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MacBook Neo

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.
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Tests show Apple M5 Max smoking AMD and setting performance record

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Apple is promoting Microsoft Office apps for MacBook Neo, and the target is obvious

MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo has slow USB ports, but they come with an intelligent warning system

Student using MacBook Neo in classroom.

The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young

MacBook Neo

5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead

MacBook Air and Neo compared.

MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?

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The MacBook Neo is Apple’s greenest product ever

MacBook Neo

The MacBook Neo cuts too frequently, and too deep

MacBook Neo

Apple MacBook Neo launched: Everything you need to know

MacBook Neo

Apple launches colorful MacBook Neo at $599 with an iPhone chip

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Apple’s Studio Display XDR will need a pretty new Mac or iPad to run at 120Hz

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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 […]
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Acer Predator Helios 18 RTX 5080 deal

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.
MacBook Pro in space grey sitting on a desk.

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.
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Everything we expect from Apple’s March 4 event

Apple's March 4 global event could unveil the iPhone 17e, budget MacBook, M5-powered Macs, new iPads, Studio Display 2, and refreshed smart home devices.
Macbook Air

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.
MacBook Pro in space grey sitting on a desk.

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.
Front view of Asus Vivobook 14.

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.
Illustration of 12-inch MacBook.

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.
HP Victus gaming laptop deal

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 on a phone.

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.

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