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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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Nvidia leak spoils multiple variants of its upcoming N1-series processors
Nvidia's upcoming PC processor plans may have slipped out ahead of schedule, and the leak hints at something much bigger than a single flagship chip.
MSI’s MEG Vision X2 AI+ desktop has a holostage to keep you busy with an AI pet
MSI has announced the MEG Vision X2 AI+ gaming desktop at Computex 2026, featuring an AI Holostage cylindrical display built into the chassis.
Photoshop is being eaten by the prompt box
AI image editors are making creative work feel less like using software and more like giving instructions, but the prompt box brings its own kind of friction.
Acer reveals Veriton compact PC to tackle the Mac mini with AMD Ryzen and plenty of AI mojo
Acer has announced the Veriton RA110 AI Mini Workstation, a compact desktop powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with up to 128GB LPDDR5X RAM and Wi-Fi 7.
Acer’s Swift Air 14 is a peppy MacBook Neo rival with some cool upgrades and a $699 ask
Acer's latest Swift laptop packs some surprisingly premium upgrades, and its biggest challenge may be a budget MacBook.
Google Drive can now batch-scan your documents and spare you a few other frustrations, too
Google Drive's redesigned document scanner is rolling out on Android with Smart Batch Scanning, Auto-Best Frame, and Duplicate Detection.
Microsoft wants Copilot to answer all your health-related questions and store your medical records
Microsoft Copilot Health is now in preview for US Microsoft 365 subscribers, connecting wearables, health records from 50,000+ providers, and personalized AI insights.
MSI’s Triple Mode OLED monitor is a Computex showstopper and my eyes genuinely can’t wait for it
MSI has unveiled the MPG OLED 322URDX36 ahead of Computex 2026. the world's first Triple Mode gaming monitor with a 32-inch fifth-gen QD-OLED panel.
Dell doubles down on 5G cellular connectivity for its premium business laptops in the US
Dell has launched seven new laptops globally ahead of Computex 2026, with three Pro 7 Series 2-in-1 models offering optional 5G cellular connectivity in the US.
Acer’s new Swift Air 14 wants to take on the MacBook Neo, but it may be outgunned
Acer has just unveiled its answer to the MacBook Neo. The Swift Air 14 brings Intel’s new Wildcat Lake chips, a 70Wh battery, a 120Hz display, and more ports, but Apple’s $599 laptop may still be hard to beat.
5 Menu Bar apps that have earned a permanent spot on my Mac in 2026
My Mac's menu bar is prime real estate, and not every app gets to live there. These five apps made the cut in 2026 and have genuinely improved how I work every day.
How to change the default apps on a Mac
From changing your browser and email client to opening specific file types with a new app, changing default apps on your Mac is easy and straightforward.
You can now choose how hard Claude thinks before answering your queries
Claude Opus 4.8 introduces effort control on claude.ai, letting users choose how deeply Claude thinks before responding.
Copilot gets a redesign and it now wants to do more without being an eyesore
Microsoft is reshaping Copilot to feel like a workspace that adapts to you. The redesign focuses on cleaner design, smarter context, and fewer interruptions while you work.
Just like humans, this robot can hear music and play it after just two minutes of self-practice
USC researchers built the Musician Hand, a four-fingered robotic system that hears a melody once and reproduces it after just two minutes of self-taught motor babbling.
As AI spills everywhere with quick answers, research finds that the internet’s soul is dying
A new collaborative study by UC Riverside researchers finds that as more people turn to AI for answers, the internet is losing the emotional depth and human reasoning that made it worth browsing in the first place.
Chrome browser is getting a security boost that you won’t see, but it’s good to have
Google has rolled out Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) as a default security feature in Chrome on Windows for all Workspace users.
Canva adds new editing tools, payments, and previews to save you from embarrassing crops
Canva has introduced new AI-powered editing tools, publishing integrations, and workflow upgrades aimed at creators, marketers, and businesses.
Your hard drive is giving away your browsing habits and websites can see it
Researchers have discovered a new attack called FROST that lets malicious websites spy on your browsing activity and open apps by tracking your SSD activity through your browser.
iOS 27 leak shows off Siri’s minimalist redesign and new tricks within a dedicated app
A Bloomberg leak previews iOS 27's Siri overhaul, which includes a standalone Siri app, new Search or Ask interface, Gemini-powered AI model, and Camera app integration.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon C chip eyes dirt-cheap laptops as MacBook Neo redraws budget lines
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon C chip is built for budget laptops starting at $300, promising all-day battery life and solid everyday performance for students, families, and small businesses.
YouTube’s Home feed is becoming whatever you ask it to be
YouTube is adding a prompt-based Home feed chip that lets signed-in U.S. viewers build custom video streams around specific moods, interests, or topics, with watch and search history required.
Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that replaces hotkeys with trackpad gestures
Layr is a new macOS clipboard manager that uses a four-finger trackpad tap to open clipboard history near the cursor.
Father’s Day Gift Guide
This Father’s Day, skip the predictable gifts and upgrade dad's everyday setup with tech he’ll actually use.
YouTube’s AI content labels are getting a much-needed makeover
YouTube is moving AI disclosure labels to a more visible spot and rolling out auto-detection for AI-generated content starting May 2026. Here's what changes for creators and viewers.
AI models have a religion favoritism problem, and new research exposes it
Researchers tested 14 major AI models on religious bias and found a consistent pattern: models subtly favor some faiths over others, with Grok showing the strongest bias and Anthropic and Meta performing the best.
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