ASUS fanboys can now spend $16,578 on its 20th anniversary gaming gear

Asus’ ROG 20th Anniversary Family Bucket Collector’s Edition bundles limited-edition gaming hardware, peripherals, and lifestyle gear for about $16,578.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 19

Gemini Live can finally remember what you told it in past conversations

Gemini Live can now recall details from past conversations, closing a gap that's lingered since memory launched in standard Gemini over a year ago.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 19

macOS 27 Golden Gate: Everything we know about the new features landing on your Mac

Apple’s macOS Golden Gate update adds Siri AI, Visual Intelligence, smarter Apple Intelligence features, Liquid Glass refinements, and a major compatibility shift for Mac users. So here's everything you need to know.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 18

Google’s AI Overviews are blabbering about fictional monsters as if they’re real

Google's AI Overviews are reportedly treating fan-fiction horror entries from the SCP Foundation as real, citing fake forensic records and pointing users to "official" documents.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 18

Adobe’s new AI assistant could save you hours in Photoshop and Premiere

Adobe has unveiled a major AI expansion across Firefly and Creative Cloud, bringing intelligent assistants to Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator, and other creative applications.

Moinak Pal     June 18

Trump says Intel will make chips for Apple in a major win for U.S. manufacturing

President Trump says Apple has agreed to work with Intel on chip design and manufacturing in the U.S., a partnership that could reshape Intel's manufacturing future.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 18

A harmless-looking ChatGPT prompt opened the door to gruesome AI images

Researchers say ChatGPT generated violent and sexualized images after a harmless-looking prompt was altered, raising new questions about OpenAI’s safeguards and how quickly AI image tools can be pushed around filters.

Paulo Vargas     June 18

ChatGPT’s new Scheduled page puts all your automated tasks in one place

OpenAI is rolling out a dedicated Scheduled page for ChatGPT that lets users view, manage, and monitor all active tasks from the sidebar.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 17

Claude Design will now stick to your brand guidelines instead of generic AI mockups

laude Design now builds using your actual brand components, syncs directly with Claude Code, and exports straight to tools like Canva, Adobe, Wix, and Vercel.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 17

Stop making boring slides because Google Vids just made AI avatars free for everyone

Google rolled out free AI avatars in Vids along with extended Veo video clips, multilingual voiceovers, and an upcoming emotion steering feature for personalized delivery.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 17

Qualcomm reveals flagship XR processor and new framework for AI glasses

Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite platform brings faster AI processing, sharper visuals, longer battery life, and improved tracking to the next generation of XR headsets and smart glasses.

Shimul Sood     June 16

Google releases Android 17 for Pixel phones

Android 17 is rolling out to Pixel devices today with Bubbles, Screen Reactions, foldable gaming mode, and major security upgrades.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive

Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Microsoft finally fixes the Windows 11 Widgets and makes them far less distracting

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 Beta build turns off hover-to-open, red badges, and daily alert limits for Widgets by default.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Intel’s wild NVIDIA RTX chip could blow up the laptop GPU war

Intel's rumored NVIDIA RTX chip could reshape future PCs, but the key details remain missing. The reported 2028 roadmap points to Serpent Lake, RTX graphics, and plenty of unanswered questions.

Paulo Vargas     June 16

Intel’s rumored Serpent Lake SoCs with Nvidia graphics may arrive in 2028

Serpent Lake could become one of Intel's most ambitious chips yet. The rumored SoC reportedly combines Intel CPU technology with Nvidia graphics and may launch in Q1 2028.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 16

Are you using ChatGPT or Claude for writing work? A study says you may be landing in a fluency trap

A new study finds that AI writing tools create a fluency trap, where clean, confident-sounding output leads writers to trust AI text before they have actually done the thinking.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 16

WhatsApp Web is finally getting group calls, so you can leave your phone on your desk

WhatsApp is rolling out group voice and video call support to its web client, letting beta testers start calls directly from the browser.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 16

Chrome is removing the last workaround keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers alive

Chrome 150, due June 30, removes the last developer flag keeping Manifest V2 ad blockers like uBlock Origin alive.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 15

Android 17: Everything we know so far

Android 17 is in its final pre-release stages and could release anytime soon. Before it goes official, here’s everything you need to know about it.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 15

Samsung launches Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite and Galaxy AI features

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book6 Edge with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, Galaxy AI features, and a lightweight design built for Copilot+ experiences.

Varun Mirchandani     June 15

Faceless creators are becoming collateral damage in YouTube’s AI cleanup

As YouTube cracks down on low-quality AI content, faceless creators who built real audiences without showing their face are now struggling to stay monetized.

Manisha Priyadarshini     June 15

A network of X accounts is boosting AI nudify tools, raising hell for victims

Coordinated X accounts are helping AI nudify apps reach more users, researchers say, as services like Undress AI add paid video tools and referral credits while victims struggle to contain the damage.

Paulo Vargas     June 15

This new Mac app takes your screen hostage until you drink water

Hydration Hostage blocks your Mac screen on a schedule and only unlocks after on-device camera verification confirms you actually drank water.

Pranob Mehrotra     June 15

This free AI Mac app builder turns throwaway prompts into real desktop tools

Ironsmith is a free AI Mac app builder that turns plain-language requests into native macOS utilities, with local and cloud model options for creating small personal tools.

Paulo Vargas     June 15

TSMC’s latest chip packaging breakthrough promises lower costs and better performance

TSMC's upcoming CoPoS packaging technology could reduce chip costs while improving AI performance, with mass production reportedly targeted for 2028.

Varun Mirchandani     June 14

Best laptops coming in 2026 after Computex

From RTX Spark powerhouses to affordable AI PCs, these are the most exciting laptops announced at Computex 2026 that are worth waiting for in 2026.

Varun Mirchandani     June 14

The Biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026

From AI-powered laptops and ARM processors to smarter gaming monitors and next-gen handhelds, here are the biggest PC hardware trends from Computex 2026 that will shape the future of computing.

Varun Mirchandani     June 14

From Handhelds to Monitors, these were the biggest glow-ups at Computex 2026

After going hands-on at Computex 2026, these four tech categories stood out for redefining monitors, handheld gaming, creator laptops, and ARM computing with meaningful innovations.

Varun Mirchandani     June 14

Apple Intelligence 2.0: What the New AI Features Actually Mean

Apple Intelligence 2.0 is Apple’s attempt to make AI feel native to the iPhone, with Siri as the visible test, Gemini as the quiet twist, and app plumbing underneath.

Paulo Vargas     June 14

I saw Nvidia RTX Spark in action, and Windows PCs may finally have their Apple Silicon Moment

After seeing Nvidia RTX Spark run video editing, local AI agents, and gaming at Computex 2026, it looks like one of the most serious attempts yet to rethink premium Windows PCs.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 14

Digital Trends Computex 2026 Publisher Awards

Computex 2026 was packed with AI PCs, monster monitors, gaming handhelds, and wild desktop ideas, but a few products clearly rose above the noise.

Vikhyaat Vivek     June 14

Google Search can now monitor the web for updates on things you care about

Google AI Mode now lets users create Search agents that keep tracking the web in the background and send updates when something changes.

S. Kumar Manglam     June 13

Apple made Liquid Glass adjustable, which says plenty about Liquid Glass

Apple added a Liquid Glass slider to iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, and the funniest part is how useful it sounds.

Paulo Vargas     June 13

Windows 11 just fixed one of Search’s dumbest limitations, and you’ll wonder how you lived without it

Microsoft's latest Windows 11 update fixes Search's three-character minimum, surfacing short file names instantly.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 13

Brazil’s secret World Cup weapon taught the team when to ignore it

Brazil tracks its World Cup squad with smart vests, but the data told them something that wasn’t true at all.

Shikhar Mehrotra     June 13

Meta employees are revolting against its AI rules and it’s a lesson for us all

Meta’s AI restructuring has sparked employee frustration, petitions, and public outbursts, highlighting the growing tension between rapid AI development and workplace morale.

Moinak Pal     June 12