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Apple Announces The New Budget-Friendly MacBook Neo
Apple has announced the new budget-friendly MacBook Neo, starting at $799 CAD, featuring a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip for enhanced performance, and an all-day battery life. The laptop is constructed with recycled materials and is entirely fanless, offering a silent user experience. Pre-orders are available now, with deliveries beginning March 11th.
Well, there goes any reason to buy an iPad Air
Apple has announced the MacBook Neo, a $599 13-inch laptop running macOS, which the author argues makes the iPad Air redundant. The Neo offers a real keyboard, trackpad, longer battery life, and better multitasking capabilities compared to the iPad Air, even with accessories.
iPhone 17e hands-on: Pretty in pink, with portraits enabled
Apple announced the iPhone 17e, featuring MagSafe support and enhanced portrait photography capabilities. The new pink color option is a subtle yet elegant addition. The device also boasts stronger Ceramic Shield 2 protection and is powered by the A19 chip.
As hardware prices make heads spin, Apple of all companies has just announced a new MacBook laptop for only $599
Apple has announced the new MacBook Neo, a laptop priced at $599, targeting students and AI workloads. Despite its affordable entry point into the Apple ecosystem, the device comes with 8 GB of RAM and a 36.5 Whr battery, which may limit its performance for demanding tasks.
Morning Safety Dance
A potential US government iPhone-hacking toolkit has reportedly fallen into the hands of foreign spies and criminals. The article discusses the implications of this sensitive technology being compromised and its potential misuse.
MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly great
Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo offers a surprisingly premium feel and vibrant display for its price point, outperforming similarly priced HP laptops in screen quality and audio. While it handles light gaming like Oceanhorn 3 smoothly, potential buyers should note the base model's 8GB RAM and slower A18 Pro chip, and the lack of a MagSafe port. The Neo is positioned as an affordable entry into the macOS ecosystem, potentially appealing to students and schools.
Everything Apple announced this week: MacBook Neo, iPhone 17e and more
Apple announced a series of new and refreshed products, including the iPhone 17e, M4-powered iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, and new MacBook Pro models with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The company also unveiled the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop to date, and updated its Studio Display line with a new Studio Display XDR model. Many of these devices will be available starting March 11.
The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest Mac laptop yet
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, its most affordable Mac laptop to date, priced at $599. It features the A18 Pro chip, a 13-inch Retina display, and comes in four new colors. While it lacks some premium features found on higher-end models like True Tone and Force Touch trackpad, it aims to attract budget-conscious consumers and Windows users.
Resistance to operating system age checks coming from *checks notes* open source calculator and an OS that may just…
California has enacted a law requiring operating systems to verify user age during setup, with data shared with developers. This legislation, effective January 1, 2027, has met resistance from open-source projects like Fedora and MidnightBSD, with some considering excluding California residents. Similar bills are also under consideration in Colorado, sparking debate about privacy, security, and the practical implementation of such age verification methods.
With PC Components More Expensive Than Ever, Apple Unveils Its Cheapest Laptop Yet
Apple has launched the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop to date, priced at $600 with a student discount available for $500. This release comes at a time when PC hardware prices are increasing due to tariffs and component shortages. The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch display, A18 Pro chip, and 16 hours of battery life.
Apple's new Studio Display XDR monitor has limited functionality on older Silicon Macs
Apple's new Studio Display XDR has limited functionality on older Apple Silicon Macs, capping the refresh rate at 60Hz on models with M1 through M3 chips. Support for older Intel Macs is not mentioned at all, raising concerns about compatibility with Apple's latest monitors.
The complete guide to game subscription services in 2026
This guide details the current state of gaming subscription services as of February 2026, analyzing pricing, library sizes, and platform support across major offerings like Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation Plus, and Nintendo Switch Online. It highlights recent price hikes, tier restructurings, and the evolving landscape of cloud gaming and bundled services, offering insights for consumers to determine the best value.
MacBook Air M5 vs. MacBook Air M4: What's changed beyond the Apple silicon
Apple's new MacBook Air M5 offers faster performance, double the storage, and improved AI capabilities compared to the M4 model, but comes with a $100 price increase. While design, display, and battery life remain largely unchanged, professionals may find the performance boost significant. The article compares the specifications and features of both models, noting that the M5 is not a substantial upgrade for M4 users but could be a worthwhile switch from older models.
Apple somehow just doubled the amount of storage in the new MacBook Air M5 base model to 512 GB despite the memory…
Apple has doubled the base storage of its new MacBook Air M5 model to 512 GB, increasing the price by $100 to $1,099. Despite concerns about a global memory crisis impacting PC affordability, Apple's strong supplier relationships and existing margins allow for this upgrade. The article speculates that Macs could become the most affordable computer option, potentially influencing the gaming industry's attention to the platform.
Morning Tech Bits
NVIDIA's DLSS technology is being implemented in DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH and Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Apple also unveiled its new Studio Display and the high-end Studio Display XDR.
Apple Brings Powerful AI-Focused M5 Products & Studio Displays To Market
Apple has announced new M5-powered products including the MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and updated Studio Displays. These devices feature enhanced AI capabilities with new M5 Pro and M5 Max chipsets designed for advanced machine learning tasks. The new lineup also includes Thunderbolt 5 connectivity for the Studio Displays and will be available for pre-order starting March 4.
Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo
Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook may be named the MacBook Neo, according to a regulatory posting on the company's website that was quickly removed. This device is rumored to feature an A-series mobile chip and an all-metal chassis, potentially reviving the aesthetic of the older iBook laptops.
The MacBook Air M5 starts at $1,099, up $100 from the M4
Apple has announced the new MacBook Air with an M5 chip, starting at $1,099, a $100 increase from the previous M4 model. The M5 chip offers significantly faster AI performance and the base model now includes 512GB of storage and 16GB of RAM. The new MacBook Air supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, runs macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence features, and will be available for pre-order on March 4th.
Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'
Apple has unveiled its new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, featuring enhanced 'super cores' and improved AI compute capabilities. These chips will power the latest MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, offering significant boosts in CPU and GPU performance, including advancements in ray tracing and AI processing.
Apple brings its M5 Pro and Max silicon to the next MacBook Pro generation
Apple has announced new MacBook Pro models featuring its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. These laptops offer increased CPU and GPU cores, with base models now starting at 1TB of storage. Prices have increased compared to the previous generation, with the 14-inch model starting at $1,699 and the 16-inch at $2,699.