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Hardware, storefront and ecosystem news for Laptop.- Dell XPS 16 (2026) review: Return of the kingThe Dell XPS 16 (2026) marks a successful return for the premium laptop line, featuring a redesigned, lighter chassis, improved performance, and an excellent OLED display option. While it boasts strong battery life and a sleek build, minor keyboard issues and the lack of an SD card reader are noted drawbacks. Despite a high price point, Dell's commitment to the XPS brand is evident, with potential for a future model with discrete graphics.
Dell Announces Upcoming Pro Precision And Pro Max LineupsDell has announced its upcoming Pro Precision and Pro Max lineups of laptops and workstations, set to launch throughout 2026. These new devices will feature NVIDIA RTX Pro Blackwell graphics, high RAM and SSD capacities, and Intel or AMD processors, catering to demanding professional and AI-driven tasks.- MacBook Pro M5 Max 16-inch review: Still the pinnacleThe 16-inch MacBook Pro with the M5 Max chip continues Apple's legacy of powerful professional laptops, offering significant speed improvements over previous generations. While the design remains largely unchanged from the 2021 model, it boasts a stunning Liquid RetinaXDR display, a robust port selection, and exceptional battery life, making it a top choice for creative professionals despite potential upcoming OLED and touchscreen models.
- Engadget Podcast: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is astoundingThe Engadget Podcast discusses Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo, highlighting its user experience and comparing it to Windows PCs. The hosts also cover the M4 iPad Air and M5 MacBook Pro models. Additionally, the episode touches on the state of electric vehicles and a lawsuit against Grammarly.
- The Morning After: Our verdict on Apple’s $600 Macbook NeoApple's new $600 MacBook Neo offers a capable screen, keyboard, and trackpad with strong build quality, despite using an A-series processor and limited RAM. While not a gaming machine, it handles everyday tasks well, making it suitable for students and desk workers. The article also touches on Microsoft's Project Helix dev consoles, AMD's new chips, and Meta's acquisition of Moltbook.
- MacBook Air M5 review: Same but fasterThe latest MacBook Air, powered by the M5 chip, offers a performance upgrade over previous models without significant design changes. While the price has increased to $1,099, it remains a top choice for most users due to its strong performance, excellent build quality, and impressive battery life, even handling demanding games like Cyberpunk 2077.
The ASUS Zenbook S14 Is Now Available in Canada | Console CreaturesThe ASUS Zenbook S14, a premium creator laptop, is now available in Canada. It features an ultra-thin and lightweight Ceraluminum chassis, the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor with enhanced AI capabilities, and a 14-inch 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. The device also boasts a 77Wh battery, a comprehensive set of I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4, and WiFi 7 connectivity.- The ASUS Zenbook S14 Is Now Available in Canada | Console CreaturesThe ASUS Zenbook S14, a premium creator laptop, is now available in Canada. It features an ultra-thin and lightweight Ceraluminum chassis, the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processor with enhanced AI capabilities, and a 14-inch 3K 120Hz ASUS Lumina OLED display. The device also boasts a 77Wh battery, a comprehensive set of I/O ports including Thunderbolt 4, and WiFi 7 connectivity.
- MacBook Neo review: Apple puts every $600 Windows PC to shameThe Apple MacBook Neo is a $599 laptop that offers a premium user experience, outperforming similarly priced Windows PCs in screen quality, trackpad usability, and overall performance. Despite compromises like 8GB of RAM and an A18 Pro chip, it handles basic productivity tasks and light gaming through cloud streaming effectively, making it a strong contender for budget-conscious users and those switching from Windows.
This shady Amazon listing for a 1.1 TB laptop actually uses the cloud for 1 TB and it's only included for a yearA third-party Amazon seller is listing an HP laptop with misleading storage specifications, advertising 1.1 TB when it includes only 128 GB of internal storage and 1 TB of cloud storage for one year. The listing also includes a Microsoft Office subscription and wireless earphones for $500, but this practice highlights potential false advertising tactics used by some sellers.- Engadget review recap: Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14 and moreEngadget's review team has published new assessments for several devices, including the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4, Dell XPS 14, Google Pixel 10a, and the ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition PX13. The roundup also features reviews for the Ambient Dreamie bedside companion and the Seattle Ultrasonics C-200 kitchen knife, alongside early impressions of Pokémon Pokopia and the Falcon Northwest FragBox gaming PC.
- Dell XPS 14 (2026) review: A beautiful laptop that excels at almost everything… except typingThe Dell XPS 14 (2026) is a visually stunning and powerful laptop, featuring a thin and light design and strong performance from Intel's Panther Lake chips, capable of running games like Arc Raiders and Cyberpunk 2077. However, its primary drawback is a flawed keyboard that struggles with rapid key presses, leading to frequent errors and disrupting the user experience, despite Dell engineers investigating a potential firmware fix.
- The Morning After: Apple takes on cheap Windows laptops and Chromebooks with the $599 MacBook NeoApple has launched the MacBook Neo, a new $599 laptop running on an iPhone chipset, targeting the budget Windows laptop and Chromebook market. The device features a 13-inch Retina display, 8GB of RAM, and two USB-C ports. The article also touches on other tech news including hands-on impressions of the Nothing Phone 4a Pro and 4a, a review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, and Netflix's acquisition of an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck.
- Morning MobilizationApple has announced its most affordable laptop to date, the MacBook Neo. The article also briefly mentions that Nothing has two new midrange phones, but only one will be available in the US.
- MacBook Neo vs. M5 MacBook Air: All the trade-offs you'll make to save $500Apple has introduced the MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop yet, starting at $599, to compete with budget Windows laptops and Chromebooks. This new model offers significant cost savings compared to the M5 MacBook Air but comes with several trade-offs in display quality, charging capabilities, battery life, webcam features, and internal specifications, including a less powerful A18 Pro chip.
- Well, there goes any reason to buy an iPad AirApple 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.
As hardware prices make heads spin, Apple of all companies has just announced a new MacBook laptop for only $599Apple 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.- MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple's $599 laptop feels shockingly greatApple'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.
- The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest Mac laptop yetApple 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.
With PC Components More Expensive Than Ever, Apple Unveils Its Cheapest Laptop YetApple 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.