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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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Windows 11 media player user interface

Windows 11’s modern Media Player is somehow worse than the version from 17 years ago

Microsoft’s modern Media Player for Windows 11 has received an Insider Preview update, but tests suggest it still uses more memory and opens videos more slowly than the classic Windows 7-era version.
File, Electronics, Mobile Phone

If you have a Mac, you should try this free and beautifully-designed disk space tool

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This free Mac app puts stunning glassy widgets on your lock screen

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The Sashimi robot is real and it doesn’t fumble at slicing and dicing

Apple macOS 27 With Hackintosh in background

macOS 27 means the end of the Hackintosh Era, but does anyone still need one?

Basket, Shopping Cart, Machine

Instacart is testing camera-ready AI shopping carts that sound convenient, but equally scary

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OpenAI wants an all-knowing personal AI agent for everyone on Earth

Reading on TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra.

VocabOwl is the viral vocabulary test making word nerds question everything

Computer, Electronics, Tablet Computer

These new Alogic displays are basically a touchscreen Mac workaround

Generative AI

After social media ban, AI bans could be next for school kids

Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Asus just priced its RTX 5080 gaming laptop higher than a last-gen RTX 5090 model

GPTZero website on a laptop

AI tools that help students cheat are multiplying, and the detectors can’t keep up

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ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 Computex 2026

This monstrous ASUS gaming laptop costs as much as three new MacBook Pros

The Asus ROG Strix SCAR 18 2026 is now available globally with cutting-edge hardware and hefty price tag that makes MacBook Pros look cheap.
ASUS ROG Family Bucket Collector’s Edition Featured

ASUS fanboys can now spend $16,578 on its 20th anniversary gaming gear

Asus’ ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket Collector’s Edition bundles limited-edition gaming hardware, peripherals, and lifestyle gear for about $16,578.
Home screen of Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing.

Gemini Live can finally remember what you told it in past conversations

Gemini Live can now recall details from past conversations, closing a gap that's lingered since memory launched in standard Gemini over a year ago.
macOS 27 Golden Gate

macOS 27 Golden Gate: Everything we know about the new features landing on your Mac

Apple’s macOS Golden Gate update adds Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, smarter Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass refinements, and a major compatibility shift for Mac users. So here's everything you need to know.
Google Search AI Overview misidentifying May 6 2026 as May 20 2025.

Google’s AI Overviews are blabbering about fictional monsters as if they’re real

Google's AI Overviews are reportedly treating fan-fiction horror entries from the SCP Foundation as real, citing fake forensic records and pointing users to "official" documents.
Adobe

Adobe’s new AI assistant could save you hours in Photoshop and Premiere

Adobe has unveiled a major AI expansion across Firefly and Creative Cloud, bringing intelligent assistants to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and other creative applications.
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Trump says Intel will make chips for Apple in a major win for U.S. manufacturing

President Trump says Apple has agreed to work with Intel on chip design and manufacturing in the U.S., a partnership that could reshape Intel's manufacturing future.
ChatGPT

A harmless-looking ChatGPT prompt opened the door to gruesome AI images

Researchers say ChatGPT generated violent and sexualized images after a harmless-looking prompt was altered, raising new questions about OpenAI’s safeguards and how quickly AI image tools can be pushed around filters.
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ChatGPT’s new Scheduled page puts all your automated tasks in one place

OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated Scheduled page for ChatGPT that lets users view, manage, and monitor all active tasks from the sidebar.
Claude desktop.

Claude Design will now stick to your brand guidelines instead of generic AI mockups

laude Design now builds using your actual brand components, syncs directly with Claude Code, and exports straight to tools like Canva, Adobe, Wix, and Vercel.
Text, Adult, Male

Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone

Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.
Accessories, Glasses, Sunglasses

Qualcomm reveals flagship XR processor and new framework for AI glasses

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite platform brings faster AI processing, sharper visuals, longer battery life, and improved tracking to the next generation of XR headsets and smart glasses.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones

Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive

Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.
Electronics, Screen, Computer

Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.
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Intel’s wild NVIDIA RTX chip could blow up the laptop GPU war

Intel's rumored NVIDIA RTX chip could reshape future PCs, but the key details remain missing. The reported 2028 roadmap points to Serpent Lake, RTX graphics, and plenty of unanswered questions.
Intel Core Ultra Desktop CPU

Intel’s rumored Serpent Lake SoCs with Nvidia graphics may arrive in 2028

Serpent Lake could become one of Intel's most ambitious chips yet. The rumored SoC reportedly combines Intel CPU technology with Nvidia graphics and may launch in Q1 2028.
People, Person, Adult

Are you using ChatGPT or Claude for writing work? A study says you may be landing in a fluency trap

A new study finds that AI writing tools create a fluency trap, where clean, confident-sounding output leads writers to trust AI text before they have actually done the thinking.
WhatsApp open on a MacBook Air

WhatsApp Web is finally getting group calls, so you can leave your phone on your desk

WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video call support to its web client, letting beta testers start calls directly from the browser.
Google Chrome

Chrome is removing the last workaround keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers alive

Chrome 150, due June 30, removes the last developer flag keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin alive.
Electronics, Mobile Phone, Phone

Android 17: Everything we know so far

Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.
Computer, Electronics, Laptop

Samsung launches Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite and Galaxy AI features

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book6 Edge with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, Galaxy AI features, and a lightweight design built for Copilot+ experiences.
YouTube

Faceless creators are becoming collateral damage in YouTube’s AI cleanup

As YouTube cracks down on low-quality AI content, faceless creators who built real audiences without showing their face are now struggling to stay monetized.
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A network of X accounts is boosting AI nudify tools, raising hell for victims

Coordinated X accounts are helping AI nudify apps reach more users, researchers say, as services like Undress AI add paid video tools and referral credits while victims struggle to contain the damage.
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This new Mac app takes your screen hostage until you drink water

Hydration Hostage blocks your Mac screen on a schedule and only unlocks after on-device camera verification confirms you actually drank water.
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