Silicon Valley's attempt at 'minimalist' phones has failed because they still include the very apps we're trying to escape. The VTech Bluey phone takes a radical approach, stripping away every radio and pixel until only pure utility remains. At $10.99, it might be the only device actually capable of ending your doomscrolling habit.
Apple's $599 MacBook Neo is more than a budget experiment—it's a warning shot to the entire laptop industry. By pairing the A18 Pro chip with a premium aluminum chassis, Apple has created a 'pro-lite' experience that defies its price tag, though a few missing features might give power users pause.
Apple has effectively killed off the 'Pro' moniker for its displays, replacing it with the Studio Display XDR. This new 5K miniLED beast offers 2,000 nits of peak brightness and 120Hz ProMotion, making it technically superior to the $5,000 Pro Display XDR it replaces—but at a significantly lower price point.
Samsung's newest flagship introduces a revolutionary privacy display that physically hides your data from snoops, but the cost of this innovation is a literal halving of your screen's resolution. While the performance remains top-tier, the omission of modern battery tech and magnetic charging raises the question: is the 'Ultra' name still earned or just a marketing label for a $1,300 price tag?
