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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 ChromeOS welcome tour page.

ChromeOS 133 features teased ahead of update

The chromeOS.dev team has teased several features and fixed that will be included in the ChromeOS 133 update ahead of its rollout.
Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

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

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

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

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

A press photo of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11.

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

View of synced tab groups appearing on an iPad.

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

A person using a laptop with a set of code seen on the display.

Updated macOS malware variant uncovered by Microsoft

HP Pavilion Laptop 16 rear view showing lid and logo.

HP Pavilion Laptop 16 Review

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding an RTX 50 GPU and a laptop.

The RTX 5070 Ti may continue Nvidia’s disappointing streak

Acer Swift X 14 2024 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

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

Logo on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080.

RTX 5080 vs 9070 XT — battle of the stock

Generic Dell laptop

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

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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.
Side view of the RTX 4060

Nvidia to expand RTX 50-series with more GPUs for budget gamers

Nvidia might once again focus on entry-level GPUs with its latest RTX 50-series.
Fans on the RTX 5080.

Nvidia RTX 5080 vs. RTX 4080 Super

The RTX 5080 is Nvidia's new high-end, top-tier mainstream GPU. How does it compare to the last-generation RTX 4080 Super? Let's find out.
A person uses an Apple Mac Pro alongside three monitors and an editing console in a darkened room.

Apple’s upcoming Studio Display could mean worrying news for pro users

A new report claims that Apple could soon release a new Studio Display, but that move reveals a lot about the Pro Display XDR -- and it’s not all good news.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple eyes AI push on the Vision Pro. What it needs is a health pivot

Apple’s Vision Pro headset may not become a mainstream hit at its $3,500 ask. But in the realm of science and medical care, it can prove to be a game changer.
The iMac screen on a desk.

A larger iMac might not be dead, after all

So far, rumors have predicted a 32-inch iMac being in development, while a few have yearned for the 27-inch format to return. It seems some hope still remains.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPUs from different brands

AMD’s next-gen GPUs to go on sale next month

Early product listings confirm that the RX 9070 GPUs will go on sale starting March 6
TSMC wafers.

TSMC in dilemma as US pushes ‘Made in USA’ strategy with Intel

The U.S. government has given the Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturer TSMC three proposals to keep producing with the country, which brought up several challenges.
A man bounces a ball on his head on the display of a Dell Inspiron 15 laptop.

The Dell Inspiron 15 laptop is even more affordable now — down to $250

The Dell Inspiron 15 is an affordable laptop with the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U processor and 8GB of RAM, but its price is even lower right now after a $130 discount.
The Acer Nitro 50 gaming PC on a white background.

This Acer gaming PC with RTX 3050 is on sale for just $700

The Acer Nitro 50 gaming PC with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 graphics card is already affordable, but it's on sale from Amazon for an even lower price by $100.
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Perplexity one-ups Gemini and ChatGPT with a fantastic AI freebie

Unlike a regular AI chatbot query, Perplexity Deep Research scans the web, reasons through relevant search results, and writes a comprehensive report.

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