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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5/M5 Pro/M5 Max): a small upgrade unless you love AI

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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5/M5 Pro/M5 Max): Two-minute review With the initial release of the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) at the tail-end of 2025, Apple seemed to have settled into a reliable pattern. Coming pretty much exactly a year after the MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4, 2024) , very few people were surprised by the reveal of the M5 chip and 14-inch MacBook Pro. However, there are a few things that are different this time around. Alongside the launch of the Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5, 2025), Apple also revealed the iPad Pro (M5, 2025) , unlike with the M4 generation, when Apple launched the iPad Pro around half a year before any Macs or MacBooks got the M4 . @techradar ♬ original sound - TechRadar So, it’s good to see the MacBook reclaiming its role as a showcase device for Apple’s M-series chips – but there are a few other odd things about this launch. For a start, there’s still no sign of an M5-powered Mac mini or iMac, and we had to wait until March 2026 for the M5 Pro an...
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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a creative creature-collecting RPG that more than scratches my turn-based itch

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Alongside heroic questing and tear-evoking character arcs, an integral part of any RPG experience is the grinding. From prancing around fields in search of herbs to trawling caves for high-level beasties, this inevitable practice makes up a sizable chunk of any save file. Review info Platform reviewed: PC Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC Release date: March 13, 2026 Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection , the latest addition to Capcom’s beloved creature-catching dynasty, doesn’t shy away from this reality, providing moreish mechanical loops and plenty of side stories as you explore its glorious fantasy adventure. Set in the pastoral kingdom of Azuria, you play as the prince or, in my case, the princess of the land, who, on top of their royal duties, acts as the leader of the Rangers, a group of eco-conscious warriors who maintain the land. One day, during a routine realm-protecting venture, a group of troops from the less-than-thriving nei...
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The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) is still the best ultraportable I've ever used — and I wrote this review on it

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5): Two-minute review It's safe to say the MacBook Air 13-inch M5 is every bit as good as its M4 predecessor, but a little faster. The differences are so scant, in fact, that I could simply direct you to my now year-old MacBook Air M4 review , and just note here that the M5 chip makes Apple's latest, and sure to be quite popular, ultraportable both faster and more efficient. However, I'm not that lazy. I've spent considerable time with this attractive, well-built, ready-for-almost-anything (and a solid day of it) ultraportable laptop, and I have some thoughts. The MacBook Air is one of the most popular laptops out there for a reason. Apple has found a winning aluminum slab design that mixes a lightweight (2.7lbs) chassis with a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, and 18 hours of battery life (promised for streaming video only). While Apple didn't touch the design, or any external materials and components, it was inevitable that...
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