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- 06:54 pm9to5Mac Daily: March 5, 2026 – The all-new MacBook Neo
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work. Sign up for the giveaway here. more…06:44 pmBy any other name: A18 Pro is just as good a Mac chip as M4 for most
People are losing their minds over Apple's decision to put an iPhone chip in the MacBook Neo. All it shows is that they really don't understand the engineering of Apple Silicon.Apple's A18 Pro is more than an iPhone chipAfter years of rumors, the budget MacBook was revived on March 4, 2026. The MacBook Neo is its name, and people are already losing their minds over one key cost-cutting decision.The MacBook Neo has the A18 Pro at its heart, the same chip that powered the iPhone 16 Pro. It's something that had been rumored, yet still seems to have blindsided some of those looking to create a fuss on social media. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:35 pmOpenAI upgrades ChatGPT with GPT-5.4 Thinking, offering six key improvements
Earlier this week, OpenAI released GPT-5.3 Instant, promising to make ChatGPT less cringe and more natural when using its most popular model. Now OpenAI is back with GPT-5.4 Thinking and Pro, which is an overall upgrade to its most capable frontier model. more…06:18 pmBad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show had over 4 billion views, all-time record
The Super Bowl was almost a month ago, but the official numbers for Bad Bunny’s Apple Music halftime show were just released this week. And they confirm that the halftime performance was a record-breaker. more…06:01 pmApple VP John Ternus on CEO succession: ‘I love the job I have’
Amid ongoing speculation that Apple's SVP of Hardware Engineering John Ternus is the frontrunner to succeed CEO Tim Cook when… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:53 pmTim Cook isn't on the MacBook Neo talk-show circuit, but John Ternus is
Apple's new $599 MacBook Neo is aimed at bringing the Mac to more buyers — but Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't the one out talking about it yet.MacBook NeoTernus discussed Apple's strategy in an interview published March 5, one day after Apple announced the MacBook Neo on March 4. The new laptop starts at $599, or $499 for education buyers, making it the lowest-priced Mac notebook Apple has ever sold."We saw an opportunity here to really just reach a lot more people than we ever have before," Ternus said. "MacBook Neo is solid, reliable, and durable, all the things you want a Mac to be. And yeah, that's an amazing price point." Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:50 pmMacBook Neo sets off panic in Windows land
It's brand new, but already MacBook Neo sets off Windows panic among commentators rightly fearing hordes of users will move to macOS. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how-tos and deals.)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.)05:35 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.