The PCWorld Guide to Future Tech
As we approach a new year, the PCWorld team outlines what new and emerging tech trends you should expect.
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The future of VPNs: Decentralized and post-quantum security
There are some exciting advancements coming to VPNs in the near future that will address growing privacy and security threats while giving users even better control over their services.Feature
2025 will be the best year to buy a monitor, ever. Here's why
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for monitors. Here are the hottest trends you should know about as we head into CES.Feature
PC makers say tomorrow's AI PCs just need to keep it simple
We asked PC vendors what 2025 holds for the AI PC. The answer? Small incremental changes, as consumers, developers and PC makers figure out what AI is capable of.Feature
Why 2025 will be the year Arm dominates PCs
Two experts provide insights on how Arm PCs will only continue to grow as we head into next year.Feature
AI upscaling killed native graphics gaming. We're better off for it
DLSS, FSR, XeSS, and PSSR are truly revolutionary, and these AI resolution upscaling technologies are ushering in a new era.Feature
What will 2025 bring for Linux PCs?
What's next for Linux in all its facets in the coming year? We'll tell you!Feature
AI impersonators will wreck online security in 2025. Here’s what to watch out for
We all have to be much more vigilant about what’s real and what’s not.Feature
Rising to the TOPS: How will NPUs and Windows AI grow in 2025?
Two AI experts weigh in on how on-device AI is going to evolve and what we can expect from it in the new year.Feature
The Zero Trust era is coming: What that means for VPNs and your data
Zero Trust architecture is revolutionizing network security to better protect your data, but a good VPN will never go out of style.Updated
Microsoft Recall, tested: I like the AI, but I just can't trust it
I've tested Microsoft Recall's AI search capabilities within Windows for about a week. While it's already saved me several times, I have many concerns about how Recall is implemented and into what world it's being released.Feature
PCs vs. consoles? The future of gaming looks blurrier than ever
With every year that passes, each platform's unique selling points seem to fade away. The PC versus console gaming debate is less meaningful in 2025.Feature
Is Thunderbolt 5 storage ready? A first look at the cutting-edge tech
Thunderbolt 5 exhibits a marked improvement in sequential transfers, but our first look at the spec suffered some backwards compatibility issues. And it's… pricey.News
Scientists create diamond battery that can last thousands of years
A revolutionary new battery can provide energy for millennia, paving the way for sustainable long-term power sources.News