Apple's Budget MacBook Neo Drops + Privacy App Detects Sneaky Smart Glasses, Cold Battery Fixes & More

Apple just launched the MacBook Neo — a colorful, durable 13-inch laptop with A18 Pro chip, Liquid Retina display, all-day battery, and Apple Intelligence, starting at low $599. Is this the budget Mac we've all wanted? We compare it directly to Acer's Chromebook Plus models — which wins for everyday use, value, performance, and real-world needs in 2026? Privacy heads-up: The new Nearby Glasses app scans Bluetooth signals to detect nearby smart glasses (like Meta Ray-Bans or Snap Spectacles) and alerts you if someone's potentially recording. Plus: Flat-rate, pre-approved resilient home designs speeding up disaster rebuilding for faster recovery after fires/floods, the environmental impact of AI data centers, the adorable AgiBot X2 humanoid robot dancing up a storm (hip-hop, Tai Chi, splits!), smartphone battery tips for cold weather, and our top ten streaming picks for the week. Real-world insights, fun gadgets, and tips you can use —

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This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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