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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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ChatGPT’s latest enemy is the world’s best dictionary and encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Britannica is suing OpenAI for scraping nearly 100,000 articles to train its AI models without permission, alleging copyright infringement and more.
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MSI is planning to raise the price of its laptop and gaming gear by a huge margin
MSI may raise gaming laptop and GPU prices by up to 30% as rising DRAM costs and supply shortages disrupt the PC hardware market.
Gmail is finally fixing a big gap in its Help Me Schedule tool
Gmail's Help Me Schedule tool now works for group meetings, not just one-on-ones. Gemini handles the calendar-checking, invite-sending, and back-and-forth — so you don't have to.
Windows 11 is readying support for 1,000+ Hz monitors, assuming you got one
Windows 11 Insider builds now support monitors with refresh rates above 1,000Hz, preparing the OS for the next generation of ultra-fast gaming displays.
You might want to double-check before buying laptops from this Chinese brand
Investigators say some Chuwi laptops advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips actually ship with older Ryzen 5 5500U processors.
There’s a new global factor for a potentially serious price hike for PCs and mobile
Gallium prices are surging due to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions, potentially pushing up the cost of chips used in PCs, smartphones, and other electronics.
Expert battling legal cases about AI harms has a grim warning for the future
Experts warn that some AI chatbots may unintentionally enable violent thinking or planning.
Windows 11 bug is rasing hell for users and Samsung laptops are worst hit
Microsoft has confirmed a Windows 11 bug that can block access to the C: drive on some PCs after a recent security update. The issue appears to affect Samsung laptops most severely, leaving users unable to open files or launch apps.
MacOS isn’t too much of a safe haven than Windows as infostealers come for Apple computers
MacBooks aren't the safe havens they once were. A new Sophos report reveals a clever macOS malware campaign that only needs you to paste one terminal command.
Two new hosts join Digital Trends
Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands-on coverage as the channel continues to grow. Subscribe to follow along.
Amazon is bringing new chat styles to Alexa+ and one of them can be cuss, too
Alexa+ is getting customizable chat styles that change how the assistant talks to you, including a new Sassy personality with humor, sarcasm and censored profanity.
Research warns AI agents can be a self-churning propaganda machine
A new study shows AI agents can coordinate, copy each other's successful posts, and flood social media with disinformation, with none being the wiser.
Google and Samsung built a tool to boost the gaming experience on your phone
Google and Samsung teamed up with LunarG to build Sokatoa, a GPU profiler that helps Android developers spot rendering issues faster with multi-frame analysis.
AI photo editing without the privacy trade off is almost here
AI photo editing without the privacy trade off is almost here. On-device masking blocks biometric leaks while keeping your edits high quality.
Facebook Marketplace’s new AI ends the “is this available” nightmare
Facebook Marketplace now offers AI auto-replies that answer buyer questions instantly using your listing details, plus tools that generate listings from photos and suggest prices.
Your PC could soon play old Xbox and Xbox 360 games officially
An official emulator from Microsoft could be in the works, allowing original Xbox and Xbox 360 games to run on PCs.
Memory prices may not fall until 2027, new research warns
New market research suggests memory prices may not drop even in the second half of 2027, as demand from AI infrastructure continues to strain global DRAM and NAND supply.
Google Maps gets conversational AI and 3D navigation in one of its biggest update
Google's biggest Maps update in years brings AI-powered search, immersive 3D navigation, and real-time guidance that finally matches what you see out the windshield.
Claude’s responses get interactive inline visuals to help you understand complex topics faster
Anthropic is rolling out a new feature that lets Claude generate interactive charts, diagrams, and other visuals directly within its responses, helping users better understand complex topics and data.
Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out
A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.
Love autocomplete in your texts? Research says its quietly changing your thoughts
Autocomplete feels harmless — but Cornell researchers say AI writing tools are quietly pulling your opinions in directions you never agreed to go.
Grammarly kills feature that unethically used experts — alive and dead — to fix your words
Grammarly has killed its Expert Review feature after writers discovered the AI was mimicking their styles without permission.
MacBook Air is getting OLED, but you’ll be waiting a few more years
Apple's OLED laptop rollout starts with MacBook Pro as early as late 2026, but MacBook Air buyers could be waiting until 2028 or 2029 for the same upgrade.
