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The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Pro.

Here’s more proof that Apple is wrong about MacBook memory

Some new testing has been published that calls into question Apple's defense of the amount of memory it puts in its high-end MacBook Pro.
Computing News
Overhead view of someone typing on a Surface laptop.

PCs are back, baby

After seven quarters of decline, a new forecast shows a surge in growth for PCs in the near future.
Computing News
The ChatGPT website on a laptop's screen as the laptop sits on a counter in front of a black background.

One year ago, ChatGPT started a revolution

Exactly one year ago, OpenAI put a little web app called ChatGPT on the internet for free.
Computing News
An AI-generated image of a famous Hawaiian singer.

Fake AI images are showing up in Google search — and it’s a problem

AI-generated images have begun showing up in Google's search results for a famous singer.
Computing News
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

From Prequelists to Reylos, these are the 9 definitive types of Star Wars fans

With over 40 years of history, the Star Wars fandom is a large one. Digital Trends identifies the 9 main types of Star Wars fans and explains who they are.
Entertainment Streaming Guides
Panos Panay with a Surface

I’m worried about the future of the Microsoft Surface

2023 has been a hard year for Microsoft's Surface, and it's left the PC brand with an uncertain future.
Computing Features
A person sits in front of a laptop. On the laptop screen is the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot.

What is OpenAI Q*? The mysterious breakthrough that could ‘threaten humanity’

This mysterious AI project may have been the reason for firing OpenAI Sam Altman. Is it really that big of a deal?
Computing Guides
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

It’s finally time to stop worrying about OLED monitor burn-in

OLED monitor burn-in is a constant worry, but new reports only confirm that they're longer-lasting than people think.
Computing Features
Sam Altman at the OpenAI developer conference.

The world responds to the creator of ChatGPT being fired by his own company

OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman has been fired from the company.
Computing News
Windows 11 Widgets pictured in a screenshot.

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

A new EU regulation has forced Microsoft to allow users to uninstall default Windows apps.
Computing News
A MacBook Pro 13-inch on a table.

A major era in MacBook history is finally over

We're living in a golden age of MacBook glory. But only since the removal of the 13-inch MacBook Pro were we able to officially embrace it.
Computing Features
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why people are raising concerns about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro hasn't gotten much attention this week, which may have been on purpose.
Computing Features
The iMac screen on a desk.

How to buy and configure a new iMac without wasting money

Apple has just a single iMac, but with the M3 update, there are a few important configurations to choose between.
Computing Features
The back of the Blue iMac on a desk in an office.

Apple iMac (M3) review: When enough is enough

There's a new iMac, now using the M3 chip. It's not the iMac you want, but it might be the one you need.
Computing Reviews
The 2021 MacBook Pro with the lid open on a white table.

Apple MacBook Pro (M1 Pro) review: How Apple says sorry

The 2021 MacBook Pro does more than just make up for past mistakes. It's one of the best pro laptops ever made.
Computing Reviews
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Max) review: hotter, faster, better

The new 14-inch M2 Max MacBook Pro lives up to the promise of more performance, but not without a trade-off.
Computing Reviews
Apple iMac 24 inch placed on a desk in a sunny context.

Apple iMac (24-inch) M1 review: Seeing is believing

Reinvented as the iMac for a new generation. It has to be seen in person to truly appreciate its design.
Computing Reviews
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Why Apple’s subtle MacBook Pro decision makes me so happy

Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro configuration that completely replaces the 13-inch model.
Computing Features
A stack of MacBooks is pictured from the top down.

Why the MacBook Air is still stuck on the M2

For now, we'll have to wait until the MacBook Air gets updated with the M3. Here's why.
Computing News
Two MacBooks Pro renders side by side against a black backround.

I saw the new Space Black MacBook Pro, and it’s stunning

Apple has announced a new color option for the MacBook Pro, and after seeing it in person, I'm smitten.
Computing News
Someone using a MacBook Pro on a table in front of a scenic background.

The M3 Max makes the MacBook Pro look like a nearly unbeatable laptop

Apple has announced a refresh to the MacBook Pro that makes it even more powerful and difficult to challenge.
Computing News
Someone using an iMac at a salon.

The M3 iMac is here, but it’s missing its most requested change

Apple has announced the M3 iMac, but the anticipated changes to peripherals didn't end up panning out.
Computing News
Logos for Apple's M3 chips.

Apple just did something unprecedented with its new M3 chips

Apple's new M3 chips are officially here, but they were announced in a way that Apple's never done before.
Computing News
A laptop and a camera on a table with a Qualcomm logo on the screen.

Hear me out — Windows on ARM could actually work this time

A few important announcements this week have convinced me that Windows on ARM might finally happen.
Computing Features
Apple MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Whatever you do, don’t buy a MacBook Pro right now

Apple may announce new MacBook Pros next week, and they're worth waiting for.
Computing News
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

The MacBook boom is over

Apple has enjoyed three years of massive success for the Mac. But that surge has most definitely come to an end.
Computing Features
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air placed on a desk.

Why it’s still a good time to buy an M2 MacBook Air

It's still a good time to buy the M2 MacBook Air, even with the M3 update waiting in the wings.
Computing News
The back lid of the Surface Laptop Studio.

The most powerful Surface laptop ever may launch later this year

Microsoft's follow-up to the Surface Laptop Studio may debut later this year with a much more powerful configuration.
Computing News
A top down view of the Framework Laptop 16 against a blue backdrop.

As a laptop reviewer, these are my most anticipated laptops still coming in 2023

Now that we're over half way through the year, let's look at the most exciting laptops still to come in 2023.
Computing Features
The Legion Slim 5 14 on a desk with peripherals on it.

Lenovo’s new 14-inch gaming laptop beats the ROG G14 in one key way

Lenovo's new Legion Slim 5 14 Gen 8 has the upper hand on the fan-favorite ROG G14 with its OLED screen.
Computing News
HP Omen 45L sitting on a table.

How we test desktop PCs

Here's how we evaluate desktop PCs, which are some of the most powerful pieces of tech you can buy.
Computing Guides
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Should you buy the M2 MacBook Pro or wait for the M3?

With the M3 chip on the horizon, is it worth the wait? Which MacBook Pro should you buy in the meantime?
Computing Features
Bing Chat shown on a laptop.

Bing Chat fights back against workplace bans on AI

Microsoft has announced a new version of Bing Chat to help protect data and secure chat history.
Computing News
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

There are too many MacBooks

With six different MacBooks now in the lineup, it's become more difficult than ever to make the right choice.
Computing Features
A behind the scenes shot of the cast and director Ron Howard for Solo: A Star Wars Story.

The 6 biggest mistakes in recent Star Wars movies and TV shows we can all agree on

Fans will never be happy with Star Wars, but these 6 mistakes from the past decade, from Solo to The Last Jedi, are commonly recognized as franchise blunders.
Computing Features
The lid of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air seem from above.

MacBook Air 15-inch vs. MacBook Air 13-inch: which to buy

The new MacBook Air 15 is likely to perform similarly to the smaller MacBook Pro 13, with comparable display quality. So the choice comes down entirely to size.
Computing Guides
Apple Vision Pro has a digital crown just like the Apple Watch.

Apple may already be cutting back Vision Pro production

Apple may only be producing 400,000 units of its upcoming Vision Pro headset.
Computing News
The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Pro 14-inch.

How we test laptops

Laptop reviews are only as useful as the trust you have for the writer and publication. Let us explain our approach.
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