Apple’s new MacBook Neo starts at $599 with a Liquid Retina display, A18 Pro chip, and 16-hour battery life. But the 8GB RAM limit raises questions.

A slew of updates have come out of Cupertino this week, including a new entry-level iPhone (the 17e), and upgrades to the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, among other tidbits. But the scene-stealer is the MacBook Neo, which, at $599, is Apple's most accessible and affordable laptop, but no cost was spared on design considerations and functionality.

The 11-inch iPad Air starts at $599 while the 13-inch version starts at $799, each with 128GB of storage. — ASSOCIATED PRESS The United States is expected to increase tariffs on global imports to 15 percent this week,

Apple on Monday unveiled the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air, but it is not finished yet. Apple promised "a big week ahead," and it is expected to announce additional new products this Tuesday, March 3 and Wednesday,