In a conference call in late April, Apple CEO Tim Cook said that customer response to the MacBook Neo was “off the charts” and that the laptop’s popularity would have led the company to significantly increase production. Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said this week that he believes MacBook Neo shipments to Apple have doubled from an initial target of 5 million units to 10 million units in 2026, at some point after the laptop’s launch in March. Apple was very optimistic about the MacBook Neo before announcing it, but the company still “underestimated” the level of excitement the…
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Andrei_Popov/Shutterstock Smartwatches are some of the best wearables for sleep tracking, with many offering a morning report on your sleep quality, based on a series of data points. The goal is to help users see where their sleep suffered and areas where it could have improved. However, new research shows that sleep tracking apps like this might actually lead to poorer sleep quality because the user is too worried about the quality of their sleep. The University of Bergen conducted a survey of 1,002 Norwegian adults and found that 46%…
At WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that macOS 26 Tahoe would be the last major release of macOS for Intel-based Macs. macOS 27 will only be compatible with Apple Silicon Macs, meaning you’ll need a Mac with an M-series chip or a MacBook Neo with an A18 Pro chip to install the software update. Apple will unveil macOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote this Monday, June 8, and the update is expected to be widely released in September. Intel-based Macs that can run macOS Tahoe but will not be compatible with macOS 27: 13-inch MacBook Pro (2020, four Thunderbolt 3…
Aaron Souppouris for Woozad If you’re too impatient to wait for Valve’s Steam Machine, developer and modder Andy Nguyen has created a solution, at least for Sony’s audience. It has released a loader on GitHub that allows Linux to run on a PlayStation 5. Its use is limited to disc drive models of the console running firmware 3.xx and 4.xx; Nguyen said additional firmware could potentially receive support as well, but that doesn’t appear to be a priority. It’s a fun idea, and Nguyen posted a video of the charger…
LG is hosting a big savings event on its website this week, with deals on monitors, TVs, appliances and more. LG’s discounts have been automatically applied and do not require any discount codes or special memberships. Note: Woozad is an affiliate partner of LG. When you click on a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us operate the site. Event highlights include up to $500 off select LG monitors and up to $1,500 off the best LG TVs. If you plan to purchase multiple monitors, LG is offering an additional 5% off your…
The company offers AI agents to businesses on WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Meta During Meta’s latest earnings conference call, Mark Zuckerberg hinted that the company has big plans for AI agents. Today we are seeing the first part of these projects come to fruition. At the Business Conversations event in London, Meta demonstrated AI agent tools for businesses that leverage WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger. Officially called “Meta Business Agent,” the new tool will allow business owners to delegate many of their daily tasks, including interacting with customers and scheduling appointments. Meta says the sales agent will…
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The global memory shortage, which has already reduced supply of Mac mini and Mac Studio, is now expected to weigh heavily on the broader PC market, with IDC forecasting an 11.3% decline in global shipments for 2026. According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker, conditions are expected to gradually deteriorate during the fourth quarter, when shipments are expected to fall 20% year over year, with no significant relief expected until the end of 2027. Average selling prices are rising and PC makers are struggling to maintain full product portfolios. The first quarter of 2026 offered a deceptively encouraging…
Shopping at a physical Apple Store has always been synonymous with a unique customer experience. As soon as you enter the company, you will get accurate information about a product, and a very helpful and friendly consultant will be ready to familiarize you with Apple devices, while being genuinely interested in your performance and experience with Apple in general. However, this has changed in recent years. Not only has Apple become much bigger than it was in the 2000s, but the company has also started prioritizing online shopping. According to customers, it’s almost impossible…
Apple today announced that it will open Europe’s first Apple Developer Center in Berlin later this year. The facility joins existing development centers in Bangalore, Cupertino, Shanghai and Singapore. Apple said the Berlin center, located in the Mitte district, will offer developers from across Europe in-person sessions, workshops and one-on-one appointments in multiple languages, with consultation areas and dedicated labs led by Apple experts. Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, said: Europe is home to an extraordinary community of developers who create applications that connect, encourage creativity and drive innovation. We’ve always believed that when developers are…