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Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the company will raise prices for its products, including MacBooks, Mac Minis, and iPads, due to the global shortage of memory and storage. The price hikes are expected to occur soon, with the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro series likely to be more expensive than its predecessors. Apple has already started adjusting its product lineup, removing lower storage variants and increasing prices for remaining models. Customers in the Philippines have seen [...]

The Dell XPS 13 laptop is on sale for $999.99, a 29% discount from its original price of $1,399.99. This premium laptop features a Snapdragon X Elite processor and a substantial 32GB of RAM, making it a notable bargain in the current market. The XPS 13 is an ultraportable machine that can handle most tasks with ease and lasts all day. It also runs quietly and has a stylish design. The sale price includes a 512GB SSD, [...]

Apple's 1TB M5 MacBook Pro has been discounted to $1,529 at B&H, with a total savings of $170. The deal combines a $150 instant markdown with a $20 in-cart coupon. The discounted price beats Amazon's price by $20 and is the lowest available, according to B&H's 14-inch MacBook Pro M5 Price Guide. The configuration includes 1TB of storage, 16GB of unified memory, and a 10-core M5 chip. Supply is limited, and the online checkout closes for 24

Microsoft has refreshed its Surface line-up with three new devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X2 processors. The new line-up consists of the Surface Pro 13-inch, Surface Laptop 13.8-inch, and Surface Laptop 15-inch, all featuring sharper display options and more local AI muscle. The devices are designed for people who move between everyday productivity, creative work, collaboration, and AI-assisted workflows. The Surface Pro 13-inch with Snapdragon X2 delivers up to 53% faster graphics performance, while the Surface Laptop [...]

Microsoft has unveiled six new Surface devices this year, but the company's naming scheme has caused confusion among consumers. The Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box have distinct names and designs, but the Surface Laptop 8 and Surface Pro 12 have business and consumer versions with key differences. Microsoft's website and third-party retailers list multiple devices with similar names, making it difficult for shoppers to find the right PC. The Surface Pro family's complex [...]

Microsoft has released updated Surface devices, including the Surface Pro 12 and Surface Laptop 8, featuring Snapdragon X2 chips. However, these new devices come with increased prices, with the Surface Pro 12 starting at $1,499 and the Surface Laptop 8 at $1,599, a $500 and $600 increase from their predecessors. This is part of a broader trend of laptop manufacturers raising prices due to the ongoing component shortage. As a result, affordable laptops with good build quality [...]

Lenovo has revealed exclusive images of its upcoming Yoga Pro 9n laptop, built on the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform. The device features a 15-inch OLED display, a clean aluminum build, and a slim profile. It boasts a 6-speaker assembly, massive rear exhaust vents, and a magnetic pen holder. The Yoga Pro 9n also features a large haptic touchpad with pen support and a backlit keyboard without a numpad. Specifications include a 20-core CPU, 6,144 CUDA cores, and [...]

Lenovo's latest batch of Snapdragon X2-powered Windows laptops has impressed critics, offering solid machines at prices that make sense despite the ongoing RAMageddon crisis. The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x, in particular, stands out with its 14-inch OLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, and powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite chip. The laptop is noticeably quicker than its predecessors, with Windows menus flying and Google Chrome running smoothly. The battery life is also great, with the machine lasting all day with [...]