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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 Asus Prime RTX 5070 Ti GPU

Does the RTX 5070 Ti stand a chance against the RTX 4080 Super?

Can Nvidia's mid-range powerhouse, the RTX 5070 Ti, compete with the RTX 4080 Super?
A range of Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards.

Upcoming HP laptop could be a good sign for Nvidia’s delayed GPUs

Career dreamer results

Google’s AI can now tell you what to do with your life

Windows 11 on several devices.

I’ve been waiting for this possible Windows 11 transfer tool

The Asus ROG XG Mobile 2025 eGPU connected to a laptop and monitor

Asus’ Thunderbolt 5 eGPU to go on sale next week

The Google Gemini AI logo.

The Gemini app is now the only way to access Google’s AI on iOS

The RTX 5070 in a graphic.

Who’s the new mid-range gaming king? RTX 5070, or RX 9070?

A group of iPhone 16e phones arranged in a pattern.

Apple’s iPhone 16e is here, and it’s making me frustrated about the MacBook

The Anthropic logo on a red background.

It looks like Claude is getting an “extended thinking” feature

AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs from different brands

Leakers may have been wrong about AMD’s next-gen GPU

The ChromeOS welcome tour page.

ChromeOS 133 features teased ahead of update

Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

The Alienware Aurora R16, our ‘best gaming PC,’ is on sale from Dell

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The interior and exterior of the Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop.

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $845 off

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card and 32GB of RAM is on sale from Dell with an $845 discount, down to $2,100.
A silhouetted person holds a smartphone displaying the Facebook logo. They are standing in front of a sign showing the Meta logo.

Meta’s new ‘Llamacon’ event is all about open-source AI

Meta Connect returns in September but will be preceded by the new Llamacon AI conference in April.
A press photo of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11.

This Lenovo ThinkPad is normally $3,229 — today it’s $1,453

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 provides reliable performance from a portable body. The laptop is on sale from Lenovo at 55% off, or savings of $1,776.
View of synced tab groups appearing on an iPad.

Google’s new policy tracks all your devices with no opt-out

Google has implemented the same strategy they once called wrong and subverts user choice. The tracking has begun and it's happening without your permission.
A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft

Microsoft has observed a once formant macOS malware that has now began targeting Apple’s Xcode platform in a new, more enhanced variant.
HP Pavilion Laptop 16 rear view showing lid and logo.

HP Pavilion Laptop 16 Review

The HP Pavilion Laptop 16 is a laptop that seems designed and built for a near-budget price. But, make sure you buy it on sale.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding an RTX 50 GPU and a laptop.

The RTX 5070 Ti may continue Nvidia’s disappointing streak

Nvidia's "paper launch" continues with the RTX 5070 Ti. According to leakers, availability will be disappointing.
Acer Swift X 14 2024 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer to increase laptop prices as tariffs hit U.S. market

The company is expected to increase laptop prices by 10 percent starting March 2025.
Logo on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.

RTX 5080 vs 9070 XT — battle of the stock

The RTX 5080 is out of stock almost everywhere, and the RX 9070 XT isn't even out yet. Your next upgrade might be decided by whichever is more available.
Generic Dell laptop

Dell Tech Days: Big Savings on AI-Ready PCs and More

Dell / Dell Good news if you’ve been waiting for the right time to , Dell Tech Days is offering deals that make waiting worth it. on top PCs, monitors, and accessories, plus 2x Dell Rewards. Pull the trigger and get yourself an AI-ready machine and score big on premium hardware. Savings on Products Recommended […]
Tool-picker dropdown for Grok-3 AI.

xAI’s Grok-3 is impressive, but it needs to do a lot more to convince me

Grok-3 will also get a live conversation mode with memory capabilities, thinking chops, and more. But it doesn’t really make a great pitch at mass adoption, for now.
Elon Musk and the xAI team launching Grok 3

Grok 3 launch confirmed as 10 times more powerful than previous model

Elon Musk and the xAI team announced the Grok 3 AI model as a beta for paid users.
People hiking up a mountain.

Tourists are renting robotic legs to climb up a mountain

Tourists in China have been strapping on robotic legs to help them climb a famous mountain, with a rental service proving popular since its launch last month.
Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 (7445) front view showing display.

This 14-inch Dell 2-in-1 laptop is on sale with a $250 discount

The Dell Inspiron 14 7440 2-in-1 laptop is a versatile device with decent performance from its Intel Core 5 120U processor. It's on sale from Dell at $250 off.
a faceless hacker in a black hoodie in front of a computer screen with lines of code on it.

Hackers opted for ransomware in 2024 for faster and more advanced attacks

Researchers indicate that ransomware bad actors are rolling out attacks as quickly as security professionals can resolve them.
The Dell Inspiron 27 All-in-One desktop computer.

Save space with this 27-inch Dell all-in-one PC — on sale at $300 off

The Dell Inspiron 27 All-in-One PC is on sale from Dell at $1,000 after a $300 discount. Save space with this machine, which features a built-in 27-inch screen.
I can log into my Google account on Windows by using a passkey.

How good are passkeys in 2025 or do I still need a password manager?

Passkeys have been around since 2021, so when can l top using passwords or are password managers still a necessity in 2025?
Forza running on the Samsung Odyssey Ark monitor.

Samsung savings: Take $900 off the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark

You deserve a gaming monitor that performs like a champ. May we recommend the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark, a premium screen on sale for $900?
Leaked image of ThinkBook Flip in tent mode. Leaked image of ThinkBook Flip in tent mode.

Lenovo’s leaked ThinkBook Flip is a wild take on dual screen laptops

At the MWC 2025 tech fest, Lenovo might showcase a dual-screen laptop that borrows the concept of foldable phones, and takes it to computing extremes.
Fans on the RTX 5080.

RTX 5090 GPU shortage could soon end if Nvidia adopts this strategy

Online leakers explained that the RTX 5090 shortage began due to scalpers over-purchasing components, but it could soon end if Nvidia adopts this strategy.
Person using Google

Google boosts enhanced security with AI-powered upgrade

Google has improved enhanced protection for its Chrome browser by adding AI to offer real-time protection against dangerous downloads, sites, and extensions.
Two RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics cards sitting next to each other.

Nvidia’s RTX 5070 Ti could displace the RTX 5080 — but I’m worried about it

The first benchmarks of the RTX 5070 Ti just leaked. The scores bode well for Nvidia's latest GPU, and yet, I'm still worried about it.

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