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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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The new Copilot 365 logo.

Microsoft considers developing AI models to better control Copilot features

Microsoft may be looking to develop its own AI models to reduce its reliance on OpenAI and gain greater control over the AI powering its services.
A view of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC that lets you see its curve.

Samsung just slashed the price of this 49-inch OLED G9 gaming monitor by $700

Dell G15 (2023) sitting on a coffee table.

The Dell G15 — our “best budget gaming laptop” — is $550 off

Jensen Huang addressing an audience.

Nvidia’s graphics drivers are in worse shape than we thought

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announcing Blackwell laptops.

New affordable Nvidia-powered gaming laptops could be on the horizon

Several AMD RX 9000 series graphics cards.

Risky mod can make the AMD RX 9070 outperform the expensive 9070 XT

OpenAI press image

OpenAI might start watermarking ChatGPT images — but only for free users

DeepSeek AI chatbot running on an iPhone.

DeepSeek readies the next AI disruption with self-improving models

A damaged 12V-2×6 cable placed on top of an RTX 5090 Founders Edition graphics card

New melted cable brings up old Nvidia RTX 5090 design flaw concerns

The 'flying sun' drone lighting up a large patch of land.

This ‘flying sun’ drone is quick to deploy and could save lives

Apple's Craig Federighi discussing Apple Intelligence at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2024.

The success of WWDC 2025 hangs on Apple Intelligence. This is what it needs to

Alan and Tracey Truly watch a movie together with Viture One smart glasses.

I was blown away by these smart glasses that turn 2D videos into a 3D experience

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Dell XPS 13 and M4 MacBook Air.

I love the Dell XPS 13, but I’ll pick the MacBook Air any day

The Dell XPS 13 is a sleek machine with unrealized potential, and some lingering quirks. The M4 MacBook Air is as refined as a slim laptop can ever get.
The Dell Precision 3680 Tower Workstation on a white background.

Need a powerful rendering PC? Get this Dell Precision Workstation while it’s on sale

The Dell Precision 3680 Tower Workstation is a powerful desktop computer that can handle heavy workloads, and it's on sale from Dell at $130 off.
Acer Swift AI 16 front angled view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift AI 16 vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4): large-screen laptop shootout

The Acer Swift AI 16 aims to fit a large display into a thin and light laptop, and it's up against the Apple MacBook Air 15. Which is better for you?
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom runs on a Switch 2 screen.

Nintendo Switch 2 analysis: How does it compare to PC gaming handhelds?

The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct included a lot of surprises. Now that we know more about the console, how does it hold up against other handhelds?
Meta AI widget on Home Screen.

Meta’s latest open source AI models challenge GPT, Gemini, and Claude

Meta has launched its Llama 4 family of open-source AI models, including Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth, designed to compete with models from OpenAI and Google.
You can extend your MacBook's screen by using an iPad as a secondary monitor.

iPad is the best secondary screen I’ve used with a MacBook

It's no secret that iPadOS is a limiting factor for Apple tablets. But pushing it as secondary screen with my Mac solved more problems that I had anticipated.
ASUS ZenBook Space Edition with touchscreen

I’ve used a touchscreen PC for years. Here’s why I’m never going back

These are the reason why I'm never going back to a non-touchscreen PC.
Copilot app for Mac

Google Gemini’s best AI tricks finally land on Microsoft Copilot

Deep Research and AI overview podcasts have been my two favorite Google Gemini features so far. Microsoft has finally implemented them on its Copilot platform.
Acer Swift AI 16 front view showing display and keyboard.

Acer Swift AI 16 review: a large and lovely OLED display is the difference

The Acer Swift AI 16 is just okay in a few important categories, including performance, battery life, and price. But a 16-inch OLED display makes a difference.
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini Hyperspeed keyboard product image.

Upgrade to this Razer gaming keyboard while it’s on sale for only $100

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed gaming keyboard could spell the difference between victory and defeat, so it's a great purchase at just $100.
Microsoft 356 apps.

I never use my Microsoft Copilot subscription. I still think it’s worth it

I explore the value of my Microsoft 365 subscription, weighing the benefits of core features against the increasing prominence and cost its Copilot+ functions.
Windows 8 Start screen

I hope these 3 long-lost Microsoft Windows 8 features stay gone forever

It's been years since Microsoft retired Windows 8, and I couldn't be happier that it's gone.
Overwatch 2 running on the LG OLED 27 gaming monitor.

This 27-inch OLED gaming monitor from LG just dropped from $900 to $600

The 27-inch LG UltraGear OLED gaming monitor, which is on sale from LG with a $300 discount, offers QHD resolution and a 240Hz refresh rate.
Launching a search with Microsoft Copilot Actions.

Microsoft Copilot gets an AI agent to browse the web for you

Microsoft’s 50th anniversary event was quite loaded, but the company reserved most of its attention for the Copilot AI stack. The buzzy event introduced two crucial upgrades – Actions and Deep Research — which firmly push Copilot into the realm of agentic AI. Agentic AI is essentially a fancy way of describing an AI tool […]
An Oppo Find N5 is being used for remote access to a Mac.

The Oppo Find N5 put a Mac in my pocket, and Apple needs to take note.

The world’s thinnest foldable phone can also put a full-fledged Mac experience in the palm of your hand. Hey Apple, take notes from the Oppo Find N5, will ya?
The Ryzen 7 9800X3D sitting on a motherboard.

AMD Ryzen CPU failures: what’s happened and what it means for you

The Ryzen 9800X3D and 9950X3D are burning out in alarming numbers, and motherboard firmware could be the root cause.
OpenAI press image

OpenAI adjusts AI roadmap for better GPT-5

OpenAI is adjusting its AI model release strategy, delaying the highly anticipated GPT-5 to prioritize the launch of new o3 and o4-mini reasoning models.
The Asus VU249CFE-B gaming monitor on a white background.

Want a $99 gaming monitor? This affordable screen from Asus is worth buying

The Asus VU249CFE-B gaming monitor features a 24-inch screen with Full HD resolution, a 100Hz refresh rate, and a built-in cable management system for just $99.
Mullvad VPN and NymVPN are open on a PC monitor.

Mullvad VPN vs. NymVPN: which private network is the most anonymous?

When you need privacy, a VPN is an essential tool in disguising your location. However, you might be sharing information with the VPN provider that can be used to identify who you are and where you live, as well as revealing financial details. Fortunately, some VPN providers make an extra effort to protect your identity […]
The Copilot key shown on a white keyboard.

Microsoft announces major AI upgrade for Windows with smarter Copilot feature

Microsoft expands what Copilot can do and gives it Vision capabilities.
Microsoft at 50.

Microsoft just turned 50, can its dominance last another half a century?

Microsoft is now 50 years old and after 50 years it's seen some major changes. Here are some of its biggest milestones and where it might be going in the future.
Logo on the RTX 4060 Ti graphics card.

Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti could repeat last generation’s mistakes

Nvidia's RTX 5060 Ti is said to be on the horizon, and today's leak reveals how much it might cost once it arrives.

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