Acer’s new Chromebook 311 offers a military-grade build and easy repairs

Acer launches two rugged Chromebooks with MediaTek Kompanio 540, up to 15 hours of battery life, MIL-STD durability, easy repairability, and Wi-Fi 7, starting at about $499 in the U.S.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     2 days ago

This is a $299 laptop deal that actually covers the basics really well

Save $300 on the HP 15.6-inch Full HD touch-screen laptop, now $299.99 (compared value $599.99). Includes an AMD Ryzen 5 7520U, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD for fast everyday performance.

Computing     Omair Khaliq Sultan     2 days ago

This AI creativity study says you still beat it, if you’re top tier

A massive new comparison suggests some AI models can beat average human creativity scores on a standardized test, but the most creative people still outperform every system tested, and the gap grows at the top end.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     2 days ago

Your robot could obey a sign, not you, thanks to AI robot prompt injection

AI robot prompt injection is no longer just a screen-level problem. Researchers demonstrate that a robot can be steered off-task by text placed in the physical world, the kind of message a human might walk past without a second thought. The attack doesn’t rely on breaking into the robot’s software or spoofing sensors. It instead […]

Computing     Paulo Vargas     2 days ago

Your next budget workstation GPU may be Intel Arc Pro B70

Intel Arc Pro B70 is shaping up as a straightforward answer to a common workstation headache, running out of VRAM at the worst time. A new leak points to a launch soon, with the card described as the first shipping product built on Intel’s larger Battlemage BMG-G31 chip. Arc Pro B70 is tipped to ship […]

Computing     Paulo Vargas     2 days ago

You can now turn PDFs into podcasts and slides with Adobe’s new AI feature

Adobe is adding new AI tools to Acrobat that can turn PDFs into podcasts and presentations, making it easier to consume long documents without reading every page or manually building slides.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     2 days ago

You can finally buy ASUS’ outrageous 720Hz OLED monitor

ASUS’ ROG Swift OLED PG27AQWP-W 720Hz Tandem OLED gaming monitor is now available for preorder with dual-mode refresh rates.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     2 days ago

After RAM, storage could be next to break your budget

Reports suggest NAND production cuts by Samsung and SK Hynix could lead to higher SSD prices as storage supply tightens.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     2 days ago

Google’s Gemini can now help you practice for exams with free mock tests

Gemini can now help students prepare for the SAT using realistic mock tests, moving beyond generic AI questions and closer to the format and pressure of an actual standardized exam.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     2 days ago

Exclusive: ChatGPT is driving podcast discovery on Spotify and it’s a big shift

For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     2 days ago

If your workload eats memory, this MacBook Pro is the smart configuration

Save $300 on the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Apple M4 Pro, now $2,599 (compared value $2,899). This 48GB RAM configuration is a smart pick for creators and power users who need lots of memory for demanding workflows.

Computing     Omair Khaliq Sultan     2 days ago

Brace yourself: Nvidia and AMD GPU prices may rise as top AIBs adjust costs

Rising VRAM costs are pushing NVIDIA and AMD GPU partners toward higher prices, with quiet retail adjustments, shrinking base models, and premium-heavy lineups.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

Adobe Premiere introduces new AI tools to streamline your editing workflow

Adobe is rolling out a major update for Premiere with new AI features to speed up video editing workflow.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     3 days ago

ChatGPT can now estimate your age and restrict sensitive content if you’re under 18

OpenAI is rolling out a new age-prediction model that lets ChatGPT identify underage users and apply safety measures to limit exposure to sensitive content.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     3 days ago

AI is wreaking havoc with scams, and it’s raising the bills for buyers

As AI makes scams more convincing and easier to scale, small businesses are losing money at alarming rates, with those losses increasingly showing up in what buyers pay.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     3 days ago

Samsung, Lenovo, and LG laptops are going to cost you more this year

Samsung, LG, and Lenovo are already signaling higher prices, with premium and even mid-range models set to cost significantly more.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     3 days ago

This $350 discount fixes the biggest problem with Surface laptop pricing

Save $350 on the Microsoft Surface Laptop (Copilot+ PC) with a 13.8-inch touchscreen, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, and 512GB SSD. Now $849.99 versus $1,199.99—an unusually good price for a premium Windows daily driver.

Computing     Omair Khaliq Sultan     3 days ago

Project Ava is an AI gaming coach that also runs your day

Razer’s Project Ava is a 5.5-inch hologram desk companion that mixes daily planning with live gaming coaching, powered in demos by xAI’s Grok. It’s targeting the second half of 2026, with a refundable $20 US reservation.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

You can publish apps from Manus without Xcode or Android Studio

Manus is adding app publishing that aims to turn a described app into an installable mobile build, handling packaging while you finish distribution in Google Play Console or App Store Connect and TestFlight.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

Your Galaxy Book6 Pro price just jumped in Korea

Samsung’s Korean pricing for the Galaxy Book6 Pro starts at 3.41M KRW, and a report calls it a 20% hike. With only premium configs shown, buyers should watch for cheaper trims and regional prices.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

Thinner lithium sulfur batteries could fit your devices without bulky packs

Thinner lithium sulfur batteries may be closer thanks to a foamed, protein-based binder that forms microchannels inside the cathode. A new report says those pathways survive calendering, even after heavy compression.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     4 days ago

OpenAI executive confirms first ChatGPT-powered device is coming your way in 2026

An OpenAI executive has confirmed that the company's first device could hit the market in the latter half of 2026.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     4 days ago

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