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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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Old tech keeps coming back because new tech got annoying and we miss simpler times
Old gadgets aren’t just riding a nostalgia wave. They’re coming back because modern tech has become too needy, too app-dependent, and too exhausting.
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Samsung’s new display tech can switch between 2D/3D on OLED panels, no glasses needed
Samsung and POSTECH published research in Nature on April 23, 2026, showing a voltage-controlled metasurface lens that switches between 2D and 3D display modes.
Microsoft Copilot can now do actual work inside your Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files
Copilot's new Agent Mode can draft and restructure Word documents, build formulas and tables in Excel, and update PowerPoint decks, all in real time.
AI has turbocharged the worst form of abusive content on the internet and guardians can’t keep up
Watchdog data show generative AI is making child sexual abuse imagery faster to create, harder to police, and far more difficult for regulators to contain.
Google Meet will soon jot down notes for you, even if it’s an in-person meeting
Google announced at Cloud Next 2026 that its popular "Take Notes for Me" feature now covers in-person and third-party meetings, putting Gemini in direct competition with Otter.ai and Fireflies.
Monitors are no longer simple upgrades. Here’s what’s changing
Monitor technology is evolving beyond simple upgrades. From OLED improvements and ultra-high refresh rates to emerging 6K displays, here’s what’s actually changing and why it matters.
Astronauts on the ISS are getting a laptop upgrade from HP
The ISS crew is preparing for a computer refresh, and the new HP laptops headed into service sound a lot more capable than the aging machines they are replacing.
Meta’s latest surveillance plans are so dystopian that I am out of words
Meta is tracking its employees' every click and keystroke to train AI, and I have never found a company's decision more invasive.
Workspace Intelligence turns Gemini into an all-knowing do-it-all AI agent for your work
A few weeks ago, Google announced a new feature called Personal Intelligence. Broadly, the idea is to let Gemini access the content saved in your Gmail inbox and Photos library. The next time you ask the AI about travel plans, projects, or anything relevant, it will seamlessly reference your stored information to offer helpful responses, […]
Gemini can now create documents, slides, meetings and more in chat
Google has integrated Gemini into Chat, allowing users to create documents, slides, and manage tasks directly within conversations.
SpaceX quietly whispers the risk of its ambitious AI data centers in space
SpaceX's IPO filing quietly warns that its space AI data centers and Mars settlements rely on unproven tech and may never become commercially viable, directly contradicting Elon Musk's public optimism.
ChatGPT lawsuit claims it advised a shooter on how and where to strike
Florida's attorney general claims ChatGPT advised the FSU shooter on what gun to use, which ammo to buy, and when to strike. OpenAI says the chatbot did nothing wrong.
Opera One levels up video watching with a 500% volume booster, improved PiP, and sidebar streaming support
Opera One now lets you pin YouTube and Twitch in the sidebar, boost your tab volume up to 500%, and use a revamped picture-in-picture mode for video calls.
The Logitech MX Vertical drops to $74, and if you spend more than a few hours a day at a mouse this deal is worth your attention
The Logitech MX Vertical wireless ergonomic mouse is down to $74.99 in a limited-time deal, a 38% saving on a vertical mouse with a 57° wrist angle, 4000 DPI sensor, and support for up to three devices.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable MacBook Pro killer Linux users have been waiting for
Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro packs a 74Wh battery, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and a touch display into a fully repairable aluminum chassis.
Framework Laptop 16 gets a better touchpad, a new look, and a wild eGPU trick
Framework Laptop 16 gets a seamless haptic touchpad, a new translucent bezel, a budget-friendly Ryzen 5 option, and a wild OCuLink Dev Kit that turns it into a desktop-class machine.
Chatbots are getting too emotional and customers are not happy about it
A new study confirms that chatbot empathy backfires in customer service. Instead of calming frustrated customers, it triggers a negative response that makes the experience feel even worse.
You can finally have human-like conversations with Google’s smart home Gemini
Google is adding Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home, letting Nest and Google Home users ask follow-up questions without repeating the wake phrase every time.
At last, Microsoft will spare you the shame of unintended hand raise in Teams
Accidentally hitting Raise Hand instead of sending an emoji reaction is one of Teams' most common frustrations but Microsoft is finally fixing it.
Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too
A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here's everything you need to know.
How to find archived emails in Gmail and return them to your inbox
Gmail doesn’t use a dedicated archive folder, but finding archived emails and moving them back to your inbox only takes a few quick steps.
Gemini Live gets a minimalist app redesign that lets you do more
Google has redesigned Gemini Live with a cleaner interface, making AI conversations more seamless and easier to access within the main app.
AI’s chip hunger could keep memory prices painfully high for years
A top semiconductor executive says the global wafer shortage may persist until 2030, raising the risk of continued pressure on memory prices, and the cost of gadgets you buy.
One of the most controversial US agencies could be testing Anthropic’s uber-powerful Mythos AI
The NSA's reported use of Anthropic's Mythos exposes a growing split inside Washington, where Pentagon resistance to the company is colliding with demand for powerful AI tools built for serious cybersecurity work.
AI streaming is going mainstream in China, whether audiences want it or not
IQiyi, China's Netflix, is overhauling its entire business around AI-generated content and launching a new tool that can handle almost every aspect of filmmaking.
This wild gaming laptop wants to fight motion sickness at 300Hz
Honor’s WIN H9 gaming laptop pairs a 300Hz display with what it calls “3D Game Anti-Dizziness” tech, alongside an RTX 5070 Ti and an unusually aggressive six-fan cooling system.
China is already prepping rules to counter risk from AI-generated digital humans
China plans stricter rules for AI “digital humans,” balancing emotional use cases like grief support with concerns around consent, deception, and misuse.
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