Tests show the 14-Inch MacBook Pro holds back the M5 Max chip

Early benchmarks reveal that the M5 Max performs significantly better in the 16-inch MacBook Pro, suggesting the smaller 14-inch model may throttle the chip under heavy workloads.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 16

You might want to double-check before buying laptops from this Chinese brand

Investigators say some Chuwi laptops advertised with Ryzen 5 7430U chips actually ship with older Ryzen 5 5500U processors.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 14

Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out

A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     March 12

MacBook Air is getting OLED, but you’ll be waiting a few more years

Apple's OLED laptop rollout starts with MacBook Pro as early as late 2026, but MacBook Air buyers could be waiting until 2028 or 2029 for the same upgrade.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     March 12

Windows desperately needs its own MacBook Neo, but it seems impossible to build

The MacBook Neo isn't just a new Mac, it's a reminder of how badly Windows laptop miss the low-cost premium sweet spot.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 11

Asus chief says the MacBook Neo shock will push PC brands to level up their game

Asus's co-CEO says Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is a "shock" to the PC industry, and the entire Windows ecosystem is scrambling to figure out how to compete with it.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 11

ASUS’ powerful Strix Halo-powered compact gaming laptop finally lands in the US

ASUS finally launches 14-inch TUF Gaming A14 in the US, with AMD's powerful Strix Halo processor to a compact gaming laptop.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 11

Macbook Air’s storage drive shows impressive speed gain, even beating the MacBook Pro

The M5 MacBook Air's switch to PCIe 4.0 storage delivers read speeds of 6,473 MB/s — fast enough to beat the M4 Pro MacBook Pro 16 by nearly 20%.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     March 9

Apple’s next MacBook Neo might let you tap the screen

Apple’s second-generation MacBook Neo could arrive with a touchscreen display and upgraded internals, according to a new analyst report.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 9

iMacs with bigger screen and faster chips aren’t yet dead at Apple

Apple is internally testing larger iMac models with faster chips as it considers expanding premium product tiers and evolving its desktop lineup.

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 8

Apple isn’t done yet as a new wave of Macs is lined up for 2026

Apple is reportedly preparing several new Mac releases for 2026 following the launch of the $599 MacBook Neo, signaling a broader expansion of its Mac lineup.

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 8

Apple explains how MacBook Neo is its most recycled material product ever

Apple claims its new MacBook Neo uses more recycled materials than any previous product.

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 7

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.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 6

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.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 6

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     March 6

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.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 4

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     March 4

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.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     March 4

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.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     March 4

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.

Computing     Pranob Mehrotra     March 4

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 […]

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 4

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.

Computing     Moinak Pal     March 4

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