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Apple could go back to Intel for chips, but not how you would expect (or dread)
Apple and Intel are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership that could reshape how future Apple chips are produced. But despite the headline, this does not mean Apple is abandoning Apple Silicon or returning to Intel-powered Macs. According to a new Wall Street Journal report, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to […]
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Apple has apparently locked iPhone Ultra and MacBook Ultra as its next flagships
Apple is expanding its Ultra branding to include the iPhone Ultra (its first foldable, launching September 2026) and MacBook Ultra (OLED touchscreen, M6 chip, early 2027).
Apple is eyeing ten new product categories in the coming years
Apple reportedly plans major product expansion under new leadership, with foldables, AI wearables, and smart home devices in development
Samsung’s new Snapdragon-powered Galaxy Book isn’t the MacBook Neo rival I was hoping for
A Snapdragon X2 Elite chip and AMOLED screen sound great, but Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Book 6 Edge may not land where I thought it would.
For the first time in years, I’m genuinely excited for a new MacBook Pro
Apple is rumored to launch a completely redesigned MacBook Pro later this year, with a new chip, OLED display, touchscreen, and Dynamic Island. Here's everything that has me excited.
How to take a screenshot on a Chromebook in 2026
Like Windows and Mac computers, you can easily take screenshots on a Chromebook with a couple of shortcut keys. Here’s a step-by-step guide to walk you through.
Framework Laptop 13 Pro is the repairable MacBook Pro killer Linux users have been waiting for
Framework's new Laptop 13 Pro packs a 74Wh battery, Intel Core Ultra Series 3 chips, and a touch display into a fully repairable aluminum chassis.
Framework Laptop 16 gets a better touchpad, a new look, and a wild eGPU trick
Framework Laptop 16 gets a seamless haptic touchpad, a new translucent bezel, a budget-friendly Ryzen 5 option, and a wild OCuLink Dev Kit that turns it into a desktop-class machine.
Dell XPS 14 vs Dell 14 Premium: Which Is Better for Playing Fortnite?
Choosing between the Dell XPS 14 and the Dell 14 Premium for gaming – especially for a title like Fortnite – comes down to understanding what each machine is designed to do. Both laptops fit into the broader premium lineup made by Dell, and both deliver strong everyday performance, excellent build quality, and impressive displays. […]
Microsoft’s next Surface laptops are delayed, and the pricing might sting too
A new report suggests Microsoft’s next Surface laptops may be delayed, and the pricing doesn’t look very encouraging either. Here's everything you need to know.
This wild gaming laptop wants to fight motion sickness at 300Hz
Honor’s WIN H9 gaming laptop pairs a 300Hz display with what it calls “3D Game Anti-Dizziness” tech, alongside an RTX 5070 Ti and an unusually aggressive six-fan cooling system.
I used a MacBook Air for 3 years, but the Galaxy Book6 Pro now has my loyalty
The Galaxy Book6 Pro has tipped the scales so much that going back to my MacBook Air M2 feels like a compromise — I do have my reasons.
Apple’s next wave of Macs might keep you waiting for longer, and you can thank AI for that
Apple’s upcoming Mac Studio and MacBook Pro could be delayed due to global memory shortages driven by rising AI hardware demand.
AI has blocked out Windows laptops in the race against the MacBook
Windows laptops finally got interesting, but AI turned into the wrong selling point at the exact wrong moment.
A Google Pixel laptop might be on its way, but does anyone actually want one?
A new Google Pixel laptop might be in the works, but history, rising hardware costs, and a $599 MacBook Neo suggest it could be dead on arrival.
The MacBook Neo made me realize Apple still doesn’t know how to do a truly great cheap iPhone
The MacBook Neo proves Apple knows how to build a great entry product, which only makes the iPhone 17e feel more frustrating.
AI triggered a RAMmageddon so bad that Apple looks like the sensible choice
I did not expect 2026 to be the year Apple looked reasonable on laptop pricing, but the rest of the PC industry left me no choice.
Microsoft leaks predict the obvious: The Surface line has no answer for the MacBook Neo
Microsoft's 2026 Surface refresh brings OLED screens and new chips, but no affordable option to counter the MacBook Neo, which outperforms all the budget rivals.
Microsoft College Offer doles out free software so that you forget that MacBook Neo is a better deal
Microsoft is using free software, Game Pass, and student laptop discounts to make Windows 11 PCs more appealing for college buyers, but the real value still depends on the hardware, eligibility rules, and whether you'll use the extras.
Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could get an OLED panel, but I’m already shaking in fear
New report suggests that Microsoft’s next Surface Laptop could finally get OLED options, but with recent Surface price hikes already in place, that upgrade may not come cheap.
MSI unveils a barrage of laptops with up to RTX 5090 graphics and Intel Arrow Lake chips
From budget-friendly Cyborg models to the powerhouse Titan 18, MSI's 2026 laptop lineup is massive, varied, and built around Intel's newest chips and Nvidia's latest mobile GPUs.
Microsoft raises Surface laptop prices, and it’s cheapest is now twice as pricey as MacBook Neo
Ugh, welcome to the RAMpocalypse!
You can build yourself a multi-color MacBook Neo, if you got the DIY tools handy
Thanks to Apple’s Self Service Repair program, MacBook Neo owners may be able to swap in differently colored parts and create a custom two-tone laptop.
MacBook Neo is allegedly selling too fast, and Apple wants more units now
A new supply-chain report claims Apple has increased MacBook Neo orders and raised shipment forecasts after stronger-than-expected demand
The MacBook Neo is moonlighting as a Windows gaming machine, and it’s doing it well
Apple's budget MacBook Neo, powered by the A18 Pro SoC and capped at 8GB RAM, ran a range of Windows 11 games through Parallels Desktop with playable frame rates.
I like what Framework is promising, but it needs to deliver
Framework teases next-gen hardware event with focus on open computing and user control
Nvidia leak claims a no-holds barred RAM situation for upcoming N1 laptop chips
Simply too good to let slide.
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