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Watch Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot helping out at Michelin

Boston Dynamics declared its dog-like Spot robot ready for the workplace in 2020, and its latest gig is at Michelin.
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Early Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024 — Asus, Alienware, Lenovo, more on sale

If you want to grab a new gaming laptop, these Black Friday gaming laptop deals are your best bet. Lenovo, Alienware, Asus, and more are available now.
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A simple password mistake led to 5.3 million leaked health records

An unprotected Mexican health care database put the health and personal data of 5.3 million people at risk of identity theft and more.
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The Vision Pro reportedly suspended because of ‘weak demand’

A new report says that the production for the Vision Pro may have halted as early as this summer.
A man uses a WD My Passport external hard drive alongside his laptop.

Best external hard drive deals: Portable SSDs, game drives & more

We've collected some of the best external hard drive deals available to suit a wide range of budgets and needs, so come check out what's on offer.
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Avast One for Mac review: a free antivirus is all you need

I reviewed Avast One's free and paid plans for macOS, testing prevention, protection, and more to check its value for Mac owners.
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Best 3D printer deals: Start printing at home for $159

If you're looking to dive into the world of 3D printing, read on: We've got the best 3D printer deals right here.
RTX 4090.

Everything you need to know about buying a GPU in 2024

Picking the right graphics card is crucial if you want to make the most out of your PC. Our comprehensive guide will help you through that process.
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Get the teeny Dell OptiPlex Desktop PC while it’s $260 off

The Dell OptiPlex Desktop PC is the ideal tiny PC for your small home office. It's on sale now at Dell for $260 off.
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Our favorite gaming monitor has a $220 discount today

The Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED gaming monitor is a dream to use and look at. It's currently on sale at Dell making it more affordable than before.
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Hurry! This $700 discount on the Alienware x14 won’t last forever

Get in the game with a Windows gaming laptop that won’t falter! Save $700 when you order the Alienware x14 R2 Gaming Laptop through Dell.
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Google’s AI detection tool is now available for anyone to try

Google's DeepMind division announced Wednesday that is releasing its SynthID AI content authentication system for general public use.
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This TP-Link mesh router is $100 for a limited time

It’s time to outfit your home with the Wi-Fi network it deserves! Save $100 when you purchase the TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro at Best Buy.
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This 27-inch QHD Dell monitor is only $150 right now — normally $220

Need a second monitor or a better primary? This QHD Dell Monitor is available at a huge discount that's excellent for any 27-inch monitor.
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This incredible Alienware gaming desktop is $450 off today!

Unleash your inner gamer with the power and performance that only the Alienware Aurora R16 Gaming Desktop can bring to the table!
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This Dell UPS battery backup perfect for outages is $80 today — normally $99

This Dell UPS battery backup is on sale today and it's an excellent way to preserve your hard work during power outages and events. Learn more here.
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OLED monitors are about to get a ‘comprehensive breakthrough’ in image quality

TCL says it has made comprehensive breakthroughs in image quality and lifespan for OLED monitors and laptops with its new tech.
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Arm threatens to cancel Qualcomm’s chip design license

The legal dispute between Arm and Qualcomm is escalating, and Arm has just given a 60-day cancellation notice for Qualcomm's chip license.
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‘Massive copyright violation’ threatens one of the world’s hottest AI apps

News Corp announced Monday that it is suing AI startup Perplexity over allegations of copyright infringement on a massive scale.
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Not this again: Intel Arrow Lake may have instability issues

We thought we'd seen the last of Intel instability issues with Raptor Lake, but Arrow Lake may have some problems of its own.
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These are the 5 best budget GPUs you can buy for under $300

Although graphics cards continue to get more expensive, our list of the best budget GPUs proves you can still pick up a graphics card for under $300.
Thom Yorke on stage.

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke among thousands of artists who issue AI protest

Leading artists have put their name to a statement calling for a halt to the unlicensed use of creative works to train generative-AI tools.
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Best router deals: Save on mesh networks and Wi-Fi 6 routers

We've collected the best wireless router deals for a variety of budgets and needs, so come check out what's on offer. We have it all put together for you.
Intel Core Ultra Series 2 Lunar Lake chipset.

Intel’s next laptop chips may have a secret weapon

The Intel Arc 140T could end up being the Arrow Lake-H/HX version of Intel’s Xe2 integrated graphics.
The 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max chip seen from behind.

The M4 Mac launch is incoming, but not how you might expect

Information from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests that the M4 Mac launch is coming soon and there should be an announcement next Wednesday.
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Quick! Dell’s laptop sale gets you $400 off a Dell Inspiron 16

Dell has a huge sale on with up to $400 to be saved on the Dell Inspiron 16 as well as discounts on other options. Here are the highlights.
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Anthropic’s Claude can now control computers like people do

Anthropic is rolling out a new-and-improved version of Claude 3.5 Sonnet alongside the debut of 3.5 Haiku and a new Computer Control API
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iMac deals: New, renewed and refurbished iMac computers

If you want an all-in-one MacOS computer and also want to save some cash, we've got the latest iMac deals right here.
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Steam Deck 2: everything we know so far

Valve has already said that it will be a few years before we see the Steam Deck 2, but we're already speculating on what it'll be like.
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Best SSD deals: Samsung 990 Pro discounts

If you're looking to upgrade to a high-speed SSD, then these deals will save you a pretty penny.
RAM inside the Starforge Navigator.

Best RAM deals: Discounted 16GB and 32GB from Corsair, Crucial

RAM is one of the most important parts of a computer for a smooth experience, and if you're thinking of an upgrade, check out these deals.
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I’m jealous — someone scored an RTX 4070 Super for $49 on Amazon

The RTX 4070 Super normally costs $600, but one lucky shopper picked one up a new one for just $49.
The Intel logo on the Arc A770 graphics card.

Intel Arc Battlemage finally shows signs of life

Leaks about Intel's upcoming Arc Battlemage GPUs have been very scarce, but the graphics cards finally showed up in Intel's drivers.
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Tesla and Elon Musk sued over use of AI image at Cybercab event

The film company behind Blade Runner 2049 is suing Tesla and Elon Musk for alleged copyright infringement related to the recent Cybercab event.
Senior Editor, Computing

Luke Larsen is a Senior Editor at Digital Trends and manages all content covering laptops, Macs, monitors, PC hardware, and peripherals. Around here we call it “computing,” but here’s a good rule of thumb: If it’s a computer or something that plugs into a computer, you found your guy. Oh, and these days, AI too. So much AI.

After getting a degree in music from the University of Oregon, Luke started his career in media hoping to get into music journalism. But when the opportunity arose, he landed in tech and hasn’t looked back since. He has over a decade of tech journalism experience, first joining Digital Trends in 2017 as a native Portlander, happy to join a tech media company that called his city home. Before working at DT, he worked as Tech Editor at Paste Magazine for over four years and has bylines at publications such as IGN, TouchArcade (RIP), and The Oregonian.

In his years at Digital Trends so far, Luke has covered high-profile industry events such as CES, IFA, and Microsoft Build, delivering on-the-ground coverage, breaking news, and first-hand reporting. He’s hosted countless YouTube videos, made podcast appearances, and written over 600 articles.

Some of his earliest tech memories include learning HTML through his MySpace account and trying to play Baldur’s Gate II on his parents’ dusty old beige box. These days, his obsession with technology is in telling stories with tech — in finding the narratives that ebb and flow through both technological advancement and product design, trickling right on down to our day-to-day experience of it. He is convinced that we all spend too much of our time using technology and not enough time thinking about it — cue a healthy dose of navel-gazing and philosophizing.

When he’s not endlessly debating what the best laptop is, Luke spends his days being a dad and a husband. Oh, and when there’s time (which there isn’t), he’s an avid fiction writer, player of designer board games, and still occasionally makes some music.