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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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 monitor.

The world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming monitor is here — and it ain’t cheap

The Odyssey G6 debuts as the world’s first 500Hz OLED gaming display, starting its rollout in Southeast Asia
Spider-Man Miles Morales on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

Amazon slashed the price of this 27-inch LG OLED gaming monitor by $200

The Intel Arc B580 sitting among other graphics cards.

Intel’s next Arc GPU sounds almost too good to be true in latest report

Craig Federighi introducing macOS Sonoma at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.

WWDC 2025 could be the least exciting Apple event in years — and I think that’s a good thing

Pixel art fruit from Nanika Game Online.

New free-to-play Steam games: Here’s how to play them

MSI Claw 8 connected to a monitor

MSI’s powerful Steam Deck rival gets a global release and higher price tag

RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition.

Asus’ new RTX 5090 might be the most ridiculous GPU ever, and it costs $10,000

Official product render of the G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo memory for AMD.

AMD CPUs should support CUDIMM memory soon, but not this generation

The back of the Intel Arc B580 graphics card.

Intel Arc GPU users lose Deep Link features as support ends without notice

Summoning a scratchpad in the Antinote app for macOS.

I tried a $5 scratchpad app for the Mac. I’ll never go back to Apple Notes

13-inch MacBook Pro 2020 battery replacement recommendation.

I found a free tool that solved my MacBook battery health worries 

Asus Strix SCAR 18 2025 front view showing display and keyboard.

Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 (2025) review: looking great, and playing just as well

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Half-open rear view of the Asus ZenBook A14 laptop.

I tested the Asus ZenBook A14 and now can’t imagine using any other Windows laptop

The Asus ZenBook A14 rewrites the rules for how thin and light a Windows-powered laptop can get in 2025. But it surprised me in a host of practical ways, too.
Thermal gel leaking from a Gigabyte branded GPU

Gigabyte GPUs are ‘leaking’ — here’s what you need to know

Early batch of RTX 50 and Radeon RX 9000 GPUs from Gigabyte are facing thermal gel leakage issues
Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2

4 things I’m excited about in the new Microsoft Surface laptops

Microsoft’s new Surface laptops have arrived, and they’re more than just routine refreshes. According to Microsoft, powered by Snapdragon X processors and built for the Copilot+ AI experience, they promise significant battery life, performance, and usability improvements. After reviewing the key updates, here are four standout features that make Microsoft’s latest Surface laptop worth the […]
People with headphones listening to Spotify on a MacBook.

I found an app that overhauled my Mac’s audio, and I wish I found it sooner

I was totally frustrated by the audio options on my Mac -- until I found a brilliant third-party app. Now, managing my Mac’s sounds is an absolute breeze.
Setting up Wi-Fi on an iPhone.

Apple could soon fix Wi-Fi access woes across all your devices

Apple is reportedly working on a new system that will sync customer Wi-Fi log-in forms across all devices so that you have to fill it in only once.
The FTC logo on a building.

It might be a while longer before you can easily cancel subscriptions

The FTC has delayed the start of specific provisions in its Negative Option Rule until July 14.
Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch color options.

Microsoft’s 12-inch Surface Pro has finally given me hope for Windows on tablets

The 12-inch Surface Pro fully embraces the portability of a tablet without skimping on firepower. Is this finally the Windows slate of our computing daydreams?
Opera Mini Aria AI chatbot vs ChatGPT and Google Gemini running on Android phones resting on a blue fabric sofa.

Key ChatGPT and Gemini features compared. Who did it better?

Comparing ChatGPT and Gemini's common features, including search, shop & research, and AI mode.
The HP Omen 16L gaming desktop sitting on a desk.

HP’s smallest gaming PC with RTX 3050 is on sale today at $150 off

The HP Omen 16L, the brand's smallest gaming PC, is on sale today, with this configuration featuring the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card down by $150.
AI-generated anime girl sat in a field.

Is this AI video generator the future of anime? Definitely not

Japanese company Animon has released an AI video generator especially for anime -- and it wants professional animators to use it.
Acer Chromebook 315

This Acer Chromebook is on sale for a very affordable $149

The Acer Chromebook 315 is equipped with the Intel Celeron N4500 processor and 4GB of RAM, but it's still pretty quick, and it's on sale from Best Buy for just $149.
Suneast SSD

The world’s smallest SSD is almost impossibly tiny

A Japanese company has announced the world's smallest SSD.
Jensen Huang addressing an audience.

Nvidia keeps hiding its bad cards, and that’s a problem

Nvidia is hiding the RTX 5060 by denying reviewers access to drivers. It can't keep getting away with this.
The new Surface Pro on a table.

Microsoft Surface Laptop and Pro raise the price barrier for budget shoppers

Microsoft is no longer directly selling the $999 models of the Surface Pro and Laptop, raising their entry-price to $1,200 by pulling the 256GB storage models.
A cute dog.

AI could soon speak dog and cat

Your pets may not have much to say beyond demands for food and walks, but wouldn't it be great to understand exactly what they're trying to tell us?
Epson's EcoTank ET-2980 is a compact all-in-one inkjet tank printer.

Epson EcoTank ET-2980 review: a quick, low-cost all-in-one printer for families

I review the Epson EcoTank ET-2980, an affordable inkjet tank printer that uses Epson's PrecisionCore technology to increase print speed by 50%.
13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop and Macbook Air.

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 13 almost beat the MacBook Air. Here’s what it missed

Microsoft's new 13-inch Surface Laptop is ambitious, but in a bid to reinvent, it missed a few key milestones that could've put it ahead of the MacBook Air.
Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 front view showing display and keyboard.

Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 review: an impressive freshman laptop debut

The Dell Plus 16 2-in-1 is among the first laptops with Dell's new branding, and it gives a great first impression. The mini-LED display is a huge part of that.
ChatGPT giving a response about its knowledge cutoff.

Tired of monthly payments? ChatGPT could soon offer a lifetime subscription

Code found in the latest ChatGPT build suggests more subscription plans are on the way.
Dell Inspiron 16 laptop - 2024

The Dell Inspiron 16 is an excellent laptop for work or school, and it’s $300 off

The Dell Inspiron 16 laptop with the Intel Core 7 150U processor and 16GB of RAM is perfect for professionals and students, and you can get it with a $300 discount from Dell.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

Get a $400 discount if you buy this Alienware Aurora gaming PC with RTX 5080 today

The Alienware Aurora R16 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with a $400 discount.
ChatGPT models list.

ChatGPT models explained: How to use each, according to OpenAI

OpenAI has released a document explaining what each of its vaguely named models is good at.

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