Apple's cheap MacBook could be called the MacBook Neo
“MacBook Neo” appears to be the name of Apple’s long-rumored cheap MacBook, based on a regulatory posting on Apple’s website, MacRumors reports. The gaffe was quickly removed from Apple’s site (pour one out for the poor soul who posted it). Previous rumors didn’t attach a name to the low-cost MacBoo
2027 Audi RS5 first drive: Big thrills with a big battery
There's more waffling going on about the future of electric vehicles in America right now than you might expect at a Belgian breakfast buffet. Some brands like Hyundai are staying committed, some brands like Honda are dialing back, and everyone else is simply doing their damndest to provide as many
Apple intros M5 Pro and Max MacBook Pros and its first new monitors in years
New laptops come with more storage but also higher starting prices.
All of Amazon’s kid-friendly Kindles are on sale, including the color version
Let me let you in on a little secret: Amazon’s kid-friendly e-readers are a better deal than the standard models. Each so-called “Kids” device is identical to its non-Kids counterpart, except that it comes with a protective case, an extended two-year warranty against damage, and six months of Amazon
Everything Apple announced this week: iPhone 17e, new MacBooks, M4 iPad Air and more
Apple has promised a “big week” for the company, which includes an in-person event for press and creators on March 4. But it didn’t exactly wait until Wednesday to get things started. The news started on Monday with the announcements of the iPhone 17e and M4-powered iPad Air. The company followed up
MacBook Neo leaks as name for low-cost model powered by iPhone chip - 9to5Mac
Apple is expected to announce an all-new, low-cost MacBook as soon as tomorrow, and MacBook Neo may be the official...
This is why our electricity bills are so high right now
New data shows electricity rates rose 5 percent nationwide in 2025.
As Moon interest heats up, two companies unveil plans for a lunar "harvester"
"Ultimately, we want to build a fleet of electric harvesters."
Scott Pilgrim creator Bryan Lee O’Malley on taking ‘another run’ with new game
It's been a busy few years for Scott Pilgrim. Following a live-action film and the conclusion of the comics in 2010, the series has slowly been coming back to life. First, in 2021 Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game was rereleased on modern consoles after years of being inaccessible. Two years lat
We played Pokémon Pokopia, ask us anything
Pokémon's 30th anniversary is here and Nintendo (and The Pokémon Company, Game Freak, and Omega Force) are kicking things off with a surprisingly excellent life simulation spinoff game. Pokémon Pokopia arrives on March 5th, and it's one of the first Pokémon titles that will debut exclusively on the
Apple’s new Studio displays come with Thunderbolt 5
The new displays come with better cameras, new sound systems, and Thunderbolt 5 ports.
Apple's New MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Have New Chips, More Storage, and Higher Prices
Apple seems to be saving the entry-level MacBook for its event tomorrow, but instead, we have two new pricey Studio Display computer monitors.
Apple unveils M5 Pro and M5 Max chips with new ‘Fusion Architecture’
The chips are engineered around Apple's new Fusion Architecture, an advanced design that merges two dies into a single, high-performance system on a chip (SoC).
The 6G, modular, robot phones of the future
Year after year, we mostly know what to expect from our smartphone upgrades. Galaxy, iPhone, Pixel, or whatever else, everything seems to get slightly better (and occasionally more expensive) without many surprises in store. That's not to say there are no new ideas left in smartphones, though. You j
Xiaomi, unlike Google and Samsung, thinks camera hardware comes first
Xiaomi’s new Leica Leitzphone has new hardware tricks including continuous zoom and a LOFIC sensor. | Photo: Dominic Preston / The Verge When it launched the 17 and 17 Ultra in Europe on Saturday, Xiaomi bucked an industry trend: it didn't really talk about AI all that much. And it really didn't tal
The MacBook Air M5 starts at $1,099, up $100 from the M4
Reports had suggested that Apple wasn’t going to reveal a refreshed MacBook Air with an M5 chip during its week of announcements, but whaddyaknow? Apple just went ahead and did that exact thing. Let’s deal with the bad news first: Apple is reverting a price cut from last year. It dropped the M4-powe
Blue Prince headlines Nintendo’s lineup of Switch 2 indie games
Following a Direct in February and a Pokémon-focused event last week, Nintendo returned today with a showcase focused on indie games. And it ended with a big one: the absorbing, room-shifting puzzle game Blue Prince is launching on the Switch 2. Even better, it'll be available later today. The rest
Why is SpaceX going public?
I can’t be the only person befuddled by this IPO. | Image: Laura Normand / The Verge I am excited about the SpaceX IPO for all the reasons investors shouldn't be. Maybe it'll be a real marquee moment for Silicon Valley, but I see the potential for a shitshow. After all, more than a decade ago, Musk
Apple’s new Studio Display XDR adds a Mini LED upgrade
After a few years between updates, Apple has two new 5K monitor options, ranging from expensive to very expensive, with the 27-inch 5K Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. Both have 5,120 x 2,880 resolutions and 12MP Center Stage cameras embedded inside - we'll be eager to see how much better thos
Nintendo Indie World: 18 Games We Saw
The presentation showed off indie games coming to Switch and Switch 2
Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'
As part of its big week of announcements, Apple has unveiled a new pair of M5 chips alongside two new MacBooks. The new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will power the new MacBook Pro that was just announced today, while the new MacBook Air comes with the base M5. According to the company’s press release, th
Apple brings its M5 Pro and Max silicon to the next MacBook Pro generation
It happened much later than we expected, but Apple's announcement of MacBook Pros with its M5 Pro and M5 Max chips has finally arrived. These more powerful variants on Apple's silicon will be available in the 14-inch and 16-inch models of the laptops. Pre-orders will open on March 4 with an expected
Apple launches M5 Pro and M5 Max chips
Apple has just announced two new processors: the M5 Pro and M5 Max. The new chips will power the MacBook Pro it revealed on Tuesday, offering an 18-core CPU and a new "Fusion Architecture" that integrates two 3nm dies into a single system-on-a-chip (SoC). The CPU's 18-core setup includes six super c
Apple reveals its new 5K mini-LED Studio Display XDR
Apple continues its gradual unveiling of new products this week with the launch of the Studio Display and an all-new 27-inch Studio Display XDR. The latter is a higher-end model aimed at content creators with a 27-inch 5K Retina XDR display that features a mini-LED display with 2,000-plus dimming zo