➀ This summer, you can take advantage of back-to-school shopping deals with up to $320 off on M4 MacBook Air 13 and MacBook Pro 14.

➁ The 14.2-inch MacBook Pro with M4 Max chip is on sale for $2,879 at Amazon, a $320 discount from the MSRP.

➂ The 2025 MacBook Air (13-inch) is available for $849 at Amazon, a $150 discount and close to its all-time low price.

➀ Tech enthusiast Cameron Kaiser successfully ported the iconic game DOOM to a 1996 Apple Network Server (ANS) running IBM's AIX OS through custom compilation and adjustments.

➁ The ANS, priced between $11k-$19k in the 90s with 64MB RAM and 2GB storage, required overcoming 8-bit color limitations and video hardware quirks to achieve playable performance.

➂ This retro hardware hack demonstrates the extreme adaptability of DOOM's codebase, with the project now open-sourced on GitHub for other vintage computing enthusiasts.

➀ IDC forecasts 0.6% YoY growth in 2025 smartphone shipments to 1.24 billion units, citing market saturation and longer refresh cycles;

➁ China's 3% growth is driven by government subsidies benefiting Android, while Apple faces a 1.9% decline due to Huawei competition and subsidy ineligibility;

➂ The US market grows 1.9% despite trade war impacts, mitigated by carrier deals and premium device launches in late 2025.

➀ The article highlights the market shares of the top five AR/VR headset vendors in 2025, according to IDC data;

➀ Meta dominates the market with an overwhelming 74.6% share, followed by Apple (5.2%), Sony (4.3%), ByteDance (4.1%), and XREAL (3.3%);

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➀ Microsoft's new ad claims Arm-based Copilot+ PCs are up to 58% faster than Apple's M3 MacBook Air in multi-core benchmarks；

➁ The comparison uses 2024 data and targets last-gen Mac hardware, ignoring Apple's newer M4-powered MacBook Air；

➂ Copilot+ PCs focus on AI capabilities and battery life but face challenges in Windows-on-Arm software compatibility.

➀ Epic Games claims Apple is blocking its latest app submission for Fortnite;

➁ The move follows a recent legal ruling against Apple for violating a court order;

➂ Fortnite players express frustration over the lack of access to the game on iOS devices.

➀ The Apple Vision Pro has had an interesting trajectory since its launch, with some impressive moments but ultimately falling short of its promise of spatial computing.

➁ The device's comfort, use case, and app support were criticized, with many users experiencing fatigue and red marks on their faces after just an hour of use.

➂ Despite improvements over time, the high price point and lack of a strong ecosystem have hindered its adoption.

➀ Apple has proposed a resolution for a privacy issue related to Siri, offering a $95 million settlement to affected users.

➁ The issue was revealed in 2019 when it was discovered that Apple had contractors listening to Siri conversations to improve the digital assistant.

➂ Eligible users who owned or purchased a Siri-enabled device during a specific period can claim a portion of the settlement.

① Apple and Broadcom are collaborating on the "Baltra" data center processor, expected to launch by 2027, featuring proprietary AI accelerators and HBM memory for Apple Intelligence services.

② The processor may scale up to 8x the CPU/GPU cores of the M3 Ultra, though AI workloads typically require specialized tensor units, suggesting a hybrid CPU-NPU design.

③ Apple’s roadmap includes M5 updates for 2025 iPads/MacBooks, M6 (Komodo), M7 (Borneo), and a high-end Sotra chip, alongside custom processors for wearables like AR glasses.

➀ The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 features a premium build, a vibrant 14-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, and impressive 12.5-hour battery life for a Windows ultrabook.

➁ While it excels in productivity and multimedia performance, it struggles with excessive bloatware, difficult repairability, and a divisive keyboard layout.

➂ Competitively priced at $1,499 with 32GB RAM, it offers strong value against the HP OmniBook Flip 14 and Apple's non-convertible MacBook Pro.

➀ Amazon recently announced its next Prime Day sales event, scheduled for July;

➁ Several Apple iPad models are on sale at Amazon, starting at $299 for the latest models;

➂ The latest 11-inch Apple iPad (128GB, Wi-Fi) is available for $299, featuring an A16 chip, USB-C connectivity, and 12-megapixel cameras;

➃ The 13-inch iPad Pro (512GB) is on sale for $1,299, with a more powerful M4 processor and advanced features like Thunderbolt and USB4 support.

➀ Apple's M4 MacBook Air is currently on sale for $849 at Amazon, marking a $150 discount and an all-time low price.

➁ The MacBook Air features the M4 chip, offering up to 18 hours of battery life, 16GB of system memory, and 256GB of SSD storage.

➂ Additionally, a 2024 MacBook Pro with an M4 Max chip is also on sale for $2,924, offering more power with a 14.2-inch display, 36GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage.

➀ Q1 2025 smartphone shipments increased by 1.5% year-on-year to 304.9 million units, according to IDC.

➁ Chinese vendors, supported by government subsidies, saw significant growth in the domestic market.

➂ Samsung led the market, followed by Apple, Xiaomi, OPPO, and vivo, with notable growth for vivo and OPPO.

➀ IDC reported that PC unit shipments in Q1 2025 reached 63.2 million, a year-over-year increase of 4.9%;

➁ The entire PC ecosystem attempted to accelerate deliveries to avoid the impact of US tariffs and expected volatility;

➂ Underlying demand factors for PCs, such as Windows 10 upgrade and AI demand, remain strong, but uncertainty over US tariffs and global economic risks may negatively impact demand in 2025.

➀ The Apple Vision Pro 2 may launch sooner than expected, with reports suggesting it could be released within the year.

➁ The second-generation headset is expected to have components in mass production, indicating Apple's commitment to the project.

➂ Concerns remain about the device's cost and market appeal, especially in the face of economic challenges and competition from other AR devices.

➀ Apple preemptively shipped five planeloads of iPhones, PCs, and other devices from India to the U.S. in late March to avoid paying 10% import duty in the U.S. and to stabilize prices temporarily in America.

➁ This move gives Apple an inventory buffer in its largest market, allowing it to assess the impact of new tariffs on its supply chain without urgency.

➂ Apple's manufacturing base spans several countries, with some models produced in India and others in China, Vietnam, and Texas.

➀ Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, prefers the Logitech MX Master 3 over Apple's Magic Mouse;

➁ The MX Master 3 offers better usability and comfort, and allows seamless switching between devices;

➂ The choice reflects Cook's focus on functionality over design.

➀ This article provides an overview of the most read Gadget Master posts in March 2025;

➁ It highlights the popularity of topics such as ultrasonic sensors, Raspberry Pi sound pedals, and the Apple iPad Pro;

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➀ After two years of decline, AR/VR headset shipments grew by 10% in 2024, according to IDC.

➁ Meta leads the market with a 74.6% share, followed by Apple, Sony, ByteDance, and XREAL.

➂ Meta and XREAL are the only two among the top five companies that recorded year-over-year growth.