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Asus’ new CX14 Chromebook Plus drops to $249, a $180 markdown that makes it one of the most affordable premium Chromebooks on the market. The deal, highlighted by ZDNET’s rigorous testing, offers developers, students, and remote workers a lightweight, cloud‑centric machine that balances performance with price.

Apple is reportedly eyeing an A-series MacBook that targets the price-performance sweet spot long dominated by commodity Windows laptops. If it ships, this won’t be a nostalgic netbook reboot—it could be the machine that finally aligns Apple Silicon’s efficiency with the mass-market realities of modern computing.

Apple is developing a budget MacBook targeting Chromebook strongholds with iPhone-derived silicon and aggressive pricing. Codenamed J700, this 12.9-inch laptop featuring the A18 Pro chip could hit $599—undercutting the MacBook Air by 40%—as Apple pivots to capture students and Windows 10 refugees by late 2026.

Choosing the right laptop requires balancing performance, portability, and purpose. This definitive guide cuts through the holiday season noise, offering technical insights for developers, students, and gamers on critical hardware considerations across usage categories. Discover why chipset architecture, thermal design, and display technology are pivotal in maximizing productivity and play.

The $249 Oso AI Earbuds harness OpenAI's GPT-5 to deliver exceptional meeting transcription, call recording, and AI summarization. While they won't replace premium music-focused earbuds due to lacking ANC, they offer unique productivity benefits for professionals who need accurate conversation documentation.

As computing demands surge with AI, multitasking, and intensive workflows, determining optimal RAM is critical. This deep dive reveals why 16GB is now the baseline for Windows laptops, how Macs optimize memory differently, and when power users should upgrade—helping you avoid overspending on unused resources.