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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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Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Intel confirms Razor Lake-AX which could deliver nearly four times Panther Lake’s AI performance

Intel has confirmed its Razor Lake-AX processor for 2028, targeting around 700 TOPS of AI performance for robotics, including future humanoid machines.
The RTX 5090 sitting on top of the RTX 4080.

Nvidia says the RTX 5090 is alive. Its availability begs to differ

Humanoid Robot

What’s next for humanoid robots? Groping and sexual assault, apparently

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US banks want to block AI agents from moving your money. Well, at least that’s one good move.

Surveillance cameras

MapQuest can now show you the cameras keeping an eye on your commute

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OpenAI’s agent ran out of crypto while completing a task, so it stole from another wallet

datacenter

AI data centers are power hungry, and a startup wants to put them on a clean energy diet

Google AI Mode

Google is making links in AI answers harder to miss, but referral traffic remains a mystery

Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

ChatGPT is coming for your Chrome tabs, and honestly, they need help

Muse Spark Open feature

Meta wants you to run its powerful new AI model on your desktop, but there’s a catch

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Microsoft’s October Windows 11 update fixes mouse stutter in some games

Windows 11 laptop on a desk

Windows 11 is getting a speed boost, and your low-memory PC stands to gain the most

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Microsoft is offering 25 free games if you buy an eligible Windows 11 PC this holiday

Planning to buy a new Windows 11 PC? Microsoft is sweetening the deal with 25 free games for Xbox’s 25th anniversary. Just make sure your new machine can actually run the games you want to play.
Computer Hardware, Electronics, Hardware

Microsoft is turning Windows 11 Photos into something you’ll actually want to use

Microsoft is rebuilding the Photos experience in Windows 11, bringing together pictures from different devices while introducing smarter search, more powerful editing tools, and noticeable performance improvements.
ai-agent-deleting-files

A TV show’s entire season was reportedly erased by an AI agent, just weeks before its release

An AI agent reportedly deleted an entire TV season just weeks before its premiere. Now, the production team must rebuild months of editing work after a failed backup left the finished version out of reach.
Accessories, Sunglasses, Glasses

Xreal’s latest AR glasses fix the brightness problem, but leave the rest largely untouched

Xreal's refreshed AR glasses jump to 1,200 nits of brightness and smoother 3D conversion without raising the One Pro’s price.
Electronics, Phone, Mobile Phone

A $75 gadget that remembers my conversations? Bee has my attention and my reservations

Bee’s new wrist-or-clip Frontier and phone-mounted Eclipse summarize your conversations, but more features need a subscription.
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MacPaw’s Eney is an AI agent that prepares and plans your chores on iPhone and Mac

MacPaw has launched Eney, an AI assistant that can work across apps, prepare tasks, and offer proactive suggestions on Mac and iPhone.
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WhatsApp now lets people join calls without signing up for yet another account

WhatsApp now lets guests join encrypted calls without an account, with support for up to 32 people and no time limit. Hosts still need accounts, and guests join through a computer browser.
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Google AI Plus is losing Pro models, and keeping them means a pricier subscription

Google AI Plus subscribers are losing manual Pro model selection. A shared email gives a November 13 cutoff, while retaining that choice means moving to a subscription that costs roughly four times as much.
Opera Air feature

Opera Air’s big update brings calming sounds, guided breaks, and a clutter-free look

Opera Air’s latest update adds a clutter-free design, new wallpapers, fresh Soundscapes, and guided breathing and neck exercises to help you stay focused.
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YouTube Music is making AI-generated songs easier to spot while listening

YouTube Music is rolling out player labels for songs made primarily with generative AI. Listeners can tap for details, while an expansion to the main YouTube app is planned without a confirmed date.
HP Googlebook Hands On

The Chromebook-to-Googlebook migration got an unofficial preview

Google hasn’t released its official Chromebook migration tools yet, but one user has already booted Googlebook OS on an ASUS Chromebook Plus and says it can run surprisingly smoothly.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Asus’s new business laptop has the kind of OLED screen I wish more work machines offered

Asus's newest ExpertBook pairs a Zenbook-style OLED screen with business-laptop security, and I’m quite intrigued.
Using the HP Googlebook

Google finally lets you turn any website into an app on Googlebook

Chrome M155 finally lets Googlebook owners turn any website into an app and pin it to the taskbar. Here’s what’s new and how to set it up.
DigUp App in Use screenshot

DigUp lets users find Mac files by describing them, not remembering their names

DigUp uses Google's EmbeddingGemma 2 to find photos, PDFs, recordings and videos through natural-language searches. The free, open-source Mac app processes everything locally.
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A new AI detector looks beyond words to check whether the ideas came from AI

IdeaLens examines the ideas behind research papers instead of just their words, potentially giving editors a new way to identify AI involvement without mislabeling human-written work.
Illustration of dangerous AI.

Anthropic warns of imminent self-replicating AI that might even work off an oven or TV

Anthropic claims that these self-replicating AI swarms will need something with as little computing power as an average Internet-connected device, like a smart oven or an Android TV box.
Gemini 4 Aragon AI model launched by Google

Gemini 4 Argon is finally available for developers, businesses, and paid users

Gemini 4 Argon is now available globally through Google’s paid API tier, Antigravity, Gemini app, and AI Mode in Search.
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Nvidia’s DLSS 5 is now twice as fast and heading to Hogwarts Legacy

NVIDIA says DLSS 5 is twice as fast and uses 20% less VRAM at 4K. Hogwarts Legacy officially gets it November 5, with Where Winds Meet following later this month.
Trying out the HP Googlebook at Snapdragon Summit Hands On Featured Image

Some Googlebooks can play HDR. Others are oddly stuck without it

Some HP and Dell Googlebook owners have discovered that HDR video playback isn’t available on their new laptops, but Google says support will expand across the entire lineup.
Safari logo on MacBook

Apple says switching to Safari could add 5 hours to your MacBook’s battery life

Apple’s Switch to Safari campaign promises longer streaming and faster loading of your favorite sites compared with Chrome on Mac. Here are the reasons Apple gave to convince you to switch.
Ask YouTube on TV and desktop

Ask YouTube expands to mobile, web, and TVs across the US

YouTube’s conversational search is no longer limited to the web, as Ask YouTube expands to mobile devices and TVs in the U.S.
Illustration of Meta Muse Wonder AI model.

Meta goes toe-to-toe with the big boys as it launches Muse Wonder AI models

Meta has just launched its latest frontier AI models in the Muse Wonder series, rubbing shoulders against the likes of Claude Opus 5.5, Google Gemini 4 Argon, and OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra.
MacBook Neo in yellow.

Look, the MacBook Neo is a fine machine for building apps. And yes, I am utterly surprised

From ideation using Claude to building a native macOS or Android app within a few hours, the MacBook Neo is doing a fine job handling my demanding hobby.
ChatGPT on iPhone

AI could be doing to our tolerance for hard work what social media did to our patience

A study of 1,222 people found that brief AI use could make independent work feel more difficult once the assistance is gone.
Copilot graphics

Microsoft wants Copilot Notebooks to handle the work that comes after an AI answer

Microsoft is bringing Office editing into Copilot Notebooks, letting preview users revise documents alongside project references. The update also adds collaborative reports, while scheduled tasks are expected in the coming weeks.
A Macbook Pro sitting on a chair, illuminated with neon lighting.

Apple’s October 27 event could bring the MacBook glow-up we’ve waited years for, and a new Mac and a new iPad Mini

Apple could unveil redesigned touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro models, M6-powered Macs and a more expensive OLED iPad mini at an event planned for late October, according to Mark Gurman.
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