The Morning After: What to expect from Apple’s March 4 hardware event
Source: Engadget
Apple to host March 4 event in New York
Apple has lined up its first event of the year in New York City on March 4 at 9 AM ET. The company hasn’t confirmed whether the media event will be streamed, but it’s expected to focus mainly on iPads and MacBooks — business as usual. Rumors suggest new entry‑level MacBooks in fresh colors, hinted at by the lemon‑and‑lime‑tinged invitation.
The first Mac many of us used was the bubbly orange iMac, and there’s hope for a return of colorful Macs. Anticipated announcements include a 2026 MacBook Air, refreshed 14‑ and 16‑inch MacBook Pros, and the debut of M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. An iPhone 17 e may be too early to expect, but we’ll be reporting from the event.
The other big stories (and deals) this morning
Netflix’s first MMA livestream is coming in May
Rousey v. Carano.
Netflix will stream its very first live MMA fight on May 16, featuring Ronda Rousey (last match 2016) and Gina Carano (2009). The featherweight bout will take place inside a hexagon cage and stream globally, co‑hosted by Most Valuable Productions, Jake Paul’s production company.
The Pixel 10a is your next midrange Android phone
It launches March 5.
The Pixel A series remains the best value‑for‑money phone line. The Pixel 10a continues the formula: for $500 you get a 6.3‑inch OLED display with 120 Hz refresh, 3,000 nits peak brightness, 8 GB RAM, a 48 MP main camera and a 13 MP ultra‑wide sensor.
Dyson’s tiny PencilVac gets turned into a floorwasher
This is the PencilWash.
Dyson has packed its wet‑floor technology into the cylindrical profile of the original Penac, creating the PencilWash. Priced at $600, it’s more expensive than a mop, but its compact size may appeal to those looking for a sleek floor‑cleaning solution.