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OpenAI releases ChatGPT 5.3 Instant and says it’s less “cringe”

GPT-5.3 Instant cuts the lectures and unnecessary refusals, improves web answers, and feels faster, sharper, and far less patronizing.
Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

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.
MacBook Neo

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 Air and Neo compared.

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.
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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.
MacBook Neo

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 […]
MacBook Neo

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.
MacBook Neo

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.
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This fake Google Security check can steal your passwords. Here’s how to stay safe

A new phishing campaign is impersonating Google’s account security checks to trick users into installing a malicious web app that steals passwords, passcodes, and other sensitive data directly from the browser.
M4 MacBook Air

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.
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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 Mac Hardware

Apple’s new Studio Display XDR shrinks Pro XDR into a brighter, more affordable miniLED monitor

Apple launches smaller Studio Display XDR with brighter miniLED and lower price than Pro Display XDR.
Picture of Apple's M5 MacBook in the form of the ruman numeral V.

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

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.

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.
Apple Mac Hardware

Apple gives Studio Display a big Thunderbolt 5 upgrade and VESA adapter

Apple updated the Studio Display for the first time since 2022. Same 5K panel, same price — but Thunderbolt 5 and a better camera finally show up.
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Setapp now lets you pay for Mac and iOS apps in full or as standalone subcriptions

MacPaw now lets you avoid paying for its entire catalog of apps as a membership fee. You can now pay for lifetime access, or subscribe to only a few.
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Gemini is getting smarter and a lot less annoying for smart home voice controls

Google is rolling out Gemini for Home updates that makes commands smarter and more accurate.
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After ChatGPT and Gemini, Meta AI wants to go shopping for you

Meta AI may soon help you shop online. The company is testing a product discovery feature that suggests items with images, prices and merchant links, placing it in direct competition with ChatGPT and Gemini.
Claude login screen shown on iPhone

Claude makes its AI memory feature free for all users in battle against ChatGPT

Claude has made its AI memory feature free for all users, enabling context-aware conversations, searchable chat history, and even the ability to import past chats from other AI platforms.
Honor Robot.

Watch Honor’s first humanoid robot evolve from clumsy prototype to slick dancer

Another day, another robot!
iPad Air with M4 chip

iPad Air gets faster M4 chip, more memory, and better connectivity without a price hike

Apple's new iPad Air packs the M4 chip, 12GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7, and a redesigned iPadOS 26 — all without raising the $599 starting price.
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AMD just gave desktop PCs an AI brain with the Ryzen AI 400 series

AMD brings Copilot creds to desktop with the latest Ryzen AI 400 processors.
Student typing on a laptop at a desk.

Your teen is probably using AI for homework

New Pew Research data shows 54% of teens use AI for homework, but only 10% rely on it for most assignments. Students find chatbots helpful yet recognize widespread cheating, revealing a complex landscape for schools and parents.
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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.
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Apple’s code hints at new Studio Display models with two key upgrades

Apple is reportedly testing two new Studio Display models featuring upgraded ports and improved speakers.
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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.
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Google Translate can finally decode “raining cats and dogs”

Google Translate now uses Gemini AI to decode idioms like "raining cats and dogs," offering alternative phrases and explanations on Android and iOS in the US and India.
Microsoft Hey Copilot voice command

Microsoft’s new Copilot Tasks finally does the work for you

Microsoft's Copilot Tasks shifts AI from chat to action, silently handling everything from apartment hunting to canceling subscriptions while you focus on other things.
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Google’s Nano Banana 2 promises to end the AI text rendering problems

With improved text rendering, smarter visuals, and character consistency, Nano Banana 2 feels like a serious step forward.
Thocky keyboards 2026

The “acoustic” keyboard: the death of the loud click

The loud, clicky mechanical keyboard is dead. We review the best "thocky" and creamy acoustic keyboards for 2026, featuring the AULA F99 Pro, NuPhy Halo75 V2, and Keychron Q6 Max.
Lenovo Go Gen 2

Lenovo’s Legion Go Fold Concept may blur the line between handheld and PC

Lenovo may showcase the Legion Go Fold Concept at MWC 2026 as a handheld that doubles as a desktop-style gaming PC.
MacBook Pro on a table.

Apple confirms product launch flurry starting next week

Tim Cook teases Apple’s March launch week, with a low-cost MacBook, updated MacBook Air and Pro, and iPhone 17e rumored to debut.
Artificial Intelligence

AI could make humans less selfish, or at least fix our self-driving cars

Can AI reduce selfish behavior? Researchers tested artificial agents in a cooperation experiment and found surprising results.
A MacBook Pro set on a table with a lamp.

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.
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Perplexity reveals Computer, and it wants AI agents to do all your work

Perplexity Computer lets Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT 5.2 collaborate on the same task. The feature is live for Max subscribers today.
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Adobe Firefly can take your random clips and and stitch them together like an expert

Save hours of editing with the latest Adobe Firefly update. The new Quick Cut tool automates rough cuts, accelerating your workflow and helping you move from idea to finished video faster than ever.
The Amazon Alexa app on an iPhone 16 Pro Max.

You can now make Alexa match your mood so every conversation feels just right

Alexa now lets you change its personality style to match your mood, giving you more control over how it responds, thus making everyday conversations feel more natural.
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