<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Laptops ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/computing/laptops Sat, 23 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 15 Apple devices expected in second half of 2026 — iPhone Fold, MacBook Pro M6 OLED and a lot more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/15-apple-devices-expected-in-second-half-of-2026-iphone-fold-macbook-pro-m6-oled-and-a-lot-more M4FLFDEHaWKp7g8grCXM5i Sat, 23 May 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was worried the MacBook Pro OLED might get delayed, but a new report gives me hope for a timely release ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-was-worried-the-macbook-pro-oled-might-get-delayed-but-a-new-report-gives-me-hope-for-a-timely-release ASYEgjRhq5kePFAptmX9v6 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:18:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7i Gen 11 Aura Edition and it’s almost the perfect MacBook alternative ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-yoga-pro-7i-gen-11-aura-edition-review wUeu98Yu3QrWCgTtVKyLuc Wed, 20 May 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The new Microsoft Surface Laptop 8 is great — but it's hard to recommend to most people ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/the-new-microsoft-surface-laptop-8-is-great-but-its-hard-to-recommend-to-most-people XiDjoogzMCmhvCnpBgwic3 Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the IdeaPad Slim 5x — and it’s my new favorite affordable laptop for work ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/lenovo-ideapad-slim-5x-gen-11-review otXGdBY2W6oXTheNzMKEG4 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple WWDC 2026 keynote announced for June 8 — and the invite could be the new Siri ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-wwdc-2026-keynote-announced-for-june-8-and-the-invite-could-be-the-new-siri 5eQFowzy5iEC8697AoZhsk Mon, 18 May 2026 20:53:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ MacBook Neo finally has a rival — Intel Wildcat Lake laptops promise double the RAM and battery life for under $600 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-neo-finally-has-a-rival-intel-wildcat-lake-laptops-promise-double-the-ram-and-battery-life-for-under-usd600 AjKccX9pAetLnDsaXURoAg Mon, 18 May 2026 19:01:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a MacBook Pro loyalist, but how much work can I actually do on a cheap MacBook Neo? The answer shocked me (and saved me a lot of money) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-pro-how-much-power-do-you-need Kxufy2KV8ySaMfe6qYBW5Y Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition for a week — this 2-pound OLED ultraportable is my new favorite travel buddy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-used-the-lenovo-yoga-slim-7i-ultra-aura-edition-for-a-week-this-2-pound-oled-ultraportable-is-my-new-favorite-travel-buddy tVYrUvMptxGEqSRmuJMTpP Fri, 15 May 2026 11:48:49 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 11:54:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ming-Chi Kuo: Apple giving Intel a ‘once-in-a-generation window’ to manufacture iPhone, iPad and Mac chips ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/ming-chi-kuo-apple-giving-intel-a-once-in-a-generation-window-to-manufacture-iphone-ipad-and-mac-chips rxPokjJVQtANnaddxJCdGT Thu, 14 May 2026 21:11:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-15-2026-hands-on-preview j5re7yWPu9fqVA57NHRgfR Thu, 14 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Googlebooks vs. Chromebooks: Biggest differences explained ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/googlebooks-vs-chromebooks 7tf3wgj9Peww2gZzWR72na Wed, 13 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google announces high-end Googlebook laptops to compete with MacBooks — here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/google-announces-high-end-googlebook-laptops-to-compete-with-macbooks-heres-what-you-need-to-know YcukHjphmvZVeXFxKrcT7J Tue, 12 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I spent two weeks with the Razer Blade 16 (2026) — and it’s a serious gaming laptop powerhouse ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/razer-blade-16-2026-review ywjGXX4Ebp2zZSdEVjJjiZ Sat, 09 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 08:33:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft takes on MacBook Neo with new 'value advantage report,' claims Windows laptops offer double the RAM for less money and up to 56% longer battery life ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-takes-on-macbook-neo-with-new-value-advantage-report-claims-windows-laptops-offer-double-the-ram-for-less-money-and-up-to-56-percent-longer-battery-life aqpPJEPC2EL4FGrPEPgL24 Fri, 08 May 2026 09:25:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple just 'doubled' MacBook Neo production but its budget laptop could still face a price hike — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/apple-just-doubled-macbook-neo-production-but-its-budget-laptop-could-still-face-a-price-hike-heres-why bbRVBW25WDJjwYd8LoK9PS Thu, 07 May 2026 18:33:19 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 18:57:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Galaxy Book 6 Ultra — and this MacBook Pro rival got just the upgrades it needed to put Apple on notice ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/samsung-galaxy-book-6-ultra-review vV3NX7TbPsie4Jvfq92MYN Thu, 07 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple MacBook Ultra: Everything we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/macbook-ultra-everything-we-know-so-far ywSCSaxJbUNAG4YvEYSPgL Tue, 05 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 13:37:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ MSI has won me back with the new Stealth 16 AI+ (2026) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/msi-stealth-16-ai-plus-2026-review 22DimiqTKT9sJZ4mjxor3K Tue, 05 May 2026 06:45:11 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 18:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested this $5,500 dual-screen gaming laptop with RTX 5090 power — here's what happened when I ran two games at once ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/i-just-tested-this-usd5-500-dual-screen-gaming-laptop-with-rtx-5090-power-heres-what-happened-when-i-ran-two-games-at-once 6sqfaL5L5xiFzvwxzZBSKC Fri, 01 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple confirms 'significantly higher memory costs' and that means iPhone and Mac price hikes are almost certainly on the way ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/apple-confirms-significantly-higher-memory-costs-and-that-means-iphone-and-mac-price-hikes-are-almost-certainly-on-the-way 3e2EogLwzMzKahdYpWEfFG Fri, 01 May 2026 10:44:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I can finally turn my MacBook Pro into a gaming laptop (sort of) — GameHub just fixed my Mac’s biggest weakness in minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-can-finally-turn-my-macbook-pro-into-a-gaming-laptop-sort-of-gamehub-just-fixed-my-macs-biggest-weakness-in-minutes w48iKU7RFLSZx9GdmVqgS Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Nvidia RTX 5070 laptop GPU gets 12GB VRAM — here’s why it's a game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/nvidia-rtx-5070-laptop-gpu-officially-has-12gb-of-vram-and-its-about-time eg3aYmQeviTWdoyP9cPqjG Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:00:54 +0000 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:15:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ iPhone Ultra could be the start of a whole new era at Apple — where Pro isn't the best anymore ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-ultra-could-be-the-start-of-a-whole-new-era-at-apple-where-pro-isnt-the-best-anymore xaUwpT76BZDsz6UooChqs6 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:49:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Acer Swift 16 AI’s touchpad is just too large, but its performance and OLED display won me over ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/acer-swift-16-ai-2026-review p4VzE6c8gr9MEyUTE9ZXjM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro for two months — and it’s a surprisingly strong MacBook alternative ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/geekom-geekbook-x14-pro-review uYvm2dRbW9yH68rHPJ7RY Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:57:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Alienware 16X Aurora is a gaming powerhouse — here’s my honest verdict after six months of testing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/gaming-laptops/alienware-16x-aurora-review Lbfn8rUfZMkhsnbfEygkfE Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a good laptop for light productivity and students — but look elsewhere for everything else ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/chromebooks/acer-chromebook-311-c725-review WNuAj8owpzh3CJvgDRobBM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:51:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I interviewed John Ternus right before he was named Apple’s next CEO — here’s the 5 quotes that stuck with me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/i-interviewed-john-ternus-right-before-he-was-named-apple-ceo-heres-the-5-quotes-that-stand-out-to-me CQFmumTZzYus2bzUkJTd2G Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:44:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands on with the new Framework Laptop Pro 13 — an upgradable laptop that finally feels top of the line ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-went-hands-on-with-the-new-framework-laptop-pro-13-an-upgradable-laptop-that-finally-feels-top-of-the-line Ak5UtXrXvvMXm8cB88W8zH Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:42:01 +0000 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:12:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Framework Laptop 13 Pro revealed, and it’s a ground-up redesign of our favorite modular laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/framework-laptop-13-pro-revealed-and-its-a-ground-up-redesign-of-our-favorite-modular-laptop HM697U8pYzv9yqjV9bCD9B Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple's touchscreen MacBook Pro could be 'pushed back' — here's what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/apples-touchscreen-macbook-pro-could-be-pushed-back-heres-what-we-know Le84Rgx4s95KTsW9wbYS6F Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:22:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Buying a laptop in 2026 is complicated — here's a survival guide to help you make the best choice ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/buying-a-laptop-in-2026-is-complicated-heres-a-survival-guide-to-help-you-make-the-best-choice v6jKBjX7FZxGfcsYQi5LnJ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro — and it’s the only Windows laptop I’d buy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/geekom-geekbook-x14-pro-first-impressions XtaeExCmieJ2b9dNhpvLfP Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft’s new Surface Laptop could pack an OLED panel — but how much will it cost? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/microsofts-new-surface-laptop-could-pack-an-oled-panel-but-how-much-will-it-cost j29H6m3mnMw5FW7EiEFb5j Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:11:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Microsoft quietly hiked prices on all its Surface laptops — it's now cheaper to buy a MacBook Air ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/microsoft-quietly-hiked-prices-on-all-its-surface-laptops-its-now-cheaper-to-buy-a-macbook-air rHVDRQgLFzWM7vvWDwEiqZ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:07:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ MacBook Neo inventory has reportedly sold out — what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-inventory-has-reportedly-sold-out-what-you-need-to-know 6q4n57pbH7V9dPabYXjZeT Mon, 13 Apr 2026 21:07:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Personal computing as we know it is dead’: Framework CEO issues dire warning over AI boom ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/personal-computing-as-we-know-it-is-dead-framework-ceo-issues-dire-warning-over-ai-boom 2TGx9gKMZYp5BbTCAohbeZ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:10:23 +0000 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:12:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I switched to the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ for two weeks — I’m shocked at how much I could do on something this small and light ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/msi-prestige-13-ai-plus-review A7gaZnv6YLFFqTnAN69Xam Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Dell XPS 16 and it’s my new favorite Windows laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/dell-xps-16-2026-review MXYbSYb6FySvVUjfPZacaa Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the $599 MacBook Neo vs a $799 Windows laptop — and Apple still blows it away ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-just-tested-the-macbook-neo-vs-the-hp-omnibook-5-flip-and-this-is-the-usd600-laptop-id-choose jNj8mJsPhiTdQ9G4wWDvkm Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:46:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ticking time bomb bug in macOS disables network connectivity after 49 days — but there’s a fix ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/ticking-time-bomb-bug-in-macos-disables-network-connectivity-after-49-days-but-theres-a-fix ggYUwBUvyJAT5BUnLKDBGG Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:32:45 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:46:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ An Nvidia N1 CPU reportedly spotted on engineering motherboard — Computex announcement could be imminent ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/an-nvidia-n1-cpu-reportedly-spotted-on-engineering-motherboard-heres-what-we-know WbKd9amfdbsqRSTZHfLnk5 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:18 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:37:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was high on the Asus Zenbook A14 and A16 with Snapdragon X2 Elite — then something very weird happened to the price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-was-high-on-the-asus-zenbook-a14-and-a16-with-snapdragon-x2-elite-then-something-very-weird-happened-to-the-price UqzWNLgsBqGLxjRsrtGuv5 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MacBook Neo could get these two major performance upgrades in 2027 — but I want Apple to fix this instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-could-get-these-two-major-performance-upgrades-in-2027-but-i-want-apple-to-fix-this-instead fezT43mzR6wXZzth4WyKU9 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:06:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the world's largest laptop trackpad and it makes my MacBook Pro's look tiny ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/i-just-tested-the-worlds-largest-laptop-trackpad-and-it-makes-my-macbook-pros-look-tiny M9XCAwRivLrwjckycWGX6h Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ MacBook Neo is so popular Apple is running out of A18 Pro chips: here's how long you'll wait ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/macbook-neo-is-so-popular-apple-is-running-out-of-a18-pro-chips-heres-how-long-youll-wait AaYjbwRLRYksWN2xPhA2BH Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:23:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I loved Asus’s Zenbook A14 and A16 — but a $200 price hike changes everything ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/laptops/asus-zenbook-a14-a16-2026-review 4vM58qCLP34HfDYe49dkN9 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:55:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Satechi’s new Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock and it works great with my MacBook Pro — but I keep mistaking it for a Mac mini M4 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/i-tested-satechis-new-thunderbolt-5-cubedock-and-it-works-great-with-my-macbook-pro-but-i-keep-mistaking-it-for-a-mac-mini-m4 bRY2zcTjXsWE4smStwMmo4 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:40:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Why does the Neo exist in the first place?' Framework CEO tears down the MacBook Neo and brilliantly pinpoints why Apple made a $599 laptop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/why-does-the-neo-exist-in-the-first-place-framework-ceo-tears-down-the-macbook-neo-and-brilliantly-pinpoints-why-apple-made-a-usd599-laptop TgPFGrdvnHpzBqxdCwjp3e Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:45:54 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:09:01 +0000