Apple and AMD now each hold about 20% of the laptop CPU market
Intel's market share has fallen from approximately 90% to 60% in eight years
Macs Fan Control is the easiest way to keep your Mac cool under pressure
Macs Fan Control puts you in charge of your Mac's cooling. It shows real-time temperature readings and lets you fine-tune fan speeds to balance performance, heat, and noise. Windows users looking for similar fan control may want to check out SpeedFan.
MacBook Air M4 hits record low at $799 (again)
This is the lowest price on record for what we consider the best ultraportable laptop. The base model 13" MacBook Air features Apple's M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, a 256 GB SSD, and AI hardware (software is not there yet).
Apple's new MacBook Pro 14 M5 is faster and better, but déjà vu
Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro brings modest but meaningful upgrades, featuring a more powerful chip, faster SSD, and a much stronger GPU. While it's not a revolutionary update, it's an excellent option for M1 and M2 users seeking a performance boost and class-leading battery life.
Apple testing "Veritas" AI chatbot to upgrade Siri as M5 and M6 MacBook Pros, iPhone 17e target 2026 launch
Will Apple finally get AI right?
Apple iOS 26, macOS 26, and iPadOS 26 are now available with new Liquid Glass UI
Major UI revamp comes to iPhone, iPad, and Mac
Apple's new MacBook may start at $599 with 12.9 inch display and iPhone 16 Pro chip
Low cost MacBook could target (and kill) Dell and HP's budget offerings
Why it matters: Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its most affordable MacBook yet – potentially starting at just $599 – in a move aimed squarely at the budget Windows laptop market. If true, it would mark Apple's most aggressive pricing play in the notebook space since the original MacBook Air redefined ultra-portable design in 2008, and could open macOS to a much broader audience than before.
Can your Mac handle Cyberpunk 2077? FPS benchmarks put M-series chips to the test
MacBook Air M1 barely plays the game at 12 fps
Apple macOS Tahoe brings major gaming improvements through Metal 4 and DLSS wrapper support
Cyberpunk, Red Dead II, Starfield, Jurassic World Evolution, and more will become playable
Low-cost MacBook with iPhone chip could shake up Apple's laptop lineup
Cheaper than the MacBook Air
Apple MacBook Air M4 gets $150 discount, now $849
The base model MacBook Air 13" with the M4 chip, 16GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage is currently discounted to $849, down from its original $999 MSRP. With its near-perfect blend of power, build quality, display, and battery life, the Air remains one of our favorite ultraportable laptops.
Apple MacBook Air M4 hits record-low price of $849 on Amazon
Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air continues to be one of the best laptops for most users. This latest model sports the M4 chip alongside excellent build quality, long battery life, and now 16GB of memory as standard – addressing one of the biggest criticisms of previous base models.
Apple unveils M4 MacBook Air with better performance and a lower price
Now available for pre-order starting at $999
Apple M5 silicon could ditch unified memory for split CPU and GPU designs
The lineup will be fabbed on TSMC's N3P node
Macs Fan Control adds support for Apple M3 and M4 chips
Macs Fan Control is a free app for managing fan speeds and monitoring temperatures on Apple laptops, letting you switch between presets to keep your Mac cool based on your activity.
PlayStation 3 emulator now supports Arm devices, including the Raspberry Pi 5
Windows on Arm gets it, too
MacBook Air M4 leaked in macOS 15.2 Sequoia, may feature new ultrawide camera
Expected to launch in spring 2025
The Best Laptops: Power, Productivity, Portability, and Budget Choices
It's been an eventful year for laptops, and our fully refreshed guide features all-new models, whether you're looking for power, portability, or a budget-friendly choice.
Apple set to reveal M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 ahead of November launch
The new Macbook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini are coming soon
Mass production of M4 Pro and M4 Max MacBook Pros is underway for a possible October release
Shipments from display suppliers indicate 14- and 16-inch variants
Apple is ready for September launch of iPhone 16, new wearables, and new Airpods
Cupertino is also working on four new Macs powered by M4 processors
New MacBook Pro and Mac mini powered by M4 chip could launch later this year
The MacBook Pro and iMac were refreshed with the M3 chip last October
YouTuber installed Windows XP on a touchscreen MacBook and it went exactly as you'd expect
Windows XP still has fans in 2024
Apple Watch helps track down Florida airport worker accused of stealing luggage
The watch was traced to the worker's home
Mystery wireless chips uncovered in Apple's latest Macs and iPads
The move could turn Macs and iPads into smart home hubs