I saw Microsoft Surface laptops with the Snapdragon X2, and this is what AI PCs should feel like

I tried Microsoft’s new Snapdragon Surface laptops and saw local AI, Ink Canvas, haptics and Copilot turn creative workflows into surprisingly seamless experiences.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     September 23

Microsoft’s new Surface lineup puts agentic AI front and center

Qualcomm says Snapdragon X2 PCs can run larger, longer-running AI agents locally, and Microsoft’s upcoming Surface lineup is becoming a showcase for that on-device push.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 23

Qualcomm’s Personal AI is following the user from their phones to earbuds—and health wearables are next

Qualcomm’s Personal AI vision combines phones that build private context about your life with always-on earbuds and wearables capable of delivering proactive help without reaching for a screen.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 23

Android has been missing one device all along. Googlebook might finally be it

Android already spans phones, tablets, watches, TVs, and cars. Googlebook may finally give it the laptop that treats your phone like part of the same computer.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 21

Googlebooks push Android on a laptop, while chasing the dreamy iPhone-Mac experience

Googlebooks are officially here, bringing Android apps, deep phone integration, and Gemini to a proper desktop experience. After years of living with an iPhone and MacBook, I’m curious whether Google can make switching between my Android phone and laptop feel just as effortless.

Computing     Shimul Sood     September 21

All the brands making a Googlebook and when you can buy one

Acer, ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are launching Googlebooks. Compare all five models, starting prices, preorder details, and October 2026 release dates.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     September 21

I didn’t know I needed an AI voice recorder until I tried the Comulytic Note Pro

The Comulytic Note Pro makes note-taking easier with AI-powered transcripts and summaries, offering plenty of value despite a few hardware and software limitations.

Computing     Moinak Pal     September 14

Exclusive: Microsoft explains why RTX Spark’s Prism emulation is about more than higher FPS

Microsoft explains how Prism emulation lets RTX Spark run x64 games on Arm and why its latest improvements focus on FPS consistency and smoother performance.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     September 13

The best screenshot app for Mac just became a screen recording powerhouse

CleanShot X just got its biggest update ever. Studio Mode brings smart zooms, flexible cutting, and full video editing to the best screenshot app for Mac.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     September 13

What Should You Look for in a Windows 11 Laptop in 2026?

Choosing a Windows 11 laptop in 2026 comes down to more than specs. Here’s what matters most and which Dell laptop fits different ways of working.

Computing     DT Staff     September 11

What’s the Right Laptop for a Student on a $1,000 Budget?

Looking for the best college laptop under $1,000? Here’s what students actually need, plus why the Dell XPS 13 is the best fit for most budgets.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 10

Siri is about to hear everything you say, but Apple’s privacy approach has me cautiously on board

Apple is making the Apple Watch an always-listening device, and while I still have concerns about bystanders, its privacy safeguards are more reassuring than I expected.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     September 10

Can You Turn a Mini PC Into a Local AI Agent?

Learn how local AI agents can handle everyday tasks on-device, improve privacy, reduce latency, and use hybrid AI for more demanding workloads.

Computing     DT Staff     September 10

Everything Apple announced at its September event: iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and AirPods 5

Apple’s September 2026 event brought the iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watches, and AirPods 5 with major upgrades.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     September 9

Before You Pay More for DDR5, Think About How Much Memory You Need

DDR5 is faster, but DDR4 can offer better value for everyday work. See why the MSI Cubi 5 1MA prioritizes memory capacity, flexibility, and cost.

Computing     K. Owary     September 9

The best tech of IFA 2026: A repairable laptop, liquid-cooled power bank, AI toothbrush, and more

IFA 2026 brought repairable laptops, tiny ANC earbuds, liquid-cooled batteries, enormous projectors, and even an AI toothbrush. These are the products that impressed us most.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 6

Why doesn’t DDR5 memory always perform the way you expect?

DDR5 performance depends on more than memory speed. Here’s why your CPU, motherboard, and memory settings matter, and how smarter tuning can help.

Computing     DT Staff     September 4

Samsung’s new $800 Galaxy Book6 could be the MacBook Neo rival we’ve been waiting for

Samsung’s cheaper 14-inch Galaxy Book6 trades premium hardware for Core Series 3 chips, a lighter price, long battery claims, and the same tightly connected Galaxy ecosystem

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     September 1

My friend has cancer. I saw her ask ChatGPT for medical advice, and it shook me.

My friend is fighting with cancer, and she has been asking ChatGPT for medical tips. A recent interaction about painkillers went awry and I ended up rushing her to hospital due to severe effects of the medicines she took.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     August 31

I never cared about Mac desktop widgets until I found this app

I never liked macOS widgets, until I found an app with better looking, more customizable widgets than Apple's own. Here's the full breakdown.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     August 23

I found a solution to the features Apple Notes has been missing for years

Apple Notes is great, but it's missing a few key features. I found a free extension that fixes almost all of them, and here's everything it can do.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     August 23

Silicon Valley wants AI everywhere. It just doesn’t want us to notice

Tech companies are fighting AI slop while doubling down on generative AI, revealing a bigger problem with infinite content and finite human attention.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     August 23

I upgraded from the M1 to the M5 MacBook Air, and the speakers got worse

The M5 MacBook Air replaced a two-speaker setup with four speakers, yet somehow sounds thinner and less full than the M1. Here's why, and how to fix it with software.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     August 20

My Mac never tells me where my internet goes, so I found an app that does

My Mac couldn’t tell me what was eating up my internet. This app finally showed me exactly where all that data was going.

Computing     Shimul Sood     August 19

I tried this Mac music app, and now I wish macOS had it built-in

Gramola keeps my music within reach without pulling me away from work. It’s a Mac app that has made my daily listening surprisingly better.

Computing     Shimul Sood     August 16

I found a better way to dictate on my Mac, and it doesn’t need the cloud

This free, local AI dictation app pastes your words straight into any app, no subscription, no cloud required, and it's shockingly accurate. Here's why I can't stop using it.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     August 16

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