Look, 8GB of RAM in the MacBook Neo isn’t great in 2026, but in the context of the RAM shortage, I kind of get it. I’m also willing to bet anyone that thinks that computer won’t run absolutely fine for basic tasks, likely hasn’t used a Mac recently.
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Look, 8GB of RAM in the MacBook Neo isn’t great in 2026, but in the context of the RAM shortage, I kind of get it. I’m also willing to bet anyone that thinks that computer won’t run absolutely fine for basic tasks, likely hasn’t used a Mac recently.
Back when I got Apple products early, this was always one of my biggest concerns when running benchmarks. I’m surprised it still happens so often.
All of these “leaked” M5 and MacBook Neo benchmarks are just reviewers that haven’t paid for Geekbench and the results are getting automatically uploaded 🫡.
I really like Grammarly and have used it for years, but taking subject matter expert writing styles and dropping them into an AI tool without permission is wild. www.theverge.com/ai-artificia...
Transcoding isn’t very common with home media servers anymore, but here’s a few ways to speed it up with Plex. www.xda-developers.com/simple-ways-...
Here’s a few lesser-known Fire TV Stick features I’ve found really useful. www.xda-developers.com/often-overlo...
Jellyfin’s latest Roku app update is pretty substantial. www.xda-developers.com/jellyfin-rok...
I’m still worried about the Xbox Full Screen Experience powering the next Xbox. It’s still janky and kind of sucks on the Xbox Ally X. www.xda-developers.com/microsoft-co...
The Pocket Taco has become my new go-to retro controller because it’s the one I have on me all the time. At $35, it’s pretty impossible to beat. www.xda-developers.com/gamesir-pock...
To be clear, this laptop isn’t for and I wouldn’t buy it (I need more from a laptop). But there’s an audience of Mac users out there that just want a basic, affordable MacBook. The big question for me is how smooth it performs with just 8GB of RAM.
The MacBook Neo looks great (the Citrus color is awesome). Apple has needed a true entry-level laptop for a long time, and this is it. www.xda-developers.com/apple-colorf...
Time to go fishing.
The 5G cigarette phone is here. www.xda-developers.com/this-wild-ph...
I’m just here for the SpongeBob SquarePants theme pack. www.xda-developers.com/google-2026-...
The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10’s Add Me still feels like magic. www.xda-developers.com/exclusive-pi...
It’s pretty wild that the new standard Studio Display doesn’t feature a 120Hz refresh rate. www.xda-developers.com/apple-studio...
We never got a 5G vape phone, but at least there’s a cig phone now. www.engadget.com/mobile/smart...
It sucks, but I totally expected this price increase. www.xda-developers.com/apple-announ...
I want to play Pokopia, but $100 before tax for a video game continues to feel wild to me.
The Motorola Fold is shaping up to be a pretty solid-looking foldable (6,000 mAh) is a huge battery. www.xda-developers.com/motorola-fin...
lol.
Oh good, 6G is actually a thing now… I can’t wait to hear how it’s going to “revolutionize AI” for the next 3-5 years. www.xda-developers.com/qualcomm-alr...
Apple has officially reveals the M4 iPad Air and the iPhone 17e. Both devices are pretty expected upgrades with no surprises. www.xda-developers.com/apple-reveal...
It’s really good to see Anthropic holding its ground on this (at least so far). www.xda-developers.com/president-tr...
If you’re looking for a Steam Deck OLED, the 512GB version is in stock on Steam right now. www.xda-developers.com/steam-deck-o...
It looks like the Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal is dead. At least HBO won’t suck now. www.xda-developers.com/netflix-isnt...
This foldable Lenovo handheld is cool, but I really think it’s just a proof-of-concept and not a product that’s ever going to be released. www.xda-developers.com/lenovo-rumor...
A laptop sleeve with a wireless charger is a good idea that I’m surprised doesn’t already exist. www.xda-developers.com/razer-16-inc...
The new Pokémon starters look… fine? I don’t see how these are any worse than every recent generation.
Nvidia’s continued support for the Shield TV is impressive. www.xda-developers.com/nvidia-shiel...