The definition of a budget laptop has changed radically in 2026. Having launched the MacBook Neo at approximately 599, Apple has moved into the price range that Chromebooks have held for a long time. This provides a one-to-one analogy between two radically different philosophies of computing: a desktop operating system and a cloud-first platform. To buyers, it is no longer based on price only, but the way each device will fit the real-life use pattern and future requirement.

In recent years, Apple has made stealthy upgrades to the iPhone by incorporating sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) features that have turned your iPhone into an even smarter, more intelligent device without much fanfare. Though most users know about Siri and basic AI-based camera enhancements, there are a variety of robust AI features within your iPhone you might not even know about. These capabilities depend on advanced machine learning, generative AI algorithms, and awareness of personal context to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experience while maintaining Apple’s commitment to user privacy. The following are five AI-enabled features that are already running on your iPhone, changing the way you communicate, create, and manage your digital life.

If you live somewhere with slow or unreliable internet — perhaps far from fiber-optic cables, or in an area where wiring is prohibitively expensive — you may soon have a new, dramatic option: high-speed internet beamed directly from space. That's the promise of Amazon Leo, the recently rebranded satellite internet initiative from Amazon. As of late 2025, Amazon is rolling out a new terminal, "Leo Ultra," capable of delivering up to 1 gigabit per second (Gbps) download speeds — a milestone for space-based internet.

For gamers, the frame rate is the invisible number that determines whether a game is going to feel fast and reactive or slow and unresponsive. Your hardware may think it’s operating at 60 FPS, but without tracking, that assumption is a false one. Frame rates are always changing and even slight drops impact immersion or competitive play. Fortunately, modern tools and controllers provide a better understanding of what’s truly occurring on your monitor than ever.