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 […]
Apple upgrades the base M5 MacBook Pro to 1TB storage with a $100 price hike
Apple has doubled the base storage on the M5 MacBook Pro, eliminating the 512GB option and making 1TB the new starting point. The updated configuration comes with a $100 price increase.
MacBook Air gets faster M5 chip, double the storage, and a price hike
Apple's MacBook Air just received the M5 upgrade, bringing faster AI performance, double the base storage, and a new N1 wireless chip.
MacBook Pro jumps to M5 Pro and Max silicon, faster storage, and higher prices
Apple has updated the 14 inch and 16 inch MacBook Pro with its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, delivering faster CPU and GPU performance, improved AI acceleration, quicker SSD speeds, and support for Wi Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 5, though the upgrades come with higher starting prices.
Windows laptops are finally getting good, but Microsoft might have missed the moment
Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn't be getting better at the worst possible time.
Razer’s pricey new laptop sleeve is a wireless charging mat in disguise
Razer’s Laptop Sleeve 16 combines premium protection with a built-in wireless charger for your phones and accessories.
Apple’s hotly-awaited low-cost MacBook might not be so low-cost, after all
Apple's budget MacBook has crept from a $599 rumor to a $699–$749 reality — and soaring memory and cobalt costs are the reason why.
The new low-cost MacBook might lack features you actually use
A sketchy new leak claims Apple's budget MacBook could skip True Tone, fast charging, and a backlit keyboard. Here's what to watch for in March.
Apple’s touch-screen MacBook Pro will get the iPhone’s pill-shaped Dynamic Island
The hyped touch-screen overhaul of the MacBook Pro will also get rid of the notch and adopt a lively Dynamic Island.
Samsung brings Galaxy Book6 laptops to the US, and they roam pretty close to MacBook Air
Samsung's Galaxy Book 6 series lands in the US with Intel's latest Panther Lake chips, premium AMOLED displays, and pricing that edges uncomfortably close to Apple's MacBook Air.
The “daylight” display: screens that actually work in the sun
Take your home office outside. We review the brightest screens of 2026 that actually work in direct sunlight, including the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x and reMarkable Paper Pro.
Apple prepares new MacBooks, iPhone 17e and more for early March rollout
Apple is gearing up to unveil five new devices in early March, including a low-cost MacBook and refreshed Macs, iPhone and iPad models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
A big-screen RTX 5080 gaming laptop deal that makes desktop-class power feel portable
Acer Predator Helios 18 AI gaming laptop drops to $2,499.99, saving $600 off the $3,099.99 compared value. Includes an 18-inch 2560x1600 250Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 9, RTX 5080 graphics, 32GB memory, and a 1TB SSD.
You’ll soon be able to cap your MacBook’s charge at 80 percent to preserve battery health
Apple is bringing iPhone's Charge Limit feature to MacBooks with macOS Tahoe 26.4.
Everything Apple announced in March 2026
Apple launched eight new products in March 2026, from the affordable iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo to the powerful M5 MacBook Pro and surprise AirPods Max 2. Here's everything you need to know.
Future MacBooks might hide your screen from everyone else
A new leak suggests Apple may bring advanced privacy display tech to MacBooks to hide your screen from prying eyes.
Apple sets the date for March 4 event and it could be a big one for Macs
Apple has a whole slate of Mac machines lined up for a 2026, and its March event could kickstart the refresh cycle.
I tested the most affordable Copilot+ laptop I could find, and Asus’ Vivobook 14 surprised me
The Asus Vivobook is one of the most affordable laptops with Qualcomm's Snapdragon silicon and a Copilot+ badge for AI chops. It's a utilitarian workhorse that occasionally stumbles, but gets the job done.
Apple’s upcoming low-cost MacBook might get an all-metal kit in fun colors
The. upcoming low-cost MacBook featuring an iPhone-class processor will reportedly be launched in March, packing a screen smaller than 13 inches.
This HP Victus gaming laptop deal brings serious specs under $1,000 before Presidents’ Day ends
Presidents’ Day deal ends Feb. 17, 2026: HP Victus 15.6-inch 144Hz gaming laptop drops to $999.99, saving $370. Includes Intel Core i7-13620H, RTX 5060, 16GB memory, and a 1TB SSD.
Android 17 brings seamless app handoff across devices and web
Android 17 enables app handoff between devices and web, allowing users to resume tasks seamlessly and improving cross-device continuity within Google’s ecosystem.
HP wants you to rent your next gaming laptop
HP is testing a gaming laptop rental program, letting players subscribe monthly instead of buying as hardware and memory prices rise.
Lenovo hikes PC prices and warns of a prolonged memory crisis
Lenovo has begun raising PC prices in some markets as memory shortages drive up costs, warning that the crunch could last longer than expected and continue to pressure both shipments and pricing.
Next-gen MacBook Pro with powerful M5 chips could land early in March
Report indicates new MacBook Pro models featuring Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max chips could arrive in just a few weeks.
This HP OMEN 16 deal is the sweet spot: 2K/144Hz gaming for just over $1,000
Save $420 on the HP OMEN 16 gaming laptop, now $1,059.99 (compared value $1,479.99). Features a 16" 2K 144Hz display, Intel Core Ultra 7 255H (2025), RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB memory, and a 1TB SSD for fast load times and modern gaming.
Apple’s plans for an affordable MacBook are still on track with unchanged price: Report
Apple is reportedly launching a $699–$799 MacBook in 2026, keeping prices steady despite memory shortages and positioning it as a direct rival to mid-range Windows laptops.