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Microsoft’s new Surface PCs are getting smarter, pricier, and weirdly good at keeping secrets
Microsoft has just announced its latest generation of Surface series notebooks that are aimed straight at businesses. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business models get Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, on-device AI support, improved security, and a lot more to make them business-friendly. What does it offer, and how hefty […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsofts-new-surface-pcs-are-getting-smarter-pricier-and-weirdly-good-at-keeping-secrets/
X limits how much you can post and reply on the site for free. You must give money to Musk
X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, appears to have introduced stricter posting limits for users without paid verification, adding another reason for people to subscribe to X Premium. According to updated information on X’s Help Center and multiple user reports online, unverified accounts are now limited to 50 original posts and 200 replies per […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/x-limits-how-much-you-can-post-and-reply-on-the-site-for-free-you-must-give-money-to-musk/
EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Noir showrunner Oren Uziel on creating Nicolas Cage’s dark new Spider-Man series
Few superhero franchises continue to dominate pop culture like Spider-Man. With upcoming films like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse building up hype, Sony is now expanding the web-slinger’s universe onto streaming with MGM+ and Prime Video’s new live-action series, Spider-Noir, developed by Oren Uziel. Developed by Oren Uziel, this 1930s-set noir […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/exclusive-spider-noir-showrunner-oren-uziel-on-creating-nicolas-cages-dark-new-spider-man-series/
AI is raising hell for Linux managers buried under a flood of dupe bug reports
Linus Torvalds says duplicate AI-assisted bug reports are turning Linux security work into a triage headache, showing how AI can create maintenance problems even when it finds real issues.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ai-is-raising-hell-for-linux-managers-buried-under-a-flood-of-dupe-bug-reports/
Intel reveals Project Firefly to make cheap Wildcat Lake laptops that rival MacBook Neo
Intel is trying to make budget Windows laptops look a lot less bargain-bin. Project Firefly, launched in China alongside Intel’s Wildcat Lake laptop chips, gives PC makers a common hardware playbook for thinner, cleaner, lower-cost systems that can take a more direct swing at MacBook Neo. The promise is simple, fewer compromises where budget laptops […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/intel-reveals-project-firefly-to-make-cheap-wildcat-lake-laptops-that-rival-macbook-neo/
Spooked by the MacBook Neo, Asus shows off affordable Intel Wildcat Lake laptops
Asus’ new Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobooks are putting early pressure on the MacBook Neo, with aggressive China pricing, practical ports, and a faster 16-inch display option leading the attack.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/spooked-by-the-macbook-neo-asus-shows-off-affordable-intel-wildcat-lake-laptops/
LG just announced a 1000Hz gaming monitor that could give you a real edge in FPS games
LG has unveiled the UltraGear 25G590B, the world's first Full HD gaming monitor with a native 1000Hz refresh rate. Built for competitive FPS gaming, the 24.5-inch display delivers 1000Hz natively at FHD resolution.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/lg-just-announced-a-1000hz-gaming-monitor-that-could-give-you-a-real-edge-in-fps-games/
Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them
Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/apple-is-selling-you-defective-chips-and-youre-happily-buying-them/
This 100W INIU Cougar P63 Could Replace Your Bulky Charger for Travel, Work, and Gaming
Between the fast-switching demands of remote work, frequent travel, and gaming, battery anxiety has become harder to ignore. To tackle that issue, the INIU Cougar P63 introduces a fresh approach with its compact 100W 25,000mAh power bank, delivering seamless charging for laptops, creator gear, and gaming devices without feeling like another bulky charging brick in your bag.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/brc/this-100w-iniu-cougar-p63-could-replace-your-bulky-charger-for-travel-work-and-gaming/
Google I/O 2026: What to expect from Gemini, Android 17, and more
Google I/O 2026 is expected to focus heavily on Gemini AI, Android 17, smart devices, and Google’s broader push toward an AI-first ecosystem.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-i-o-2026-what-to-expect-from-gemini-android-17-and-more/
Apple Watch could soon enable a new blood pressure sensing feature
Apple Watch already warns users about possible hypertension, but Apple may be preparing a more advanced blood pressure feature for its next high-end model.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/apple-watch-could-soon-enable-a-new-blood-pressure-sensing-feature/
iOS 27 could fix a huge frustration with the Shortcuts app and I can’t wait for it
Apple is prepping a major overhaul for the Shortcuts app in IOS 27. Thanks to AI, users will finally be able to create multi-step shortcuts by simply describing it to an AI in natural language.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/ios-27-could-finally-fix-a-huge-frustration-with-the-shortcuts-app-and-i-cant-wait-for-it/
Revopoint POP 4 launches on Kickstarter: the first AI-powered 3D scanner with photoreal 3D Gaussian Splatting export
Billed as the world’s first AI-powered, high-precision, and versatile 3D scanner, the POP 4 brings real-time AI segmentation and 3D Gaussian Splatting to a hybrid blue-laser-and-infrared platform. As the newest and most advanced member of the POP series, the POP 4 is built to handle everything from intricate geometries to larger workpieces, including black and […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/brc/revopoint-pop-4-debuts-on-kickstarter-as-its-most-advanced-hybrid-3d-scanner-yet/
Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo Delivers Flagship Features Without the Flagship Price
The Narwal Freo Z10 Turbo brings flagship-level suction, CarpetFocus technology, and low-maintenance cleaning into a more accessible price range, making it a strong upgrade for modern homes.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/brc/narwal-freo-z10-turbo-delivers-flagship-features-without-the-flagship-price/
The iGarden Pool Cleaner M1-AI Series Is Making Modern Outdoor Living Effortlessly Luxurious
Owning a pool may look luxurious, but the constant upkeep behind it can quickly become a frustrating job that takes over weekend relaxation. The iGarden Pool Cleaner M1-AI Series aims to change that through AI-powered cleaning, adaptive suction, and intelligent navigation designed to transform routine pool maintenance into a far more effortless, hands-free experience.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/brc/the-igarden-pool-cleaner-m1-ai-series-is-making-modern-outdoor-living-effortlessly-luxurious/
Google’s Gemini might be testing weekly limits, and free users won’t love it
Google may be quietly testing stricter usage limits inside Gemini, and it could change how “free” AI tools actually feel going forward. A newly spotted screenshot hints at a future where unlimited chatbot access might finally come with strings attached.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/googles-gemini-might-be-testing-weekly-limits-and-free-users-wont-love-it/
Red Magic’s latest gaming phone looks like it escaped from an esports lab
Some phones have great cameras, while others go for a super-slim design. Red Magic’s latest looks like it wants to boot up a ranked match the second you touch it. The Red Magic 11S Pro series has officially launched in China, marking the brand’s eighth anniversary with a pair of unapologetically gaming-focused phones. The lineup […]
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/red-magics-latest-gaming-phone-looks-like-it-escaped-from-an-esports-lab/
Move over gigabytes, AI tokens are the new unit on your phone bill
China’s telecom companies are starting to treat AI usage like mobile data, and the shift hints at a much stranger future for technology than most people expected.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/move-over-gigabytes-ai-tokens-are-the-new-unit-on-your-phone-bill/
Experts are worried that smarter AI gets, the dumber we might become
As AI turns intelligence into an on-demand service, experts warn that instant answers could weaken the curiosity, scrutiny, and source-checking habits that make human thinking valuable.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/experts-are-worried-that-smarter-ai-gets-the-dumber-we-might-become/
Google Gemini’s new thinking level lets you dial up the brainpower
Google’s Gemini app may soon let users control how deeply the AI “thinks” before responding. New third-party integrations also appear to be on the way ahead of I/O 2026.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/google-geminis-new-thinking-level-lets-you-dial-up-the-brainpower/
Your Pixel phone might soon tell you when a caller is lying about who they are
Google is working on phone number spoofing detection for the Google Phone app. It could warn you when someone is pretending to call from a saved contact's number and even let you hang up instantly.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/your-pixel-might-soon-know-when-a-caller-is-lying-about-who-they-are/
Sony wants you to know the new Xperia phone’s AI camera is not that bad
Sony says its AI Camera Assistant suggests settings, not edits. But the before-and-after photos it shared to prove the point made a pretty convincing case against itself.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/sony-wants-you-to-know-the-new-xperia-phones-ai-camera-is-not-that-bad/
Valve’s Steam Controller just got a lot more useful outside Steam
The Steam Controller’s biggest early limitation was its heavy Steam dependence. With SDL support now in place, it should become much more useful across non-Steam games.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/valves-steam-controller-just-got-a-lot-more-useful-outside-steam/
OpenAI is giving ChatGPT Plus subcription to a whole country
OpenAI has partnered with Malta to provide nationwide access to ChatGPT Plus, marking one of the company’s most ambitious government AI rollouts yet.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/openai-is-giving-chatgpt-plus-subcription-to-a-whole-country/
I’m weirdly excited about Android 17’s upcoming anti-doomscrolling feature
I thought I had tried every trick possible to stop doomscrolling, but Android 17’s new Pause Point feature feels surprisingly different. Instead of punishing screen time, it interrupts the habit before the scrolling spiral even begins.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/im-weirdly-excited-about-this-android-17-feature-that-helps-me-scroll-less/
I use this iPhone feature every single time someone wants to borrow my device
Handing someone your unlocked phone can feel stressful when your entire digital life lives inside it. This underrated iPhone feature quietly solves that problem in a way I now rely on almost every single day.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/i-use-this-iphone-feature-every-single-time-someone-wants-to-borrow-my-device/
Google’s Rambler could turn voice typing into something I don’t hate
Google’s Rambler sounds like a small Gboard upgrade, but it could quietly solve a real phone problem by turning messy spoken thoughts into messages you might actually send.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/googles-rambler-could-turn-voice-typing-into-something-i-dont-hate/
Dell expands AI PC lineup with new slim Dell 14s and 16s laptops
Dell has launched the new 14S and 16S AI PCs with Intel Core Ultra chips, OLED display options, and long battery life in slimmer designs.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/dell-expands-ai-pc-lineup-with-new-slim-dell-14s-and-16s-laptops/
A new Xbox controller is coming and it’s not what you’d expect
A leaked Microsoft controller appears to target Xbox Cloud Gaming with a compact design, built-in rechargeable battery, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6, and two color options.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/a-new-xbox-controller-is-coming-and-its-not-what-youd-expect/
The HomePod mini still makes sense in 2026 if you are already in Apple’s ecosystem
The HomePod mini has barely changed over the years, but it still offers solid sound, seamless Apple integration, and a surprisingly good experience with the Apple TV 4K. The catch is that most of its best features only shine inside Apple’s ecosystem.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/the-homepod-mini-still-makes-sense-in-2026-if-you-are-already-in-apples-ecosystem/
Gemini is about to get wings on your phone with agentic skills
A new leak suggests Google may be preparing a more powerful version of Gemini that can manage inbox clutter, generate meeting briefs, and even create custom AI skills.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/gemini-is-about-to-get-wings-on-your-phone-with-agentic-skills/
Gemini Intelligence has strict requirements, and your phone may not qualify
Google’s Gemini Intelligence sounds like the next big leap for Android AI, but there’s a surprising catch hiding behind the hype. Even some recent flagship phones may not make the cut.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/gemini-intelligence-has-strict-requirements-and-your-phone-may-not-qualify/
Microsoft is finally fixing the most annoying thing about Windows 11
Microsoft is testing one of the biggest Windows 11 interface shakeups yet, and it quietly brings back a feature many users have missed for years. The Start menu is changing too, and some of the updates feel surprisingly thoughtful.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-is-finally-fixing-the-most-annoying-thing-about-windows-11/
YouTube is giving creators a new weapon against AI deepfakes
YouTube is rolling out a new AI safety feature that could help creators spot deepfake-style videos using their face. The tool works quietly in the background, but it may become increasingly important as AI-generated content spreads online.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/social-media/youtube-is-giving-creators-a-new-weapon-against-ai-deepfakes/