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MacBook choices reshaped laptops for 20 years as PC industry followed Apple

Apple’s MacBook lineup is seen as having reset expectations in the laptop market over the past 20 years, according to a report cited by Engadget. The article traces Apple’s notebook strategy from early portable Macs through the Intel processor shift and unibody designs to the wedge-shaped MacBook Air and Retina displays. It also highlights controversy over port removals and the Touch Bar. It says Apple silicon, starting with M1 in 2020, intensified competition over performance and battery life.

Industry

Qualcomm highlights hardware-agnostic push behind AI software acquisition

Qualcomm is building an integrated software environment to develop and optimise AI across different hardware, using its acquisition of Modular, CEO Cristiano Amon said at Snapdragon Summit 2026 in Maui. Qualcomm said developers face growing burdens in tailoring AI workloads to each accelerator and architecture. It plans an open, hardware-agnostic software layer supporting CPUs, GPUs, NPUs and custom silicon, and will open-source Modular’s Mojo and MAX.

Games & Commerce

Steam Deck 2 needs upgrades in display, performance, price, durability and battery to compete in 2027

Valve\'s next-generation handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck 2, will need broad improvements to stay competitive in 2027, including its display, performance, price, control durability and battery, an analysis said. As rivals move to higher resolutions and refresh rates, the Steam Deck 2 is expected to support at least 1080p and 120Hz. It should also improve power efficiency, maintain sub-$1,000 pricing for key models, adopt more durable sticks and expand battery capacity.