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Amazon has slashed the 512GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air to $1,099.99, a new record-low price, with delivery options available by week’s end and three color choices; 1TB models are also discounted by $150, while no major discounts are currently listed for the 13-inch models.
Anthropic’s Mythos Preview helped Calif researchers uncover and weaponize a data-only kernel escalation against Apple’s Memory Integrity Enforcement (MIE) on the M5, delivering a working exploit in five days after Apple spent five years building the defense. The flaw can bypass MIE even when active on macOS 26.4.1, with human experts guiding the exploit’s design. Apple says vulnerabilities are taken seriously and is working on a patch, while Calif plans to publish a 55-page technical report; the episode highlights how agentic AI can speed up security discoveries, for better or worse.
Amazon is offering record-low prices on Apple's 2026 M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro lineup, with all-time discounts across 14-inch and 16-inch models. Highlights include 14-inch M5 Pro 24GB/1TB for $1,983.94 (down from $2,199), 14-inch M5 Pro 24GB/2TB for $2,394.50, 14-inch M5 Max 36GB/2TB for $3,449; 16-inch M5 Pro 24GB/1TB for $2,549, 16-inch M5 Pro 48GB/1TB for $2,899, and 16-inch M5 Max for $3,699. Most orders ship by May 7 with free shipping. See the Apple Deals roundup for more discounts.
Apple’s MacBook Air shifts from M4 to the new M5, replacing the model and pricing at $1,099 (13") / $1,299 (15"). The M5 doubles base storage to 512GB (up to 4TB), raises memory bandwidth to 153 GB/s with 3nm N3P, and adds a Neural Accelerator per GPU core with Metal 4/Tensor APIs. Real‑world AI/workload gains are substantial (up to 4x GPU compute, 3.6x LLM speed), while everyday tasks see smaller but meaningful improvements. For new buyers, the M5 is the clearer long‑term choice; M4 is discontinued; education pricing can trim about $100.
Leaks suggest Apple’s Mac Mini will get M5 and M5 Pro CPUs, delivering roughly 14–22% higher multi-core performance, up to 45% faster GPU, and a 3.5x faster Neural Engine for AI tasks, all while preserving the 5x5-inch form factor. Expect Thunderbolt 5, Wi‑Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6, with RAM up to 64GB on the M5 Pro and storage from 512GB to multiple TB. Pricing could start around $699 for the base and $1,399 for the Pro, with a June WWDC 2026 announcement and shipping 1–2 months after.
Leaks suggest Apple will unveil Mac Mini M5 and M5 Pro at WWDC 2026, delivering major performance upgrades, larger base storage (512GB for the M5 and 1TB for the M5 Pro), and Thunderbolt 5 on the Pro model, with a rollout to the market in mid to late summer 2026 and a likely base-price increase.
Amazon has rolled out record-low prices on the M5 MacBook Air, including the 13-inch 512GB at $949 (down from $1,099) and the 16GB/1TB at $1,149, plus a 24GB/1TB option at $1,349; 15-inch models also see up to $150 off with 512GB starting at $1,149, 16GB/1TB at $1,349, and 24GB/1TB at $1,549.
Apple's M5-powered MacBook Pros—M5, M5 Pro, and M5 Max—bring a major performance leap with up to a 40-core GPU, doubled memory bandwidth, and 128GB of unified memory and 2TB SSD options, plus Thunderbolt 5. They enable on-device AI with neural accelerators, letting creatives run AI models locally for faster iteration on tasks like 3D rendering, video editing, and photo culling, and support on-location workflows without cloud connectivity. The emphasis is on enabling new workflows and faster iteration rather than just chasing benchmark numbers.
The 2026 MacBook Air with the M5 chip remains the go-to balance of price and performance for most buyers, delivering a meaningful CPU/GPU uplift, faster storage, fanless operation, strong battery life, and superb portability, while placing itself between the Neo and Pro in Apple’s lineup. Despite modest updates beyond the M5 and a higher starting price, it remains a well-rounded, do-it-all laptop—hard to beat for daily workloads and creative tasks—though power users who need Pro-level features may still prefer a Pro.
Apple's M5 MacBook Air introduces a 3nm M5 CPU with 10 cores, 8–10 GPU cores, plus a neural accelerator per core, along with faster memory/SSD, Wi‑Fi 7 and a 512GB base storage at $1,099 (13-inch) or $1,299 (15-inch). Upgrading depends on your current model: Intel Macs should upgrade now; from M4/M3 the gains are incremental (roughly 9–13% faster Geekbench 6 and 12–18% faster Cinebench 2024 vs M4; about 33% faster single-core and 40% multicore vs M3), while the M2‑to‑M5 jump is more substantial and the M1‑to‑M5 upgrade is a clear choice. The M5 keeps the familiar design but offers meaningful improvements for future‑proofing, making the 15-inch option particularly appealing; for many M4/M3 users, the upgrade may not be urgent, whereas Intel‑based Macs meet the threshold for upgrading now.
Gizmodo’s take on the M5 MacBook Air highlights a strong, portable performer with a bright 15-inch display, 16GB of unified memory, and a 512GB base SSD, making it capable for creative work and day‑to‑day tasks while offering excellent battery life. It sits between the budget MacBook Neo and the pro‑level MacBook Pro, delivering solid performance but limited sustained headroom and ports, which keeps it from being the best choice for heavy workloads or expansion. Prices start at $1,100 for the 13-inch and $1,300 for the 15-inch, with higher GPU core options and upsell paths; overall, it’s a compelling middle ground for portability minded buyers who don’t want to sacrifice too much power.
Apple’s M5 13-inch MacBook Air arrives with a real performance boost and a higher starting price of $1,099, pushing it above the budget MacBook Neo. The M5 features a 10-core CPU/GPU, faster unified memory, Wi‑Fi 7 and a 1TB base SSD, delivering stronger Geekbench/Cinebench scores and about 17 hours of streaming battery life. However, the Neo remains a much better value for students, and many buyers will find the 15-inch Air a better overall balance of size, performance, and price. The 13-inch is still solid for design or STEM-focused users who need compact power, but it’s no longer Apple’s entry point and not the best value in the lineup.
Notebookcheck’s review hails the MacBook Air 15 M5 as a powerful, completely fanless laptop with excellent efficiency, delivering strong single‑core performance and capable gaming without throttling, aided by Wi‑Fi 7 and PCIe 4.0 SSDs. It still has soldered RAM/storage, a 60 Hz IPS display, and limited ports, but offers long battery life (~17 hours web browsing at 150 nits) and a premium build for a starting price of $1,299. While the Pro line may beat it on display and features, the Air M5 stands out in the 15‑inch, fanless segment.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman indicates Apple will push a broader 2026 Mac lineup after introducing M5-based MacBook Air/Pro/Max, including a mid-2026 Mac Studio refresh (likely with the M5 Max and an M4/M5 Ultra), new Mac mini variants, and an iMac with a refreshed color palette; a high‑end MacBook Ultra featuring a touchscreen OLED is expected later in the year, while the Mac Studio, Mac mini, and iMac visuals remain largely unchanged.
Geekbench 6 results show the MacBook Air with the 10-core M5 chip scoring 17,073 in multi-core, about 15% faster than the M4 Air (14,731); the gain aligns with Apple’s claims and places the M5 Air ahead of the older M3 Pro MacBook Pro by up to 16%, though it remains slower than some M4 Pro/newer Pro models. The M5 MacBook Air is available to pre-order now and launches March 11.