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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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Adobe Firefly AI is now live publicly, hoping you’ll take to an AI and get work done
The Firefly AI Assistant public beta is available for Creative Cloud Pro and paid Firefly plan subscribers, with complimentary daily generative credits provided to eligible users during the beta period.
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Why RAM Is So Expensive in 2026 — And What PC Buyers Should Do
RAM prices have surged due to rising AI demand, supply constraints, and manufacturing limits. Here’s why RAM is so expensive in 2026 and whether you should buy now or wait.
DeepSeeek V4 is out, touting some disruptive wins over Gemini, ChatGPT, and Claude
DeepSeek V4 launched April 24, 2026, with two open-source models that rival closed-source leaders on coding and agentic benchmarks, at up to 9x lower API costs than OpenAI and Anthropic.
One of the best gaming CPUs ever made just got $60 cheaper: AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D down to $388
The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is down to $388.98, a 13% saving on an 8-core AM5 processor with 96MB of L3 cache and 3D V-Cache technology that makes it the benchmark gaming CPU at this price.
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is 31% off, and a 49-inch QD-OLED ultrawide for $899 is the monitor deal I’d recommend without hesitation
The Samsung 49-inch Odyssey OLED G9 is down to $899.99, a 31% saving on a curved QD-OLED gaming monitor with Dual QHD resolution, 144Hz, 0.03ms response time, and G-Sync compatibility.
For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited for a new MacBook Pro
Apple is rumored to launch a completely redesigned MacBook Pro later this year, with a new chip, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Here's everything that has me excited.
Sony’s table tennis robot made me think about what happens when AI gets a body
Sony’s table tennis robot looks like a lab flex with a paddle. The real story starts when AI stops answering prompts and learns to move through our world.
Tired of Gemini and ChatGPT? Claude now has your back with Spotify, Uber, and more connectors
Claude now connects to AllTrails, Uber, Spotify, Instacart, TripAdvisor, and more, bringing your everyday apps into a single conversation so you can plan, shop, and book without switching tabs.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026
Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
OpenAI pushes ChatGPT toward autonomous work with GPT-5.5
OpenAI has launched GPT-5.5, focusing on improving ChatGPT’s ability to handle complex tasks and real-world workflows.
Steam Machine feels like the gaming PC evolution I actually want — because of Windows
The new Steam Machine has my attention because Valve is building it around an operating system that treats gaming as the main event.
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.
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