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Macbook Air (2022) on a stylized background.

Apple M2 smokes the $6,000 Mac Pro and M1 MacBook Pro, leaked benchmark shows

Apple's new M2 chip was just benchmarked and compared to its predecessor, the M1. It turned out to be up to 20% faster than the M1, surpassing expectations.
TSMC's wafer.

TSMC focuses on power and efficiency with the new 2nm process node

TSMC has just revealed its upcoming 2nm node, said to offer an up to 30% performance boost and greater power efficiency when it comes out in 2025.
The Zoom desktop app's main screen.

Why Zoom is shutting down its Chromebook app

Zoom is transitioning its Chrome app to a progressive web app (PWA) as Google sorts out the future of ChromeOS.
A close up of the 2021 MacBook Pro showing its display notch.

This simple app makes brilliant use of the MacBook notch

AirDrop is already one of the coolest features of a MacBook but a new app makes it even easier, with a simple drag and drop to the MacBook notch.
The WhatsApp app icon on a phone with other messaging apps.

WhatsApp now lets you control who can see your profile

WhatsApp is letting you pick who gets to see different elements of your profile, including your Last Seen status.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs may be worse than we thought

Intel claimed that the Arc A380 GPU is 25% faster than the AMD Radeon RX 6400, but now, it seems those claims may have been too optimistic.
An SSD data port.

A huge 16TB SSD is coming soon, but there’s a catch

A huge 16TB SSD has overcome manufacturing issues and is now due for a launch in the coming months, but there's a catch.
Intel Arc Alchemist reference design render.

Intel’s Arc Alchemist GPU requirements are raising eyebrows

Intel has released the requirements for its Arc Alchemist range for desktops, which reveals a rather peculiar tidbit.
Google Meets on an HP Chromebook.

Chromebooks might get another great feature from Windows laptops

Listings in the Chromium repository indicate that a body presence feature could be coming to a specific Chromebook from Dell, similar to what's on Windows PCs.
Someone wearing a futuristic VR headset.

Meta just revealed how VR headsets could look in the future

Meta posted some enticing concept videos revealing practical uses for the metaverse, in the near term, and in the future.
An office meeting happening in the VR Metaverse.

Doing work in VR never made sense, and now we know why

Despite Mark Zuckerberg's utopian vision for an immersive metaverse where you live and work, the latter is probably not happening anytime soon.
The square-shaped LG DualUp monitor being used on a desk.

One of the most innovative monitors of 2022 is finally available to buy

The LG DualUp outfits two displays into one monitor for better multitasking and customization.
AMD Ryzen processor render.

AMD Phoenix Point may bring next-level performance to thin gaming laptops

An engineering sample of an upcoming AMD processor just emerged. It's most likely the next-gen Phoenix Point APU that houses a Zen 4 CPU and an RDNA3 GPU.
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Discord’s new content moderation tool will automatically block words and phrases

Discord just released an automated content moderation tool to help manage abusive content in its communities.
The MacBook Pro with the default wallpaper, which hides the notch.

Here’s when we might finally get OLED MacBooks

Apple may start shipping MacBooks and iPad Pros with OLED displays as early as 2024, according to a new report.
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AOC’s new crazy expensive ultrawide gaming monitor has one thing others don’t

AOC has launched a new ultrawide mini-LED gaming monitor, but the price is expensive when compared to others on the market.
Three graphics cards on a gray background.

GPU prices are falling well below MSRP due to the crypto crash

Prices for some of the most popular graphics cards are crashing at an aggressive rate thanks to the recent unprecedented cryptocurrency crash.
The Windows Security app in Windows 11.

Microsoft Defender finally feels like proper antivirus software for individuals

Microsoft has launched Microsoft Defender for individuals as a new online security application for Microsoft 365 subscribers.
An AMD RX 6000 graphics card with the Radeon branding.

AMD GPUs are about to get a massive performance boost for free

AMD is preparing to enhance the performance of OpenGL applications in a big way with a new driver upgrade, according to a newly discovered update.
Phones and other digital devices seized during Interpol's investigation into social engineering scams.

Major Interpol operation nabs alleged scammers and cash

Interpol has revealed the results of a massive crackdown on social engineering scams that led to the interception of around $50 million worth of illicit funds.
Person sitting and using an HP computer with Windows 11.

Update Windows now to patch this critical Microsoft Word exploit

This zero-day vulnerability went from 'not a security issue' to an immediate safety update in less than three months.
An Apple M2 chip on a stylized gradient background.

The M2 Pro chip might be coming soon in a new 15-inch MacBook

Rumors suggest a new 15-inch MacBook is coming and it might offer a choice of M2 processors, including a new M2 Pro.
A series of social media app icons on a colorful smartphone screen.

Facebook reportedly plans massive overhaul to compete with TikTok

A leaked internal memo published in a report by The Verge shows that Facebook is planning on revamping itself with a few TikTok-like changes.
Digital Trends' Youtube channel on a Macbook.

YouTube gives its creators a new way to display corrections

YouTube creators are getting a new feature that will allow them to issue more visible corrections. Here's how it'll work.
An Internet Explorer desktop icon.

Internet Explorer’s slow death has finally come to an end

Microsoft announced its final retirement plans for the Internet Explorer browser on Wednesday, but the browser isn't gone just yet.
A symbol of the Mozilla Firefox logo.

Firefox just gave you a great reason to ditch Chrome for good

Firefox has just announced that Total Cookie Protection is now available by default to every user of the browser. The feature is meant to protect your privacy.
Intel Arc Alchemist A380 graphics card.

Intel Arc Alchemist A380 is finally here to rival AMD’s entry-level GPU

Intel has officially launched its first Arc Alchemist desktop GPU, the A380. The entry-level graphics card is now available in China.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Hackers just launched the largest HTTPS DDoS attack in history

The largest ​​HTTPS distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in history materialized last week, Cloudflare, which specializes in DDoS mitigation, confirmed.
A Macbook sits on a desk with Adobe Lightroom opened on screen.

Adobe’s Lightroom just got a whole lot more useful

Photographers these days are dabbling more and more in video, and so Adobe’s latest update for its Lightroom software is sure to be warmly welcomed.
A technician placing a CPU into a motherboard socket for a PC.

Vulnerability steals data from Intel and AMD CPUs — and you’re probably affected

A new vulnerability code-named Hertzbleed has been found to expose secret cryptographic keys. It most likely affects all Intel and AMD CPUs.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D socketed in a motherboard.

The Ryzen TPM stuttering bug is finally fixed on Windows 11

AMD and its motherboard partners are rolling out BIOS updates that fix Ryzen's TPM stuttering bug, though not all boards have the fix yet.
Microsoft Teams in Together mode on a laptop.

Microsoft Teams may liven up meetings with casual game integration

Microsoft is working to bring casual games over to Microsoft Teams, including classics like Solitaire and Wordament.
Closeup of the Instagram app icon.

Instagram has new parental controls to help moderate use for teens

As Meta deals with lawsuits alleging its apps are harming teen users, the technology company has just announced new parental control features for Instagram.
MacBook Air with M2 chip seen over a purple background.

Apple may not resurrect the 12-inch MacBook after all

Recent rumors pointed toward Apple possibly releasing a 12-inch MacBook in the near future. However, it seems that the Apple supply chain is unaware of it.