Pair your Mac with our favorite Thunderbolt 4 hub for a whopping 28% on Prime Day

This Prime Day, it’s time to get yourself one of these amazing 28 percent off the CalDigit Thunderbolt 4 Element Hub, now available for just $144, down from a $200 MSRP. This top-tier dock is Thunderbolt 4 certified and boasts 8 ports, making it a powerhouse for any setup, and it just so happens to…

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Analysts expect M4 Macs to drive premium PC demand in the short term

MacBook Pros are going to be upgraded with M4 JP Morgan reports underwhelming PC and Mac shipments in the third quarter of 2024, but demand for so-called AI PCs like Apple's upcoming M4 Macs could drive a recovery in 2025. Apple's Mac lineup hasn't changed much in 2024 beyond the M3 MacBook Air update in…

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From A to Ultra: How the A18 Pro stacks up to every other Apple processor

At the heart of every Apple device is an Apple processor. Apple has been using its own chips in its iPhones and iPads for some time, while the Mac lineup has completed its transition away from Intel chips. Every product Apple makes is powered by a home-grown chip. What’s remarkable about Apple silicon is its…

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Macworld Podcast: Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 reviews

In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, we review the new Apple Watch Series 10 and the AirPods 4. Are these new devices worth your money? We talk about what we like, dislike, and more! This is episode 904 with Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola. Watch episode 904 on YouTube Listen to episode…

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The M4 MacBook Pro may be the entry-level laptop that gets everything right

According to reports, Apple will release an update to the MacBook Pro in the next few weeks. That update was initially expected to be nothing more than a chip upgrade from the M3 to the M4. But if new reports hold up, there may be more to this update–specifically for the 14-inch base model that…

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Is it really a wearable if you shouldn’t be wearing it?

It’s mea culpa time as the Macalope is here again to talk about Meta, AR glasses, and the icky mess that is humanity. First off, here’s to today’s college kids! When the Macalope was in college he… well, let’s just say mistakes were made. He was decidedly not doing experiments to point out the flaws…

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