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Waiting for your Framework Laptop 13 Pro? You’ll be waiting a bit longer

Framework has delayed the Laptop 13 Pro by about a month after finding issues with the haptic touchpad and display. Here's what your customers need to know.
Dell XPS 13 at Computex 2026

I thought budget Windows laptops were dead, but Computex gave me new hope

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MacOS Golden Gate gives you a taste of how a touchscreen MacBook will work

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Excited for macOS Golden Gate? Check out all the supported Mac models

Repairing computers

Right to repair isn’t a hobbyist crusade. It’s a fight over ownership

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Apple could offer MacBook Ultra in two sizes with one-of-a-kind OLED display

Googlebook features

You may not necessarily want it, but a barrage of Googlebooks are coming from top brands

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Asus Zenbook 14 gets a splash of new colors, and hopefully, a MacBook Neo-tier price, too

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Dell’s new XPS 16 Creator Edition wants to be your MacBook Pro replacement

Microsoft Surface Laptop Ultra

Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop Ultra with Nvidia’s RTX Spark chip inside

Dell XPS 13 laptop.

Dell reveals its thinnest and lightest XPS 13 at just $699 to upstage the MacBook Neo

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Acer’s Swift Air 14 is a peppy MacBook Neo rival with some cool upgrades and a $699 ask

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Acer’s new Swift Air 14 wants to take on the MacBook Neo, but it may be outgunned

Acer has just unveiled its answer to the MacBook Neo. The Swift Air 14 brings Intel’s new Wildcat Lake chips, a 70Wh battery, a 120Hz display, and more ports, but Apple’s $599 laptop may still be hard to beat.
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Discord finally stops treating Snapdragon Windows laptops like second-class PCs

Discord now offers a native ARM64 Windows app, giving Qualcomm-powered Windows on Arm laptops a cleaner way to run the chat app without leaning on emulation.
MacBoo Pro on table

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra’s cool privacy display could appear on the next MacBook Pro

Apple could adopt Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display in the M6 Pro and M6 Max MacBook Pro, much sooner than the originally predicted 2029 timeline.
ZBook 8 G2a

HP’s new ZBook workstations are bringing AI chips, Blackwell GPUs, and eye-watering prices

HP has launched new ZBook workstation laptops featuring Ryzen AI processors, premium displays, and high-end configurations aimed at creators and professional users.
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In a market where Mac has been aspirational, it’s somehow a better deal than windows machines now

MacBooks have long been treated as the expensive, aspirational laptop choice, but rising Windows laptop prices and Apple’s cheaper MacBook strategy are flipping this script.
Disco Elysium, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Firewatch are great games to try out on MacBooks

3 MacBook games that hit harder than most movies and don’t demand gamer instincts

If you use a MacBook and have never thought of yourself as a gamer, these three story-driven games are easy to get into, emotionally sharp, and surprisingly hard to forget.
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Why I kind of hate portable monitors, even though I want one badly

I want to mock portable monitors, but the annoying truth is that they make sense. That might be the most cursed thing about them.
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The Sonos app suddenly vanished from Apple’s App Store, and nobody really knew why

The Sonos app mysteriously vanished from Apple’s App Store for several hours, leaving users confused and unable to download updates. The outage may be over, but it once again puts the spotlight on Sonos’ rocky software reputation.
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Thousands of Windows machines are being replaced in schools with MacBook Neo and iPads

Kansas City Public Schools is replacing thousands of Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neo laptops and iPads, giving Apple a major classroom test as Intel pushes cheaper Windows rivals.
Chuwi Unibook is a new MacBook Neo rival

Chuwi’s UniBook is a $449 laptop chasing the MacBook Neo’s crown with substance

Chuwi’s UniBook pairs Intel’s new Wildcat Lake Core 3 chip with a 14-inch 100% sRGB display, generous ports, and an estimated $449 price.
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Microsoft confirms new Surface laptops with Snapdragon X2 chips are coming later this year

Microsoft confirmed Snapdragon X2 Surface Laptop and Surface Pro models, arriving later this year with up to 80% faster AI inferencing and Snapdragon X2 Plus/Elite chips.
Microsoft new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop For Business just launched

Microsoft’s new Surface PCs are getting smarter, pricier, and weirdly good at keeping secrets

Microsoft has just announced its latest generation of Surface series notebooks that are aimed straight at businesses. The new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop for Business models get Intel’s latest Core Ultra Series 3 processors, on-device AI support, improved security, and a lot more to make them business-friendly. What does it offer, and how hefty […]
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Spooked by the MacBook Neo, Asus shows off affordable Intel Wildcat Lake laptops

Asus’ new Intel Wildcat Lake Vivobooks are putting early pressure on the MacBook Neo, with aggressive China pricing, practical ports, and a faster 16-inch display option leading the attack.
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Intel reveals Project Firefly to make cheap Wildcat Lake laptops that rival MacBook Neo

Intel is trying to make budget Windows laptops look a lot less bargain-bin. Project Firefly, launched in China alongside Intel’s Wildcat Lake laptop chips, gives PC makers a common hardware playbook for thinner, cleaner, lower-cost systems that can take a more direct swing at MacBook Neo. The promise is simple, fewer compromises where budget laptops […]
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I’m not convinced Googlebook will be Google’s next big thing, or if it even deserves it

Google's Googlebook is an ambitious AI laptop with the right instincts, but unanswered questions about pricing, silicon fragmentation, and real-world performance make it a very expensive bet.
Macbook concept with A18 Pro processor.

Apple is selling you defective chips, and you’re happily buying them

Apple’s cheaper devices may be powered by chips that didn’t meet the highest performance target, but the strategy is less shady than it sounds and much more clever than most buyers realize.
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This is the coolest laptop power bank I have ever seen, and I’d wait to see if it actually ships

Krafted Edge is a 20,000mAh laptop-shaped power bank with user-replaceable cells, dual 65W USB-C ports, and an aluminum chassis that sits flush under a notebook.
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Asus unveils the 320W ROG Strix Scar 18 with RTX 5090, but it’s the CPU that steals the show

Asus announced the ROG Strix Scar 18 (2026), the world's first 18-inch 4K 240Hz Mini LED gaming laptop, powered by Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus and RTX 5090.
Dell Alienware 15 gaming laptop

Dell is bringing Alienware laptops to budget-friendly gamers, even if it means older chips

Dell has launched the Alienware 15 alongside the Dell 14S and 16S, focusing on more accessible pricing, AI features, and balanced performance across different user segments.
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Google will let some Chromebooks transition into a Googlebook experience soon

Google says some Chromebooks will transition into the new Googlebook experience, but it hasn’t named eligible models yet. Current ChromeOS support continues, making the next upgrade decision less urgent but more complicated.
The Android Show 2026

The Android Show 2026: Gemini Intelligence, Googlebook, Android 17 updates, and everything else

Google announced Gemini Intelligence, Googlebooks, Android 17 updates, and a redesigned Android Auto at The Android Show: I/O Edition 2026. Missed the event? Here’s everything that landed.
Apple MacBook

Apple could go back to Intel for chips, but not how you would expect (or dread)

Apple and Intel are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership that could reshape how future Apple chips are produced. But despite the headline, this does not mean Apple is abandoning Apple Silicon or returning to Intel-powered Macs. According to a new Wall Street Journal report, Apple and Intel have reached a preliminary agreement for Intel to […]
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The Best Thunderbolt 5 Docks for Mac in 2026

Stop settling for docks that limit your Mac’s potential in giving a seamless desktop-grade experience every day. Rounding out the best Thunderbolt 5 docks for Mac in 2026, discover the leading docking stations that turn cable chaos into a powerful multi-display setup.
MacBook Neo

MacBook Neo was such a smash hit for Apple that it might soon treat you to a price hike

A depleted supply of binned A18 Pro chips and the DRAM price surge mean Apple may increase the MacBook Neo’s $599 price or drop the base configuration entirely.
Asus Zenbook S16 OLED Review

Asus Zenbook S16 OLED review: A balanced ultrabook that I think plays it too safe

A lightweight 16-inch OLED laptop with excellent everyday performance and design, but limited by conservative tuning that prioritises thermals and efficiency over peak power.
Asus Zenbook A16

Asus Zenbook A16 Review: A suave MacBook killer from the Windows tent?

Armed with a lovely 3K OLED screen, the Asus Zenbook A16 delivers a solid battery life in a svelte frame and emerges as an AI-ready performance powerhouse for Windows fans.

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