovo ThinkPad Flip folding PC concept

This PC has a folding screen that I wish I could buy

There's a new PC in town and it has a big difference, It's only a concept but this could easily be one of the best PCs of the modern era. Here's why.
A person’s lips holding the e-Taste sensor kit.

Seeing food in VR games? This sensor will put the real taste in your mouth

Dubbed e-Taste, this tech can release chemicals on the tongue that deliver a real taste of the food and beverage items we might be seeing in the virtual world.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti might give AMD an unexpected edge

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is said to be coming soon, in two different models. Both may repeat the mistakes of its predecessors.
The Zenbook Fold 17 open on a table.

Apple’s foldable device has me worried about this one key problem

Apple is supposedly working on a foldable iPad-MacBook hybrid device. But I’m worried about the typing experience, and it’s something Apple must get right.
Running the ad-supported free version of Microsoft PowerPoint on a laptop.

I tried the free version of Microsoft Office. All I got was ads and anxiety

We tried the ad-supported free desktop versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Hey Microsoft, the intention is neat, but just don’t launch this mess.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

Here’s why Apple’s C1 modem is good news for future MacBook battery life

Apple may bring its wireless modem chips to your next MacBook, meaning better battery life and improved wireless connectivity, even when you’re not on Wi-Fi.
The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

I wish Nvidia had waited with the RTX 50-series

The launch of Nvidia's RTX 50-series hasn't gone well so far, and it seems that things aren't about to improve anytime soon.
Meta community note system on mobile

Users will fact-check Instagram and Facebook. Let’s just hope it works

Meta will rely on its users to flag bad posts, weeks after it loosened moderation rules and ended its fact-checking program. Experts tell us it’s a bad idea.
A person repairing a MacBook on a blue table.

A new report slams MacBooks’ repairability. Here’s what you can do if you need to fix yours

Apple’s laptops are very difficult to repair. If yours is broken, though, you still have options on how to fix it. Here, we’ve laid out all the best choices.
RX 7900 XTX installed in a test bench.

AMD has another chance at greatness, but will it grasp it?

Nvidia has let its foot off the gas and AMD has a chance to capitalize. But will it grasp this opportunity, or let it slip through its fingers?
A group of iPhone 16e phones arranged in a pattern.

Apple’s iPhone 16e is here, and it’s making me frustrated about the MacBook

Apple’s iPhone 16e comes with an OLED display, but you still won’t find that tech in a single MacBook laptop. That’s a frustrating situation for Apple fans.
Tool-picker dropdown for Grok-3 AI.

xAI’s Grok-3 is impressive, but it needs to do a lot more to convince me

Grok-3 will also get a live conversation mode with memory capabilities, thinking chops, and more. But it doesn’t really make a great pitch at mass adoption, for now.