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Luke Larsen

Luke Larsen

Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he's not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.

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Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024

While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop.
Computing News
The ProArt PZ13 on display on a white table.

I’m finally excited for the future of Windows tablets again

Windows tablets have been a dead category for years. But at Computex 2024, I'm more excited for them than I've been in a long time.
Computing News
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

AMD just won the AI arms race

Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
Computing Features
The MacBook Air on a white table.

9 best laptops of 2024: tested and reviewed

Looking for the best laptops to buy in 2024? We've tested and reviewed top laptops, Chromebooks, and MacBooks to help you choose.
Computing Products
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
Computing Features
The SpatialLabs Eyes 3D camera being used in front of a woman.

Acer’s new 3D camera can stream directly to YouTube or to a Zoom call

Acer has announced the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a 3D camera to bolster its ecosystem of 3D products.
Computing News
A screenshot from Nvidia's G-Assist April Fool's video.

Nvidia just hinted at AI that can play games for you

Nvidia teased that its April Fool's joke video from 2017 might soon be a reality.
Computing News
A cracked PCB on the RTX 4090.

I was dreading the RTX 5090 until I heard this rumor

According to the latest report, Nvidia may be reversing course on extremely large and unpractical GPUs.
Computing News
Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
Computing News
Magic Editor being shown on a Chromebook.

Chromebooks get new AI features and Gemini Advanced for free

Google has announced new AI features for its Chromebook Plus laptops, including a free subscription to Gemini Advanced.
Computing News
Cyberpunk 2077 on the Lenovo Legion Pro 5.

The best gaming laptops in 2024: tested and reviewed

Only a select few gaming laptops are worth your time. Here are the best gaming laptops we've found for 2024 after reviewing dozens of models.
Computing Products
The keyboard and trackpad of the Galaxy Book4 Edge.

Why Samsung has the most exciting Copilot+ PC right now

There's a whole slew of new Copilot+ laptops coming soon, but Samsung might have the most interesting one.
Computing News
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

Here’s why everyone is talking about this controversial new Windows AI feature

Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs.
Computing Features
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.
Computing Reviews
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

What are Copilot+ PCs? Your most pressing questions, answered

Microsoft's ambitious new selection of laptops look fantastic, but they raise lots of questions too. Here's everything we know so far.
Computing Guides
The two sizes of the Galaxy Book4 Edge on a table.

The best Copilot+ laptops that were just announced

The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
Computing Features
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

The MacBook monopoly just got overturned

Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs are faster and longer lasting than the MacBook Air.
Computing Features
Copilot+ PCs being announced from the stage.

This was the most momentous PC announcement in decades

The AI PC started as a nebulous idea, but with Copilot+ PCs, Microsoft is bringing it to fruition in a big way.
Computing Features
The new Surface Pro on a table.

The new Surface Laptop and Surface Pro are finally living up to their potential

Microsoft just introduced a new Surface and Surface Pro that leverage an exclusive set of AI features called Copilot+.
Computing News
A screenshot from Google I/O showing an AI Teammate side by side with the presenter.

AI Teammates are coming to your workplace

At Google I/O 2024, the company has announced AI Teammates that can function within Google Workspace.
Computing News
The ChatGPT desktop app open in a window next to some code.

Macs just got a huge AI boost

With the launch of the ChatGPT desktop app, Macs just became a lot more AI-friendly.
Computing News
Gaming on a laptop with the Snapdragon X Elite chip

Whatever you do, don’t buy a Windows laptop right now

A major revolution in the world of Windows laptops is just around the corner, and it's worth waiting for.
Computing Features
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Why Samsung’s answer to the MacBook Pro can’t quite compete

Samsung's new Galaxy Book4 Ultra aims to take down the MacBook Pro with extra power in a thin chassis.
Computing Guides
iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard.

iPad Pro M4 vs. MacBook Air M3: a harder choice than ever

As the iPad Pro becomes more like a MacBook, the comparison between these devices continues to get more interesting.
Computing Guides
Copilot on a laptop on a desk.

Microsoft says 75% of office workers already use AI at work

Microsoft has published its Annual Work Trend Index, and to no one's surprise, use of AI took the spotlight.
Computing News
The Mandalorian and Grogu in a poster for the Disney+ series.

5 things we need to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu Star Wars movie

Very little is known about the next Star Wars film, but here are some things we all want to see in The Mandalorian & Grogu.
Entertainment Features
The Galaxy Book4 Ultra open on a wooden suruface.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra review: it’s no MacBook Pro

Samsung attempts a true MacBook Pro competitor with the Galaxy Book4 Ultra, but does it succeed?
Computing Reviews
The Surface Pro 9 in laptop mode on a table.

Surface Pro 10: all the major changes rumored for the new model

The Surface Pro 10 is rumored to be maing a big splash later this year.
Computing Guides
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

A new wave of powerful laptops rises to challenge the MacBook Pro

The M3 Max MacBook Pro remains hard to beat, but there are some new Windows laptops rising to the challenge.
Computing Features
The keyboard of the MacBook Air.

5 laptops you should buy instead of the M2 MacBook Air

The M2 MacBook Air is still a solid buy, especially at its lower price. But these laptops are an even better value.
Computing Features
The MacBook Air on a white table.

The Mac is on the verge of entering a new era

A new report reveals a new major revamp coming to Macs in the near future with a focus on AI.
Computing News
The MacBook Air on a white table.

If you buy one MacBook Air alternative, make it this one

At half the price of the MacBook Air, I highly recommend considering this alternative laptop before pulling the trigger.
Computing Features
The Falcon NW Talon on a table in front of a window.

Falcon Northwest Talon review: you get what you pay for

Falcon Northwest's Talon is a boutique gaming PC, now complete with the very latest and greatest PC parts.
Computing Reviews
The MacBook Air on a white table.

I’m worried about the MacBook’s next big rival

I've been rooting for the next big rival to the MacBook coming later this year. But I'm starting to worry I'll be disappointed.
Computing Features
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