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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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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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ChatGPT can imitate a cartoonist. Now it’s signing their name, too
ChatGPT has put real New Yorker cartoonists’ signatures on AI-generated cartoons. The artists didn’t draw them, and OpenAI’s image verification tool can’t tell readers whether a signature names the actual creator.
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Google’s AI-powered Playground can turn your game idea into something playable with simple prompts
Google is making game creation more approachable with Playground, a browser-based platform that builds playable games from simple prompts.
I went looking for budget-friendly gadgets and found 5 Prime Day deals under $50 worth buying
Looking for cheap tech that actually does something useful? I found five Prime Day deals under $50 worth grabbing while the prices are down.
I’d buy one of these 4 gaming monitors while Amazon Prime deals are still live
A monitor is one of those PC upgrades I’m usually reluctant to rush into. Too many options, and once you start looking at OLED panels, ultrawides, 4K resolutions, and high refresh rates, prices can get expensive fast. That’s exactly why Amazon Prime sales are usually a good time to start looking. I’ve reviewed the monitor […]
Asus Zenbook 14 hits the shelves to tackle MacBook Neo with OLED, better ports, and other perks
The entry-level variant of the Asus ZenBook 14 has finally gone on sale in the US. Starting at $800, while offering benefits like an OLED screen, face unlock, backlit keyboards, and wider port selection.
Claude just stepped into Google Workspace with in-file editing, automated Sheets work, and smarter Slides
Anthropic's new add-on lets Claude read and edit your open Docs, Sheets, and Slides files, with approval controls.
I found 6 Prime Day gaming laptop deals for every kind of PC gamer
Amazon has discounted gaming laptops from Acer, MSI, Asus, and HP, including several RTX 50-series machines worth considering.
Five Amazon Prime Day laptop deals for getting work done, from MacBooks to ThinkPads
These five Amazon laptop deals cover portable MacBook Airs, an OLED Dell XPS, and two ThinkPads for everyday productivity.
From $179 AirPods Pro to $200 off a MacBook Air, these are the Prime Day Apple deals I’d buy
I picked five Prime Day Apple deals worth buying, including $70 off AirPods Pro 3, $200 off MacBook Air, and discounts on Apple Watch and iPad mini.
Apple’s busy month could see another batch of new devices in late October
Aside from a rumored October 13th event, Apple could also drop another batch of new devices towards the end of October, making 2026 one of the busiest years in the company's product history.
Wikipedia says rogue OpenAI agents attacked its platforms and hammered its servers
OpenAI's rogue AI agents made unapproved edits, probed tools, and flooded Wikimedia with millions of requests. Here's what happened and why it matters to you.
Some Googlebook features are off-limits if your phone is stuck below Android 17
Googlebook is finally here, but some of its most useful phone integration features require Android 17, potentially leaving older and mid-range phones behind.
Google may be teaching Pixel Search to think one step ahead
Google appears to be testing Gemini-powered suggestions that could transform Pixel Search from a simple phone-wide finder into a tool that recommends actions for completing tasks.
Not sure if a Prime Day deal is legit? Malwarebytes has a free link checker to verify it
Malwarebytes has launched a free tool that checks suspicious shopping links and tells you whether they appear safe, dangerous, or unknown.
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.
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