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Apple iMac G4 desktop computer.

23 years ago, Apple launched one of the most beloved Macs of all time

The iMac G4 -- one of Apple’s best-ever Macs -- turns 23 today. Here’s why it was so important to the world of computing, despite only lasting two years.
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang showing off the RTX 5090 at CES 2025.

Check your expectations — Nvidia’s RTX 50-series benchmarks don’t tell the full story

Nvidia claims its new RTX 50-series GPUs are twice as fast as the previous generation, but that claim doesn't tell the full story.
Asus ROG Strix Scar 16

This ingenious ROG gaming laptop is user-upgradeable — no screws required

Asus has announced the redesigned ROG Strix Scar 16 and 18, and both give easy access to the RAM, storage, and more.
Asus Zephyrus G14 and G16 laptops sitting next to each other.

Asus’ new Zephyrus G14 is getting an RTX 5080 upgrade

Asus is addressing the performance criticisms of the Zephyrus G14 by cramming an RTX 5080 into the 14-inch laptop.
The 2025 XG Mobile.

Asus is finally making its external graphics card useful

Asus' XG Mobile external graphics card has a full redesign for 2025, and it looks mighty impressive already.
MSI Stealth laptop placed on a desk

MSI is finally going all-in on AMD

MSI just announced its entire range of gaming laptops scheduled for 2025.
Alienware 27-inch 4K gaming monitor.

Alienware’s latest OLED gaming monitor is its most exciting yet

Ahead of CES 2025, Alienware has announced a 27-inch 4K QD-OLED. Here's why that's such a big deal.
Alienware Area 51 gaming PC.

Alienware has resurrected the Area-51 — and it’s absolutely glorious

Alienware has been around for 30 years, if you can believe it. And to celebrate its anniversary for , the company has announced a gargantuan Area-51 desktop, along with two monster Area-51 gaming laptops. But whether you’re talking about the or the , Area-51 has always represented the absolute extreme in terms of design pedigree […]
razer blade 16 converts to amd gets thinner 2025

The Razer Blade 16 converts to AMD and gets insanely thin

The Razer Blade 16 received a significant reduction to thickness, making it one of the thinnest gaming laptops you'll be able to buy.
The HP Omen 32X on a table with the sidebar open.

HP just announced a 4K smart gaming monitor that does it all

Announced at CES 2025, the HP Omen 32x is a smart 4K gaming monitor with built-in Google TV OS.
Someone holding the Acer Nitro Blaze 11 handheld.

Acer made an 11-inch handheld gaming PC, and it’s the craziest thing I’ve seen at CES

Acer's new handheld gaming PC packs an 11-inch screen, and it's undoubtedly one of the craziest things I've seen out of CES this year.
The HP Omen 16L gaming desktop sitting on a desk.

I don’t understand HP’s new tiny gaming desktop

The HP Omen 16L is the smallest gaming desktop the company has ever released, but it has some strange design choices.
Predator 5K monitor

Acer unveils its insanely sharp 5K gaming monitor

Acer's new 32-inch Predator XB323QX gaming monitor has a higher pixel density than 4K 27-inch gaming monitors.
The HyperX Saga Pro with its components taken apart.

I broke HyperX’s new gaming mouse — on purpose

HyperX's new gaming mouse puts you in control, allowing you to customize just about every aspect of it.
DLSS 4 game list.

Nvidia’s DLSS 4 can ‘see into the future’

Alongside its next generation of graphics cards, Nvidia is bringing neural rendering capabilities to DLSS 4.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang holding an RTX 50 GPU and a laptop.

Nvidia promises RTX 4090 performance in a $1,300 laptop

Nvidia has just unveiled its next-gen RTX 50-series GPUs, and the laptop models sound like a great deal.
A range of Nvidia RTX 50-series graphics cards.

Nvidia’s RTX 5090 is just as insane as you think — it’s $2,000 and twice as fast as the RTX 4090

Nvidia's massive RTX 5090 is official, and it's just as insane as the rumors and leaks said it would be.
The MSI Forge GK600 keyboard.

MSI just embarrassed everyone with its new $80 keyboard

MSI's new $80 keyboard goes far beyond what other brands are offering, not just at this price, but in general.
Various AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

AMD’s new GPUs were a complete no-show at CES 2025

Despite the fact that everyone expected to learn more about AMD's RX 9000 series during CES 2025, the GPUs were a no-show.
TGhe Acer Nitro 31.5-inch monitor on a white background.

Get this Acer Nitro gaming monitor for nearly 50% off at Walmart

Walmart has cut the price of the Acer Nitro gaming monitor with a 31.5-inch curved screen, so it's down to only $129 for a limited time.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 12 may not happen anytime soon

Microsoft has reconfirmed that its strategy to retire Windows 10 later this year will proceed as planned, with 2025 focused on improving Windows 11 and AI PCs.
HP EliteBook Ultra G1i front view showing display and keyboard.

You’d never guess that HP’s latest PC is actually a business laptop

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i looks like a great new addition to the company's commercial lineup, promising good performance and battery life.
Acer Aspire Vero 16 close-up

This ‘carbon-neutral’ laptop is partially made out of oyster shells

Acer's latest sustainable laptop model has a strange material in its chassis -- oysters. It's also made with 70% recycled plastic and is supposed to be easy to repair.
AMD announcing FSR 4 during CES 2025.

AMD is conceding to Nvidia with the RX 9070 XT and FSR 4

AMD is giving up the flagship battle with Nvidia, but there's still plenty to get excited about with the new RX 9070 XT.
The back lid of the Dell 14 Plus on a table.

30 years later, XPS is dead. Here’s why Dell is killing its flagship brand

Dell's iconic XPS brand will be retired this year, along with many of the other Dell sub-brands. But what's replacing them?
The Dell Plus 32 QD-OLED on a table.

Dell is finally taking OLED monitors beyond gaming — for only $800

Dell has announced a 4K QD-OLED monitor, the company's first OLED monitor that isn't designed first and foremost for gaming.
Acer Revo Box AI mini PC Mac mini competitor.

Acer has its own take on the Mac mini and iMac

Acer has announced a bunch of new Copilot+ PCs, including three desktop options. Are they enough to compete with Apple's iMac and Mac mini?
Steam Deck and ROG Ally sitting together on a table.

AMD’s new Ryzen Z2 chip promises ‘console-class’ performance for handhelds

AMD's hotly anticipated Ryzen Z2 range is finally here, and it'll start showing up in handhelds within months.
AMD announcing the 9950X3D.

AMD is doing a victory lap with the new Ryzen 9 9950X3D

AMD has already claimed the top slot for gaming CPUs, but the Ryzen 9 9950X3D looks to extend that lead further.
The AMD Fire Range laptop CPU announced at CES 2025.

AMD brings back 3D V-Cache chips for gaming laptops

As part of its high-end gaming laptop chip lineup, AMD has announced the Ryzen 9 9955HX3D, bringing 3D V-Cache to mobile for the first time.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman standing on stage at a product event.

Sam Altman makes more big promises about AGI

In a series of posts, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company is working toward a "glorious future" of AGI, and that the new $200-per-month Pro subscription is losing money.
Front view of the SolidddVision smartglasses.

These unique smart glasses skirt hype and solve a real medical problem

SolidddVision smart glasses aim to restore vision for people living with macular degeneration, a condition that affects millions but has no medical cure.
Using the Google TV Streamer.

Google TV will soon get Gemini’s AI smarts

Google plans to incorporate its Gemini AI model into the Google TV experience later in 2025 to make interacting with your TV more intuitive and helpful.
The new Bing preview screen appears on a Surface Laptop Studio.

Microsoft may have found a sneaky way to make you use Bing

If you try to access Google through the Bing search engine right now, Microsoft will play a little prank on you.
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.