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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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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.
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’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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ChatGPT’s yes-man era may finally be coming to an end
OpenAI says newer ChatGPT models are less likely to reinforce harmful beliefs, with updated safety evaluations designed to improve responses to mental health concerns.
The Adobe clones are real, but so is the work left to finish them
Brandon Thomas used AI to build seven free Adobe alternatives. We examine ArtCraft’s promises, documented limitations, and the business funding development.
Getting health advice from AI chatbots comes with a problem doctors may never see
Researchers warn that harmful AI health advice can go undetected because chatbot conversations may be inaccessible to doctors, leaving patients’ decisions difficult to investigate afterward.
AI companies expect a catastrophic AI incident and are reportedly preparing for the aftermath
OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies are preparing for a possible AI cyberattack that could disrupt essential services, damage public trust, and spark a political fight over new rules.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX just made a big move to become a mobile carrier heavyweight in the US
SpaceX has reportedly agreed to pay around $8 billion for cellular spectrum licences, bringing Elon Musk’s company closer to competing with major US mobile carriers.
A clinical study with Google’s special chatbot shows a strong future for AI in healthcare
A new clinical study suggests Google’s AMIE chatbot could support doctors by gathering patient histories and surfacing possible diagnoses before an appointment.
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