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Google is integrating the Gemini 3 LLM natively into the Chrome browser. The new feature called "auto browse" offers an automated analysis and summary of website content. The rollout initially takes place as a preview version for Gemini subscribers in the US.

Asus ProArt displays are finally receiving improved support for the MacBook Pro, Mac mini and Mac Studio. Alongside releasing the DisplayWidget Center for macOS, the company has introduced enhancements to selected monitors through a new firmware update.

Following the nearly half-million dollar crowdfunding success of the Mini-KVM, Openterface is back with the KVM-GO, a tiny KVM that reduces cable clutter by including all the hardware in the display connector.

Spigen’s Classic C1 case wraps the 2024 Mac Mini M4 in a translucent, Bondi Blue or Tangerine Orange shell that revives the iconic iMac G3 aesthetic while adding scratch protection and improved airflow. With thoughtful ventilation, dust filters, and Lego-like installation, it targets Mac Mini owners looking to blend retro Apple nostalgia with practical desktop protection at a midrange price.

The new Asus ProArt P16 is easily the most powerful multimedia laptop with Windows. We compare the high-end RTX 5090 SKU with Apple's fastest laptop, the MacBook Pro 16 powered by the M4 Max.

The Keychron Holiday Sale has officially kicked off, with sweeping discounts of up to 25% and free shipping on orders over $69. Keychron's wireless mechanical and HE gaming keyboards have historically impressed in our reviews, and the discounts include one of the more popular affordable wireless Hall effect keyboards we've reviewed, the K4 HE, which packs a compact layout with a num pad and a sleek, modern design.

The Epic Games Store has decided to give away two games as it opens its December 2025 free games program. Available on PC and Mac, both games are acclaimed by critics and gamers alike. The Darkside Detective and Jackbox Party Pack 4 will be available to claim from today until next week.

The Akko Air 01 is a new wireless low-profile mechanical keyboard with a full aluminium chassis, a sizeable battery, and flexible connectivity modes. The Air 01 is launching at a relatively affordable price point, but it enters a market crowded by other excellent low-profile wireless mechanical keyboards, like the Lofree Flow and NuPhy Air series.

Via iOS 26 and macOS 26, Apple introduced a brand-new "Liquid Glass" design language, added new features and modernized almost every app. However, iPhone and Mac users are still complaining about problems with Apple's new operating systems, which are expected to be fixed next year.

The Epic Games Store is now offering two new free games for account holders. Available today for a short time, both games can be played on macOS and Windows in a deal worth roughly $35 when redeemed simultaneously. Godzilla Voxel Wars and Zoeti will be free to claim until November 27.

The Epic Games Store has stepped up its PC giveaway service with not just one or two free games this week. This time around, the storefront is giving away three games, including one that receives Very Positive ratings on Steam. ScourgeBringer, Songs of Silence and Zero Hour are available to claim simultaneously globally.

Apple’s 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro in Space Black just dropped to $1,299 on Amazon, a $300 discount on the base model with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. This limited-time deal delivers serious performance, a stunning 120Hz mini-LED display, and all-day battery life in a sleek pro-grade package.

The Epic Games Store has started a new month with another round of giveaways. Worth over $100 when redeemed together, this week's freebie is available to claim on Windows and Mac with controller support for both platforms. A single-player experience, Felix The Reaper will be joined by a mass of free in-game items for Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms.

Adobe Max 2025 showcased a wave of AI-powered upgrades across Creative Cloud, streamlining workflows in Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, and Firefly. Highlights include generative image blending, real-time video effects, 3D vector rotation, and personalized content generation.

Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 with the M5 processor is a very good multimedia notebook, but in terms of pricing, it only really makes sense when you stick to the base spec. As soon as you start adding upgrades, the MacBook Pro with the M4 Pro quickly becomes the better choice.

The Epic Games Store is preparing for Halloween with a new game giveaway. Available on PC and Mac, Fear the Spotlight is highly rated thanks to its level design and graphical style which pays more than a passing homage to PlayStation 1 generation Silent Hill or Resident Evil games.

Apple’s new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 chip brings a 3.5x AI boost, faster graphics, longer battery life, and 2x SSD speeds - all starting at $1,599. Pre-orders are open now ahead of October 22 availability.

Despite Apple’s growing presence in offices, Windows still dominates. New IDC data shows Macs make up just 5% of global enterprise PCs as companies weigh function, cost, and workflow before approving an Apple.

Apple’s full M5 Mac roadmap has reportedly leaked, revealing upcoming MacBook and desktop models ranging from the M5 Pro and Air to the iMac and Mac Studio. The report outlines the expected launch timeline, key specifications, and what to expect from each device.

Serif, the company behind the popular Affinity software alternatives to Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, has taken its software store offline, sparking concern amongst users of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher, especially in light of the recent acquisition by Canva.

Blender 5.0 Beta has officially been released in preparation for the release candidate that is scheduled to land later this year. Blender 5.0 is slated to add a number of UI tweaks for readability and tweak the backend codebase to add new feature support and improve performance.

A new leak has suggested that Apple’s devices powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max will allow more customization in terms of CPU and GPU core counts. These chips are said to have the new SoIC-MH design with separate CPU and GPU blocks.

The Corsair Void v2 Max Wireless headsets, designed for computer, console, and mobile gamers, deliver Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio via simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth connections, featuring AI-powered background noise reduction and up to 130 hours of battery life per charge.

About four months after the first official teaser, Activision is back with a multiplayer-focused trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Alongside it, an in-depth blog post covers the maps, modes, perks, weapons, and other details of the upcoming game. Three of the 18 confirmed maps are remastered Black Ops 2 areas.

At the end of last week, Opera One 122.0.5643.51 arrived with several changes in addition to the usual minor tweaks and fixes. Although the two new visual themes may not appeal to everyone, the redesigned History and the ability to manually skip video ads are features that most users should find valuable.

In its quest for delivering the ultimate customization capabilities, Vivaldi 7.6 for desktop arrives with a fully customizable tab bar alongside the Tab Button. Additionally, this update sports cleaner context menus, address field keyword search, ad blocker upgrades, faster switching to hibernated tabs, and more.

Several users that own a Mac Studio with Apple's M3 Ultra chip have reported that their desktop cannot install macOS 26 Tahoe, the latest version of macOS. This is apparently due to a bug that may relate to an inability to properly recognize the machine's neural engine.

The Wacom One 14 offers artists using PCs, Macs, and ChromeOS systems a portable 14-inch 1080p pen display, powered via a single USB-C (DP Alt) or Thunderbolt 3+ port. Its battery-free EMR pen technology ensures uninterrupted drawing sessions.

Emeet has introduced the Pixy dual-camera 4K webcam for Nintendo Switch 2 gamers and social media influencers who want to always stay in the frame. The webcam features AI subject tracking, 3-mic background noise reduction, and gesture controls.

Apple has just released macOS 26 Tahoe, a massive operating system update that can now be installed for free on all compatible Macs. macOS Tahoe brings significant gaming upgrades, a significantly more flexible Spotlight search and extensive design changes.

Vivo's next flagship smartphones are now officially backed to run the latest version of Android out of the box. It will be skinned with OriginOS 6, a UI now also touted to rival the iOS 26 software of the new iPhone 17 series in a number of ways - the ability to connect, and swap files, with iPads and Macs included.

The team at CD Projekt Red is listening to player feedback and still improving things. With the latest update, optimizations have been made to AutoDrive and photo mode features that were introduced in the previous major update.

Last week's Epic Games Store giveaway proved to be a bit of a bust with only one puzzle game discounted. This week though, the storefront is offering three games including one that was only released last year. Ghostunner 2, Monument Valley 2 and The Battle of Polytopia will be free to claim until next Thursday.

Wooting has updated its best Hall effect gaming keyboard, the 80HE, with a slew of usability improvements in Wootility v5.1.0. The browser-based software now has support for debounce timing, to reduce any potential key chatter, and the RGB effects page has become much more usable.

Iqunix has officially announced the Magi75 and Magi96 series, which are layout updates to one of the best mechanical keyboards we've reviewed. The Magi96 and Magi75 feature the same low-profile design, high-quality keycaps, and flexible Le-tray mount that made the Magi65 Pro stand out, but both have bigger batteries claiming up to 500 hours of use in wireless mode with no backlighting.

Adesso has introduced the EasyTouch 130 and 150, quiet mechanical keyboards featuring Cherry Brown switches and dedicated Copilot AI keys. Both models offer enhanced legibility, N-key rollover, and noise-dampening QuietTouch gaskets.

The Keychron Q12 HE features a southpaw design, meaning it has a full num pad — with a wide zero key — and saves space for the mouse on the right side. It also features Keychron's excellent customisation suite and smooth Gateron Double-Rail Magnetic Nebula Hall-effect switches.

The Epic Games Store has started giving away two new games worth $14.99 each. Available from today, both titles can be added to your Epic Games library and enjoyed on Windows or macOS. Hidden Folks and Totally Reliable Delivery Service will be discounted until August 21.

A Chinese modder and YouTuber has built what may be the world’s first unofficial touchscreen MacBook. The creator says this is only their first attempt, with plans for more powerful touchscreen MacBook builds in the future.

Cook confirms seven small acquisitions in 2025, amid broader AI investments that may strengthen on-device performance. The news comes as Apple's AI features currently available, such as those found on iPhones, face regular criticism.

The CannonKeys Photon has is now available as an in-stock kit. The wireless mechanical keyboard kit comes with plentiful customisation options, minimalist design, and phenomenal battery life claims — despite its relatively small battery — and comes in at $104, with full keycap, switch, and stabiliser sets bringing the price up to $166.28.

The Epic Games Store has discounted another two games for PC gamers. Available to download and keep forever from today, the 112 Operator giveaway is exclusive to Windows users. Conversely, Road Redemption can be picked up on both Windows and macOS.

The Fiio Snowsky Melody DAC blends North American aged wood with dual Cirrus Logic MasterHIFI converters to deliver high-resolution audio with DSD256 and 384 kHz 32-bit PCM support. The petite DAC supports balanced and single-ended headphones with wide device compatibility, including the Nintendo Switch 2.

Apple's popular MacBook Air, powered by the company's M4 chip, is now on sale at its lowest price ever. The M4 MacBook Air brought an oft-requested upgrade to the MacBook Air line, bumping the base RAM to 16 GB.