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Engineer working out designs with Autodesk software help at his station.

AutoCAD empowers designers and engineers, and it’s on sale for April

For April, Autodesk is running a sale on select products, including AutoCAD. This is the perfect time to grab the world's leading design software at a discount.
The MacBook Pro open on a wooden table.

The one thing the next version of macOS needs to address

WWDC 2023 is on its way, and macOS 14 will likely get announced. But AI is the elephant in the room.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

Here’s why WWDC could be a ‘critical event’ for Apple

Apple will launch a host of new hardware and software in June at what could be the most significant WWDC show in years, with a VR headset top of the billing.
OpenAI and ChatGPT logos are marked do not enter with a red circle and line symbol.

The dark side of ChatGPT: things it can do, even though it shouldn’t

OpenAI's ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but unfortunately, that power can easily be used for all the wrong reasons.
Asus ROG Ally on a purple background.

Microsoft, please don’t screw up the Asus ROG Ally

The Asus ROG Ally looks like an exciting Steam Deck competitor, but its success mainly comes down to if Microsoft can get Windows 11 working properly.
Person using iPhone and MacBook.

This little-known feature is my favorite part of using a Mac and iPhone together

Using multiple Apple devices together is a seamless dream, and this one feature shows that in action. It’s a great addition to any workflow.
Lenovo Slim 7 14 2023 front view showing display and keyboard deck.

Lenovo Slim Pro 7 review: a fast and affordable thin and light laptop

The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 manages to pack a lot of power into a thin and light chassis, at a price that's closer to midrange than premium. It's well worth a look.
Forza Horizon 5 running on the Asus ROG PG27AQDM.

Asus ROG Swift OLED (PG27AQDM) review: OLED meets brightness

Asus' take on an OLED gaming monitor is here in the PG27AQDM, and it does a lot to improve on previous OLED gaming monitors we've seen.
Google Chrome open with several tabs.

Update Chrome now to avoid this major zero-day exploit

Google Chrome has been hit by its first zero-day attack of 2023, and Google has begun rolling out an emergency update to address the exploit.
The PolyKybd, a mechanical split keyboard with OLED screens in the keys.

This mechanical keyboard has tiny OLED screens in the keycaps

This split keyboard looks pretty cool, but the best thing about it are the OLED screens in the keycaps.
A MacBook Pro on a desk with ChatGPT's website showing on its display.

GPT-5: release date, claims of AGI, pushback, and more

GPT-5 is expected to be the next major iteration of OpenAI's large language models. Here's everything we know about it so far.
The ChatGPT name next to an OpenAI logo on a black and white background.

‘No plans’ for GPT-5 training in the immediate future

OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman has confirmed the company currently has no plans to train a new GPT-5 version in the immediate future.
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Apple’s FaceTime may soon give you gesture control superpowers

Video calls are full of small annoyances, but Apple wants to lessen the pain by injecting clever gesture controls into its FaceTime app, per a new patent.
Windows 10 Home vs. Pro

How to factory reset Windows 10 or Windows 11

If your PC is being sold or has serious errors, then your best option is to factory reset Windows. We'll walk you through the entire process, step by step.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro on a window sill.

MacBook Pro M2 vs. MacBook Pro M1: Max, Pro, and more

The MacBook Pro 14 and 16 M2 versions are faster and more efficient than their predecessors. Is that enough to convince you to upgrade?
Chinese blogger Wu Wuliu shared a video called “Generating my grandma’s virtual digital human using AI tools” that used AI painting and ChatGPT to recreate his late grandmother.

It’s happening: people are recreating deceased loved ones with AI

Undertakers and tech-savvy users in China are using AI tools to create realistic avatars of people who have passed away.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

The Nvidia RTX 4070 is still selling for list price. Here’s where to buy it

Nvidia's RTX 4070 is out now, and surprisingly, you can actually buy it at the recommended price. Here's where to get it.
RTX 4070 logo on a graphics card.

Nvidia isn’t selling graphics cards — it’s selling DLSS

Nvidia sells graphics cards, of course, but the company continues to hang its hat on DLSS to push performance to new heights.
Windows 10 running on the Steam Deck.

A version of Windows 11 for handheld gaming? Yes, please

Microsoft might have just given us a small, but hopeful glimpse of a possible Windows 11 gaming UI designed to be used with small handheld gaming devices.
AMD RX 6600 among other graphics cards.

Best graphics cards 2023: finding the best GPU for gaming

The best graphics cards for 2023 include GPUs from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel, but only a select few rise to the top of the rankings.
Adobe Premiere Pro's automatic transcription lets you name speakers.

Premiere Pro has a new breakthrough feature to speed up editing

With Adobe's latest update to Premiere Pro, you can edit videos simply by working with text transcriptions, saving hours of scrubbing through interviews.
The new MacBook Pro seen from the side.

Laptop buying guide: what to look for in 2023

If you're unsure about what you need in a laptop, this laptop buying guide can help. In our breakdown, we'll explain specs, pricing, model types, and more.
Apple iGlasses

Here’s when Apple’s AR glasses could finally go on sale

Apple’s secret augmented reality glasses are apparently back on track and have a possible release date, according to one well-connected industry analyst.
OpenAI's ChatGPT blog post is open on a computer monitor, taken from a high angle.

Beware: many ChatGPT extensions and apps could be malware

ChatGPT is so exciting that it's easy to catch AI fever and eagerly install new extensions and apps. Here's why you need to be cautious.
The back of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

9 new Apple products that could launch in 2023

Although we've already seen some Apple gadgets in 2023, more are on the way! From iPhones to Macs, here's everything we're still expecting this year.
Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 

ChatGPT is coming directly to Windows, but not how you think

Microsoft has given the go-ahead for a project that will integrate ChatGPT into its PowerToys Run utility. 
A laptop opened to the ChatGPT website.

What is Auto-GPT? Here’s how autonomous AI agents are taking over the internet

Auto-GPT is an open-source project that allows you to create self-prompting AI agents to do things for you on the internet.
Intel Core i5-12400F box sitting in front of a gaming PC.

Your next smartphone might have an Intel processor — seriously

Intel is one of the biggest names for laptop and desktop chips. Now, it's diving into the world of smartphone and tablet processors.
RTX 3090 installed inside a gaming PC.

Nvidia RTX DLSS: everything you need to know

Nvidia's DLSS technology offers a huge boost to PC games, but how does it work, exactly? Here's everything you need to know about DLSS and what it can do.
Two RTX 4070 graphics cards sitting side by side.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 vs. AMD Radeon RX 6950 XT: a close call

How does Nvidia's midrange RTX 4070 compare to AMD's last-gen flagship, the RX 6950 XT? Check out our exclusive benchmarks to find out.
A hand holding the RTX 4090 GPU.

Nvidia RTX 40-series graphics cards: news, performance, and more

Nvidia now has three RTX 40-series GPUs. Here's everything you need to know about them, including benchmarks and performance.
ChatGPT on a smartphone with Banned written across it.

These are the countries where ChatGPT is currently banned

AI chatbots have got the world in a big damn hurry, but where some are rushing to take advantage of it, others are looking to ban it. Here's the who's who.
Woman shopping online and protected by McAfee Total Protection.

This deal gets you a year of McAfee Antivirus for $15

One year of McAfee Antivirus is available from Dell for $15, down from its original price of $50. Take advantage of the offer for your computer's protection.
The RTX 4070 graphics card on a pink background.

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review: the comeback GPU

Nvidia's RTX 4070 finally introduces some value into the RTX 40-series generation, and it shoots ahead of the competition with DLSS 3 and solid ray tracing.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, monitors, PC hardware, and everything else that plugs into a computer. Luke joined Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a media company that called his city home. His obsession with technology is in observing the ebb and flow of how technological advancement and product design intersects with our day-to-day experience of it. From digging into the minute details to stepping back and seeing the wider trends, Luke revels in telling stories with tech.

Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN and The Oregonian. When he’s not obsessing over what the best laptop is or how Apple can fix the Mac, Luke spends his time playing designer board games, quoting obscure Star Wars lines, and hanging with his family.