Macworld If you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple’s lineup is as strong as it’s ever been, with brand-new MacBook Pros, a redesigned MacBook Air, and speed Apple silicon in everything. And right now there’s never been a better time to buy one. Amazon is slashing prices on the entire MacBook line to all-time lows, from the entry-level M1 Air all the way up to the flagship 16-inch Pro: M1 MacBook Air (256GB): $800 ($199 off) Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is about two and a half years old, but it’s still a fantastic laptop. You can choose between silver, space gray, or gold, with an excellent keyboard and the classic MacBook Air wedge design. M2 MacBook Air (512GB): $1,300 ($199…

Macworld If you’re looking for a new MacBook, Apple’s lineup is as strong as its ever been, with brand-new MacBook Pros, a redesigned MacBook Air, and speed Apple silicon in everything. And today they’re all on sale. Amazon is slashing prices on the entire MacBook line, from the entry-level M1 Air all the way up to the flagship 16-inch Pro. Here are the best prices on each model: M1 MacBook Air (256GB): $800 ($199 off) Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is about two and a half years old, but it’s still a fantastic laptop. You can choose between silver, space gray, or gold, with an excellent keyboard and the classic MacBook Air wedge design. M2 MacBook Air (512GB): $1,349 ($150 off)…

We’re now halfway through the work week, and all of today’s best deals are up for grabs courtesy of 9to5Toys. Leading the pack, the very first discount has arrived on Apple’s just-refreshed HomePod 2 at $279. From there, you can run Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro on the iPad Air 5 while pocketing $99 in savings. Or go look at this refurbished sale at Woot on Apple’s M2 MacBook Air at $499 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. more… The post Deals: HomePod 2 sees first discount to $279, M2 MacBook Air $499 off, iPad Air 5, more appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Macworld The monitor might be the most important part of your Mac’s setup–after all, you can’t use any computer without one. Because you’ll spend a lot of time looking at it, you’ll want to invest wisely. Not only will you want a monitor that provides a pleasing experience, but the quality of the images on the screen can also affect your work. However, picking a new monitor can be daunting. Not only are there lots of manufacturers to choose from, but there are also lots of sizes, resolutions, and features to consider–and when we say lots, we mean lots. We’re here to help guide you while you shop, and we have some tips on what to look for in a…

Beats could release multiple new products in the coming weeks. | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Beats seems on the cusp of having a fairly busy spring. We already know that Studio Buds Plus earbuds are on the way (and likely soon), thanks to a premature Amazon listing. And now 9to5Mac is reporting that a refreshed set of Studio Pro noise-canceling headphones are also in the works after being spotted in the release candidate build of iOS 16.5 that went out to developers yesterday. Citing sources familiar with the headphones, 9to5Mac says we can expect more powerful noise cancellation and an improved transparency mode. The $350 Studio 3 headphones — still being sold by Apple as of now…

The redesigned version of the Maps app that Apple has been rolling out worldwide since 2019 is now being tested in Taiwan, according to Apple Maps expert Justin O'Beirne. The refreshed look is not available to all Apple Maps users as of yet, and Apple has not officially announced it. With the updated design, landmarks and buildings are shown in 3D, and green spaces, parks, trees, roads, and other areas are displayed in more detail and with more accuracy. Apple's revamped map experience also provides iPhone, iPad, and Mac users with better navigation, turn-by-turn walking directions with augmented reality, and in general, a much more detailed and immersive Maps interface. This design began rolling out in September 2018 in Northern…