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In the same report that brought rumors of a 2029 MacBook of some sort, and M5 Ultra in the OLED MacBook Pro , it is said that Apple has scrapped plans for an all-screen folding MacBook Pro. An all-screen MacBook Pro may be a pipe dream An all-screen folding MacBook Pro is a rumor that really got started in 2022 . Then, it was said that a 2026 launch was possible. And now, it turns out that it may…

A display research group with a middling rumor history claims that Apple is planning to introduce a new OLED MacBook model in 2029 to bridge the small gap between MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The MacBook Neo is Apple's latest laptop, but it may be planning one more Apple surprised many, especially in the Windows world , with its launch of a low-cost, high-quality hit MacBook Neo back in March 202…

If a rumor is right, Apple's forthcoming OLED MacBook Pro could also feature a brand-new M5 Ultra chip, ensuring the laptop will live up to its possible MacBook Ultra branding. We're skeptical. The MacBook Ultra could be a beast of a laptop Apple has been working on a MacBook Pro with a new OLED display for years, if the rumor mill is to be believed. Now, that machine is believed to be closer tha…

A supply chain leak has provided new information on the A20 Pro chip that's set to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, detailing how improved gaming performance and more fluid everyday use are in the cards. Apple's iPhone 18 Pro will feature numerous improvements over the iPhone 17 Pro. Coming via a post on the Weibo social network, the leak claims that the A20 Pro's chip layout was reverse-enginee…

Best known for batteries and chargers, Anker is launching a local AI hub for the home that supports Matter, controls cameras and video doorbells, and includes file sharing. The Anker MindBase is a smart home hub with Matter support and a built-in NAS - image credit: Anker. Following a revision of its lineup in January 2026 , Anker has now announced a further series of cameras and sensors, plus th…

A year ago, people were hand-wringing over the iPhone Air's failings, but 12 months later, it's clear its detractors dropped the ball on an iconic iPhone. iPhone Air one-year review: iPhone Air is a great iPhone The word "iconic" is thrown around all too easily these days. But it's still one that fits the iPhone Air. In a sea of all-too-familiar iPhones , the Air easily stands out from the crowd.…

A former UK antitrust director has filed a $2.7 billion class action suit claiming that Apple launched its App Tracking Transparency privacy feature to disadvantage developers and benefit itself. App Tracking Transparency The new suit has been filed with the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT), which is already investigating Apple over a $4.1 billion iCloud suit . The new suit over App Trackin…

Mac users can finally run their favorite Wallpaper Engine animated backgrounds natively without booting up Windows. Here's how to get it done, and what the limitations are today. Vivid Walls has an aurora wallpaper. Image credit: v2osk Wallpaper Engine lets people create animated desktop backgrounds, including scenes that respond to music or the mouse pointer. Users share their creations through …

The Xreal One Pro isn't the full smart glasses experience you want, but it does still give you a decent spatial computing experience — assuming you're fine with a cable snaking down to your pocket. Xreal One Pro review There have been rumors about Apple introducing its smart eyewear for years, but it still seems like a long time away from becoming a reality. While Apple is taking it's time — as i…

If you're developing an LLM in the United States and need loads of data, the government has made a legal filing that claims copyright violations by AI companies are fine, as long as it means moving faster than perceived adversaries. The US government has put its finger on the scales in deciding the results of the AI race I don't like to start my pieces off with a quote, but I feel like this color…

After years of avoiding it, Hobby Lobby has begun rolling out Apple Pay at its checkouts, much to the delight of its increasingly frustrated customers, though it isn't available everywhere just yet. Hobby Lobby now accepts Apple Pay at checkout | Image credit: Hobby Lobby You may be able to pick up your assorted crafting bits and bobs at Hobby Lobby sans wallet if you so choose. Customers have di…

Apple's new smart home display, designed to power Apple Home , could be launching soon. Here's what the rumors say will be coming, and when. An expertly made mockup of Apple's smart home display, taping an iPad mini to a HomePod A lot of what we've been hearing about this new home hub isn't exactly new. Rumors say that this device was expected to launch in the spring of 2025, before the state of …

Google has yet again dodged a potentially business-splitting antitrust ruling, and gets to keep its ad-tech business intact after escaping the Department of Justice's push for a court-ordered breakup. Google does not need to sell off its advertising business, court finds A federal judge has rejected the Justice Department's attempt to force Google to sell off major pieces of its advertising techn…

More than 150 million driver's license scans were up for purchase on the dark web, highlighting the risk you take every time you hand over your physical ID. Digital IDs could potentially limit some data breaches, but not until adoption becomes near universal Recently, a dark web platform known as Nexus claimed to be selling more than 153 million driver's license scans. In addition to the driver's…

B&H is having a flash sale that delivers a steep $200 price drop on Apple's loaded M5 MacBook Air with 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage. Save $200 on Apple's M5 MacBook Air with 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD - Image credit: Apple B&H's $200 discount on Apple's loaded 13-inch MacBook Air is the steepest available across the line, according to our M5 13-inch MacBook Air Price Guide . Save $200 on M5 MacBook Air …