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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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Proton Drive browser and app on monitor

Proton Drive has a new macOS app and it looks great

Proton has released a 2.0 version of its Proton Drive macOS app with a completely new look and double the speed.
A white X on a black background, which could be Twitter's new logo.

Live X outage: Twitter was down due to ‘massive cyberattack’

Alan Truly smiles in this closeup, while wearing the Varjo Aero VR headset.

VR isn’t just fun. It’s a new hope for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Phil Nickinson wearing the Apple AirPods Pro and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Meta AI glasses leak tips one-eyed screen, Android soul, and high ask

Mockups of the Skylight app on mobile devices.

TikTok challenger Skylight lands Mark Cuban’s backing

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with Evil Dead The Game on the screen.

The Alienware x16 R2 gaming laptop with RTX 4070 is $700 off right now

Gmail inbox in Safari on a laptop.

Gmail just made your email security even better with simpler encryptions for all

Text box in Google Docs on a laptop.

Little-known Google Docs writers tool gets wider language support

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 front view in tablet mode.

The ever-popular Microsoft Surface Pro has a $380 discount today

The Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Yoga 2-in-1 laptop in tablet mode.

This Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 2-in-1 laptop is on sale at 49% off — hurry!

Alienware Aurora R16 sitting on a coffee table.

The Alienware Aurora R16 with RTX 4090 is finally on sale again

A person is holding the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D CPU. The pins are bulging.

Some of AMD’s best CPUs are breaking down, and there’s one common problem

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glasses and chatgpt

Viral trend drives ChatGPT to 500 million users

ChatGPT has reached 500 million active users, with OpenAI reporting a surge of one million new users in a single hour, highlighting the chatbot's continued popularity.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

The 9950X3D gives the gaming king a real run for its money

The 9950X3D and 9800X3D are two of the best gaming CPUs in the world, but which is the best? It depends what you use it for.
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs holding a MacBook.

Apple turns 49 today, but Apple Intelligence is spoiling the party

Apple is 49 years old today, and the company has a lot to celebrate. But Apple Intelligence is threatening to ruin the party, and Apple needs to act fast.
Android figurine holding a balloon in the shape of the Gemini logo at MWC 2025

Google might be making Gemini more child-friendly

It looks like Google is working on a version of Gemini for kids to help them with their homework.
Micron's GDDR7 VRAM.

Memory prices are about to rise. Here’s why you should care

Micron has just announced that it's raising its prices. You might be surprised by how many different products might be affected by this change.
OpenAI ChatGPT image

The delay is over — you can now generate images with ChatGPT for free

After a five-day delay, the new image generation feature for ChatGPT has now rolled out to free users.
Face buttons on the Asus ROG Ally X.

New teaser hints at upcoming Asus and Xbox collaboration

Asus has released a teaser on its social media platform hinting at potential partnership with Xbox
OpenAI press image

OpenAI is ready to embrace an open weight AI model strategy

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has announced the company will release an 'open-weight' AI model, a strategic shift to compete with models like DeepSeek's R1 and Meta's Llama.
Press image for Coolify's new Holo Fans that feature built-in LED to project holograms

Move over RGB, Coolify’s Holo Fans bring floating holograms to your PC

These new case fans bring holograms to your PC
Copilot+ PCs being announced from the stage.

Microsoft finally adds missing Copilot+ AI tools to Intel and AMD PCs

Microsoft is finally bringing the Captions, Cocreator, Restyle Image and Image Creator AI tools to Copilot+ machines powered by Intel and AMD processors.
The MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop on a white background.

Need a new gaming laptop? Buy the MSI Crosshair 16 with RTX 4070 while it’s $200 off

The MSI Crosshair 16 gaming laptop with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card is on sale from Best Buy with a $200 discount that lowers its price to $1,200.
Acer Predator X27U OLED gaming monitor.

Only hours left on Newegg’s $150 discount for this Acer Predator OLED gaming monitor

Newegg just slashed the price of the Acer Predator X27U OLED gaming monitor by $150, so you'll only have to pay $450 to enjoy the screen's 240Hz refresh rate.
The Gemini Advanced logo

Chrome code confirms Gemini is coming to simplify your browsing

A newly discovered code confirms that Gemini will be added tot he Chrome browser to make your browsing experience even better.
A person looks at a large Mac Virtual Display while wearing an Apple Vision Pro.

Apple Vision Pro just got an Apple Intelligence upgrade

Apple has just released its latest visionOS 2.4 update and with it comes some AI super powers, compliments of . The latest update for the headset can now be installed to take advantage of the very first set of Apple Intelligence tools to reach the augmented reality headset. Apple says the new AI smarts will […]
The NordVPN and Proton VPN websites are shown in a split-view on a PC monitor.

What is a VPN good for?

VPNs have a lot of good uses, but if you're not entirely sure what to use it for, check out our guide.
Monitor showing the 2025 AAAI study on AI.

Study says AI hype is hindering genuine research on artificial intelligence

A new study from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence shows concerns from the science community on the state of AI research.
Amazon Nova Act performing task in a web browser.

Amazon’s AI agent will make it even easier for you to part with your money

Amazon has introduced Nova Act, a browser AI agent that will surf the web autonomously on your behalf and get meaningful work done.
The blue screen of death in Windows.

Windows’ infamous blue screen of death is changing

The BSOD is changing from blue to black, but more than a color shift, it displays less data.
Razer Blade 16 2025

Nvidia’s new laptop GPU is 50% slower than desktop. Is it still worth buying?

Nvidia's RTX 5090 is now available in laptops, and benchmarks show that it might be a tough sell.
PayPal's Honey.

PayPal’s Honey has lost millions of users over shady practices

Users are reacting negatively to questionable practices discovered last year regarding Honey, the discount code service.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 rear view showing lid and logo.

Apple M6 processor could bring major feature to Macs

There have been a number of rumours surrounding Apple over the last 24 hours, with everything from the an AI doctor rumoured for iOS 19, to redesigned MacBook Pros expected in 2026. The most recent report is also to do with Macs, but it’s about what’s on the inside rather than the outside.  A report […]
Gamer playing Overwatch on GIGABYTE G6X gaming laptop from GIGABYTE gaming laptop deals.

Laptop GPU names feel like a scam

Laptop graphics are misleadingly labelled in even the best cases, but they don't need to be. With some honest numbers, they could be far clearer.

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