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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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Google makes Gemini’s AI avatars social, so friends can now appear in each other’s content
Gemini is making AI avatars more social. You can now share your digital likeness with friends, tag each other in prompts, and create images and videos featuring your entire group.
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Intel’s 6W Moon Lake chips could make budget laptops cooler, quieter, and more efficient at a cost
Intel’s rumored 6W Moon Lake processors could make budget laptops cooler, quieter, and more power-efficient, but there’s a catch for demanding users.
Windows 11 finally lets you customize the right-click menu and ditch options you never use
Windows 11 is rolling out a customizable right-click menu that lets you remove unwanted commands, change how common actions appear, and make File Explorer less cluttered.
Amazon’s Alexa can now manage shopping lists, subscriptions, and check refund status just by asking
Amazon has added over 100 new capabilities to Alexa for Shopping, allowing US customers to manage subscriptions, create gift lists, update delivery instructions, and check refunds.
Doordash is acquiring Instacart. For you, that means one less subscription, eventually.
For an average customer, there are a couple of tangible benefits. First, DashPass and Instacart+ are getting merged into a single subscription.
AI has come for the psychics’ jobs and they are not happy about it
AI psychic apps are drawing pushback from human practitioners, with some advertising AI-free readings. Others are being invited to train digital doubles that could serve clients while they’re offline and share the revenue.
Google Chrome can now find what you need in Gmail before you even ask
Google Chrome's enhanced autofill can now pull order numbers, shipping details, and flight bookings directly from Gmail, potentially saving users from constantly switching tabs to find information buried in their inboxes.
The new MacBook Pro has a stabilized camera and it’s a practical perk hiding in plain sight
Apple's new MacBook Pro promises steadier video calls when you touch its screen. Camera stabilization and a redesigned hinge address an everyday annoyance, though their effectiveness still needs hands-on testing.
I found a smart reason to buy Apple’s touchscreen MacBook, and it’s Xcode
Apple's $2,899 touchscreen MacBook Pro might be a tough sell, but a clever Xcode demonstration shows how its touch display could make testing iPhone apps considerably more intuitive.
Apple’s maxed-out M5 Ultra Mac Studio is here, and it costs as much as a Chevy Bolt EV
Apple’s fully loaded M5 Ultra Mac Studio with 512GB of RAM is finally up for pre-order, and at $29,799, it costs more than a brand-new Chevy Bolt EV.
Google’s Gemini can now make complex topics more fun with new interactive learning feature
Google's Gemini app now offers Immersive Explorations, an interactive learning feature that lets you explore subjects like ancient trade routes, jet engines, and lightning through layered visual explanations.
OpenAI now lets you text your ChatGPT Dot agent to get things done
OpenAI is bringing ChatGPT Dot to iMessage and Android's RCS, letting Pro subscribers text their AI agent, send photos and voice messages, assign tasks, and receive proactive updates.
Google’s Gemini 4 Carbon is built for complex coding and cybersecurity tasks
Google's Gemini 4 Carbon targets complex coding and cybersecurity tasks, with the company touting stronger secure coding, fewer AI mistakes, and impressive benchmark results.
A top-shelf MacBook Pro PROLED XDR can be yours for just under $15,000
For nearly $15,000, you can get the 16-inch version of the laptop with a nano-texture glass layer on the screen to reduce reflections and glare, 16TB storage, 128GB RAM, and M5 Max chip.
What’s actually new and different on the MacBook Pro PROLED XDR? Here’s everything you need to know
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro brings tandem OLED, brighter visuals, lighter designs, and upgraded M5 chips. Here’s how it compares with the standard model.
How to pre-order Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display
Apple’s new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models start at $2,899 in the U.S. Here’s how M5 Pro and M5 Max pricing compares, when orders arrive, and how education discounts and trade-ins can help you save.
The new OLED MacBook Pro brings back Apple’s iconic glowing logo after a decade
Apple's new touchscreen MacBook Pro brings back the iconic glowing Apple logo after a decade, and its return makes me hopeful about the company's renewed focus on design.
The MacBook Pro finally gets a touchscreen with M5 Pro muscle and an eye-watering price
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro finally arrives with tandem OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and prices starting at $2,899.
Google is letting Claude and Codex into Android Studio, and that changes everything
Google’s Android Studio now supports over 40 AI coding agents, including Claude and Codex, while new tools promise faster debugging and reviews.
Xreal’s new Aura glasses bring Android XR to your eyes without a bulky headset
Xreal’s new Aura glasses bring Android XR, Gemini AI, and Snapdragon power to your eyes, delivering immersive digital experiences without the bulky headset.
Amazon unveils Echo Show 16 with Fire TV, Alexa+ and an anti-glare display
Amazon’s new Echo Show 16 combines Fire TV, Alexa+, and an optional anti-glare display, but the smarter setup costs more.
M6 iMac vs. M4 iMac: Skipping the M5 made a bigger difference than I expected
The colorful chassis stays the same, but the M6 delivers faster cores, better AI, and modern wireless.
Gemini Notebook can now record lectures and meetings without the upload shuffle
Gemini Notebook’s mobile app now has a built-in recorder for capturing lectures and meetings as sources. You can record directly where you’ll use the material, skipping the separate recording app and the file upload afterward. Google announced the feature on X, highlighting classroom lectures and team meetings as potential uses. It also works for capturing […]
AI chatbots are so good at pretending to be human that other AIs can’t catch them
Researchers tested seven AI chatbots to see if they could distinguish humans from AI. The bots identified just three AI participants across 98 tests, highlighting how difficult AI detection can be.
Firefox can now fill out boring forms and monitor websites for you
Firefox Smart Window can now fill out online forms using information from your open tabs and monitor websites for updates, thanks to two new AI features.
A mouse with a touchscreen just hit Kickstarter, and its feature list borders on insanity
The Arctic Fox Super Mouse has landed on Kickstarter, packing a 3.1-inch touchscreen with everything from app-specific shortcuts and swipe typing to gesture controls.
Apple’s next-gen OLED MacBook Pro could start at a steep $2,899
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says a Bloomberg.
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