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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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Anthropic just upgraded Claude in Chrome so conversations, skills, and connectors now carry over between your browser and other Claude apps.
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AI agents are already breaking the rules in cyber tests. OpenAI’s answer is a more capable one
OpenAI’s GPT-5.6-Cyber handles advanced security requests its standard models often refuse, arriving as recent evaluations show autonomous AI agents crossing intended boundaries during real cybersecurity testing.
Meta’s new AI model runs entirely offline, but your GPU needs to keep up
Meta released Muse Glimmer, a free 30B parameter AI model you can run entirely offline. No subscription, no data center, just a GPU with at least 24GB of VRAM.
I discovered an odd MelGeek lighting feature and turned my keyboard into Tetris
I discovered that the MelGeek MADE68 Ultra V2 can turn ordinary GIFs into RGB lighting effects, so naturally I built a 30-second Tetris loop for it.
Lenovo’s next ThinkBook could stretch sideways into a portable ultrawide setup
A newly surfaced Lenovo design points to a ThinkBook with a horizontally expanding screen, potentially bringing the company’s ultrawide rollable experiments to its productivity-focused laptop family.
I didn’t realize how much Finder was slowing me down until I switched to Bloom
Finder never bothered me until I tried Bloom. Multi-pane layouts, a floating Portal, and smarter search made me realize how much time I was quietly losing every day.
Microsoft just found another way to make PCs more expensive, because apparently they weren’t pricey enough
PC prices are climbing again. Microsoft just hiked Windows licensing fees by up to 10%, and it's stacking right on top of pricier memory and CPUs.
Apple may finally have a way around the OLED iMac’s biggest problem, though it’s still years from shipping
LG Display is reportedly developing OLED tech built to finally solve burn-in, the core issue that's kept OLED out of the iMac, though a launch remains years off.
Google is testing an AI-first homepage, and the Search button is reportedly taking a back seat
Google is testing a redesigned homepage for signed-out users that replaces the classic Search button with AI shortcuts for images, files, and brainstorming.
The FCC wants to ban some drones it already approved. Yeah, this is getting complicated.
The FCC is considering restrictions that could prevent some previously approved DJI drones from being sold in the US. Existing owners would not be affected.
Hoy combines AirDrop, Loom, and voice messages in the Mac menu bar
Hoy puts file sharing, voice notes, and screen recording directly in the Mac menu bar, using iCloud behind the scenes to keep the whole workflow lightweight and surprisingly direct.
Tech giants are gaga over AI, but employees say the AI race is making their jobs harder
AI companies say their tools help employees accomplish dramatically more, but workers describe punishing schedules. The emerging workplace battle may ultimately be about who gets to keep the time AI saves.
Your MacBook trackpad can now purr like a cat, and it’s surprisingly convincing
A developer has found a wonderfully weird use for the MacBook's trackpad. PurrPad uses its built-in haptics to make your trackpad purr like a cat, complete with different personalities, customizable affection levels, and even zoomies.
MIT researchers found a new Spectre attack that can slip past Intel and AMD defenses
MIT researchers have discovered TONTOU, a new Spectre-style attack that can bypass defenses on recent Intel and AMD CPUs by exploiting a tiny timing window.
Microsoft accidentally gave Windows 11 users another OneDrive app, and you can’t easily remove it
Microsoft has confirmed that its new OneDrive Photos app was accidentally installed on Windows 11 PCs, including enterprise systems, and there's currently no way to remove it without uninstalling OneDrive.
Apple Reminders sucked for project management until I learned this feature
I never thought Apple Reminders could handle real project tracking, until I found the hidden Column view that turns it into an actual Kanban board.
Lofree Flow 2 review: This keyboard made me feel like a faster typist, and also tested my patience
The Lofree Flow 2 delivers excellent low-profile typing and premium construction, but its touch strip, USB-C placement, and VIA setup cause frustration.
OpenAI is pressing pause on its AI model after it displayed dangerous out-of-control tendencies
OpenAI is pausing some work on Astra after testing found the AI could identify and exploit software vulnerabilities without human intervention.
420 UK children reported explicit deepfakes of themselves in six months. The problem is getting worse
UK children reported 420 cases of explicit deepfakes in six months, surpassing the previous year's total as AI makes abusive imagery easier to create.
Apple is testing Chinese DRAM even after CXMT refused to cut prices
Apple is reportedly testing CXMT memory across products including iPhones and MacBooks, even after the Chinese supplier refused to offer the cheaper DRAM pricing Apple wanted.
Apple just patched a Mac security flaw. You should probably update today
Apple has released macOS updates fixing a Screen Sharing vulnerability that could allow attackers on the network to bypass authentication.
I upgraded from the M1 MacBook Air to the M5, and here’s what changed for me
After four years on an M1 MacBook Air, I upgraded to the M5. Here’s exactly what changed, from battery life to Chrome tab limits to price.
Another Googlebook just surfaced online, and this one is from Asus
Asus is the latest major PC maker to have a Googlebook surface online, joining previously spotted models from Lenovo and Dell ahead of IFA.
I’m done charging things that never leave my desk
Wireless peripherals have become incredibly good, but I’m questioning why devices that never leave my desk still need batteries, pairing modes and charging routines.
Your favorite Edge extension may stop working soon as Microsoft follows Chrome’s lead
Microsoft Edge is officially transitioning to Manifest V3, gradually disabling older Manifest V2 extensions—including legacy ad blockers like uBlock Origin.
Help, I’m talking to my computer. It’s remarkably convenient and utterly embarrassing.
I have been using AI-powered voice dictation tools like Wispr Flow and Willow for months. They are extremely convenient, and at the same time, pretty awkward, too.
Cloudflare’s new browser Kitesurf is designed for AI agents to browse the internet
Cloudflare unveiled a new browser called Kitesurf, designed exclusively for AI agents to navigate the web faster and cheaper than existing Chromium-based automation tools.
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