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- 05:35 pm$599 MacBook Neo has these 7 surprising limitations
The MacBook Neo makes the Mac ecosystem more accessible than ever. Just be aware of these seven limitations before you buy. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)05:07 pmAirPods Max are the cheapest we’ve seen all year
Macworld If you’re buying a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, or MacBook Neo, you’re going to want some new headphones to go with them. Apple’s AirPods Max are usuall very expensive, but this Amazon deal brings them down to just $430, a savings of $120, and the best price we’ve seen all year. The AirPods Max are some of our favorite headphones. When we reviewed these, we gave them a 4-star rating, finding that they sound great, they feature “industry-leading active noise cancelling,” as well as an eye-catching design that’s sturdy and colorful. These headphones were built to deliver high-fidelity audio, ensuring rich and detailed sound no matter what you’re listening to. When ANC is turned on, the headphones minimize background noise to create the best, immersive listening environment, while the Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking places you right in the middle of the sound at all times. The AirPods Max deliver high-fidelity audio through an Apple-designed dynamic driver, ensuring rich and detailed sound. The headphones feature pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, which effectively minimizes background noise to create an immersive listening environment. And this model has USB-C charging so you won’t need a separate cable when traveling. Don’t waste any more time and get the AirPods Max for $430 while they’re still on sale. Buy now at Amazon05:01 pmApple TV announces new docuseries ‘Twisted Yoga,’ premiering March 13th
Apple TV has announced a new three-part true crime docuseries titled "Twisted Yoga", set to premiere globally on March 13, 2026… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.04:56 pmJohn Ternus talks Apple CEO speculation, MacBook Neo, more
Following yesterday’s MacBook Neo unveiling, Apple’s SVP of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, spoke to ABC News about the new product, AI, and speculation about him becoming Apple’s next CEO. more…04:45 pmDeals: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air up to $300 off, rare iPhone Air price drop, Apple Watch bands from $14, more | 9 to 5 MacDeals: MacBook Neo, MacBook Air up to $300 off, rare iPhone Air price drop, Apple Watch bands from $14, more
Today’s 9to5Mac Lunch Break is headlined by the best deals on the new 2026 MacBook pre-orders: MacBook Neo, M4 MacBook Air, and M5 Pro MacBook Pro. But from there we move over to the now live Best Buy Apple Shopping Event alongside a rare price drop on brand new condition unlocked iPhone Air units, today’s official Apple Watch band sale from $14, and M4 MacBook Air models at $300 off (Amazon all-time low prices). Head below for a closer look at the details. more…04:35 pmLowest price ever: M4 MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD plunges to $1,099
Amazon is making room for M5 MacBook Air inventory by clearing out M4 models, with the 13-inch laptop with 24GB of RAM and 512GB of storage now $300 off.Save $300 on select MacBook Air laptops - Image credit: AppleWith a $100 price increase on the M5 MacBook Air that was announced this week, Amazon's blowout M4 deal is especially enticing at $300 off. Pick up the 13-inch M4 model with 24GB of unified memory and 512GB of storage for just $1,099 in the Sky Blue finish. This configuration comes with the 10-core GPU too, for added performance.Buy M4/24GB/512GB Air for $1,099 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:30 pmHow to save big bucks with Apple’s educational discount
Find out how to qualify for the Apple educational discount and save $100 on the new MacBook Neo. Our guide is here to help. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:27 pmThese boring $599 Windows laptops are the MacBook Neo's competition
Apple's new MacBook Neo is its cheapest laptop yet at just $599, and it's a much more interesting proposition than these plasticky Windows laptops.Apple's MacBook Neo is a colorful bundle of joyRumors of Apple's entry into the affordable laptop market were accurate, they just took years to come true. March 4, 2026, saw Apple launch a laptop at the impossibly low price of just $599. Or $100 less, if you're buying as a student or teacher.Apple is more accustomed to the other end of the market. The one where a $1,100 MacBook Air is considered a good value and a MacBook Pro is just the cost of doing business. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:23 pm'Twisted Yoga' docuseries coming to Apple TV uncovers the disturbing side of a yoga empire | AppleInsider'Twisted Yoga' docuseries coming to Apple TV uncovers the disturbing side of a yoga empire
Apple TV is expanding into true crime with "Twisted Yoga", a docuseries exposing a sex trafficking ring hidden inside tantric yoga schools.'Twisted Yoga' premieres on March 13, 2026When you think of Apple TV, you probably don't immediately think of true crime. While the streaming giant has shown a deep love for sci-fi and psychological thrillers, it has typically allowed Netflix and Hulu to corner the true crime market.That may not be the case anymore. Apple TV is gearing up to release a new three-part docuseries, "Twisted Yoga," which tells the tale of an international sex trafficking network masquerading as a collection of tantric yoga studios. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums04:23 pmNetflix just acquired an AI-tech filmmaking company
Netflix is no longer buying Warner Bros. Discovery or HBO Max, but the company just announced an entirely separate acquisition: InterPositive, a company founded by Ben Affleck that “develops AI-powered tools built by and for filmmakers.” more…04:10 pmToday in Apple history: The App Store hits 25 billion downloads
On March 5, 2012, Apple marked 25 billion apps downloaded from the iOS App Store. The 25 Billion App Countdown contest had a winner! (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)04:02 pmApple TV debuts trailer for hit series ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ season two
Apple TV has released the trailer for the second season of its critically acclaimed drama "Your Friends & Neighbors," starring Jon Hamm… The post Apple TV debuts trailer for hit series ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ season two appeared first on MacDailyNews.03:46 pmApple explains MacBook Neo’s unique branding and name
MacBook Neo is the latest addition to the Mac lineup, and it comes with a unique name for an Apple product. Here’s why Apple says it chose the ‘MacBook Neo’ name. more…03:27 pmThere’s an Easter egg hiding in the MacBook Neo’s wallpaper
Macworld Apple’s MacBook Neo might run an iPhone processor and look like an iPad attached to a Magic Keyboard, but it’s a Mac through and through. It’s powered by macOS, connects Mac accessories, and runs Mac apps. It also has a fun new wallpaper that’s (of course) color-matched to the specific option you choose. But it’s not just an abstract design. The wallpaper has a hidden meaning. Take a look. Apple See it yet? How about now? Apple The lines spell out M-A-C. The three leftmost lines make an “M,’ the “A” uses the left leg of the “M” and adds a small line for the center, while the “C” is a long line and two shorter ones. We’ve seen Apple do similar things with the wallpaper for the iPad mini and MacBook Pro, but there seems to be a greater meaning with the Neo. The wallpaper here is bright and fun, and I’m willing to bet most people will opt to keep it as their default. And whenever they open it at a coffee shop or classroom, they’ll show everyone that what they’re using is unquestionably a M-A-C.03:23 pmiPad or MacBook Neo? Comparing Apple’s three $600 computers
Apple now has three portable computers that are priced around $600. MacBook Neo, iPad Air, and the plain iPad paired with Apple’s Magic Keyboard Folio each fit the bill. They offer very different experiences for the money, however, so here’s how they compare. more…03:10 pmApple TV reveals new true crime series premiering next week
Apple TV just announced Twisted Yoga, a new true crime docuseries that’s premiering next week. Here are the details and the trailer. more…03:00 pmFormula 1 begins this weekend, exclusively on Apple TV in America
Starting this weekend, Apple TV subscribers in America can watch all Formula 1 practice, qualifying, and Sprint sessions, along with races… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.02:58 pmEven Windows fans see the MacBook Neo as a winner
You’d expect Windows Central to be pretty adamant in favoring Windows laptops over any MacBook. Yet not only the website itself, but also its readers, see the MacBook Neo as a move that should see Microsoft panicking. The site says that the timing couldn’t be better for Apple given that more Windows users than ever before are looking to switch platform, and thinks it will hurt sales of machines like the $600 ASUS Vivobook 14 shown above … more…02:45 pmNew hyper-sensitive no-click mouse aims to change gaming
The wild Logitech G Pro X2 Superstrike Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse does away with traditional clicks in favor of customizable haptics. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)02:43 pmFormula 1 is live on Apple TV this weekend, here are the details
The kickoff of the 2026 Formula 1 season is this weekend, and Apple TV is now the exclusive streaming home for the sport in the US. Here are all the details on what to expect. more…