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The Razer Blade 14 and 18 on a table.

The Razer Blade is losing its edge

Razer brought some updates to its Blade gaming laptops at CES 2024, but was it enough?
The Link monitors connected on a table.

Samsung’s fascinating new monitors can connect wirelessly via pogo pins

Samsung announced a mysterious new monitor called The Link that uses pogo pins to daisy-chain monitors together.
Someone playing games on the Predator X34X OLED at a desk.

Acer Predator doubles down on OLED, mini-LED, and extreme curves

Acer has launched updates to its Predator line of gaming monitors that embrace OLED, mini-LED, and extreme curves.
AMD CEO holding a Ryzen 7000 processor.

CES 2024: all the GPUs, monitors, and laptops to expect

CES remains a huge computing show, and this year will be no different.
The XPS 13, XPS 14, and XPS 16 on a table.

Here’s why people are upset about the changes to the XPS lineup this year

Dell has launched some huge changes to the XPS lineup this year, and people are already complaining.
The XPS 14 and 16 in front of a window.

Dell just hit reset on the XPS

Ahead of CES 2024, Dell has announced a new XPS 13, 14, and 16 to replace the XPS 15 and 17.
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Why I’m excited about Dell’s new 120Hz UltraSharp monitors

Dell has announced two new large, 120Hz UltraSharp monitors, launched just ahead of CES.
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The best Windows tablets for 2024

Windows tablets are making a comeback, but not in the way you might think.
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The best laptops for music production, chosen by experts

Whether you want to use a MacBook or a Windows 10 laptop, these are the best laptops for music production you can buy.

The best webcams for Teams, Zoom, streaming, low light and more

The webcam on your laptop isn't great, but one of these higher-quality webcams is sure to enhance your Zoom calls and fit your other webcam needs and budget.
The Acer Swift Go 14 on a desk by a window.

The best Core Ultra laptops that just got announced

Intel's new Core Ultra chips have been announced, along with a slew of new supporting laptops. Here are the best of them.
The Acer Swift Go 14 on a table in front of a window.

Intel’s new Core Ultra chips needed to be more than this

Intel's new Core Ultra chips have landed, and from my testing, they haven't moved the needle like they needed to.
The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Air.

New MacBooks are coming, but they aren’t worth waiting for

The M3 MacBook Air is reportedly on the way, but you probably don't need to worry about waiting for it.
The MacBook Pro on a wooden table.

Everyone who should (and shouldn’t) buy the M3 MacBook Pro

The M3 MacBook Pro is bewildering, but there's a reason for its existence that runs deep in Mac strategy and marketing.
Magic Mouse next to a Mac keyboard on a desk.

Apple has a chance to fix its worst product next year

A new rumor indicates that Apple may finally revisit the infamous Magic Mouse. Will The company finally fix it?
The Lenovo Yoga Book 9i won Digital Trend's Most Innovative Laptop of 2023 award.

The most innovative laptop of 2023

There was one laptop that stood out this year from the rest as a pure example of design innovation.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

How a MacBook Pro sneakily got me back into PC gaming

I have fond memories of the old days of PC gaming. Somehow, Baldur's Gate 3 on a MacBook Pro brought me back.
Overhead view of someone typing on a Surface laptop.

PCs are back, baby

After seven quarters of decline, a new forecast shows a surge in growth for PCs in the near future.
The ChatGPT website on a laptop's screen as the laptop sits on a counter in front of a black background.

One year ago, ChatGPT started a revolution

Exactly one year ago, OpenAI put a little web app called ChatGPT on the internet for free.
An AI-generated image of a famous Hawaiian singer.

Fake AI images are showing up in Google search — and it’s a problem

AI-generated images have begun showing up in Google's search results for a famous singer.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars

From Prequelists to Reylos, these are the 9 definitive types of Star Wars fans

With over 40 years of history, the Star Wars fandom is a large one. Digital Trends identifies the 9 main types of Star Wars fans and explains who they are.
Panos Panay with a Surface

I’m worried about the future of the Microsoft Surface

2023 has been a hard year for Microsoft's Surface, and it's left the PC brand with an uncertain future.
A person sits in front of a laptop. On the laptop screen is the home page for OpenAI's ChatGPT artificial intelligence chatbot.

What is OpenAI Q*? The mysterious breakthrough that could ‘threaten humanity’

This mysterious AI project may have been the reason for firing OpenAI Sam Altman. Is it really that big of a deal?
Shadow of the Tomb Raider on the Alienware 34 QD-OLED.

It’s finally time to stop worrying about OLED monitor burn-in

OLED monitor burn-in is a constant worry, but new reports only confirm that they're longer-lasting than people think.
Sam Altman at the OpenAI developer conference.

The world responds to the creator of ChatGPT being fired by his own company

OpenAI has announced that Sam Altman has been fired from the company.
Windows 11 Widgets pictured in a screenshot.

You can finally purge your PC of default Windows apps

A new EU regulation has forced Microsoft to allow users to uninstall default Windows apps.
A MacBook Pro 13-inch on a table.

A major era in MacBook history is finally over

We're living in a golden age of MacBook glory. But only since the removal of the 13-inch MacBook Pro were we able to officially embrace it.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

Here’s why people are raising concerns about the M3 Pro MacBook Pro

Apple's M3 Pro MacBook Pro hasn't gotten much attention this week, which may have been on purpose.
The keyboard and trackpad of the MacBook Pro.

Here’s more proof that Apple is wrong about MacBook memory

Some new testing has been published that calls into question Apple's defense of the amount of memory it puts in its high-end MacBook Pro.
The iMac screen on a desk.

How to buy and configure a new iMac without wasting money

Apple has just a single iMac, but with the M3 update, there are a few important configurations to choose between.
The back of the Blue iMac on a desk in an office.

Apple iMac (M3) review: When enough is enough

There's a new iMac, now using the M3 chip. It's not the iMac you want, but it might be the one you need.
An Apple MacBook Pro 14 sits open on a table.

Why Apple’s subtle MacBook Pro decision makes me so happy

Apple has announced a new 14-inch MacBook Pro configuration that completely replaces the 13-inch model.
A stack of MacBooks is pictured from the top down.

Why the MacBook Air is still stuck on the M2

For now, we'll have to wait until the MacBook Air gets updated with the M3. Here's why.
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I saw the new Space Black MacBook Pro, and it’s stunning

Apple has announced a new color option for the MacBook Pro, and after seeing it in person, I'm smitten.