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Gemini 3.5 Flash is Google’s new default AI model, and it’s built to act, not just answer
Google today announced Gemini 3.5 Flash, its most capable Flash-series model to date. The company says it outperforms Gemini 3.1 Pro on coding and agentic benchmarks and runs at four times the speed of comparable frontier models.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/gemini-3-5-flash-is-googles-new-default-ai-model-and-its-built-to-act-not-just-answer/
Your Google Search could soon tell you if an image is AI-generated
Google is expanding its SynthID technology into Search, Chrome, and Android to help users identify AI-generated or AI-edited images more easily.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/your-google-search-could-soon-tell-you-if-an-image-is-ai-generated/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
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 will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon
Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/chromebooks-just-got-a-second-act-as-googlebooks/
Google could be prepping a powerful new Gemini AI model to outsmart ChatGPT
Google’s next Gemini model could narrow the AI gap, but the real test is whether it can win developer habits, handle agentic work, and make ChatGPT feel less automatic.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/google-could-be-prepping-a-powerful-new-gemini-ai-model-to-outsmart-chatgpt/
Fluffy robot seals are being used for mental health care at a UK hospital
An NHS trust in Kent and Medway is piloting PARO, a therapeutic robot baby seal, to help patients with learning disabilities feel more comfortable during appointments.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/fluffy-robot-seals-are-being-used-for-mental-health-care-at-a-uk-hospital/
AMD brings Zen 5 and 3D V-Cache to Ryzen Pro 9000 series workstation chips
3D V-Cache was a gaming party trick. AMD just crashed into the workstation segment with six new Ryzen PRO 9000 chips, two with X3D stacking, the flagship hitting 128MB of L3 cache at 170W.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/amd-brings-zen-5-and-3d-v-cache-to-ryzen-9000-pro-series-workstation-chips/
Framework is raising the price of RAM and storage modules, again
Framework's monthly price update is here, and storage is taking the biggest hit. The cheap 2025 inventory is nearly gone, and a full reprice is coming next month.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/framework-is-raising-the-price-of-ram-and-storage-modules-again/
Windows 11 will clean up its own driver mess so you don’t have to
Microsoft's new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery feature automatically rolls back broken drivers pushed through Windows Update, no manual fixes or hardware partner involvement needed.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/windows-11-will-clean-up-its-own-driver-mess-so-you-dont-have-to/
Your next free Google account might only come with 5GB of storage
New Google accounts are now starting with 5GB of free storage. Linking a phone number unlocks the full allocation, but the support page quietly dropped its unconditional 15GB promise.
https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/your-next-free-google-account-might-only-come-with-5gb-of-storage/
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/
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/