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Apple's $499 MacBook Neo Is Most Repairable in a Decade
InnovationMar 16

Apple's $499 MacBook Neo Is Most Repairable in a Decade

Apple just released its most repair-friendly laptop since 2014, making it easier for students and schools to fix broken devices themselves. The $499 MacBook Neo uses screws instead of glue, though repair experts say there's still room for improvement.

The Hindu2 min read
Apple's MacBook Neo Earns Highest Repair Score in 14 Years
VideosMar 15

Apple's MacBook Neo Earns Highest Repair Score in 14 Years

Apple's new MacBook Neo just earned a 6 out of 10 repairability score from iFixit, the highest rating for a MacBook since 2011. The affordable laptop ditches glue for screws, making battery replacements dramatically easier for everyday users.

TechCrunch2 min read
Kansas City Gives 4,500 MacBook Neos to Students
SolutionsMay 21

Kansas City Gives 4,500 MacBook Neos to Students

Kansas City Public Schools is replacing 30,000 outdated devices with Apple technology, starting with over 4,500 brand new MacBook Neo laptops for students in 8th grade and up. The move signals a major investment in giving students access to modern learning tools.

Google News - Technology2 min read
Framework CEO Shows $599 Laptop You Can Actually Repair
InnovationApr 1

Framework CEO Shows $599 Laptop You Can Actually Repair

Framework's CEO tore down his company's laptop alongside Apple's new MacBook Neo to reveal a striking difference: one is built to last through repairs and upgrades, while the other locks users into fixed specs. The side-by-side comparison is sparking conversations about who really owns the tech we buy.

Google News - Technology3 min read
Kansas City Replaces 30,000 Devices With Apple Tech
SolutionsMay 21

Kansas City Replaces 30,000 Devices With Apple Tech

Kansas City Public Schools is swapping out every Windows computer and Chromebook for Apple devices, giving more than 4,500 students the new affordable MacBook Neo. The historic tech overhaul signals a major shift in how school districts think about classroom technology.

Engadget2 min read
Apple Hits 30% Recycled Materials Across All Products
Planet WinsApr 17

Apple Hits 30% Recycled Materials Across All Products

Apple just reached a milestone that seemed impossible a decade ago: nearly one-third of every product they shipped in 2025 came from recycled materials. The tech giant also eliminated all plastic from packaging and now powers batteries with 100% recycled cobalt.

Google News - Technology3 min read
How two Francophone founders are turning second-hand iPhones into a tech business
InnovationApr 14

How two Francophone founders are turning second-hand iPhones into a tech business

A Franco-Ivorian and Senegalese entrepreneur are making quality smartphones accessible across West Africa through certified refurbished devices sold at 40% less than new. Sikili is building the circular economy one iPhone at a time in markets where smartphones cost 26% of average monthly income.

TechCabal4 min read
South Korean Worker Pranks Coworkers From a Roller Coaster
Community Heroes7h ago

South Korean Worker Pranks Coworkers From a Roller Coaster

A South Korean office worker pulled off the ultimate Zoom prank by joining a video meeting from a speeding roller coaster, complete with a cardboard green screen. The hilarious stunt was part of a creative campaign to promote a new whale-themed amusement park.

Futurism2 min read
iPhone's Lockdown Mode Shields Reporter From FBI Access
Community HeroesFeb 5

iPhone's Lockdown Mode Shields Reporter From FBI Access

When the FBI raided a Washington Post reporter's home and seized her devices, Apple's Lockdown Mode feature successfully prevented them from accessing her iPhone. The security tool, designed to protect against sophisticated cyber attacks, proved its worth in a real-world press freedom scenario.

Google News - Technology2 min read
She Took a 47% Pay Cut. Now She Leads Marketing at Pesa
SolutionsApr 1

She Took a 47% Pay Cut. Now She Leads Marketing at Pesa

Cassandra Collins left a ₦150,000/month job for an ₦80,000 customer support role at a crypto startup in 2020. Five years later, her willingness to say yes to the "wrong" jobs led her to become Marketing Manager at Pesa.

TechCabal3 min read
Apple Suppliers Cut 26M Tons of Emissions With Clean Energy
InnovationApr 20

Apple Suppliers Cut 26M Tons of Emissions With Clean Energy

Apple's suppliers now run on 20 gigawatts of renewable energy, avoiding more than 26 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2025 alone. The tech giant is proving that massive companies can clean up their supply chains without slowing down.

Google News - Emissions Reduction2 min read