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A group of Jedi stand ready to fight in The Acolyte.

The Acolyte is over, but I still have some questions about the divisive Star Wars series

Whether we get a season 2 or not, these are all the big questions I still have about the events of The Acolyte, the divisive new Star Wars series on Disney+.
The Reddit app icon on an iOS Home screen.

Google just gained exclusive access to Reddit

Reddit has begun blocking search engines that don't pay up, which leaves smaller search engines out to dry.
A butterfly with vectors filled in using generative AI feature.

Adobe Illustrator’s vector AI features just got a huge update

Adobe has announced some generative AI features for Illustrator, allowing you to quickly create and edit AI-based vectors.
The Surface Laptop 7 on a table in front of a window.

We’ve reviewed 33 laptops this year so far. Let’s rank the 6 best

To say it's been a busy year for laptops would be a severe understatement. Of all the laptops we've reviewed so far, these are the 6 that stood out.
bad tech predictions y2k

24 years later, Y2K caught up to us

Even cybersecurity experts are comparing the global IT outage last night to the Y2K event that never happened.
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

This small change coming to the M5 MacBook Pro could mean much more

It's not due out until 2025, but a new report indicates that a change to the camera module could be coming. Could this signal a larger update in the works?
Asus ZenBook 14 OLED front angled view showing display and keyboard.

I never recommend buying Windows laptops under $250 — except this one

Laptops this cheap are never good, but this deal totally breaks that trend. It even has a 120Hz OLED display.
The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

I still can’t believe this unprecedented MacBook Air deal is for real

The M1 MacBook Air is very much worth buying, and this deal makes it a better value than ever.
The Surface Laptop 7th Edition on a white table.

The new Surface Laptop beats the MacBook Air in every way but one

The new Microsoft Surface Laptop with its Qualcomm Snapdragon X chipset represents a stronger competitor to the Apple MacBook Air M3 than ever.
The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

The MacBook Air just got a huge price cut

Apple has announced a reduced price for the M1 MacBook Air, now starting at $649.
The Galaxy Book4 Edge on a table.

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 review: this Copilot+ PC needs some polish

Samsung's first Copilot+ PC has a great OLED screen but feels a bit too clunky in day-to-day use.
The Microsoft Edge browser on a flat surface.

I finally switched to Microsoft Edge for this one feature

Despite using Google Chrome for many years, this simple productivity feature in Microsoft Edge finally made me switch.
The Vision Pro being used by someone with controllers.

The Vision Pro is about to become a legit VR gaming headset

There's one thing the Vision Pro has been missing since its launch: controllers. Now, that may be changing.
The Framework Laptop with replaceable parts

5 ways PCs are becoming more sustainable, from recycling to smarter design

PCs are always getting faster, but are they becoming more sustainable too? Here are five reasons to be optimistic.
A screenshot from the OpenAI Spring Update showing three representatives on stage against a screen.

ChatGPT finally provides an update on its anticipated new Voice Mode

OpenAI has announced an official delay to its advanced Voice Mode, now rolling out later this fall.
A photo of Mustafa Suleyman.

The Microsoft AI CEO just dropped a huge hint about GPT-5

A towering figure in the world of AI just did a new interview where he talks about the future of GPT-5 and even GPT-6.
Microsoft's CEO introducing Copilot+.

Where’s the AI? Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs face a rough launch

Copilot+ has two main initiatives: Arm and AI. Unfortunately for Microsoft, both are facing serious problems.
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on stage answering questions.

GPT-5 will have ‘Ph.D.-level’ intelligence

In a new interview, OpenAI CTO Mira Murati describes how intelligent the next generation of AI will be, and when we can expect it.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ laptops go live today, but here’s why you shouldn’t buy one yet

Today was supposed to be Microsoft's big launch day. But I wouldn't recommend buying one until more reviews come out.
Microsoft introducing the Recall feature in Windows 11.

What is Recall? Window’s controversial new AI feature, explained

Microsoft has announced a new AI Windows feature called Recall that has the potential to completely change how we use PCs.
The two sizes of the Galaxy Book4 Edge on a table.

The best Copilot+ laptops that you can buy now

The Windows ecosystem just launched a bunch of zippy new laptops. Here are the best of them that we've seen so far.
The gold MacBook Air M1's logo and keyboard.

Apple just brought the M1 MacBook Air back from the dead

By making Apple Intelligence backward compatible, Apple just made the M1 MacBook Air worth buying again.
The Surface Laptop running local AI models.

Buying a laptop just got very confusing

With all the disturbances in the PC industry around AI and Arm, choosing your next laptop is about to get very complicated.
intel had one card up its sleeve at computex lunar lake chips

Intel had one surprising card up its sleeve at Computex 2024

While much of the attention at Computex was on Qualcomm and AMD, Intel had one card up its sleeve in the form of a particularly killer-looking new laptop.
The ProArt PZ13 on display on a white table.

I’m finally excited for the future of Windows tablets again

Windows tablets have been a dead category for years. But at Computex 2024, I'm more excited for them than I've been in a long time.
An Asus ProArt laptop on a surface against a desert background.

AMD just won the AI arms race

Everyone's talking about NPUs and AI, but AMD just took the lead at a very important time.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

Copilot+ was a monster announcement. Here’s how I think Apple will respond

Microsoft's Copilot+ announcements will be judged against what Apple announces at WWDC on June 6.
The SpatialLabs Eyes 3D camera being used in front of a woman.

Acer’s new 3D camera can stream directly to YouTube or to a Zoom call

Acer has announced the SpatialLabs Eyes Stereo Camera, a 3D camera to bolster its ecosystem of 3D products.
A screenshot from Nvidia's G-Assist April Fool's video.

Nvidia just hinted at AI that can play games for you

Nvidia teased that its April Fool's joke video from 2017 might soon be a reality.
Project Gameface being used to write an email.

You’ll soon be able to control your Chromebook with just your face

Google's Project Gameface got an update that lets you control your Chromebook only with your face and gestures.
Magic Editor being shown on a Chromebook.

Chromebooks get new AI features and Gemini Advanced for free

Google has announced new AI features for its Chromebook Plus laptops, including a free subscription to Gemini Advanced.
The keyboard and trackpad of the Galaxy Book4 Edge.

Why Samsung has the most exciting Copilot+ PC right now

There's a whole slew of new Copilot+ laptops coming soon, but Samsung might have the most interesting one.
A top down view of the Alienware m16 R2.

Alienware m16 R2 review: threading the needle

The Alienware m16 R2 is a complete redesign of the line, and attempts to thread the needle in terms of value.
The Surface Laptop shown in front of a Copilot+ sign.

What are Copilot+ PCs? Your most pressing questions, answered

Microsoft's ambitious new selection of laptops look fantastic, but they raise lots of questions too. Here's everything we know so far.