Skip to main content

Latest by Alex Blake

RX 7900 XTX and RX 7900 XT on a pink background.

We now know why the AMD 7900 XTX is overheating, and it’s not good news

AMD’s 7900 XTX graphics card has been overheating, and we might now know the reason why. Worryingly, tens of thousands of customers’ cards could be affected.
A hand holding the Ryzen 9 7950X in front of a green light.

No one wants to buy AMD’s Zen 4 chips — what’s going on?

AMD is struggling to sell its latest Zen 4 chips, according to data from a German retailer. Why are these processors lagging, and is there hope of a comeback?
The Samsung Viewfinity S9 monitor with its webcam on top.

Samsung brought a 5K display to CES 2023 that could take on Apple’s Studio Display

Samsung’s brand-new ViewFinity 5K monitor packs plenty of high-end features into its 27-inch frame -- but it’s missing one thing we’d have loved to have seen.
A person repairing a MacBook using Apple's self-service repair kit.

Got an M1 Mac? Apple will now let you repair it yourself

If you’ve been waiting to repair your M1 Mac, you’re in luck. Apple has expanded its self-repair program beyond MacBooks to include more computers than ever.
A close-up of a MacBook illuminated under neon lights.

This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless

Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools.
A new ROG laptop teased by Asus for its CES 2023 show. The laptop supposedly has an 18-inch display.

Asus could launch a massive new ROG laptop at CES 2023

Asus recently teased a new laptop for CES 2023, and a fresh leak suggests it could be a massive 18-inch behemoth designed to take on Alienware and Razer.
Apple's new Mac Pro sits on display in the showroom during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

The next Mac Pro may be a huge disappointment, leak suggests

The Mac Pro is due to get an Apple silicon upgrade but it may be nowhere near as powerful as previously predicted, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
A concept visual of a foldable screen MacBook Folio.

Why Apple’s foldable MacBook could be the Mac’s iPhone X moment

If Apple’s foldable MacBook is real, it could shake up the laptop industry like never before. It might be as important as the iPhone X was five years ago.
The MacBook Air on a table in front of a window.

A major change may be coming to the MacBook Air next year

The MacBook Air is one of Apple’s most popular products and it could be in line for a big update in spring 2023, according to a highly reliable tech tipster.
Apple iMac Pro News

The iMac Pro launched five years ago today. What comes next?

Apple unveiled the iMac Pro five years ago today, but ever since then the product’s future has been uncertain. What went wrong and what does the future hold?
MSI GT77 Titan with the Digital Trends website up sitting on a table.

MSI’s next laptop could have a mind-blowingly good display

MSI may be plotting to launch the world’s first 144Hz 4K mini-LED laptop at CES 2023. With those specs, it could be one of the best gaming laptops out there.
The screen of the MacBook Air M2.

The MacBook Air and iPad Pro could soon get a major upgrade

According to a reliable tipster, the MacBook Air and iPad Pro could be equipped with high-spec OLED displays in 2024, which would be a major upgrade in quality.
Apple Pages on a MacBook showing document counts.

The best gifts for Mac users: 8 peripherals to complete your setup

Searching for a gift for an Apple lover in your life this holiday season? Look no further, as we’ve rounded up a batch of ideas that will hit the right spot.
A Macbook with Google Chrome opened to a Gmail inbox.

Google may have just fixed Chrome’s most annoying problem

Google Chrome might be one of the best web browsers, but it’s a terrible resource hog. However, a couple of new features could have fixed that for good.
Intel Arc A750M Limited Edition graphics card sits on a desk.

Intel just gave your Arc GPU double the frames-per-second performance

Intel’s latest graphics driver has brought some spectacular improvements to its Arc graphics cards, with up to 2.3 times better performance in some games.
The Cooler Master Orb X gaming station in a dark room with ambient lighting behind it.

Cooler Master’s Orb X gaming pod is futuristic and utterly absurd

Cooler Master’s Orb X is a uniquely futuristic battlestation full of high-tech gadgets and gizmos, and it’s also completely ridiculous in almost every way.
The Shargeek Retro 67 charger powing up a MacBook Pro and an iPad.

This 67W charger is an Apple fan’s retro dream come true

Apple’s Macintosh 128K from 1984 is a hugely iconic computer, and it seems that it has inspired a company with a brand-new 67W Mac-themed power adapter.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple’s VR headset may launch soon, intriguing leak suggests

Apple has renamed the operating system powering its secret mixed-reality headset to “xrOS,” suggesting the device could be on the home stretch before launch.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

All the products that Apple didn’t announce in 2022

Despite the sheer number of new Apple products in 2022, there were still some that were rumored but never saw the light of day. Here’s what never launched.
A physical lock placed on a keyboard to represent a locked keyboard.

Hackers just stole LastPass data, but your passwords are safe

LastPass has suffered its second security breach in just a few months as hackers made off with data, but luckily user passwords are safe and encrypted.
Apple Mac Mini M1 sitting on a desk.

5 things Apple needs to fix in the next Mac Mini

The Mac Mini appears to be on the brink of a major upgrade. Here are five things Apple needs to get right when it launches the next small-scale Mac this fall.
The Keychron S1 mechanical keyboard sitting on a desk.

The Keychron S1 is a slimline keyboard with premium features

The new Keychron S1 mechanical keyboard comes with slimline keys, a host of handy features, and it can switch between macOS and Windows operating systems.
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Why I just bought a refurbished MacBook Pro — and why you should too

Buying a refurbished MacBook Pro never appealed to me -- until now. Now that Apple has slashed its refurb prices, you should consider getting one too.
Two Air.0 mice on a desk next to a computer, with one being folded up for use and one folded down flat.

This origami-inspired mouse folds flat for your travels

Finding the perfect mouse for travel can be tricky. One company thinks it has the answer in the form of a folding origami-inspired mouse. Is it up to the task?
Apple executive Craig Federighi speaks at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2022.

Did Apple just cryptically hint that a touchscreen Mac is coming?

One Apple executive might have just hinted that a touchscreen Mac is on the way -- but if it’s something you want, you probably shouldn’t get your hopes up.
Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior taking on a defender in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 career mode guide: The best players to buy

Looking for the best players to buy in FIFA 23? We’ve found some top prospects that can enhance any team, no matter how much you have available to spend.
Player kicking a ball surrounded by other players in EA Sports Fifa 22.

FIFA 23 career mode: the best teams to manage

In FIFA 23’s career mode, there is a wealth of teams to manage. Which should you choose? Our guide is here to help with five of the best teams in the game.
Apple's new Mac Pro sits on display in the showroom during Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC).

The next Mac Pro could quadruple the M2 Max chip’s power

The next Mac Pro is set to come with some of the most powerful desktop chips Apple has ever made, but we might have to wait until 2023 to finally see them.
macOS Catalina running on a Steam Deck.

Thanks, I hate it: Someone installed macOS on a Steam Deck

One brave Reddit user has continued the noble tradition of putting macOS in places it shouldn’t be by installing it on a Steam Deck. The results are … mixed.
The TeamGroup SIREN DUO360 watercooler shown inside a PC case with the cooler's RGB lighting enabled.

This new PC watercooler covers both your CPU and SSD

TeamGroup’s new Siren Duo360 watercooler can cool your SSD as well as your processor. But this unusual device raises just as many questions as it answers.
Stage manager in macOS Ventura.

MacOS Ventura and new MacBooks Pros are both coming soon

Apple’s macOS Ventura operating system could be just a week away. While that’s great news, you’ll have to wait longer for the next MacBook Pro models.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 laptop propped up at an angle on a desk.

3 key things I want to see in the next MacBook Pro

The next MacBook Pro is due for release any time now, and there are three important ways Apple can improve it to make it even better than its predecessor.
All the new Surface products on pedestals.

Microsoft Surface event 2022: Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more

Microsoft’s Surface event put the focus squarely on its laptops, but other products got plenty of airtime too. Here’s everything that the company announced.
fifa 23 career mode guide hero

FIFA 23 career mode guide: Lead your team to glory

Want to take your team to the top in FIFA 23’s career mode? We’ve put together all the best tips and tricks that will help you succeed as a world-class manager.
Dusan Vlahovic celebrating a goal in FIFA 23.

FIFA 23 beginners’ guide: Tips and tricks to level up your soccer skills

FIFA 23 brings a host of new features to the soccer franchise. Here’s our guide on mastering all the biggest new additions to take your team to the top.
A mockup of a MacBook Pro with an iPhone-style Dynamic Island replacing the menu bar at the top of the screen.

If the Mac gets a Dynamic Island, I’m not sure I want it

One intrepid designer has just brought the Dynamic Island to Apple’s MacBooks in a new render, but I’m not sure it’s a good idea. Here’s why it might not work.
tim cook at the apple spring loaded event 2021

Apple’s October event may have been canceled before it began

Apple was rumored to be hosting an event this October, but now it seems all the products set for this show will just launch via press releases instead.
A man sits, using a laptop running the Windows 11 operating system.

Why gamers should avoid the Windows 11 2022 update

Gamers on Nvidia graphics cards who upgraded to the Windows 11 22H2 update are seeing major drops in gaming performance -- and there’s no fix in sight.