# MacBooks Just Got More Expensive

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-06-26T00:47:13+00:00
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## Resource

Apple just raised MacBook prices across the board — the new MacBook Neo jumps to $699, the Air now starts at $1,299, and the Pro hits $1,999, a 20% surge. Despite sharing the same M5 chip, the Pro now sits far apart from the Air in price. The hike stems from global chip shortages pushing costs up — even Apple can’t dodge that. But here’s the twist: Amazon’s Prime Day is rolling, offering deep discounts — the 13-inch Air for $949 (a $350 saving), and the Pro for $1,549 (a $450 cut). Other Mac products like iMacs and iPads also saw price bumps, with the base iPad now at $449. These deals might not last — Amazon’s prices will likely catch up with Apple’s soon. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a066648fd46a0d1d

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