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MacBook Neo vs Used MacBook Air: Why Buyers Pick the New Entry Mac

MacBook Neo vs Used MacBook Air: Why Buyers Pick the New Entry Mac

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Apple’s latest entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, has quickly become one of the most sought-after devices on the market. Just a month after its release, the MacBook Neo is facing severe stock shortages, driven by a combination of overwhelming demand and ongoing supply chain challenges. At the heart of the issue lies the limited availability of the A18 Pro chip, a critical component powering the device. If you’re considering purchasing the MacBook Neo, you may need to act swiftly or prepare for extended delays. The video below from Matt Talks Tech gives us more details. Why the MacBook Neo Is Hard to Find The MacBook Neo’s popularity has exceeded expectations, creating a significant supply problem. Apple’s official website currently lists a 2-3 week wait time for online orders, while many retail stores have already sold out of their available stock. As demand continues to surge, the remaining inventory is disappearing rapidly, leaving potential buyers with limited options. This scarcity highlights Apple’s ongoing struggle to balance production capacity with the high demand for a product that …

3 scenarios where I’d pick an HDD over an SSD every time

3 scenarios where I’d pick an HDD over an SSD every time

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Solid-state drives are faster, quieter, and more power-efficient than hard disk drives. In most situations, choosing an SSD is the obvious call. But there are still a handful of cases where HDDs make more sense — not because of nostalgia, or because they’re “good enough,” but because they’re the better tool for the job. You need a lot of storage, and you don’t want to spend a lot of money Storage cost efficiency Storage pricing has shifted dramatically in favor of SSDs over the past few years. But HDDs still hold a significant cost-per-gigabyte advantage at high capacities, and that gap matters when you’re buying in bulk. A 4TB HDD will set you back around $80-120. A 4TB SSD will cost you at least four times that at the time of writing, if not more. If you’re building a home NAS or media center and you need more than a single drive, your overall cost will quickly climb into the multiple thousands with SSDs. The type of data you’re storing does need consideration; long-term data …

Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick

Oprah’s Latest Book Club Pick

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week. Oprah Winfrey Names Maria Semple’s Go Gentle as Her Latest Book Club Pick Go Gentle, Semple’s first book in many years, is certainly getting a lot of buzz, and this week, Oprah’s officially picked it as her latest book club title. “For all those who crave a good page turner, this is one wild ride of a story that carries equal parts wit and wisdom,” Winfrey said in a statement Tuesday. “I learned so much about Stoicism — I laughed out loud for real. And underneath the humor there was always something tender … a quiet truth about relationships, identity, and what it means to find peace with yourself.” Most U.S. Adults Read a Book Last Year There tends to be a lot of hand-wringing about whether American adults read books anymore, …

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep

Uber will now pick up your returns from your doorstep

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Uber launched a new feature on Friday that lets customers return purchased items without leaving their home. The new returns feature, which is accessed through the Uber Eats app, is the latest effort by Uber to add “stickiness” to its app by offering services that extend beyond its core ride-hailing and delivery businesses. There are limitations to the new service, and there is, of course, a courier fee. The return fee is calculated based on the courier’s time and distance, according to Uber. Customers can only send back eligible retail items purchased on Uber Eats, and they must comply with each store’s return policy. Participating retailers include At Home, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, GNC, Michael’s Pet Food Express, Pacsun, Petco, and Target. Uber said more retailers will be added in the future. Uber has also placed price limitations on the service. Customers can only return items with retail prices above $20, according to the company. Image Credits:Uber Customers can access the new feature by navigating to their order history in the app, tapping “Return …

And The Latest Oprah’s Book Club Pick Is . . .

And The Latest Oprah’s Book Club Pick Is . . .

Published by José Betancourt

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Oprah Winfrey Names Maria Semple’s Go Gentle as Her Latest Book Club Pick Go Gentle, Semple’s first book in many years, is certainly getting a lot of buzz, and this week, Oprah’s officially picked it as her latest book club title. “For all those who crave a good page turner, this is one wild ride of a story that carries equal parts wit and wisdom,” Winfrey said in a statement Tuesday. “I learned so much about Stoicism — I laughed out loud for real. And underneath the humor there was always something tender … a quiet truth about relationships, identity, and what it means to find peace with yourself.” In The Time of The Butterflies Graphic Novel Incoming It’s probably not accurate to call it a “trend,” but I have been really appreciating the increase in popular novels …

Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!

Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!

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On today’s supremely clever episode of Quick Charge, we talk with engineers from MOOG about diesel, natural gas, and battery power – and how the ability to use any or all of the above on a single machine can help fleets decarbonize at lower cost, and with lower risk than buying different machines for each fuel. The ability to operate a single machine and swap out a power or energy module that can convert it from diesel to electric to hydrogen as needed has been the calling card of MOOG’s ZQUIP technology for all the years we’ve been covering it, and the latest oil war is just making the ZQUIP concept even harder to ignore. Check out some of the articles we’ve written about these guys in the past, below, then let us know what you think about this sort of modular power plant in the comments. Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Advertisement – scroll for more …

Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!

Electric, diesel, or CNG? MOOG tech lets you pick all of the above, on just ONE machine!

Published by skeptic

On today’s supremely clever episode of Quick Charge, we talk with engineers from MOOG about diesel, natural gas, and battery power – and how the ability to use any or all of the above on a single machine can help fleets decarbonize at lower cost, and with lower risk than buying different machines for each fuel. The ability to operate a single machine and swap out a power or energy module that can convert it from diesel to electric to hydrogen as needed has been the calling card of MOOG’s ZQUIP technology for all the years we’ve been covering it, and the latest oil war is just making the ZQUIP concept even harder to ignore. Check out some of the articles we’ve written about these guys in the past, below, then let us know what you think about this sort of modular power plant in the comments. Source Links Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Advertisement – scroll for more …

Best T-Mobile Plans: How to Choose and Which Ones to Pick in 2026

Best T-Mobile Plans: How to Choose and Which Ones to Pick in 2026

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“5G” is an umbrella term that encompasses the current fifth-generation cellular wireless network technologies. All the major carriers and phones support 5G connections, which can offer faster data speeds than older technologies such as 4G LTE or 3G. Essentially there are three types of 5G: Millimeter-wave (mmWave), which can be fast but has limited range; low-band 5G, which has slower speeds but works on a broader range; and midband, which is a balance between the two that’s faster than low-band but also covers a larger range than millimeter-wave. Midband also incorporates C-band, a batch of spectrum auctioned off by the Federal Communications Commission in 2021. Your phone’s 5G connection depends on which type blankets the area you’re in, as well as other factors, such as population density and infrastructure. For instance, mmWave is super fast, but its signals can be thwarted by buildings, glass, leaves or by being inside of a structure. When your device is connected to a 5G network, it can show up as several variations such as 5G, 5G Plus, 5G UW or others, depending on the carrier. Here’s …

Trying to Pick a Meal Kit Service? These 2 Are the Best Value, According to Our Math

Trying to Pick a Meal Kit Service? These 2 Are the Best Value, According to Our Math

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Meal kits are about convenience, which means you’ll typically pay more per pound for these recipe bundles than you would if you did the list-making and grocery shopping yourself. Meal kits offer hidden value beyond saving time and energy since there’s often less food waste with meal kits, given they only send you what you need for that night’s meal, and nothing more.  CNET Within the sprawling meal kit categories, you’ll find a number of options priced between $6 and $15 per serving. The premium services offer higher-end cuts of meat and more complex recipes with gourmet ingredients. The budget services keep it simple with recipes that typically include just four or five ingredients.  Among the choices, you may be wondering which meal kit services offer the best overall value in 2026. Well, so were we. To find out, we’ve calculated how meal kit delivery services compare with grocery prices. Here’s what the math says about meal kits and value in 2026. And while these represent the best-value meal kits, we’ve also dug into them to find the absolute …

Sharon Stone names her surprising pick for best kisser in Hollywood – and it’s not who you think

Sharon Stone names her surprising pick for best kisser in Hollywood – and it’s not who you think

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sharon Stone has never been one to hold back, and her latest candid revelation has left fans both surprised and delighted. During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live alongside host Andy Cohen and co-host John Hill, the Hollywood icon made a confession that instantly set the internet alight, naming her pick for the best kisser in the business. And, in true Sharon fashion, it was not the name many might expect. Given her electric on-screen chemistry with Michael Douglas in Basic Instinct, many fans might have assumed he would top the list. But the 68-year-old had a different answer entirely. © Getty ImagesRobert De Niro and Sharon Stone in a scene from the film ‘Casino’ “Oh my god. He’s the best kisser in the business,” she said, before revealing it was Robert De Niro who had quite literally swept her off her feet. “Kissed me right out of my shoes,” she added, laughing as she recalled the moment. © Getty ImagesSharon and Michael Douglas in Basic Instinct The revelation came as Sharon looked back on …