Cyberpunk 2077 path tracing update gives RTX 4090 a reason to exist
Cyberpunk 2077 path tracing update gives RTX 4090 a reason to exist
Nvidia has just shared a preview of the upcoming Ray Tracing: Overdrive mode in Cyberpunk 2077. The visuals are pretty incredible, but you need a beefy GPU.
How to transfer files from Android to your PC
How to transfer files from Android to your PC
Knowing how to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows PC, MacBook, or Chromebook can save you a lot of hassle. Here's how to do it.
AMD’s Ryzen 7000 lineup is confusing, but at least we get a sticker
AMD’s Ryzen 7000 lineup is confusing, but at least we get a sticker
If you can't tell apart all of AMD's latest laptop processors, don't worry -- it's not just you. The chipmaker revealed how to do it.
Google backtracks on controversial changes to Google Drive
Google backtracks on controversial changes to Google Drive
A new file limit on Google Drive was causing a stir, and forced Google to change course.
It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down
It’s not just you: the Apple Weather app is down
Stop trying to force quit apps or restart your phone, it isn't going to help. It's not just you, Apple's Weather app is having a tough time loading right now.
I brought ChatGPT to the board game world. Is it ready for game night?
I brought ChatGPT to the board game world. Is it ready for game night?
ChatGPT is a great conversational tool, but can it help me learn some obscure board game rules? Let's find out.
Someone just used ChatGPT to generate free Windows keys
Someone just used ChatGPT to generate free Windows keys
ChatGPT can do a lot, and now we can add generating valid Windows keys to the list. It shows what the chatbot is capable of if it is cleverly manipulated.
Apple boss says AR ‘may be even better than just the real world’
Apple boss says AR ‘may be even better than just the real world’
In an in-depth interview with GQ, Apple CEO Tim Cook managed to talk in length about augmented reality without mentioning Apple's own rumored high-tech headset.
Intel hasn’t given up on GPUs yet, and we should all be happy about that
Intel hasn’t given up on GPUs yet, and we should all be happy about that
Intel's second and third-gen discrete graphics cards are alive and well according to a new report. This is great news for the market as a whole.
How to create a poll in Slack
How to create a poll in Slack
Want to encourage more interaction with your team, get their opinions, or obtain general feedback? You can create a Slack poll easily in just a few minutes.
Apple may embrace the metaverse now after all
Apple may embrace the metaverse now after all
Apple CEO Tim Cook is not averse to changing his mind, and his recent description of a digital world to enhance people's lives sounds a lot like the metaverse.
Forget the RTX 4090. Here’s why you should buy an older GPU instead
Forget the RTX 4090. Here’s why you should buy an older GPU instead
Retailers and Nvidia may have you believe that you need the RTX 4090 for AAA gaming, but here's why you really don't.
No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor
No joke — Asus is releasing a Steam Deck competitor
Asus announced the ROG Ally on April Fool's Day. but it's not a joke. The handheld device is coming soon.
Apple just patented a new VR headset controller — but there’s a catch
Apple just patented a new VR headset controller — but there’s a catch
Apple’s VR headset will be revealed soon, and it may come with some unique torque-enabled hand controllers. But there are several reasons to be skeptical.
Best 2-in-1 laptop deals: Save on Dell, Lenovo, HP and more
Best 2-in-1 laptop deals: Save on Dell, Lenovo, HP and more
For devices that are both reliable and versatile, you might want to check out the best 2-in-1 laptop deals that we've rounded up across different retailers.
Dell Laptop Deals: Save on XPS 13, XPS 15, G15 and more
Dell Laptop Deals: Save on XPS 13, XPS 15, G15 and more
We’ve scoured all of the big online retailers to bring you the best Dell laptop deals available right now, from budget-friendly workhorses to 2-in-1s and more.
Asus Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won
Asus Strix Scar 17 review: AMD just won
The Asus ROG Strix Scar 17 ushers in AMD's next-gen laptop processors, and it's an exciting showcase for what Team Red has in store this generation.
The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games
The surprising reason your powerful PC still can’t handle the latest games
New games are pushing even powerful last-gen GPUs to their limits and exposing a big problem with graphics cards: VRAM limits.
From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time
From click wheels to trackpads, these are the best Apple designs of all time
Apple has had its fair share of superb designs over the years, but what are its greatest hits? Here, we’ve grouped all the best designs Apple has ever created.
Apple would be smart to delay the Reality Pro from WWDC
Apple would be smart to delay the Reality Pro from WWDC
A new report says the anticipated Reality Pro headset won't show up at WWDC after all -- and that's probably for the best.
Apple could be working on a secret OLED MacBook Air
Apple could be working on a secret OLED MacBook Air
Apple is busy working on an OLED MacBook Air in a move that could help its laptop displays outshine the competition, according to a new industry report.
ChatGPT gets banned in Italy as the fight against AI begins
ChatGPT gets banned in Italy as the fight against AI begins
ChatGPT has been temporarily banned in Italy, and OpenAI is facing a serious FTC complaint that could halt new releases and lead to regulatory scrutiny.
This Bing flaw let hackers change search results and steal your files
This Bing flaw let hackers change search results and steal your files
A serious bug in Microsoft’s Azure platform could have let hackers switch up search results and steal the files of millions of users, a security firm has found.
‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
‘Grim outlook’ as criminals commandeer AI chatbots, Europol says
Europol this week issued a stark warning highlighting the risks posed by criminals as they get to grips with the new wave of advanced AI chatbots.
This ChatGPT alternative is free, open source, and available now
This ChatGPT alternative is free, open source, and available now
ColossalChat is a free and open-source alternative to ChatGPT that uses a similar RLHF technique as OpenAI to generate humanlike responses.
This is how you can accidentally kill AMD’s best CPU for gaming
This is how you can accidentally kill AMD’s best CPU for gaming
If you've been thinking of trying to overclock the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D, this is why you should be very careful.
Watch ChatGPT come to life by powering this holographic AI companion
Watch ChatGPT come to life by powering this holographic AI companion
The company Looking Glass has created a holographic AI companion named Uncle Rabbit that is powered by ChatGPT.
The best gaming monitors for 2023
The best gaming monitors for 2023
Need a screen upgrade for the latest games? These are the best gaming monitors available today, for all sorts of budgets and with different features in mind.
Is ChatGPT safe? Here are the risks to consider before using it
Is ChatGPT safe? Here are the risks to consider before using it
OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful tool with untold possibilities. Unfortunately, that can be a bad thing in terms of safety, privacy, and security.
Good news — Nvidia’s RTX 4070 might not be a lost cause after all
Good news — Nvidia’s RTX 4070 might not be a lost cause after all
The latest scoop on the pricing of Nvidia's RTX 4070 is a lot more optimistic than before, but will it still be worth the money?
5 amazing things GPT-4 has already done that show its power
5 amazing things GPT-4 has already done that show its power
GPT-4 is capable of some amazing things, and we're only beginning to discover everything it can do.
ChatGPT could threaten 300 million jobs around the world
ChatGPT could threaten 300 million jobs around the world
AI tools like ChatGPT could have a huge impact on job security, putting millions of jobs at risk. But there could be good news for workers over the long term.
This new ChatGPT feature could greatly expand usability
This new ChatGPT feature could greatly expand usability
Some users have reported a new drop-down menu in ChatGPT Plus that could really come in handy for generating more accurate responses.
Tech leaders call for pause of GPT-4.5, GPT-5 development due to ‘large-scale risks’
Tech leaders call for pause of GPT-4.5, GPT-5 development due to ‘large-scale risks’
An open letter signed by Elon Musk and a host of prominent academics has warned AI labs to pause development or risk unleashing catastrophic perils on society.
Senior Editor, Computing
Luke Larsen is the Computing Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.
Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.