Apple’s rumored MacBook Neo, a lower-cost, colorful laptop, could launch this week
This would mark the first time Apple competes with cheaper hardware like the Chromebook.
Europe is pushing back on Washington’s chip war
As ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet told TechCrunch in May, what China can currently buy are older-generation deep ultraviolet tools — gear first shipped about a decade ago — the same machines the MATCH Act would now put off limits.
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This Lightweight HP Laptop Won’t Slow Down Your Workday
It is built for entrepreneurs on the go.
Almost Half of U.S. Workers Want to Switch Careers. Here’s What’s Stopping Them.
A survey of over 4,000 people found a widespread desire for career changes. AI and economic uncertainty are driving the urge to switch.
Amid new competition, Chrome speeds up its release schedule
Google Chrome will begin shipping new releases every two weeks in September, instead of monthly.
Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
The new plan is $6 cheaper than the platform’s existing “Premium” plan, which costs $14.95 per month.
This Nostalgic Apple Product Is Making a Major Comeback — and You Can Thank Gen Z For It
It first launched 25 years ago and was discontinued in 2022. Now it’s attracting a new generation of fans — many of whom weren’t even born when it debuted.
This Startup Claims It Can Stop Lightning. Scientists Have Questions.
Skyward Wildfire says it can prevent lightning using military chaff, but the research is dubious.
X begins testing standalone X Chat app on iOS
The new app promises a way to send and receive messages without being distracted by your timeline.
Apple unveils new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with M5
These updated M5 chips were specifically designed to make the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro laptops better at handling intensive AI tasks.
The Conflict in the Middle East Could Sting at the Gas Pump. Here’s the Number to Watch.
The national average is still below $3, but experts warn that could change quickly.