What the MacBook Neo is, and what it isn’t

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple launched its most affordable laptop ever yesterday, the MacBook Neo. It is a product that I believe has been in Apple’s pipeline for years and it is a significant product for a number of reasons. 

While the announcement was met with mostly positive reactions—thanks to its lower price of $599 ($499 for students and teachers) and bold colors (the Citrus shade is sure to be copied by competitors and appliance makers); a quick look at Reddit and Threads reveals some negative reactions. Critics argue that the MacBook Neo falls short, pointing to issues like only 8GB of unified memory, the lack of a backlit keyboard, and the absence of MagSafe. They''re not getting it.

At the core of early confusion is a misunderstanding of what this device is and who it is for. So, let’s break it down.

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Google's March 2026 feature drop for Pixel phones lets you look for and try on clothes virtually

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Google has officially unveiled its March 2026 feature drop, introducing a flurry of artificial intelligence-driven tools and productivity enhancements for the Pixel ecosystem. Here are just some of the standout additions. 

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TikTok does not plan to use end-to-end encryption for direct messages, saying it puts users at risk

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TikTok is bucking the industry trend by refusing to adopt end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for its direct messages, claiming the move would compromise user safety. In a briefing with BBC News at its London office, the social media company argued that because E2EE limits message access strictly to the sender and recipient, it would prevent safety teams and law enforcement from detecting real-world harms, like grooming and harassment. TikTok also noted that all direct messages on its platform are still secured using standard encryption.

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Apple launches $799 MacBook Neo

Apple capped off its week of new product annoouncements by announcing the highly anticipated MacBook Neo, a US $599 ($799 CAD) consumer laptop featuring a 13-inch liquid retina display, an Apple A18 Pro chip, 8 GB of RAM, 16 hours of battery life, and Apple Intelligence capabilities. The Macbook Neo comes in an array of colours, including silver, blush (pink), citrus (yellow), and Indigo (blue). It ships qith 256 GB of storage with an option for 512GB and Touch ID for extra.  Pre-orders are available today for shipping on March 11. The MacBook Neo seems to be targetting Windows and Chromebook switchers.