A $1,000 Xbox might actually make sense, if Project Helix gets it right

Rumors suggest Microsoft’s next Xbox, Project Helix, could cost up to $1,000 or more, but its hybrid console-PC design and massive performance leap may justify the price.
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The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and I’m scared about the future of gaming

Renting gaming hardware might lower the barrier to entry today, but it could also redefine what it means to truly own a gaming setup tomorrow.
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I just watched Hoppers, here’s why it’s one of Pixar’s best films

Disney and Pixar’s movie, Hoppers, has finally hit theaters, giving us a fresh and funny, and thought-provoking animated film.
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The Xbox isn’t ending, but it needs these 3 changes to return to glory

If you’ve spent any time following gaming news in early 2026, you might think the end of Xbox is right around the corner. Between reports of a 32% year-over-year drop in hardware revenue, the sudden departure of longtime Xbox boss Phil Spencer, and wil…

Apple is promoting Microsoft Office apps for MacBook Neo, and the target is obvious

Apple is taking a rare approach with the marketing material for its new MacBook Neo, signaling that winning over Windows users is more important for the company than keeping its walled garden perfectly sealed.
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Samsung vs. Apple earbuds in 2026: Everything you need to know before spending $179 or $249

Two companies, four earbuds, and a price gap that’s quietly disappeared. Samsung and Apple are closer than they’ve ever been — and further apart in ways that will matter differently depending on who you are.
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The MacBook Neo may be Apple’s cleverest bait to catch them young

The MacBook Neo makes the jump to macOS easier for students and could quietly shape the next generation of Apple loyalists.
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5 reasons to skip the MacBook Neo and buy an older MacBook Air instead

Apple’s new MacBook Neo is the cheapest MacBook yet, but older MacBook Air may still be the better purchase.
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MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air: Which affordable Apple laptop is the right pick for you?

The MacBook Neo brings the price of a MacBook down to $599, but compromises were inevitable. We compare it to the M5 MacBook Air to see which laptop offers better value.
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Windows laptops are finally getting good, but Microsoft might have missed the moment

Even with great chips, Windows laptops couldn’t be getting better at the worst possible time.
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