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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.
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OpenAI is adding invisible watermarks to ChatGPT and Codex for users in the EU
ChatGPT text is getting an invisible watermark in Europe, but OpenAI admits the system can struggle with edits, short text, and other changes.
McDonald’s is accused of AI-driven pricing, but the company says its AI only recommends prices
McDonald’s is pushing back against claims that AI is setting your Big Mac price, saying its technology only provides recommendations to franchisees.
ChatGPT is taking ads into image generation, and your conversations could decide what you see
ChatGPT image generation is getting ads, placed by guardrails that first judge whether a conversation feels emotionally vulnerable.
macOS 27 removed the Apple Intelligence off switch. Here’s how to get rid of it anyway
macOS 27 scatters Apple Intelligence settings across a dozen places. RemoveMacAI turns them all off in one go and deletes 12GB of AI models from your Mac.
Apple may have quietly bumped iCloud Mail aliases from three to nine, but won’t say why
iCloud.com now lets users create nine email aliases instead of three, and Apple hasn't announced the change.
Googlebooks may not deliver the Android app experience Google promised
Google has admitted that some Android apps and games may not run their best on Intel-powered Googlebooks, which is a surprise after its earlier promises of full Play Store support.
Upgrading to Windows 11 26H2 just got easier with this official Microsoft tool
Microsoft has released a dedicated Installation Assistant for Windows 11 26H2, giving you an easy, official way to upgrade your PC while keeping your apps, files, and settings intact.
Kagi is pulling Orion from Windows and Linux, leaving its cross-browser extension dream behind
Kagi is shelving Orion on Windows and Linux, but the WebKit browser's code is headed to the open source community.
AI-generated child abuse images are surging, and parents should rethink sharing kids’ photos online
AI-generated child abuse images have already passed last year's total in just six months. Here's what the new IWF figures reveal and how parents can protect their kids' photos online.
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.
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