The Best Laptops of 2026: A Disruptive Mac, a Windows Comeback, and an Nvidia Wildcard
The first half of 2026 has been defined by a memory shortage that pushed laptop prices sharply higher – and by a $599 Apple laptop that somehow defied all of it.
iOS 27's most advanced on-device AI needs 12GB of RAM – and most iPhones don't have it
The memory requirement cuts deeper than Apple's existing AI compatibility list
Facepalm: Apple released the first public beta for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 this week, bringing several new generative AI features, many of which utilize on-device AI models running locally on devices supporting Apple Intelligence. However, it has now been confirmed that the most sought-after on-device AI features will only run on a handful of devices with compatible hardware.
Apple iOS 27 brings long-awaited Siri AI overhaul, with daily usage limits unless you pay for iCloud+
Several iPad and Apple Watch models won't receive the latest OS updates, but no iPhones left out
In Hindsight: Tech Quotes That Got the Future Right and Wrong
Tech leaders love predicting the future. Sometimes they nail it, sometimes they miss spectacularly, and sometimes they leave behind quotes that only get better with age.
Apple is doubling MacBook Neo production target, but keeping it at $599 may be the hard part
The memory crisis and TSMC's capacity may have other ideas
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will no longer edit documents after July 13
Users can only view and print files unless they upgrade or subscribe to Microsoft 365
The MacBook Neo outsold the MacBook Air in its first three weeks
Apple shipped 1.1 million units in three weeks of availability, and couldn't keep up with demand
Apple's on-device AI dream is running into the hard limits of what a phone can do
A hybrid Siri will route more complex requests to Google's servers – Apple hopes you won't notice
Apple's M5 MacBook Air drops to $899 in latest deal
Apple's latest MacBook Air is down to $899, matching one of the lowest prices seen so far for the ultraportable. The base config includes 16GB of RAM, a 512GB SSD, and a 13.6" Liquid Retina display, while the M5 chip adds improved AI and productivity performance in Apple's fanless thin-and-light design.
Apple to host final WWDC of the Tim Cook era on June 8
WWDC 2026 will run for four days and highlight OS updates, AI advancements, and more
Apple is rolling out end-to-end encryption for iPhone to Android RCS messages
The long, slow death of SMS gets a meaningful milestone
How Apple Pay Works: The Tech Behind
Apple Pay makes contactless payments feel effortless, but behind that two-second tap is a surprisingly sophisticated chain of cryptography, tokenization, and real-time authorization.
Apple and Intel are reportedly working on a chip manufacturing deal
TSMC capacity is tightening under AI demand – and the US government has been quietly pushing Apple toward Intel for months
Apple is reportedly working on a holographic iPhone, an AI pendent, and AirPods Pro with AI cameras
The pendant and AirPods Pro have both reached advanced testing, and could launch as soon as next year
Apple is paying $250 million after overselling AI features before they actually worked
Eligible iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 buyers could receive up to $95 per device, pending court approval
Apple and Samsung are dominating smartphone sales so thoroughly that only one other company makes the top 10
Apple took the top three spots, Samsung grabbed fourth and fifth, and Xiaomi's $100 Redmi A5 was the only other phone to make the list
Unofficial Notepad++ macOS app forced to rebrand after creator objects
Don Ho says the Mac app is unauthorized and not affiliated as the developer agrees to change its name but keep building the port
This $170 retro-style dock gives your Mac mini a tiny screen and upgradeable storage
A dock that doubles as a tiny second screen
Apple's success is running into a familiar problem: not enough chips
A record quarter, a $100 billion buyback, and a CEO transition
The Mac Mini is sold out for "several months" as AI developers snap them up for local agent workloads
Tim Cook admits Apple was caught off guard by Mac Mini demand
Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan, but not one developer has signed on
Currently, only Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe are available for download
Apple is giving up on the Vision Pro after weak sales and high return rates
Apple's spatial computing experiment is over
Stolen Apple Mac mini resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace as thief posts serial number and license plate
A criminal mastermind at work
Apple set to overtake Dell as MacBook shipments rise against market decline
Apple could become the world's third-largest laptop maker
iPhone 18 Pro to lead Apple's four-phase camera upgrade strategy
Expect to see a variable aperture lens debut on this year's premium iPhone