MacBook Air M5 review: still the best ultraportable I've ever used

iPhone 17e review, Steam Machine 'launching this year' and more
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March 9, 2026
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Computing
 
The 13-inch M5 MacBook Air
We've been testing Apple's newest MacBook Air (Future)
MacBook Air M5 review: 'an exquisite, lightweight yet durable laptop'
Our official review of the new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air has landed — and this Apple laptop remains the best ultraportable around, following on from its M4-powered predecessor.
 
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M4 iPad Air review: the best 'pro' iPad for most people, without the price tag
 
Future Games Show Spring Showcase: March 12
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Watch over 40 amazing games in the Future Games Show Spring Showcase on Thursday, March 12 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET / 8pm GMT. Live on all streaming platforms.
 
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Phones
 
The Apple iPhone 17e
The iPhone 17e comes in at the same starting price as the iPhone 16e (Future)
We tested the iPhone 17e, and it's an even better budget iPhone with a great new color
We've also been reviewing the new iPhone 17e — find out everything you need to know about the key upgrades over the iPhone 16e from 2025.
 
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Fitness
 
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We have some sleep hacking gadgets for you (Future)
12 of the best sleep-hacking gadgets to help you get the best rest of your life
It's Sleep Awareness Week, and to mark the occasion we've rounded up 12 of the best gadgets for improving your slumber — from sunrise lamps to smart rings.
 
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Read next: 6 of the best cheap accessories to make your Apple Watch even better
 
 
 
 
Today's best deals, hand-picked by TechRadar's experts
 
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March Madness TV deals: 11 unmissable offers on 4K, QLED, and OLED screens
We've rounded up today's best TV deals, including a massive $1,300 discount on our top-rated TV, the LG 65-inch C5 OLED.
 
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Walmart already has great preorder deals on Apple's newest iPhone and iPad
 
 
We gave Sony's latest WH-1000XM6 headphones 4.5 stars – and they just crashed to a record-low price at Amazon
 
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The Amazon UK Spring Sale starts tomorrow – these are today's 22 best early tech deals, from £13.99
 
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Artificial intelligence
 
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
Sam Altman has been chatting GPT-4.5 (Bloomberg / Getty Images)
Sam Altman says ChatGPT-5.4 is his 'favorite model to talk to'
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been talking about the step forward ChatGPT's personality has taken with GPT-4.5, while admitting that there's still plenty of room for progress.
 
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Read next: 'Getting the experience right will take more time' — ChatGPT has delayed the rollout of its adult mode again
 
 
 
 
Gaming
 
The Valve Steam Machine
We're more than ready for the Steam Machine (Valve)
Valve says the Steam Machine really is coming this year
There has been some panic that the launch of Valve's Steam Machine might slip to 2027, but the company has confirmed that the gaming box is still going to arrive this year.
 
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