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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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Googlebook laptops will come in multiple chip options beyond just Intel, and that’s a relief
Google confirmed Googlebook laptops will support chips from Intel, Qualcomm, and MediaTek. That means real hardware variety from day one, and a lot more flexibility for buyers across different needs and budgets.
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You’ve heard of flip phones, but Logitech may be making a flip mouse
A foldable Logitech mouse sounds odd, but it could be a clever travel upgrade for laptop users.
Windows 11 is testing a low-latency mode and it visibly speeds up app launch
Even on powerful hardware, you have probably noticed that Windows 11 can feel less responsive than it should. Tiny delays in basic actions like opening the Start menu or navigating File Explorer can make the system feel heavier and less polished than rivals like macOS. Microsoft appears to know this is an issue and may […]
Chuwi’s CoreBook Air wants to be the rare ultra-light Copilot+ laptop without an outrageous price
Chuwi launched the CoreBook Air 226V, a sub-1kg Copilot+ PC with Intel Core Ultra 5 226V, 97 TOPS AI compute, a 14-inch 2.8K 90Hz 100% sRGB display, dual Thunderbolt 4, and a 55Wh battery.
Bots now account for over half of the internet traffic and they’re raising all kinds of hell
While humans built the internet, actual people aren’t the ones roaming the online space the most. A new report from Thales says bots accounted for more than 53% of all web traffic in 2025, up from 51% the previous year. Meanwhile, human activity has fallen by 47%, which means automated traffic has now become the […]
Anthropic says it has fixed Claude AI’s evil behavior, but pins it on the internet
Anthropic says Claude's blackmail behavior during a 2025 experiment was caused by internet training data that portrays AI as evil and self-preserving.
The size of a credit card: This fully functional computer even packs an e-ink screen
The open-source Muxcard packs a functional computer, E Ink display, NFC, and wireless connectivity into a body as thin and small as a credit card.
If your router or drone maker is banned in the US, it will get an update lifeline until 2029
The FCC extended update support for restricted routers and drones until 2029, aiming to avoid cybersecurity risks caused by unsupported and vulnerable devices.
AI-pilled graduates are not a big hit for finance jobs with their shallow ideas
Finance firms are reassessing AI-native graduates as concerns grow over shallow analysis, weak critical thinking, and excessive dependence on generative AI tools.
Canvas hack hit students at the worst time, and it’s a wake up call for schools everywhere
A platform many schools depend on for exams, grades, and daily coursework went dark at the worst possible moment. Now, with hackers claiming to hold millions of student records, the Canvas breach is raising urgent questions about digital security in education.
Fake DDR5 RAM sticks are now using plastic chips to fool buyers
Counterfeit DDR5 RAM sticks with fake labels and even dummy plastic chips are reportedly flooding PC markets amid rising memory prices.
macOS 27 to refine the Liquid Glass design approach, but nothing too dramatic
Apple is reportedly refining the Liquid Glass interface in macOS 27 to improve readability, transparency effects, and overall usability without major design changes.
Asus reveals ROG Strix XG129C, a tiny secondary monitor chasing Elgato’s gamer lunch
The ROG Strix XG129C is a 12.3-inch, 24:9 IPS touchscreen that slots under your main monitor, tracking GPU temps, hosting stream controls, and managing chat windows via 10-point touch and a single USB-C cable.
Intel’s turnaround is one for the ages, without having much to show for it
Intel’s stock has soared on foundry hopes, government backing, and big-name partnerships, but the company still needs to prove its comeback is built on more than investor confidence.
Apple’s Continuity features are so good, they make Windows and Android feel incomplete
Apple's Continuity features are not just convenient, they are habit-forming. Once you start using them, going back to any other platform feels like giving up a superpower.
Sci-fi got the gadgets right, but the vibes wrong
Sci-fi promised holograms, floating interfaces, and magic computers. Consumer tech delivered phones, video calls, smart speakers, and the boring version that actually ships.
Apple could go back to Intel for chips, but not how you would expect (or dread)
Apple and Intel are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership that could reshape how future Apple chips are produced. But despite the headline, this does not mean Apple is abandoning Apple Silicon or returning to Intel-powered Macs. According to a new Wall Street Journal report, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to […]
Apple wants you to verify your identity before you get Education discount on products
Apple replaced its US Education Store honor system with mandatory UNiDAYS verification, requiring students and educators to confirm eligibility via academic portal login or valid documents.
OpenAI’s Codex just moved into Chrome, where the useful work and the risks live
OpenAI’s Codex Chrome extension pushes the coding agent into signed-in browser work, making it more useful for real tasks while raising new questions about access, approvals, and agentic AI risk.
MacBook Neo was such a smash hit for Apple that it might soon treat you to a price hike
A depleted supply of binned A18 Pro chips and the DRAM price surge mean Apple may increase the MacBook Neo’s $599 price or drop the base configuration entirely.
Asus’ utterly sleek ExpertBook Ultra lands in the US with an utterly baffling price tag
Asus’ ExpertBook Ultra brings a 14-inch tandem OLED screen, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 power, and enterprise security to the US for an eye-watering $3,599.99 price tag.
Perplexity’s Personal Computer can work autonomously on your Mac, and it’s now available to all
Perplexity's new Mac app brings Personal Computer to your desktop, letting AI agents work through your local files, native apps, and the web, so you don't have to.
I built a Mac app to track my bad posture with AirPods. I didn’t write a line of code.
Thanks to Claude, I built an app without any knowledge of programming. Not too long ago, it would have been a pipe-dream for someone like me to even imagine building my own personal software.
Fitbit is becoming Google Health, and it’s getting a bunch of wellness upgrades
The Fitbit app will automatically update to Google Health, bringing multimodal food logging, medical records integration, and Apple Health compatibility.
Your coworker’s AI-built app might be leaking company secrets
New investigation has found thousands of AI-built web apps with weak or missing access controls, exposing medical records, company documents, chatbot logs, and financial data.
A shocking study made me rethink how I use AI, and you should probably do that too
A new study finds that after just ten minutes of AI-assisted problem-solving, people performed worse and gave up more easily once the AI was gone. But the culprit isn't AI itself. It's how most people are using it.
Google pulls the plug on Project Mariner, the AI agent that browsed the web like a human
Google has shut down Project Mariner, the AI browser agent that navigated websites by processing screenshots in real time. Its core features are moving into the Gemini API and Gemini Agent.
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