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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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Acer’s new gaming laptops with AI power won’t hurt your pockets

Acer has announced two new Helios Neo brand laptops with AI enabling features, including an Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU.
Super Bowl in 4K on CBS on YouTube TV.

OpenAI’s Super Bowl commercial suggests new marketing strategy

The Dell G16 7630 gaming laptop on a white background.

The Dell G16 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $400 off

The Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop with Baldur's Gate 3 on the screen.

The powerful Alienware m18 R2 gaming laptop is $400 off

AWS sign in Javitz Center NYC.

Amazon plans to spend an estimated $100 billion on AI in 2025

AI Overviews being shown in Google Search.

Google employees are testing new AI Mode search feature

A person sits in front of a laptop. On the laptop screen is the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot.

OpenAI’s ChatGPT Search is now free to use without a login

RTX 50 laptop prices.

The RTX 5080 might prove its worth on upcoming gaming laptops

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 gaming PC on a white background.

Grab this Lenovo Legion gaming PC while it’s under $1,000

The side profile of the Acer Predator Orion 5000 gaming PC.

This Acer Predator gaming PC with RTX 4070 Ti Super is $350 off

Two people talk while one wears an Apple Vision Pro headset. Their eyes are visible through the device using the EyeSight feature.

Apple’s Vision Pro is getting the M5 chip, but that’s not what it really needs

The Chrome browser on the Nothing Phone 2a.

Chrome incognito just got even more private with this change

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Asus Chromebook CX14

New MediaTek Chromebook benchmark surfaces with impressive speed

The MediaTek MT8196 chip has surfaced on the Geekbench benchmark, suggesting it could be one of the most powerful Chromebook processors of the year.
OpenAI's new typeface OpenAI Sans

Turns out, it’s not that hard to do what OpenAI does for less

While Hugging Face cloned OpenAI's Deep Research in 24 hours, a multi-institutional team of researchers built an o1 competitor for just $50.
The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000v2 router placed on a desk next to its packaging box

Your Netgear router might be an open door for hackers

Netgear has addressed two critical security flaws affecting multiple products.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

The EU is cracking down on labels in Windows 11’s Start menu

Microsoft makes changes to Windows 11 Start Menu Search to comply with EU regulations, but there is catch to these much-anticipated changes.
Foldable Macbook concept image created by LunaDisplay.

A foldable MacBook could be less than two years away

Apple may use an upcoming foldable iPhone as a test bed for an upcoming foldable iPad/MacBook.
Dell XPS 13 with Snapdragon silicon atop a table.

Qualcomm claims that over 10% of Windows PC sales over $800 are Snapdragon PCs

Qualcomm has shared an interesting data point about its Q4 PC sales but, unfortunately, it isn't quite as impressive as it first sounds.
Gigabyte's RX 9070 XT GPU.

Can the AMD RX 9070 XT beat the RTX 5070 Ti?

The AMD RX 9070 XT is targeting enthusiast, mid-tier performance with its new GPU, can it compete with Nvidia's RTX 5070 Ti?
RTX 5090.

List price for RTX 50-series GPUs might be officially dead

Some of Nvidia's board partners are completely doing away with RTX 50-series GPUs at list price.
A person playing video games on the Samsung 55-inch Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor 2nd Gen.

Watch Super Bowl LIX on the insane Samsung Odyssey Ark — on sale!

The second-generation Samsung Odyssey Ark curved gaming monitor is on sale at $700 off from Samsung. It will be a great screen for watching Super Bowl LIX.
Acer Swift 14 AI AMD front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift 14 AI (AMD) review: speed and battery life in equal strides

The Acer Swift 14 AI focuses more on performance than battery life, contrary to many newer 14-inch laptops. But, it manages to do well with both.
Kena Bridge of Spirits on the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9.

This Samsung Odyssey G9 OLED gaming monitor deal is perfect for Super Bowl LIX

The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 curved gaming monitor, which is also perfect for watching Super Bowl LIX, is on sale from Samsung with a $300 discount.
Steve Wozniak speaking at an event in Paradise Valley, Arizona.

Apple’s co-founder left 40 years ago today, but that was just the beginning of his story

Steve Wozniak helped co-found Apple, but he stepped away 40 years ago today. Yet he has continued to have a huge influence in the tech world ever since.
The ChatGPT Search icon on the prompt window

It’s easier than ever to use ChatGPT Search — sign-in no longer needed

ChatGPT Search is easier than ever to use, as you no longer need to create an account or sign in to try it out.
Mobile users experience censorship bias with DeepSeek AI.

Texas brings the ban hammer down on DeepSeek and RedNote

Texas Governor, Greg Abbott has banned the AI chatbot DeepSeek for state-issued devices, sighting data privacy and national security concerns.
Google Quantum chip Willow.

Google says quantum computing applications are five years away

Google's head of quantum thinks we could get real-world applications of quantum computing in just five years, while Nvidia claims it's more like 20.
MacBook Pro with M4

Apple’s AI-focused M5 chip enters mass production

Reports indicate that TSMC and other semiconductor companies have been working on the M5 chip series since last month.
Google Search on a laptop

Sundar Pichai says even more AI is coming to Google Search in 2025

Google looks to incorporate AI features more deeply into its Search products in 2025 as part of its $75 billion AI plan, CEO Sundar Pichai told investors Wednesday.
Operator home screen

Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s browser-based agent, Operator

OpenAI's Operator promises to abolish browser-based drudgery, here's everything you need to know about the AI agent and when you'll be able to try it for yourself.
OpenAI's new typeface OpenAI Sans

OpenAI’s rebrand is meant to make the company appear ‘more human’

OpenAI has rebranded its look with tweaks to its signature blossom logo and a new typeface called OpenAI Sans, hoping to have a more approachable and human image.
The RTX 5070 in a graphic.

Can the 5070 Ti offer a big upgrade over the 4070 Ti?

The RTX 5070 Ti is the next hot release from Nvidia, but does it offer a compelling upgrade over its predecessor, the 4070 Ti?
Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Google has some ‘good ideas’ for putting ads in Gemini

Google has plans to add ads to Gemini but did not mention a specific date. Its CEO did not mention how they plan to integrate the ads when they do arrive.
First step of Gemini processing a PDF in Files by Google app.

Google puts military use of AI back on the table

Google’s motto used to be “don’t be evil,” but now it can’t even promise to not make AI weapons.

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Lead Reporter, PC Hardware

Jacob Roach is the lead reporter for PC hardware at Digital Trends. In addition to covering the latest PC components, from graphics cards to processors to PC cases, Jacob also writes the ReSpec column and newsletter that covers the intersection of PC hardware and gaming. If it’s something you can plug into a gaming PC, there’s a good chance Jacob has used it.

Although Jacob is interested in just about anything in or around a PC, he’s currently reporting on graphics cards, PC game optimization, and gaming monitors. At Digital Trends, he’s dug deep on the untold origins of the Steam Deck, uncovered the truth behind poor PC port optimization, and broke the story on Microsoft’s Bing Chat going off the rails.

Before joining Digital Trends, Jacob contributed to Business Insider, Forbes, and PC Invasion, among various other outlets. Jacob has been a guest on TWiT and NBC, and his work has been cited in Fox News, Futurism, and Business Insider.

As if tinkering with the latest PC hardware wasn’t enough, Jacob spends most of his free time living the PC gamer life he writes about so frequently. That includes playing the latest games, but also poking around on his PC to see what he can break, just to see how it works. When he gets a moment to step outside and “touch grass,” Jacob enjoys tabletop games, wandering the shops of St. Louis, and forcing his lazy Corgi onto walks.