This new Mac app takes your screen hostage until you drink water
Hydration Hostage blocks your Mac screen on a schedule and only unlocks after on-device camera verification confirms you actually drank water.
This free AI Mac app builder turns throwaway prompts into real desktop tools
Ironsmith is a free AI Mac app builder that turns plain-language requests into native macOS utilities, with local and cloud model options for creating small personal tools.
TSMC’s latest chip packaging breakthrough promises lower costs and better performance
TSMC's upcoming CoPoS packaging technology could reduce chip costs while improving AI performance, with mass production reportedly targeted for 2028.
Best laptops coming in 2026 after Computex
From RTX Spark powerhouses to affordable AI PCs, these are the most exciting laptops announced at Computex 2026 that are worth waiting for in 2026.
The Biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026
From AI-powered laptops and ARM processors to smarter gaming monitors and next-gen handhelds, here are the biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026 that will shape the future of computing.
From Handhelds to Monitors, these were the biggest glow-ups at Computex 2026
After going hands-on at Computex 2026, these four tech categories stood out for redefining monitors, handheld gaming, creator laptops, and ARM computing with meaningful innovations.
Apple Intelligence 2.0: What the New AI Features Actually Mean
Apple Intelligence 2.0 is Apple’s attempt to make AI feel native to the iPhone, with Siri as the visible test, Gemini as the quiet twist, and app plumbing underneath.
I saw Nvidia RTX Spark in action, and Windows PCs may finally have their Apple Silicon Moment
After seeing Nvidia RTX Spark run video editing, local AI agents, and gaming at Computex 2026, it looks like one of the most serious attempts yet to rethink premium Windows PCs.
Digital Trends Computex 2026 Publisher Awards
Computex 2026 was packed with AI PCs, monster monitors, gaming handhelds, and wild desktop ideas, but a few products clearly rose above the noise.
Google Search can now monitor the web for updates on things you care about
Google AI Mode now lets users create Search agents that keep tracking the web in the background and send updates when something changes.
Apple made Liquid Glass adjustable, which says plenty about Liquid Glass
Apple added a Liquid Glass slider to iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, and the funniest part is how useful it sounds.
Windows 11 just fixed one of Search’s dumbest limitations, and you’ll wonder how you lived without it
Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update fixes Search's three-character minimum, surfacing short file names instantly.
Brazil’s secret World Cup weapon taught the team when to ignore it
Brazil tracks its World Cup squad with smart vests, but the data told them something that wasn’t true at all.
Meta employees are revolting against its AI rules and it’s a lesson for us all
Meta’s AI restructuring has sparked employee frustration, petitions, and public outbursts, highlighting the growing tension between rapid AI development and workplace morale.
Buying a laptop may soon come with an instant carbon score thanks to AI
Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.
The US government just hit the brakes on Anthropic’s most powerful AI models
Anthropic has disabled access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 after a US government directive raised national security concerns over possible jailbreaks and cyber misuse.
Nvidia’s RTX Spark made me hate content creation a little less
After seeing NVIDIA RTX Spark in action at Computex 2026, I'm convinced its AI-powered editing tools could save creators hours by eliminating video editing's most repetitive tasks.
I tried Acer’s new 5K MiniLED Gaming monitor, and OLED kept popping into my head
Hands-on with the Acer Nitro XV345CKR P reveals a bold take on MiniLED gaming monitors, balancing 5K clarity, HDR brilliance, and versatility against OLED's undeniable appeal.
Ugreen’s portable monitor is utterly sharp, sleek, and costs a pretty penny
Most portable monitors aim for affordability. Ugreen's latest model does the opposite, packing premium specs into a screen that's as ambitious as its price tag.
Windows 11 adds a neat upgrade that enables simultaneous streaming for two audio devices
Windows 11 Shared Audio lets two people listen from one PC through Bluetooth LE Audio, but you’ll need supported Copilot+ hardware, updated drivers, and compatible accessories before the feature appears.
Microsoft Edge is about to get more frequent updates, but don’t expect more features
Microsoft is switching Edge to a biweekly update schedule starting with Edge 152 on August 27, matching Chrome's release cadence and delivering smaller but more frequent updates to users on the Stable channel.
What makes a laptop good for both work and entertainment?
This post is brought to you in paid partnership with HP. The HP OmniBook X Flip is designed as an all‑day AI PC that adapts seamlessly from productivity to entertainment without switching devices. Devices like the HP OmniBook X Flip reflect this shift toward a single system that carries users through an entire day. From early […]
Your Windows 11 PC can now natively run AI workloads, even if it lacks the Copilot+ badge
Microsoft's latest AI decision could make millions of existing Windows PCs far more relevant than anyone expected.
The Windows 11 June update makes your Start menu and Search feel much more snappier
Microsoft's June 9 Windows 11 update KB5094126 introduces Low Latency Profile for faster Start menu, Search, and Action Center responses, alongside Shared Audio.
OpenAI teams up with Visa to enable secure payments through AI agents
ChatGPT could soon shop and pay for you thanks to a new OpenAI and Visa deal that brings secure agentic payments to AI experiences.
Intel details Project Firefly and how it’s pushing affordable laptops to unseat the MacBook Neo
Intel's Project Firefly wants to make budget laptops exciting again with thin metal designs, long battery life, and clever phone-world tricks that keep the prices down.
Your ChatGPT bills could soon get a drastic price cut
OpenAI is weighing drastic price cuts as it battles Anthropic for customers. With businesses balking at AI costs and Google undercutting both, your AI bills might finally get smaller.
Waiting for your Framework Laptop 13 Pro? You’ll be waiting a bit longer
Framework has delayed the Laptop 13 Pro by about a month after finding issues with the haptic touchpad and display. Here's what your customers need to know.
If you’re using AI tools like ChatGPT to fact-check news, there’s some bad news for you
MIT researchers warn that relying heavily on AI chatbots like ChatGPT for fact-checking news may weaken users’ ability to independently spot misinformation.
I thought budget Windows laptops were dead, but Computex gave me new hope
Computex 2026 made the budget Windows laptop space feel exciting again, with Dell and Acer showing premium-feeling machines that directly challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo.
ChatGPT is recommending scam websites that will steal your credit card info
ChatGPT is surfacing fraudulent clones of defunct retail websites when users ask for product recommendations, according to scam-checking service Ask Silver. The fake storefronts are designed to steal payment information.
McDonald’s new AI drive-thru has to prove it can handle hungry people
McDonald’s is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru system after its earlier ordering bot became a viral mess. The real challenge is whether Archy can make fast-food ordering feel boring again.
Logitech’s Mobi Fold is a pocketable folding mouse for folks who despise trackpads
Logitech’s Mobi Fold is its first foldable mouse, built for travel with a pocket-friendly design, touch scrolling, quiet clicks, and multi-device support.
MacOS Golden Gate gives you a taste of how a touchscreen MacBook will work
macOS 27 Golden Gate beta reportedly adds new touch controls through Sidecar, fueling rumors of Apple’s first OLED touchscreen MacBook
Running two monitors? This adjustable arm is on sale, with a dual mount option available too
Save 40% on the HUANUO FlowLift Pro single monitor arm, now $29.99 on Amazon, with a dual mount at $59.99. Fits 13–32" screens, holds 19.8 lbs, tool-free install.
Everything Apple announced at WWDC 2026: iOS 27, next-gen Siri, AI upgrades, and more
Apple announced iOS 27, Siri AI, macOS Golden Gate, and five more OS updates at WWDC 2026 on June 8.
reMarkable Paper Pure review: An excellent digital slate that I love, and feel vexed by
The reMarkable Paper Pure offers the best digital canvas for note-taking that I've experienced lately. But this excellent slate is held back by a restrictive software experience.
A humanoid robot climbed a volcano, with some very human help
A humanoid robot named Pemba reached Ecuador’s Chimborazo summit, but the climb also showed the limits of robot autonomy, especially when humans had to carry it through tougher terrain.