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A person using a MacBook with an Apple Studio Display.

What is AppleCare+ and is it worth adding to your MacBook?

Should you insure your MacBook with the AppleCare+ extended warranty? We’ve broken it down so you can make the right call for your shiny new Apple product.
Someone using a MacBook Pro M4.

Apple may finally fix the worst things about the MacBook Pro

A component road map has brought to light more details about the notch's presence in the future MacBook Pro line.
The HP 17.3-inch Laptop with Microsoft Excel on the screen.

This 17-inch HP Laptop is $280 off at Best Buy — just a few hours left

The HP 17.3-inch Laptop is on sale from Best Buy for an affordable price of $350, but you better hurry because there's not much time left before the deal ends.
Indiana Jones standing in a forest with a whip.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a PC killer — in the best way

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a rare win for PC releases, despite how much it might tax your hardware.
An AI generated image of a woman who walks the streets of Tokyo.

ChatGPT unveils Sora with up to 20-second AI video generation

After nearly a year of delays and development setbacks, OpenAI has finally released its video-generation model, Sora, but only to select paying customers.
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This $20 accessory should be in the stocking of every PC gamer

PC gamers are always difficult to shop for, but any PC gamer will appreciate this simple $20 accessory as a gift.
A man wears an Apple Vision Pro headset.

Apple could tie up with Sony for a critical Vision Pro upgrade

Apple is reportedly working with Sony to add support for PlayStation VR 2 controller on the Vision Pro headset, a deal that covers more than just games.
The M4 Mac mini with a display in the background.

I’m running out of reasons not to ditch Windows for good

I’m a long-term Windows user, but I’m finding it harder to convince myself not to ditch Windows in favor of buying the M4 Mac mini and going all-in on macOS.
Two intel Arc graphics cards on a pink background.

It’s finally time to stop ignoring Intel GPUs

Intel is releasing its second generation of discrete graphics cards next week. Here's why you should keep an eye on them.
Microsoft Recall feature.

Windows 11 Recall officially comes to Intel and AMD

Windows Recall is finally rolling out to a broader set of Copilot+ PCs, now including Intel and AMD laptops.
The Eset Premium app is open on a PC monitor.

Eset Premium review: 2024 improvements aren’t enough

I reviewed Eset's Premium antivirus plan to find out if it offers enough value in malware protection, privacy, and customer support.
A man taking a video call with the HP 27-inch All-in-One.

Post Cyber Week savings: Take $350 off this HP 27-inch all-in-one

Invest in the ultimate desktop setup with the HP 27-inch All-in-One (model CR1064), now on sale at Best Buy for $900. That’s a $350 discount.
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 Pro vs. MacBook Air 15: a narrower gap

Apple's MacBook Air 15 is a class-leading larger laptop, with great battery life and performance. Can the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 compete?
The Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1.

It’s only a matter of time before this $600 Lenovo 2-in-1 is back to $900

Equal parts laptop and tablet, the Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 is a powerhouse PC that will only run you $600 this week. But act fast! This deal could be gone soon.
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The 40 best tech gifts under $100 for the one who has everything

We've rounded up the best tech gifts under $100 for the dad who has everything
Arcade1Up arcade cabinets

44 cool tech gifts to impress that special nerd in your life

Indiana jones buried in the sand.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle proves Nvidia wrong about 8GB GPUs

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks great, but Nvidia's low VRAM capacity struggles in the game.
Asus ProArt monitors.

Asus’ latest monitor is a treat for both esports and AAA games

Asus has just unveiled a bunch of new monitors, including a dual-mode gaming display and a 6K ProArt screen.
An Asus ProArt P16 laptop on a white background.

Get Copilot+ features for less with this Asus laptop deal

The Asus ProArt P16 laptop is a powerful PC packed with great Copilot features which are perfect for all your working needs. It's on sale right now.
A man holding the Asus Chromebook CM3001 Laptop.

Surface Pro alternative: This Asus Chromebook is another $70 off today

Browse the web, take video calls, and enjoy HD movies and shows with the cost-efficient Asus Chromebook CM3001 Laptop, now on sale at Best Buy for just $230.
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ChatGPT’s new Pro subscription will cost you $200 per month

OpenAI has just released the full version of its o1 reasoning model alongside a $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription.
The NZXT H7 Flow refreshed PC case showcased at Computex 2024.

NZXT dismisses PC rental allegations as ‘misconceptions’ while promising changes

After Gamers Nexus investigation, the company CEO acknowledged that NZXT "messed up" its Flex rental service.
The Ryzen 5 7600X sitting among thermal paste and RAM.

Black Friday’s best PC hardware deal is still live, and you’re sleeping on it

Even after two weeks, the best PC hardware deal I've seen during Black Friday and Cyber Monday is still live. Here's why you should buy it.
The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop on a white background.

This HP Envy 2-in-1 is $300 off and has a gorgeous 16-inch 2K screen

The HP Envy 2-in-1 is a great looking laptop with an excellent screen and build quality. It's currently $600 at Best Buy so today is the day to buy.
The Copilot logo

Microsoft’s Copilot Vision arrives to surf the web with select users

Microsoft is rolling out Copilot Vision, which allows the AI to see and hear what you're watching on the internet, to select Copilot Pro subscribers.
The Surface Pro 11 on a white table in front of a window.

Is Windows 11 acting up for you? This might be why

The new Windows 11 2024 update is available to more PCs now -- but there are a few bugs to be aware of before you install it.
Asus Vivobook S 15 CoPilot+ front angled view showing display and keyboard.

This Asus Copilot+ laptop with an OLED screen is on sale for just $500

The Asus Vivobook S 15, a laptop that's designed to run Microsoft's Copilot and featuring a 15.6-inch OLED screen, is available for just $500 from Best Buy.
A student and teacher using a Chromebook on a desk.

HP debuts a new line of Fortis budget Chromebooks for students

HP has announced the Fortis G1i and Fortis G1m Chromebooks and Windows devices, which target students in the K-12 demographic.
Indiana drawing a circle in red.

You need an RTX 4090 to play Indiana Jones at max settings; AMD isn’t listed

The upcoming Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is releasing on December 9, but you'll need a specific GPU to play it at max settings.
The CyberPowerPC Gamer Master Gaming Desktop on a white background.

Save $100 on the perfect starter gaming PC at Best Buy

Best Buy has a fantastic deal on a CyberPowerPC gaming PC that will be perfect for you or your kids. Here's what it has to offer.
Counter Strike: Source running on a 3D dental scanner

Experiment showcases 3D dental scanner capable of running Counter-Strike: Source

A 3D dental scanner powered by an old 5th-gen Intel CPU and an AMD Radeon R9 graphics card was able to run the game Counter-Strike: Source.
The Lenovo Legion 5i laptop with the Legion logo on the screen.

The Lenovo Legion 5i with RTX 4060 is 37% off for Cyber Week

The Lenovo Legion 5i is a great option for anyone seeking a gaming laptop. It's currently on sale now at Lenovo and it has some great hardware.
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High-Tech, High-End: Must-Have Luxury Tech Gadgets to Gift This Holiday

When it comes to luxury tech gifts, the perfect present combines innovation, practicality, and a touch of indulgence. This curated list highlights standout gadgets that make life more efficient, exciting, or just downright luxe. From smart coffee systems to immersive gaming setups and high-speed 3D printers, these items aren’t just tools—they’re experiences.
Sticky Password is open on a PC monitor.

Sticky Password review: the offline, on-device password manager

I reviewed Sticky Password, a low-cost password manager with unique features like offline mode and QR logins.
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.