The memory crisis isn’t going to ease, and you will pay the price for it, says a research firm

Jefferies projects memory prices will rise 40-50% in Q3 2026 and another 30-40% in Q4, with no meaningful relief until 2028.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 28

Apple’s historically high tax for RAM upgrades on Macs has now become absurd

Mac buyers are being hit with doubled RAM upgrade prices on some configurations, even though Apple’s upgrade pricing was already far above typical market rates.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     June 28

Apple’s looking at a politically radioactive fix for the memory crisis, and the US government isn’t happy about it

Days after raising Mac and iPad prices over the memory crisis, Apple is seeking White House approval to buy DRAM from a Pentagon-blacklisted Chinese chipmaker.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 27

The refurbished MacBook Neo may be your best way around Apple’s price hike

Refurbished MacBook Neo models have appeared on Apple’s online store, but the savings may not be as generous as you would expect.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     June 27

If you miss the feel of paper in the digital age, this app gives your Mac’s screen a textured look

Paperman is a desktop utility for Mac and Windows that adds paper-like textures over your screen to soften contrast and reduce the glossy look of modern displays.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     June 26

I dug these last-hour Prime Day smart home, laptop, and accessory deals that are irresistible

Prime Day 2026 is ending. These are the best last-minute deals on smart home devices, laptops, tablets, and accessories.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 26

Apple’s biggest MacBook Pro redesign in years may skip the chip everyone expected

Apple is reportedly planning a redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED and touch support, but the expected M6 Pro and M6 Max chips may not happen.

Computing     Nadeem Sarwar     June 26

I found these two Prime Day flagship laptop deals for display snobs and practical buyers

These Samsung and Microsoft Prime Day laptop deals take different routes to high-end value: a 16-inch AMOLED 2-in-1 or a Surface Laptop under $1,000.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     June 26

Framework found a way to make its new laptop cheaper, but don’t celebrate yet

Some Framework Laptop 13 Pro buyers will get upgraded from 500GB to 1TB SSD storage while also seeing their order price come down.

Computing     S. Kumar Manglam     June 26

Apple just raised Mac prices, and Prime Day is your last chance to beat the hike

The best Prime Day 2026 MacBook deals, from the MacBook Neo at $589.99 to the 16-inch MacBook Pro at $2,494, all at prices that predate Apple's latest hike.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

The Macflation crisis is here, and I just dodged it by a hair

I bought an M5 MacBook Air in India for roughly $1,078, eleven days before Apple raised prices by over $300 in the same market. This is my story.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 25

I found 2 Prime Day gaming laptop deals that dodge the usual RGB regret

These MSI and ASUS Prime Day gaming laptop deals give you two sensible paths: stronger RTX 5060 performance or a bigger desk-first setup for less.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     June 25

I rounded up the best Prime Day 2026 laptop deals, and these five are the ones I’d buy

With laptop prices rising due to memory costs, Prime Day 2026 is a rare window for real savings. Here are the five deals worth buying right now.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 24

Apple MacBook Air M5 review: Boring has never been this good

Quick Take The MacBook Air M5 is what happens when Apple keeps refining an already excellent laptop instead of reinventing it. On paper, the upgrades feel modest. The design is unchanged, the display is still 60Hz, and the M5 chip isn’t delivering the dramatic leap that makes last year’s model instantly obsolete. Yet after spending […]

Computing     Moinak Pal     June 22

Intel Core 3 test shows it could give Windows laptops a fighting chance again MacBook Neo

Intel's upcoming Core 3 304 processor has appeared in new benchmarks, posting PassMark scores surprisingly close to Apple's A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     June 21

Asus just priced its RTX 5080 gaming laptop higher than a last-gen RTX 5090 model

The new Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 RTX 5080 brings 64GB RAM and 160W TGP to the US for $4,799, but its value case is complicated.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 19

Microsoft’s new Surface Pro 12 is its best 2-in-1 PC yet, but also its most expensive

Microsoft's Surface Pro 13-inch 12th Edition launches today at $1,499 with Snapdragon X2, a 15.5-hour battery, and an optional OLED display.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 claims 20-hour battery life, improved GPU performance, and a steep $1,599 ask

Microsoft's Surface Laptop 8 launches today at $1,599 with Snapdragon X2, up to 20 hours of battery, and a new Jade color option.

Computing     Shikhar Mehrotra     June 16

Intel’s wild NVIDIA RTX chip could blow up the laptop GPU war

Intel's rumored NVIDIA RTX chip could reshape future PCs, but the key details remain missing. The reported 2028 roadmap points to Serpent Lake, RTX graphics, and plenty of unanswered questions.

Computing     Paulo Vargas     June 16

Samsung launches Galaxy Book6 Edge with Snapdragon X2 Elite and Galaxy AI features

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Book6 Edge with Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 Elite chip, Galaxy AI features, and a lightweight design built for Copilot+ experiences.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     June 15

Best laptops coming in 2026 after Computex

From RTX Spark powerhouses to affordable AI PCs, these are the most exciting laptops announced at Computex 2026 that are worth waiting for in 2026.

Computing     Varun Mirchandani     June 14

Buying a laptop may soon come with an instant carbon score thanks to AI

Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.

Computing     Moinak Pal     June 12

Waiting for your Framework Laptop 13 Pro? You’ll be waiting a bit longer

Framework has delayed the Laptop 13 Pro by about a month after finding issues with the haptic touchpad and display. Here's what your customers need to know.

Computing     Rachit Agarwal     June 10

I thought budget Windows laptops were dead, but Computex gave me new hope

Computex 2026 made the budget Windows laptop space feel exciting again, with Dell and Acer showing premium-feeling machines that directly challenge Apple’s MacBook Neo.

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 10

MacOS Golden Gate gives you a taste of how a touchscreen MacBook will work

macOS 27 Golden Gate beta reportedly adds new touch controls through Sidecar, fueling rumors of Apple’s first OLED touchscreen MacBook

Computing     Vikhyaat Vivek     June 10

Excited for macOS Golden Gate? Check out all the supported Mac models

Every Intel Mac is now officially locked out of macOS 27 Golden Gate, and even some Apple silicon Macs won't get the full Siri AI experience. Here's the full compatibility list.

Computing     Manisha Priyadarshini     June 8

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