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Intel's 14A chips might finally prove a match for Apple Silicon
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Intel announced performance metrics for its upcoming 14A silicon process node during the Intel Foundry Direct Connect event in San Jose on Tuesday.

Best MacBook deals right now in May 2025: M4 MacBook Air for $849, up to $900 off MacBook Pro
By Hilda Scott last updated
Save big with today's best MacBook deals at several retailers

TSMC's chip price hike could make your next iPhone very expensive
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Your next iPhone could come with hidden costs, thanks to price hikes from silicon manufacturer TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company).

Silicon Survey 2025
By Madeline Ricchiuto, Rael Hornby last updated
Laptop Mag's Silicon Survey meets the architects behind the architecture that powers our favorite portable tech. Catch exclusive interviews with Apple, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and more as we learn how their silicon will shape the future of CPUs and GPUs.

“The consumer wins either way”: Arm’s Chris Bergey on the rise of Arm computing and the rivalry with x86
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Smartphone success stories are now shaping the computing industry

MacBook "without any compromises": Apple's Doug Brooks says performance and battery life dominance will continue as M5 rumors emerge
By Madeline Ricchiuto published
Doug Brooks, Product Manager for Mac Hardware, is enthusiastic about Apple’s ability to maintain its performance and battery life dominance.

This hidden macOS Sequoia trick fixes one of your MacBook's most persistent quirks
By James Pero published
Finally, you can flip your MacBook open without it powering on

Laptops and gaming hardware may be up to 40% more expensive under Trump's new tariffs
By Claire Tabari published
Nvidia, AMD, Intel, Qualcomm, and Apple hardware could all shortly become more expensive following new tariffs.
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