Why Meta’s New Llama 2 ChatGPT Rival is a Big Deal | Digital Trends

ChatGPT has enjoyed a huge advantage over its competitors, even companies as big as Google. But Meta recently announced the latest iteration of its AI model, Llama 2 (Large Language Model Meta), along with the open availability of the model free to developers for research and commercial purposes. For the first time this year, we … Read more

These are the only 2 reasons I’m excited about the iPhone 15 Pro | Digital Trends

Joe Maring/Digital Trends Its peak summer right now, although fall is just around the corner with back-to-school season on the horizon. With that also comes Apple’s annual iPhone event. We’re definitely expecting the iPhone 15 range this year, as well as Apple Watch Series 9 and possibly a new Apple Watch Ultra. Rumors for the … Read more

I tested RTX IO and it’s a game changer for PC graphics | Digital Trends

Diagram showing Nvidia's RTX IO technology.

You wouldn’t suspect a mod likes it Portal: Prelude RTX would debut such an important piece of kit for the future of PC gaming. But lo and behold, it’s the first game we’ve seen with Nvidia’s new RTX IO, a feature it announced nearly three years ago. It’s not as flashy as ray tracing or … Read more

Samsung ViewFinity S9 vs. Apple Studio Display: specs compared | Digital Trends

Samsung unveiled the ViewFinity S9 studio monitor in January at CES 2023. Several months later, we finally have official pricing and availability details. According to Samsung, customers will be able to purchase it starting in August at a starting price of $1,599. Judging from the price and features, it is quite evident that Samsung has … Read more

I replaced my PC with ROG Ally. Here’s what surprised me | Digital Trends

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Ever since Asus announced its ROG Ally, there’s been a frenzy of comparisons with the Steam Deck and other portable devices. But one area where ROG Ally is very unique is that you can go beyond the hardware inside the device. The Asus XG Mobile promises more power over a … Read more

5 Awesome Things You Can Do to Your Motorola Razr Plus Case Screen | Digital Trends

Joe Maring/Digital Trends The Motorola Razr Plus is easily one of the best, if not the best, flip phone right now. The 3.6-inch cover display is the largest you can get on a foldable clamshell and Motorola has made serious efforts to use the external screen to its full potential, unlike what Oppo has done … Read more

Metronet customers restored after Twin Cities weekend internet outage

Metronet customers restored after Twin Cities weekend internet outage

Privacy and data protection have been an issue as long as data has been aggregated. However, this problem has increased exponentially in recent decades as technologies such as personal computers, the Internet, and smartphones have become ubiquitous. Initially, the nature of this data was uncertain, making it difficult to draft regulations, but over the past … Read more

8 Laptop Deals We Love in HP’s Latest Summer Flash Sale | Digital Trends

Now is a great time to check out HP laptop deals because HP just launched a sale offering huge discounts. Whether you’re looking for a laptop for work or school, a Chromebook, a 2-in-1 laptop, or a gaming laptop, there’s bound to be something that fits your needs and budget. However, we weren’t sure how … Read more

An Inside Look at Lenovo’s Goal to Create Sustainable Technology | Digital Trends

From the ThinkPad to the Yoga, the look of Lenovo laptops has always been evolving. But what has been maintained, according to Lenovo, is a long-standing ethos of making the highest quality products with the least environmental impact. That might sound trivial enough to you, but Lenovo has really led the charge towards greener technology … Read more

Why these two CPUs are the only ones that matter in 2023 | Digital Trends

Intel Core i5-13600K installed in a motherboard.

If you’re shopping for a CPU, you might feel tempted by the newer versions, namely AMD’s Ryzen 7000 and Intel’s Raptor Lake. But it’s often better to go against the grain and choose one of the best processors in terms of value for money instead of overpaying for something you don’t need. Both Intel and … Read more