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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on stage answering questions.

GPT-5 will have ‘Ph.D.-level’ intelligence

In a new interview, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati describes how intelligent the next generation of AI will be, and when we can expect it.
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

What is Recall? Window’s controversial new AI feature, explained

Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs.
The two sizes of the Galaxy Book4 Edge on a table.

The best Copilot+ laptops that you can buy now

The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ laptops go live today, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy one yet

Today was supposed to be Microsoft's big launch day. But I wouldn't recommend buying one until more reviews come out.
Microsoft's CEO introducing Copilot+.

Where’s the AI? Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs face a rough launch

Copilot+ has two main initiatives: Arm and AI. Unfortunately for Microsoft, both are facing serious problems.
The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

Apple just brought the M1 MacBook Air back from the dead

By making Apple Intelligence backward compatible, Apple just made the M1 MacBook Air worth buying again.
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Buying a laptop just got very confusing

With all the disturbances in the PC industry around AI and Arm, choosing your next laptop is about to get very complicated.
intel had one card up its sleeve at computex lunar lake chips

Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024

While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop.
The ProArt PZ13 on display on a white table.

I’m finally excited for the future of Windows tablets again

Windows tablets have been a dead category for years. But at Computex 2024, I'm more excited for them than I've been in a long time.
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

AMD just won the AI arms race

Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
The SpatialLabs Eyes 3D camera being used in front of a woman.

Acer’s new 3D camera can stream directly to YouTube or to a Zoom call

Acer has announced the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a 3D camera to bolster its ecosystem of 3D products.
A screenshot from Nvidia's G-Assist April Fool's video.

Nvidia just hinted at AI that can play games for you

Nvidia teased that its April Fool's joke video from 2017 might soon be a reality.
A cracked PCB on the RTX 4090.

I’m no longer dreading the launch of the RTX 5090

According to the latest report, Nvidia may be reversing course on extremely large and unpractical GPUs.
Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
Magic Editor being shown on a Chromebook.

Chromebooks get new AI features and Gemini Advanced for free

Google has announced new AI features for its Chromebook Plus laptops, including a free subscription to Gemini Advanced.
The keyboard and trackpad of the Galaxy Book4 Edge.

Why Samsung has the most exciting Copilot+ PC right now

There's a whole slew of new Copilot+ laptops coming soon, but Samsung might have the most interesting one.
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

What are Copilot+ PCs? Your most pressing questions, answered

Microsoft's ambitious new selection of laptops look fantastic, but they raise lots of questions too. Here's everything we know so far.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The MacBook monopoly just got overturned

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air.
Copilot+ PCs being announced from the stage.

This was the most momentous PC announcement in decades

The AI PC started as a nebulous idea, but with Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is bringing it to fruition in a big way.
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are finally living up to their potential

Microsoft just introduced a new Surface and Surface Pro that leverage an exclusive set of AI features called Copilot+.
A screenshot from Google I/O showing an AI Teammate side by side with the presenter.

AI Teammates are coming to your workplace

At Google I/O 2024, the company has announced AI Teammates that can function within Google Workspace.
The ChatGPT desktop app open in a window next to some code.

Macs just got a huge AI boost

With the launch of the ChatGPT desktop app, Macs just became a lot more AI-friendly.
Gaming on a laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now

A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for.
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Why Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro can’t quite compete

Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Ultra aims to take down the MacBook Pro with extra power in a thin chassis.
The side profile of the MacBook Pro M4.

The best laptops for working from home in 2024

Need a new laptop that can handle your entire workday and all your Netflix streaming in the evening hours? Here are five models we’d recommend.
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

iPad Pro M4 vs. MacBook Air M3: a harder choice than ever

As the iPad Pro becomes more like a MacBook, the comparison between these devices continues to get more interesting.
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

Microsoft says 75% of office workers already use AI at work

Microsoft has published its Annual Work Trend Index, and to no one's surprise, use of AI took the spotlight.
The Mandalorian and Grogu in a poster for the Disney+ series.

5 things we need to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars movie

Very little is known about the next Star Wars film, but here are some things we all want to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu.
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra review: it’s no MacBook Pro

Samsung attempts a true MacBook Pro competitor with the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, but does it succeed?
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air

The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.
The MacBook Air on a white table.

The Mac is on the verge of entering a new era

A new report reveals a new major revamp coming to Macs in the near future with a focus on AI.