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ChatGPT already listens and speaks. Soon it may see as well

Code discovered in the latest ChatGPT beta build suggests that Advanced Voice Mode could soon be able to see as well as speak.
The side of the Alienware Aurora R15 desktop.

Get an Alienware RTX 4090 gaming PC while it’s $1,000 off

The Alienware Aurora R15 is one of the best gaming PCs around with great hardware. It's currently on sale at Dell right now.
Google Chrome browser running on Android Automotive in a car.

U.S. government to Google: sell Chrome

U.S. officials are recommending that Google sell Chrome following a historic ruling that the company has maintained an illegal monopoly.
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Corsair MP700 Elite 2TB review: PCIe 5.0 for the rest of us

Corsair's new MP700 Elite is a PCIe 5.0 SSD you might actually buy, assuming you don't need more than 1TB in your new NVMe.
Intel Arc A580 graphics card on a pink background.

Intel may be shipping Battlemage GPUs, but it’s not what it seems

Intel's next-gen Battlemage GPU just appeared in a shipping manifest, suggesting that the launch might be closer than expected.
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With Copilot Actions, Microsoft brings AI agents to Outlook, Teams, and more

Microsoft plans to roll out a slew of new AI features, capabilities, and agents for its 365 Copilot ecosystem starting in early 2025.
A visualization of Windows being used on a headset.

Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S

At Ignite 2024, Microsoft has announced that Windows 11 is finally coming to the Quest 3 and Quest 3S headsets in mixed reality.
Recall promotional image.

Microsoft calls Recall one of ‘the most secure experiences’ it’s ever built

After facing pushback and delays, Microsoft has provided an update on Recall regarding how it pertains to IT administrators.
An image of someone using Perplexity to shop online.

Perplexity takes aim at Google and Amazon with new shopping tool

With Google and Amazon in its sights, AI startup Perplexity has launched a shopping tool that lets you search for and purchase items within the app.
Mullvad and Windscribe VPN pricing appears in a split-view on a PC monitor.

Mullvad vs. Windscribe: best VPN for monthly service

Unlike most VPNs, Mullvad and Windscribe offer great deals without requiring an annual subscription — but which is best for you?
Google Pixel Tablet on its charging dock.

Google may finally merge Chromebooks and Android

Reports suggest that Google has plans to unify its ChromeOS and Android operating systems to compete with Apple in the tablet market.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 review: as small as it is big

The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 is a thin and light 2-in-1 with a great 16-inch OLED display and good battery life.
Windows 11 logo on a laptop.

Windows 11 multitasking is about to get even better

Windows 11 KB5046716 update brings new options to Snap Layout, but what other features does the update bring? Here is what you need to know.
The beta Canvas feature on Mistral

This open-source alternative to ChatGPT just got serious

French AI startup Mistral just rolled out a half-dozen new features and a model update (and an entirely new model) in its bid to compete with OpenAI.
LG's UltraGear GX7 OLED gaming monitor sitting on a stand.

LG just launched its fastest OLED monitor yet — and you can buy it for $800

LG's new 480Hz OLED is the fastest gaming monitor the company has ever released, and you can preorder it for just $800 right now.
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Macs are getting their first official gaming keyboard

Apple is breaking out of its shell by teaming up with Corsair for its first gaming keyboard and mouse built for Macs.
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D held between fingertips.

4 CPUs you should buy instead of the Ryzen 7 9800X3D

The Ryzen 7 9800X3D is an incredible gaming CPU, but these four alternatives give AMD's latest a run for its money.
Nvidia Blackwell chips.

Nvidia’s new GPUs are already running into problems

Nvidia's next-gen Blackwell architecture, after suffering a delay, is in more hot water as data centers deal with overheating problems.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 GPU.

This may be your last chance to buy an RTX 40-series GPU at MSRP

According to a new report, Nvidia ended production for nearly all of the RTX 40-series GPUs, and the shipments are now at an end, too.
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Anthropic Claude: How to use the impressive ChatGPT rival

Anthropic's Claude AI chatbot may not be flashy, but it is one of the most capable models on the market. Here's how to harness it for fun and profit.
The Dell XPS 14 and MacBook Pro side by side on a white desk.

5 laptops to buy instead of the M4 MacBook Pro

The M4 MacBook Pro is a fantastic laptop, but here are five laptops you should consider buying instead.
Various devices running Doom.

Can it run Doom? My journey through hell to discover why the answer is always ‘yes’

Under a blanket of memes and enthusiast hacking projects lies a decades-long story of how Doom became one of the most ported games ever.
The keyboard of a ThinkPad laptop.

How to turn on Bluetooth in Windows and connect your devices

It only takes a few quick steps to connect your Windows PC to a mouse, keyboard, or other accessory via Bluetooth.
A screenshot of Gemini in Google Docs being used.

More proof that AI images are becoming modern-day clip art

A new feature in Google Docs is bringing AI-generated images to your documents. Am I the only one having flashbacks to the late 1990s?
Gemini running on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

Gemini gets image creation trick in Docs and Calendar access in Gmail

Gmail users will now be able to directly access Calendar information and take relevant actions. In Docs, users can now create images using the Imagen 3 model.
Four gaming mice, side-by-side.

I had to try 4 high-end gaming mice to find one I actually liked

Finding the right gaming mouse was a tumultuous journey for me. Here are the gaming mice that I tried and didn't stick to, plus the one I now use daily.
A small form factor build inside the Fractal Terra.

Everyone hates this AMD CPU, but I still use it in my PC

AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X is somewhat of an outcast in the Ryzen 9000 range, but I love the little eight-core wonder inside my high-end gaming PC.
A selection of three USB-C cables being held in a hand.

Cable labeling is pure chaos and it needs to stop

With so many features and so many cables, we’ve been doomed to a see if it works approach to getting our devices correctly connected.
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The brain-computer interface revolution is just getting started

Brain-Computer Interfaces fascinate the sci-fi and medical communities in equal measure. Here's how close the transformative technology is to everyday use.
The MacBook Pro 16-inch on a table.

MacBook Pro 16 vs. MacBook Pro 14: here’s which M4 you should buy

The new M4 16-inch MacBook Pro and the 14-inch MacBook Pro are Apple's latest notebooks. In this guide, we will compare them.
Gaming PC on a desk.

Best Cyber Monday 2024 AMD and Intel gaming PC deals

If you need to grab a new gaming PC, these Cyber Monday deals will net you something great.
The Lenovo Essential IdeaPad on a colorful background.

Best Cyber Week laptop deals 2024: Up to 48% off Acer, Apple, Dell

We've gathered the best Cyber Week laptop deals that you can shop right now, but if you want to enjoy the savings, you need to hurry with your purchase.
The red and white YouTube logo on a phone screen. The phone is on a white background.

YouTube’s new AI music remixer could let you swap genres

Select users are currently testing an experimental AI tool that will remix their uploaded music based on their text prompts.
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Canon imageCLASS LBP674Cdw review: quick and compact color

I reviewed Canon's Color imageCLASS LBP674Cdw, a fast color laser printer with sleek styling and a large color touchscreen.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, Macs, monitors, PC hardware, and peripherals. Around here we call it “computing,” but here’s a good rule of thumb: If it’s a computer or something that plugs into a computer, you found your guy. Oh, and these days, AI too. So much AI.

After getting a degree in music from the University of Oregon, Luke started his career in media hoping to get into music journalism. But when the opportunity arose, he landed in tech and hasn’t looked back since. He has over a decade of tech journalism experience, first joining Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a tech media company that called his city home. Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN, TouchArcade (RIP), and The Oregonian.

In his years at Digital Trends so far, Luke has covered high-profile industry events such as CES, IFA, and Microsoft Build, delivering on-the-ground coverage, breaking news, and first-hand reporting. He’s hosted countless YouTube videos, made podcast appearances, and written over 600 articles.

Some of his earliest tech memories include learning HTML through his MySpace account and trying to play Baldur’s Gate II on his parents’ dusty old beige box. These days, his obsession with technology is in telling stories with tech — in finding the narratives that ebb and flow through both technological advancement and product design, trickling right on down to our day-to-day experience of it. He is convinced that we all spend too much of our time using technology and not enough time thinking about it — cue a healthy dose of navel-gazing and philosophizing.

When he’s not endlessly debating what the best laptop is, Luke spends his days being a dad and a husband. Oh, and when there’s time (which there isn’t), he’s an avid fiction writer, player of designer board games, and still occasionally makes some music.