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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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OpenAI has launched its Codex app on Windows, bringing a native AI coding assistant with project management, automations, and WSL support for developers.
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NotebookLM's latest update upgrades Video Overviews, letting you turn your research notes and documents into cinematic AI videos.
MacBook Neo has slow USB ports, but they come with an intelligent warning system
The MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports that may look identical, but only one supports output to an external display. Thankfully, macOS will politely tell you if you plug your monitor into the wrong one.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.3 Instant and says it’s less “cringe”
GPT-5.3 Instant cuts the lectures and unnecessary refusals, improves web answers, and feels faster, sharper, and far less patronizing.
The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young
The MacBook Neo makes the jump to macOS easier for students and could quietly shape the next generation of Apple loyalists.
5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead
Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook yet, but older MacBook Air may still be the better purchase.
MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?
The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.
The MacBook Neo is Apple’s greenest product ever
Apple's newly unveiled MacBook Neo contains 60% recycled content by mass, including recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, lithium, steel, and rare earth elements, marking the highest recycled material share in any Apple product to date.
The MacBook Neo cuts too frequently, and too deep
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to make macOS more accessible to a wider audience. Starting at $599, the device is the cheapest MacBook the company has released in years and is aimed at students, first-time Mac users, and buyers considering Chromebooks or lower-end Windows laptops. The laptop marks a […]
Apple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo brings macOS to budget buyers, but heavy compromises in hardware and features make the MacBook Air a far more capable alternative.
Apple launches colorful MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone chip
Instead of the usual M-series silicon for Macs, the latest laptop from Apple comes equipped with an A18 Pro chip that you will find inside iPhones.
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Apple reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon with an all-big-core design and big performance gains
Apple has introduced its newest professional silicon, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, marking a significant leap in performance for its high-end Macs. Built on an all-big-core design that focuses on raw compute power and efficient execution of demanding workflows, these chips are aimed squarely at creative professionals, developers, and anyone whose work pushes traditional […]
Apple’s new Studio Display XDR shrinks Pro XDR into a brighter, more affordable miniLED monitor
Apple launches smaller Studio Display XDR with brighter miniLED and lower price than Pro Display XDR.
Apple upgrades the base M5 MacBook Pro to 1TB storage with a $100 price hike
Apple has doubled the base storage on the M5 MacBook Pro, eliminating the 512GB option and making 1TB the new starting point. The updated configuration comes with a $100 price increase.
MacBook Air gets faster M5 chip, double the storage, and a price hike
Apple's MacBook Air just received the M5 upgrade, bringing faster AI performance, double the base storage, and a new N1 wireless chip.
MacBook Pro jumps to M5 Pro and Max silicon, faster storage, and higher prices
Apple has updated the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro with its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering faster CPU and GPU performance, improved AI acceleration, quicker SSD speeds, and support for Wi Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5, though the upgrades come with higher starting prices.
Apple gives Studio Display a big Thunderbolt 5 upgrade and VESA adapter
Apple updated the Studio Display for the first time since 2022. Same 5K panel, same price — but Thunderbolt 5 and a better camera finally show up.
Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions
MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.
Gemini is getting smarter and a lot less annoying for smart home voice controls
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