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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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I get what a Googlebook is. I just don’t get why I need it.
Googlebook is Google's ambitious attempt to reinvent the laptop around Gemini and AI. After spending time with it, I'm impressed by what it can do — but still unsure why anyone needs it.
HP OmniBook Ultra (Snapdragon X2 Plus) review: I almost forgot this was a Windows on Arm laptop
The Snapdragon X2 Plus HP OmniBook Ultra 14 combines excellent battery life, a solid OLED touchscreen, and premium hardware with enough everyday speed to make Windows on Arm increasingly easy to forget.
Qualcomm thinks AI agents are ready. But are we ready to trust them?
Qualcomm believes AI agents are ready for the next big leap, with Snapdragon providing the local compute and orchestration needed to make agentic AI more useful, private and personal.
Apple is going back to its design roots and its new leader is leading the push
Apple CEO John Ternus is spending much more time with the company’s design teams, signaling a renewed focus on product design.
Apple’s next MacBook Pro is about to get lighter, touchier, and harder to ignore
Apple’s next MacBook Pro could bring a major redesign with an OLED touchscreen, redesigned internals and a significantly lighter body.
Gemini’s free tier is getting a major downgrade from October 9
Google is cutting free access to Gemini 3.1 Pro and 3.6 Flash, leaving non-paying users with Flash-Lite from October 9.
These 5 monitor deals ahead of Prime Day give an aging desk a useful upgrade
Five Amazon monitor deals cover everyday work, affordable gaming, 4K streaming, and ultrawide multitasking, starting at $94.99.
AI chatbots can feel like your closest friend, but that could be dangerous
Using ChatGPT or Replika as a shoulder to cry on? A new paper explains why chatbots that always listen and always agree can do more harm than good.
HP OmniBook Ultra review: Utterly sleek and snappy, but I wish it did just a tad more
The HP OmniBook Ultra combines a lightweight aluminium design, gorgeous 3K OLED display and Core Ultra 7 356H performance. But its integrated GPU reveals an important limitation.
Meta now lets you build your own AI gadgets running Muse agent for free
Meta has open-sourced the tools needed to build Muse-powered gadgets using ESP32 and Raspberry Pi hardware, while its own Home Link brings the AI agent into the smart home.
Apple is putting the brakes on unrestricted Mac storage access as AI agents risk grows
Apple is adding friction to Full Disk Access as increasingly autonomous AI agents pose new risks to Mac data.
These 5 router deals are where I’d start before paying for faster internet
Five Amazon router deals cover affordable replacements, whole-home mesh upgrades, and outdoor Wi-Fi.
Microsoft is teasing the next chapter of AI PCs: Here’s what could be coming
Microsoft has another vision for the AI PC, and this one could be far more ambitious.
Cats Lock is a ridiculous app that has earned the right to stay on my Mac
My cat Charlie helped me test Cats Lock, a $5 Mac app that blocks accidental paw presses. It caught him without interrupting my typing or gaming.
These four SSD deals deserve a look before October Prime Day
Four Amazon SSD discounts cover extra game storage, portable files, and a speed-focused PC upgrade ahead of October Prime Day.
OpenAI reveals another Australian government data breach caused by its AI agent
Another Australian government system has been accessed by an OpenAI AI agent, this time involving historical bushfire information that was not publicly available.
Ugreen’s new USB4 dock can turn your laptop into a dual 4K 120Hz workstation
Alongside its display capabilities, Ugreen's new dock includes fast USB ports, HDMI 2.1, 2.5Gbps Ethernet, SD card readers, and up to 115W laptop charging for a flexible desk setup.
GMKtec M8 review: The simplicity of function and the things we take for granted
I spent a month using the GMKtec M8 for writing, browser-based work, and lighter gaming. Here’s where this compact Windows mini PC fits.
A fake ChatGPT model on the official website is tricking users into installing malware
Attackers are abusing ChatGPT’s Custom GPT feature and sponsored Google results to make a malware campaign look like an official ChatGPT service.
Google just clarified its Android sideloading crackdown, and it’s not as sweeping as I thought
Google's Android developer verification is live in four countries, but a last-minute clarification narrows enforcement to participating stores only.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is done doing backflips and is finally ready to clock in
Boston Dynamics and Hyundai are preparing to bring Atlas humanoid robots to factories, with plans to produce 30,000 robots annually and deploy 25,000 Atlas units for industrial work.
Guided Vision brings Gemini real-time visual assistance for accessibility, one year after Apple
Guided Vision turns your Android camera into a conversational narrator, built with the blind and low-vision community in mind.
OpenAI wants you to try on clothes inside ChatGPT before buying them
OpenAI's ChatGPT Virtual Try On and Favorites features let you preview clothing on yourself and save products, live globally now.
Once again, AI agents tried to break into a government website
A failed attempt to access a Canadian government website adds to a growing list of incidents involving increasingly autonomous AI agents and real-world computer systems.
HP has a new MacBook Neo wannabe, and it’s pretty loaded for a $700 laptop
HP’s new OmniBook 5 starts at $699.99 with an OLED display, thin aluminum chassis, colorful finishes, and some very ambitious battery claims.
Google shows off a wild keyboard that is literally an excavator of keys
Google Japan’s latest Gboard experiment mounts 116 keys onto four moving conveyor belts, bringing every letter directly to your finger instead of making you reach for it.
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