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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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Google used live stadium capture, and combined it with archival material to bring Pele's legendary goal to life. The Veo video engine, Gemini Omni, and Nano Banana Pro AI tools tagged alongside in the journey to revive a lost marvel.
OpenAI patches ChatGPT desktop after user backlash over its recent redesign
OpenAI fixed its confusing ChatGPT redesign, restoring conversation history, syncing chats across devices, and simplifying mode switching for users everywhere.
I found five mechanical keyboards I’d happily recommend for Back-to-School
Looking for the best Back-to-School mechanical keyboard? These five picks offer the perfect mix of comfort, performance, and everyday reliability.
HP fined millions of dollars for acting like a cartel over ink and PCs
A competition regulator says HP dictated reseller bids, restricted participation, and helped coordinate government sales of PCs and printer supplies, resulting in penalties near $15 million.
Sega’s Virtua Fighter Crossroads is coming to Nvidia’s wild new RTX Spark PCs
Sega is bringing Virtua Fighter Crossroads to Nvidia’s Arm-based RTX Spark laptops and compact desktop PCs.
Lenovo’s new gaming laptop is the first to feature a 240Hz inkjet-printed OLED display
Lenovo’s new Legion R9000P is the first laptop to feature an inkjet-printed OLED display, offering a 240Hz refresh rate and over 99% DCI-P3 coverage.
This new Mac malware won’t let you use your computer until you surrender your password
ClickLock is a new macOS malware that repeatedly kills system processes and tricks victims into entering their login password to steal sensitive data.
1Password lets Claude inside your accounts without handing over the keys
1Password can now sign Claude into websites without exposing passwords or one-time codes, but the protection ends after login when the AI begins operating inside your account.
New open-weight AI from China is toppling the best of OpenAI and Claude Fable
Moonshot’s 2.8-trillion-parameter Kimi K3 comes close to Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol in several benchmarks, while remaining open weight.
Gemini could finally let you choose how friendly it sounds
Google is testing voice customization for Gemini, letting users adjust energy, warmth, formality and speaking speed for a more personalized AI assistant.
ChatGPT will now remind teens to take breaks and give parents more controls
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's teen safety features with age prediction, break reminders, and stronger parental controls, while defending why teens deserve AI access at all.
ChatGPT’s new search tool saves you from digging through old chats, files, and images
No more digging through months of ChatGPT history, this new sidebar search finds chats, files, and images in seconds, with filters to narrow results.
You can now link your favorite apps to AI Mode in Google Search to get things done
Google Search's AI Mode can now connect to apps like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to complete tasks for you.
You can now edit videos in Google Vids by simply describing the changes
Google has added Gemini Omni and personal avatars to Vids, giving paid users new ways to create, edit, and present videos without traditional editing tools.
NotebookLM just got a new name and a serious upgrade for Google AI Pro subscribers
Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.
Meta AI will bring parents into the loop when teens mention self-harm
Meta is adding parental alerts and human review to sensitive AI conversations involving teens who may be at risk of self-harm.
Apple’s 2026 Back to School promo saves you up to $150 on a new Mac or iPad
Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion brings back gift cards worth up to $150, but its cheapest Mac and iPad aren't part of the deal.
OpenAI made a tiny $230 keyboard that lets you turn up an AI’s brainpower
OpenAI and Work Louder built a $230 mini keyboard that gives Codex users physical shortcuts, live agent status lights, and a dial for adjusting how hard the AI thinks.
Google rejects alarming report that says its Search AI tools are unsafe for kids
Google disputes a child-safety assessment of AI Overviews and AI Mode, arguing that its testing was unrealistic. The report documents troubling responses and questions whether parents have enough control over Search.
Google’s AI search just failed a major kids’ safety test, and it’s kind of alarming
A new Common Sense Media report says Google's AI Overview and AI Mode fail kids in crisis, hand out deepfake tips, andcan't even agree with themselves half the time.
What should you look for in a printer for high-volume home printing?
Printing regularly at home? Learn what features matter most, why ink tank printers make sense, and which HP Smart Tank model best fits your needs.
This AI doesn’t just translate languages, it invents brand-new ones
Forget Google Translate, this AI tool invents languages nobody has ever spoken, sounds, grammar, and all.
South Korea wants to give every citizen free, unlimited access to its own AI chatbot
South Korea plans to give every citizen free, unlimited access to a domestically powered AI chatbot, with a September beta and a separate agent designed to help people navigate government services.
Falling in love with a chatbot is now off limits for kids in China
China has banned emotional AI relationships involving minors as regulators try to curb chatbot dependency and address the country's record low birthrate.
Russian hackers keep finding their way into critical networks through neglected routers
Russian state-backed hackers are exploiting neglected routers to access critical infrastructure networks, prompting agencies worldwide to urge organizations to replace outdated equipment and tighten basic network security.
Canva Code 2.0 just made vibe coding way less intimidating for everyone
Canva Code 2.0 is here, letting anyone build apps, websites, and interactive experiences using plain language, all inside the Canva editor you already know.
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