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- 12:13 pmEvery MacBook Neo color is available at retail, shipping delays increase
As of March 11, 2026, all configurations and colors of the new MacBook Neo are in stock in Apple Stores, while most online orders are delayed up to two weeks.The Blush 512GB MacBook Neo is backordered more than any other color and configurationOnline, the MacBook Neo began to see shipping delays almost immediately after preorders began. Now some new orders are scheduled to arrive as late as April 2, 2026.However, that's the case with stock on the online Apple Store. Apple always maintains a separate stock for retailers, and the stores will have all configurations — at least for now. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums12:09 pmUh-oh, PC makers are doubting Apple again
Macworld Apple’s announcement of the $599 MacBook Neo last week was a bombshell for the company’s fans and customers. But the announcement had reverberations far beyond the Apple ecosystem. In an earnings call on Tuesday, Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu explained that such a radical change of direction for the Cupertino company is a big deal for manufacturers of lower-priced Windows PCs: “In the past, Apple’s pricing situation has always been high,” he said (translated from Chinese, and via PC Mag). “So for [the company] to release a very budget-friendly product, this is obviously a shock to the entire industry.” However, Hsu doesn’t seem to think the Neo will have much of an impact on the budget PC laptop market. He cited the Neo’s non-upgradable 8GB of memory as a factor that could limit its appeal, and described it disparagingly as an iPad-esque content consumption device. “This is different from the use case of a mainstream notebook,” he said, almost convincingly. Still, Hsu admitted that the Windows PC industry had been carefully following those rumors and trying to decide how to respond if and when such a product was launched. While the Neo’s specific details, and particularly its price tag, were a closely guarded secret until the last moment, its existence had been rumored since the middle of last year. “In the entire PC ecosystem,” he said, “there have been a lot of discussions about how to compete with this product.” However, those discussions have not been entirely pessimistic, based on Hsu’s bullish verdict on the new MacBook and its prospects of competing with Windows notebooks. The problem for Windows PC manufacturers is that most reviewers don’t really agree. In our MacBook Neo review, for example, we found the device to be “an excellent choice as a general productivity computer” and praised its single-core CPU performance. “You can technically do anything,” writes my colleague Roman Loyola. “Content production, software development, database management, and more.” He concedes that pro-level tasks will push the Neo beyond its limits, but the same would likely be true of a $599 netbook. So unless Asus can boost performance while keeping prices down—not easy when there’s a memory shortage—its CEO may have a few more worries ahead. Have PC makers already forgotten Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer’s reaction to the iPhone?12:04 pm11M Facebook and Instagram scam accounts zapped, new alerts launched
Meta says that it has removed over 159 million scam ads and taken down 10.9 million scam accounts on Facebook and Instagram. The company is also today launching new anti-scam tools on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. These aim to alert you to the three most common scam tactics used … more…12:00 pmMicrosoft Warns of Hackers Supercharging Cyberattacks With AI
AI is becoming a force multiplier for cybercriminals, helping threat actors automate phishing, malware development, and reconnaissance while accelerating the pace and scale of cyberattacks. The post appeared first on TechNewsWorld.11:49 amKuo shares MacBook Neo shipment and touchscreen updates, OLED MacBook Air timing
MacBook Neo launch day has arrived, and supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has some interesting insights around Apple’s first $599 laptop. Kuo also puts a timeline on the arrival of Apple’s first OLED MacBook Air. more…11:21 amThe MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support fast charging, but a beefier charger helps
One of the compromises Apple lists for the MacBook Neo is that it doesn’t support fast charging, and the machine is supplied with just a 20W power adapter (except in Europe). Based on Apple’s statement, there didn’t appear to be any point in using a beefier charger with the new machine, but tests reveal otherwise … more…10:55 amMacBook Neo's price has shocked the Windows PC industry
The CEO of PC manufacturer Asus has revealed that the industry was not prepared for the price and quality of Apple's MacBook Neo.Apple's MacBook Neo is lower price than the company usually sells at, but still high qualityDuring the initial reviews of the new MacBook Neo, one columnist counted as a bonus the way that it will prompt manufacturers to make Windows laptops better and more efficient. Now one of those manufacturers has agreed that the MacBook Neo's starting price was a "shock."As spotted by PC Magazine, Asus CEO S.Y. Hsu has said in an earnings call that PC makers will now have to respond. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:54 amApple Stores welcome the MacBook Neo, with in-store pickup available today
The MacBook Neo officially goes on sale today, and Apple Stores appear to be going all-in on welcoming the latest member of the Mac family. The first owners are now taking delivery of their machines, but even if you haven’t pre-ordered yours, it looks like you have a good shot at getting one for same-day pickup from your local Apple Store … more…10:30 amCan MacBook Neo charge faster with a better charger?
Macworld If you buy a MacBook Neo, you’ll get a 20W USB-C Power Adapter, the smallest charger of any Apple laptop. Apple sells higher-wattage adapters ranging from 35 watts up to 140 watts, and you can find third-party adapters with more features. The Neo’s charger is clunky and has just one port, so most people who buy one will likely use a different adapter that delivers more power. However, the MacBook Neo doesn’t officially support fast charging like the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Apple never mentioned fast charging during its Apple Experience on March 4, and Apple’s support document about MacBook fast charging also doesn’t include the Neo. So it shouldn’t matter what kind of charger you use with the MacBook Neo. But we wanted to make sure there’s no difference if a higher-wattage adapter is used on the Neo. We tried charging a Neo’s battery at 20 percent to see how much it would gain in 30 minutes using Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapter and the bundled 20W USB-C Power Adapter. Here are the results. ChargerChange after 30 minutes20W USB-C Power Adapter+15%96W USB-C Power Adapter+30% That’s… not the same. It also doesn’t fit Apple’s definition of fast charging, which is up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes. So we did some digging. Below are screenshots of the Battery Health 2 app, which I used to take a look at the charging rates. The shot on the left is with the 96W charger; the right shot is with the 20W charger. In the section labeled “Charging With,” the 96W charger was at twice the rate of the 20W charger. While on The Full Nerd podcast, we plugged in a 250-watt charger, and the rate was similar to the 96W charger. It appears that the charging rate for the MacBook Neo is capped at around 24 Watts if you use a charger that’s faster than the bundled 20W charger. MacBook Neo charging with a 96W charger (left) and a 20W charger (right).Foundry So, based on these results, you can get a faster charging speed if you use a higher-wattage charger. But you don’t get the “50 percent in 30 minutes” that Apple touts with the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro fast charging, which is probably why they don’t promote it as fast-charging capable. We’ve contacted Apple for comment on our findings, and will update this article if we hear anything.08:00 amA classic button remote for Apple TV—just $30 + free shipping
Macworld TL;DR: If you’ve never loved the Apple TV remote, this $29.95 Function101 Button Remote offers a simpler, more comfortable alternative. Apple TV is great. The remote? That’s debatable. Many Apple TV users have had that moment where the remote slips between couch cushions, flips upside down in your hand, or sends the cursor flying across the screen because you barely brushed the touchpad. The Function101 Button Remote for Apple TV is a refreshingly simple alternative that brings back something many people actually miss: real buttons. This remote is designed with a traditional layout. Instead of swiping and guessing where your finger landed, you get clearly labeled buttons for the actions you actually use—play, pause, menu, navigation, and more. The remote uses infrared (IR) technology, which means it connects quickly and can also sync with your TV, soundbar, or receiver so you can control power, volume, and mute without juggling multiple remotes. The Function101 remote works with all Apple TV models, including Apple TV 4K, and it offers a generous range of up to 39 feet. There’s no voice control here—and for some people, that’s actually a bonus. If the original Apple TV remote has never quite clicked for you, this $29.95 Button Remote upgrade with free shipping might make your streaming setup feel a lot more comfortable. Button Remote for Apple TV/Apple TV 4K (Bluetooth + Infrared)See Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.08:00 amYour phone storage drama ends with this 10TB deal
Macworld TL;DR: Stop deleting photos and files—this Internxt lifetime cloud storage deal gives you a massive 10TB for $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). You know the moment: your phone warns you that storage is full, and suddenly you’re deleting old screenshots, blurry photos, and random memes just to take one more picture. There’s a better way to handle that digital clutter. And its name is Internxt. You can now grab Internxt Cloud Storage’s 10TB Lifetime Plan for a one-time $269.97 (MSRP $2,900)—a massive amount of space designed to hold years of photos, videos, files, and backups without constant cleanup sessions. Ten terabytes is a lot of storage. Like, a lot. We’re talking tens of thousands of photos, massive video libraries, and plenty of room for work files, documents, and backups. Internxt also puts a big emphasis on privacy. The platform uses end-to-end encryption—everything is encrypted and broken into pieces before being stored—and zero-knowledge storage. Access is easy across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and web browsers, so your files stay synced wherever you’re working. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having plenty of space for all the photos, projects, and files you actually want to keep. Get lifetime access to 10TB of Internxt Cloud Storage for just $269.97 (MSRP $2,900). Internxt Cloud Storage Lifetime Subscription: 10TB PlanSee Deal StackSocial prices subject to change.02:49 amPhotographer Tyler Stalman tests the MacBook Neo with pro photo and video workflows
Watch below as Stalman realizes halfway through the video that the MacBook Neo can handle more demanding photo and video production workflows than he initially thought. more…02:47 amGemini in Chrome gets first international expansion
After the US launch last year and big update this January, Gemini in Chrome is now coming to Canada, India, and New Zealand, as well as adding support for over 50 languages. more…02:01 amAsus co-CEO praises MacBook Neo value, questions its productivity firepower
During today’s earnings call, Asus co-CEO S.Y. Hsu reacted to Apple’s announcement of the “budget-friendly” MacBook Neo and its effects on the PC market. Here’s what he said more…12:53 amApple trained an AI to recognize previously unseen hand gestures from wearable sensors
In the new study, Apple taught an AI model to recognize hand gestures that weren’t part of its original training dataset. Here are the details. more…12:14 amValerion VisionMaster Max review: Premium projector that's still consumer-friendly
The Valerion VisionMaster Max is a super-premium 4K home theater projector that manages to get extremely close to the professional-grade experience for less than half the cost.Valerion VisionMaster Max reviewFor anyone constructing their own home theater, the choice between a projector and a television is frequently determined by budget. A massive TV provides most of the benefits and few of the drawbacks, but you just don't get the same sort of experience as you would when using a projector.However, there are other factors that weigh into the home projector experience, not the least of which is managing the light in your theater space to get the ideal image. Your choice of projector also makes a massive difference to what you can eventually see on your wall or projector screen. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our ForumsTuesday March 1010:52 pm'X-Plane 12' flight simulator to take advantage of Nvidia CloudXR 6 in visionOS 26.4
Apple Vision Pro owners will be able to take to the skies in the "X-Plane 12" flight simulator thanks to visionOS 26.4, which includes support for CloudXR.Apple Vision Pro to get more gaming support via CloudXROne of the main complaints surrounding Apple Vision Pro is its lack of a broad app ecosystem or VR game library. The latter could be addressed thanks to visionOS 26.4, and developers are already taking notice.A post in the X-Plane blog shares that X-Plane 12 will launch on Apple Vision Pro "later this spring." It seems to insinuate that it will launch alongside the release of visionOS 26.4, which includes support for the needed Nvidia CloudXR 6.0. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:48 pmThe MacBook Neo
May the MacBook Neo live so long that its name becomes inapt.10:39 pmA now-resolved Apple server outage stopped developers from verifying apps
Apple's verification servers experienced an outage on Tuesday, as developers were unable to complete new installations of enterprise-signed apps.Apple's verification servers were down on Tuesday.To test applications compiled through Xcode, developers are required to have their apps signed through Apple's verification servers. These are also used for installing enterprise applications, and even local app installations require access to the servers.However, as noted by developers across social media, including a Reddit post, the iPhone maker's verification servers were seemingly down between 3 PM and 6 PM Eastern Time on March 10, 2026. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums10:04 pmApple reveals MacBook Neo battery cycle limit
Apple has updated its support documentation to confirm the maximum battery cycle count for the new MacBook Neo. Here are the details. more…