Dell’s latest laptops shed some weight, trim the waistline, and get sensible names
Dell's redesigned commercial PC lineup is thinner, lighter, and powered by Intel and AMD AI chips — and it's finally dropped the confusing old naming system.
Don’t sleep on the M4 MacBook Air: 24GB RAM, a 15-inch Retina display, and $300 off thanks to the M5 launch
The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with M4 chip and 24GB unified memory is down to $1,299 at Amazon, a 19% saving off its $1,599 list price. Here's why it's still one of the best laptops you can buy.
LG’s next-gen 120Hz display promises a huge jump in laptop battery life
LG Display has started mass production of a laptop panel that automatically drops to 1Hz when your screen is idle, delivering up to 48% better battery life.
Windows 11 wants to run like a MacBook Neo, starting with memory efficiency
Microsoft is improving Windows 11 performance by reducing memory usage, aiming to make 8GB RAM laptops more usable amid rising hardware costs.
One of the best-value gaming laptops available right now: RTX 5070 Ti, 32GB RAM, OLED, Core Ultra 9 for $1,549
The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16S is down to $1,549.99 at Best Buy, saving you $350 on a gaming laptop with an RTX 5070 Ti, Intel Core Ultra 9, 32GB of RAM, 240Hz OLED display, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
The new MacBook Neo charges faster than Apple claims
Apple's MacBook Neo charges slower than an iPhone 17 Pro out of the box — but a $59 adapter fixes that. Here's what the tests reveal.
A terrific MacBook Air rival just made its debut, but you likely won’t be able to buy it
Xiaomi has just launched a new thin-and-light laptop with Intel's Panther Lake CPU, smooth OLED display, and 24GB RAM, but availability may keep it out of reach for many buyers.
Everything new that’s coming to your Mac with macOS 26.4
macOS Tahoe 26.4 is nearly here — and it's bringing back things Apple quietly took away, plus a few features that should've existed from the start.
Panasonic’s new rugged Toughbook 56 laptops pack two hot-swappable batteries
Panasonic's new Toughbook 56 rugged laptop packs two hot-swappable batteries for 24-hour field use, plus AI processing, triple LAN, and ErgoGrip ergonomics.
Dell revives Precision laptop line with a sleeker design and serious power boost
Dell has refreshed its Precision lineup with four new laptops across two tiers and two screen sizes, all powered by Intel's latest processors and NVIDIA's newest Blackwell graphics.
Someone gave the MacBook Neo the 1TB storage upgrade it never got from Apple
A Chinese repair technician has done what Apple won't — squeezed 1TB of storage into the MacBook Neo via a risky NAND chip swap that voids your warranty instantly.
Don’t hold your breath for a Macbook Neo refresh with a touchscreen anytime soon
A touchscreen MacBook may sound appealing, but Apple is unlikely to add touch support anytime soon.
Tests show the 14-Inch MacBook Pro holds back the M5 Max chip
Early benchmarks reveal that the M5 Max performs significantly better in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, suggesting the smaller 14-inch model may throttle the chip under heavy workloads.
You might want to double-check before buying laptops from this Chinese brand
Investigators say some Chuwi laptops advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips actually ship with older Ryzen 5 5500U processors.
Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out
A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.
MacBook Air is getting OLED, but you’ll be waiting a few more years
Apple's OLED laptop rollout starts with MacBook Pro as early as late 2026, but MacBook Air buyers could be waiting until 2028 or 2029 for the same upgrade.
Windows desperately needs its own MacBook Neo, but it seems impossible to build
The MacBook Neo isn't just a new Mac, it's a reminder of how badly Windows laptop miss the low-cost premium sweet spot.
Asus chief says the MacBook Neo shock will push PC brands to level up their game
Asus's co-CEO says Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry, and the entire Windows ecosystem is scrambling to figure out how to compete with it.
ASUS’ powerful Strix Halo-powered compact gaming laptop finally lands in the US
ASUS finally launches 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 in the US, with AMD's powerful Strix Halo processor to a compact gaming laptop.
Macbook Air’s storage drive shows impressive speed gain, even beating the MacBook Pro
The M5 MacBook Air's switch to PCIe 4.0 storage delivers read speeds of 6,473 MB/s — fast enough to beat the M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16 by nearly 20%.
Apple’s next MacBook Neo might let you tap the screen
Apple’s second-generation MacBook Neo could arrive with a touchscreen display and upgraded internals, according to a new analyst report.
iMacs with bigger screen and faster chips aren’t yet dead at Apple
Apple is internally testing larger iMac models with faster chips as it considers expanding premium product tiers and evolving its desktop lineup.
Apple isn’t done yet as a new wave of Macs is lined up for 2026
Apple is reportedly preparing several new Mac releases for 2026 following the launch of the $599 MacBook Neo, signaling a broader expansion of its Mac lineup.
Apple explains how MacBook Neo is its most recycled material product ever
Apple claims its new MacBook Neo uses more recycled materials than any previous product.
Apple’s budget MacBook Neo is already outrunning the M1 MacBook Air in early tests
Early MacBook Neo benchmarks show Apple’s cheapest laptop keeping pace with the M1 MacBook Air in several tests.
Tests show Apple M5 Max smoking AMD and setting performance record
Apple's M5 Max just set a new performance record, outscoring AMD's best in single-core tests and even outperforming Apple's own M3 Ultra chip in multi-core performance.
Apple is promoting Microsoft Office apps for MacBook Neo, and the target is obvious
Apple is taking a rare approach with the marketing material for its new MacBook Neo, signaling that winning over Windows users is more important for the company than keeping its walled garden perfectly sealed.
MacBook Neo has slow USB ports, but they come with an intelligent warning system
The MacBook Neo has two USB-C ports that may look identical, but only one supports output to an external display. Thankfully, macOS will politely tell you if you plug your monitor into the wrong one.
The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young
The MacBook Neo makes the jump to macOS easier for students and could quietly shape the next generation of Apple loyalists.
5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead
Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook yet, but older MacBook Air may still be the better purchase.
MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?
The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.
The MacBook Neo is Apple’s greenest product ever
Apple's newly unveiled MacBook Neo contains 60% recycled content by mass, including recycled aluminum, cobalt, copper, gold, lithium, steel, and rare earth elements, marking the highest recycled material share in any Apple product to date.
The MacBook Neo cuts too frequently, and too deep
Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, a new entry-level laptop designed to make macOS more accessible to a wider audience. Starting at $599, the device is the cheapest MacBook the company has released in years and is aimed at students, first-time Mac users, and buyers considering Chromebooks or lower-end Windows laptops. The laptop marks a […]
Apple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo brings macOS to budget buyers, but heavy compromises in hardware and features make the MacBook Air a far more capable alternative.
Apple launches colorful MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone chip
Instead of the usual M-series silicon for Macs, the latest laptop from Apple comes equipped with an A18 Pro chip that you will find inside iPhones.
Apple’s Studio Display XDR will need a pretty new Mac or iPad to run at 120Hz
Apple's new Studio Display XDR delivers 120Hz ProMotion, but only the latest M5 iPad Pros and new MacBook Pros can actually run it at full speed. Older devices are capped at 60Hz.
Apple’s upcoming low-cost laptop could be the MacBook Neo
Apple appears to have accidentally leaked MacBook Neo as its new lower-cost laptop ahead of launch.
Apple reveals M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon with an all-big-core design and big performance gains
Apple has introduced its newest professional silicon, the M5 Pro and M5 Max, marking a significant leap in performance for its high-end Macs. Built on an all-big-core design that focuses on raw compute power and efficient execution of demanding workflows, these chips are aimed squarely at creative professionals, developers, and anyone whose work pushes traditional […]