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Calculated Shard: 151 (from laksa159)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa151.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/article/tesla-bitcoin-dogecoin\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://mashable.com/article/tesla-bitcoin-dogecoin\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-bitcoin-dogecoin","crawl_time":1773878989,"first_indexed_time":1658386856,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,mashable!\/article\/tesla-bitcoin-dogecoin s443","src_root_hash":"7998629827906806751","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Hackers target millions of iPhones with new DarkSword spyware","meta_descriptions":["Tesla sold most of its Bitcoin, but none of its Dogecoin, CEO Elon Musk said in an earnings call."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"To the moon (not you, Bitcoin)!\nElon <3 Dogecoin\nCredit: Bloomberg \/ Getty Images\nTesla's Bitcoin bet hasn't gone all that great.\nIn its earnings report for the second quarter of 2022, the company revealed it has sold three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings.\n\"As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency. Conversions in Q2 added $936M of cash to our balance sheet,\" says Tesla's latest\nshareholder deck\n.\nMashable Light Speed\nYou May Also Like\nTesla\ninvested\nroughly $1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted $936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly $189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given\nhow low the price of Bitcoin\nwent earlier this year.\nThis Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.\nShortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted\nonly a couple of months\n, though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that \"Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin.\"\nDuring the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk\nsaid\nTesla sold the bitcoins to \"maximize [its] cash position,\" which was important to do \"given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China.\" He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as \"some verdict\" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future.\nThere's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk\nsaid on the earnings call\nthat the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla\nstarted accepting the cryptocurrency\nfor some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some\nSupercharger stations\n. There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has $218 million in \"digital assets,\" though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin.\nSenior Editor\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\nIt's not a huge discount, but it's something.\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\nCredit: Timothy Werth \/ Mashable\nSAVE UP TO $9.01:\nThe new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save $4 on the\n256GB base model\n(now $595) and about $9 on the\n512GB version with Touch ID\n(now $689.99). Hey, it's something.\nCredit: Apple\n$595\nat Amazon\n$599\nSave $4\nCredit: Apple\n$689.99\nat Amazon\n$699\nSave $9.01\nIt ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to $595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at $689.99 in — a savings of $4 and $9.01, respectively.\nAmazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its\nPrime Day\nsale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's\nBig Spring Sale\n.) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached.\nBest Buy\nhas some Neos that are around $20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The\nApple Store\nwill give you $100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty.\nWe tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it.\nCredit: Joe Maldonado \/ Mashable\nThe MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a\nMacBook Air\nwith more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's\nM4 MacBook Air\n— think web browsing and sending emails.\nIn heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an\nM1 MacBook Air\nfrom 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge.\nFeatures-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy \"citrus\" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.)\n\"For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like [the Neo] at this price,\" writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8\/5. (\nCheck out his full review.\n)\nIf you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new\nM5 MacBook Air\nand\nolder M-series models\n.\nSenior Shopping Reporter\nHaley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from\ndupes\nto\n12-foot skeletons\n.\n• SPONSORED •\nGive your memory a boost with this app.\nThe following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation.\nBoost your memory recall with this game-changing app\nCredit: Pexels\nTL;DR:\nImprove your memory with an app thanks to this\nlifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan\n, now just $79.99 (reg. $198).\nCredit: memoryOS\n$79.99\n$198\nSave $118.01\nYou can get a personal trainer for your body, but what about your brain? Fortunately, there’s now an app for that — \nmemoryOS\n. It gives users an average 70% increase in memory recall, and right now you can secure a lifetime subscription to the\nmemoryOS Student Plan\nfor just $79.99 (MSRP $198).\nWhile there are many\napps\non the market promising they can give your memory a boost, memoryOS actually uses scientifically proven methods that truly work. With some help from memoryOS’s\ngamified microlessons\n, you can train your brain to remember important things.\nMashable Deals\nBy signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages\/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our\nPrivacy Policy\nand\nTerms of Use\n.\nAs the number one most-funded app on Kickstarter, memoryOS already has 500,000 users training their brains. It was co-founded by Jonas von Essen, a two-time World Memory Champion who won\nWho Wants to Be a Millionaire\nand\nAre You Smarter Than a 5th Grader\n, and uses proprietary virtual Mind Palace technology to help teach effective memorization.\nmemoryOS employs\nMind Palace technology\nto serve as your mind’s storage space, and mnemonics and spaced repetition, both time-tested, scientifically proven ways to boost your memory.\nThe memoryOS Student Plan isn’t only available to students — it’s for anyone looking to boost their memory. You’ll get 140 Loci, which are structured mind storage spaces for organized recall, 52 interactive micro-lessons, 11 lifelong memory skills, and 40 unlockable Loci Rewards to expand your mental capacity.\nThis lifetime subscription also gives you exclusive access to the\nEarly Adopters private group\n, zero ads, and unlimited practice attempts to work on your skills.\nGet this\nlifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan\nfor only $79.99 (reg. $198).\nWant to see more deals? \nVisit the shop\n and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply.\nStackSocial\nprices subject to change.\nThe exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone.\nCybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users.\nCredit: Jakub Porzycki\/NurPhoto via Getty Images\nGoogle, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data — all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device.\nDarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by\nGoogle Threat Intelligence Group\nand cybersecurity companies\nLookout\nand\niVerify\ndetailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7.\nAccording to Apple's\nown developer website\n, nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18.\nWired\npoints out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword.\nWhat makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage. \n\"As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance,\" writes Lookout in its report. \"Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates.\"\nHackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device.\nDarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl.\nAnother concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. Hackers who have utilized DarkSword have left the code behind for anyone to access and deploy. In addition, it appears these hackers aren't concerned with its discovery, resulting in the closure of the exploit, meaning they are likely confident new and similar attacks can be replicated with new tools.\nGoogle's report details some specific attacks carried out by DarkSword. For example, one early incident in November targeted Saudi Arabian users through a Snapchat-themed website called Snapshare. The website forwarded visitors to a legitimate Snapchat site while it infected the device in order to hide the nefarious activity.\nIn more recent attacks carried out just this month, a hacker group with suspected ties to the Russian government, known as UNC6353, deployed DarkSword in order to target iPhone users in Ukraine. The group was somehow able to compromise legitimate Ukrainian news sites and official government websites to target its victims.\nIt is believed this threat actor is also behind a previously uncovered yet similar exploit known as Coruna earlier this year. 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Industry](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/tech-industry)\n\n# Tesla sold most of its Bitcoin, but none of its Dogecoin\nTo the moon (not you, Bitcoin)\\!\n\nBy\n\n[Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/stan-schroeder)\n\n![Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h\/image.fill.size_449x435.v1667472843.png)\n\nStan Schroeder\n\nSenior Editor\n\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/stan-schroeder)\n\non\n\nJuly 21, 2022\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin&text=Tesla+sold+most+of+its+Bitcoin%2C+but+none+of+its+Dogecoin \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin&title=Tesla+sold+most+of+its+Bitcoin%2C+but+none+of+its+Dogecoin \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![Elon Musk](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/077HdzeszkV9KzhFRG5YQx8\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1658384426.jpg)\n\nElon \\<3 Dogecoin Credit: Bloomberg \/ Getty Images\n***\n\nTesla's Bitcoin bet hasn't gone all that great.\n\nIn its earnings report for the second quarter of 2022, the company revealed it has sold three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings.\n\n\"As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency. Conversions in Q2 added \\$936M of cash to our balance sheet,\" says Tesla's latest [shareholder deck](https:\/\/ir.tesla.com\/#tab-quarterly-disclosure \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\nMashable Light Speed\n\nWant more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories?\n\nSign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter.\n\nUse this instead\n\nBy clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.ziffdavis.com\/terms-of-use \"(opens in a new window)\") and [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.ziffdavis.com\/ztg-privacy-policy \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\nThanks for signing up\\!\n\n***\n**You May Also Like**\n***\n***\n\nTesla [invested](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-bitcoin-2-billion) roughly \\$1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted \\$936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly \\$189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given [how low the price of Bitcoin](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/bitcoin-price-plummets-record-low) went earlier this year.\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1392602041025843203 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\nShortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted [only a couple of months](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-tesla-suspends-bitcoin), though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that \"Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin.\"\n\n***\nRelated Stories\n***\n\n- [Dogecoin: Everything you need to know about the cryptocurrency](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/dogecoin-cryptocurrency-explainer)\n- [Elon Musk says Dogecoin is his favorite cryptocurrency](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-dogecoin)\n- [We regret to inform you that dogs named 'Bitcoin' exist](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/bitcoin-dog-name)\n\nDuring the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk [said](https:\/\/decrypt.co\/105619\/elon-musk-tesla-sold-its-bitcoin-because-of-covid-lockdowns-in-china-2 \"(opens in a new window)\") Tesla sold the bitcoins to \"maximize \\[its\\] cash position,\" which was important to do \"given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China.\" He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as \"some verdict\" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future.\n\nThere's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk [said on the earnings call](https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2022\/07\/20\/elon-musk-discloses-that-tesla-owns-dogecoin-but-how-much-does-it-have\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") that the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla [started accepting the cryptocurrency](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-shop-dogecoin) for some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some [Supercharger stations](https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/international\/tesla-to-accept-dogecoin-as-payment-at-supercharging-station-122022000267_1.html \"(opens in a new window)\"). There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has \\$218 million in \"digital assets,\" though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin.\n\nTopics [Bitcoin](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/bitcoin) [Cryptocurrency](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/cryptocurrency)\n\n![Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png)\n\nStan Schroeder\n\nSenior Editor\n\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech) \\> [Laptops](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/laptops) \\> [Budget Laptops](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/budget-laptops)\n\n# Apple's new baby, the MacBook Neo, is already on sale at Amazon (sort of)\nIt's not a huge discount, but it's something.\n\nBy\n\n[Haley Henschel](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/haleyhenschel)\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_1600x900.1.png)\n\nHaley Henschel\n\nSenior Shopping Reporter\n\nHaley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from [dupes](https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-dupes) to [12-foot skeletons](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton).\n\n[Read Full Bio](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/haleyhenschel)\n\non\n\nMarch 18, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&text=Apple%27s+new+baby%2C+the+MacBook+Neo%2C+is+already+on+sale+at+Amazon+%28sort+of%29 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&title=Apple%27s+new+baby%2C+the+MacBook+Neo%2C+is+already+on+sale+at+Amazon+%28sort+of%29 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\n\n![silver macbook neo on display at launch event](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773872425.jpg)\n\nCredit: Timothy Werth \/ Mashable\n***\n\nDeal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about [how we select deals](https:\/\/mashable.com\/about\/deals-coverage-explained).\n\n**SAVE UP TO \\$9.01:** The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save \\$4 on the [256GB base model](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=256GB+base+model&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") (now \\$595) and about \\$9 on the [512GB version with Touch ID](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=512GB+version+with+Touch+ID&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") (now \\$689.99). Hey, it's something.\n***\n[![the silver apple macbook neo](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/images-1.fill.size_256x156.v1773866514.jpg) Opens in a new window](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nCredit: Apple\n\n[Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple+MacBook+Neo+%28A18+Pro%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+256GB+SSD%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n\\$595  at Amazon   \n \\$599  Save \\$4\n\n[Get Deal](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[![the silver apple macbook neo](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/images-1.fill.size_256x156.v1773866514.jpg) Opens in a new window](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nCredit: Apple\n\n[Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple+MacBook+Neo+%28A18+Pro%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+512GB+SSD%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n\\$689.99  at Amazon   \n \\$699  Save \\$9.01\n\n[Get Deal](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nIt ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to \\$595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at \\$689.99 in — a savings of \\$4 and \\$9.01, respectively.\n\nAmazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its [Prime Day](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/amazon-moving-prime-day-sale-july-to-june-report) sale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's [Big Spring Sale](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-amazon-spring-sale-macbook-deals-2026).) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached.\n\n[Best Buy](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aB8npb?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best+Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aB8npb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") has some Neos that are around \\$20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The [Apple Store](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aD8G3b?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple+Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aD8G3b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") will give you \\$100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty.\n\n![the apple macbook neo](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1773868436.png)\n\nWe tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it. Credit: Joe Maldonado \/ Mashable\n\nThe MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a [MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-macbook-pro-m5-2025) with more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's [M4 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-m4-macbook-air) — think web browsing and sending emails.\n\nIn heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an [M1 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/macbook-air-m1-chip-2020-review) from 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge.\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n[MacBook Neo review: I think Apple's going to sell millions of these](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop)\n\nFeatures-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy \"citrus\" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.)\n\n\"For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like \\[the Neo\\] at this price,\" writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8\/5. ([Check out his full review.](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop))\n\nIf you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new [M5 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/comparison\/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5) and [older M-series models](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/macbook-neo-vs-older-macbook-air-models).\n\nTopics [Amazon](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/amazon) [Apple](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/apple) [MacBook](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/macbook)\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png)\n\nHaley Henschel\n\nSenior Shopping Reporter\n\nHaley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from [dupes](https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-dupes) to [12-foot skeletons](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton).\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n• SPONSORED •\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech)\n\n# This app is like a personal trainer for your brain, and now it’s 59% off for life\nGive your memory a boost with this app.\n\nBy\n\n[Sponsored by StackCommerce](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/stackcommerce)\n\non\n\nMarch 18, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&text=This+app+is+like+a+personal+trainer+for+your+brain%2C+and+now+it%E2%80%99s+59%25+off+for+life \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&title=This+app+is+like+a+personal+trainer+for+your+brain%2C+and+now+it%E2%80%99s+59%25+off+for+life \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\nThe following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. 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Fortunately, there’s now an app for that — [memoryOS](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW62X6?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=memoryOS&object_type=article&object_uuid=00uqPwdY3vWWHh9f73rtkBQ&short_url=QW62X6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\"). It gives users an average 70% increase in memory recall, and right now you can secure a lifetime subscription to the [memoryOS Student Plan](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW62X6?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=memoryOS+Student+Plan&object_type=article&object_uuid=00uqPwdY3vWWHh9f73rtkBQ&short_url=QW62X6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") for just \\$79.99 (MSRP \\$198).\n\nWhile there are many [apps](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/apps-software) on the market promising they can give your memory a boost, memoryOS actually uses scientifically proven methods that truly work. With some help from memoryOS’s [gamified microlessons](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW62X6?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=gamified+microlessons&object_type=article&object_uuid=00uqPwdY3vWWHh9f73rtkBQ&short_url=QW62X6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\"), you can train your brain to remember important things.\n\nMashable Deals\n\nBe the first to know\\!\n\nGet editor selected deals texted right to your phone\\!\n\nGet editor selected deals texted right to your phone\\!\n\nBy signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages\/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. 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Exclusions apply.\n\n[*StackSocial*](https:\/\/www.stacksocial.com\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") *prices subject to change.*\n\nTopics [Apps & Software](https:\/\/mashable.com\/category\/apps-software)\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/mashable.com\/) \\> [Tech](https:\/\/mashable.com\/tech)\n\n# Hackers target millions of iPhones with new DarkSword spyware\nThe exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone.\n\nBy\n\n[Matt Binder](https:\/\/mashable.com\/author\/matt-binder)\n\non\n\nMarch 18, 2026\n\n[Share on Facebook](https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Twitter](https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware&text=Hackers+target+millions+of+iPhones+with+new+DarkSword+spyware \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n[Share on Flipboard](https:\/\/share.flipboard.com\/bookmarklet\/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware&title=Hackers+target+millions+of+iPhones+with+new+DarkSword+spyware \"(opens in a new window)\")\n\n![iPhone on keyboard](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/04eScefKFToFkxf4fITRb1j\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773865540.jpg)\n\nCybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki\/NurPhoto via Getty Images\n***\n\nGoogle, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data — all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device.\n\nDarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by [Google Threat Intelligence Group](https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/blog\/topics\/threat-intelligence\/darksword-ios-exploit-chain \"(opens in a new window)\") and cybersecurity companies [Lookout](https:\/\/www.lookout.com\/threat-intelligence\/article\/darksword \"(opens in a new window)\") and [iVerify](https:\/\/iverify.io\/blog\/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-explained \"(opens in a new window)\") detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7.\n\nAccording to Apple's [own developer website](https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/support\/app-store\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18. [*Wired*](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild\/ \"(opens in a new window)\")points out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword.\n\nWhat makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage.\n\n\"As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance,\" writes Lookout in its report. \"Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates.\"\n\nHackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device.\n\nSEE ALSO:\n\n[Iran-linked hackers launch cyberattack against U.S. medtech company Stryker](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/iran-linked-hackers-cyberattack-stryker)\n\nDarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl.\n\nAnother concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. Hackers who have utilized DarkSword have left the code behind for anyone to access and deploy. In addition, it appears these hackers aren't concerned with its discovery, resulting in the closure of the exploit, meaning they are likely confident new and similar attacks can be replicated with new tools.\n\n***\nRelated Stories\n***\n\n- [Hacker says he accidentally breached 7,000 DJI robot vacuums with a PS5 controller](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/dji-romo-robot-vacuums-hacked)\n- [How hackers are stealing millions from ATMs, FBI warns](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/hackers-stealing-millions-atms-fbi-warning-how)\n- [Hackers threaten to leak massive 'Wired' customer database](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/hackers-threaten-to-leak-massive-wired-customer-database)\n\nGoogle's report details some specific attacks carried out by DarkSword. For example, one early incident in November targeted Saudi Arabian users through a Snapchat-themed website called Snapshare. The website forwarded visitors to a legitimate Snapchat site while it infected the device in order to hide the nefarious activity.\n\nIn more recent attacks carried out just this month, a hacker group with suspected ties to the Russian government, known as UNC6353, deployed DarkSword in order to target iPhone users in Ukraine. The group was somehow able to compromise legitimate Ukrainian news sites and official government websites to target its victims.\n\nIt is believed this threat actor is also behind a previously uncovered yet similar exploit known as Coruna earlier this year. 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Conversions in Q2 added \\$936M of cash to our balance sheet,\" says Tesla's latest [shareholder deck](https:\/\/ir.tesla.com\/#tab-quarterly-disclosure \"(opens in a new window)\").\n\nMashable Light Speed\n\n***\n**You May Also Like**\n***\n***\n\nTesla [invested](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-bitcoin-2-billion) roughly \\$1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted \\$936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly \\$189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given [how low the price of Bitcoin](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/bitcoin-price-plummets-record-low) went earlier this year.\n\n> [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https:\/\/twitter.com\/elonmusk\/status\/1392602041025843203 \"(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)\")\n\nShortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted [only a couple of months](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/elon-musk-tesla-suspends-bitcoin), though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that \"Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin.\"\n\nDuring the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk [said](https:\/\/decrypt.co\/105619\/elon-musk-tesla-sold-its-bitcoin-because-of-covid-lockdowns-in-china-2 \"(opens in a new window)\") Tesla sold the bitcoins to \"maximize \\[its\\] cash position,\" which was important to do \"given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China.\" He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as \"some verdict\" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future.\n\nThere's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk [said on the earnings call](https:\/\/techcrunch.com\/2022\/07\/20\/elon-musk-discloses-that-tesla-owns-dogecoin-but-how-much-does-it-have\/ \"(opens in a new window)\") that the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla [started accepting the cryptocurrency](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/tesla-shop-dogecoin) for some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some [Supercharger stations](https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/article\/international\/tesla-to-accept-dogecoin-as-payment-at-supercharging-station-122022000267_1.html \"(opens in a new window)\"). There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has \\$218 million in \"digital assets,\" though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin.\n\n![Stan Schroeder](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/authors\/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h\/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png)\n\nSenior Editor\n\nStan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything.\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\nIt's not a huge discount, but it's something.\n\nAll products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission.\n\n![silver macbook neo on display at launch event](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773872425.jpg)\n\nCredit: Timothy Werth \/ Mashable\n\n**SAVE UP TO \\$9.01:** The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save \\$4 on the [256GB base model](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=256GB+base+model&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") (now \\$595) and about \\$9 on the [512GB version with Touch ID](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=512GB+version+with+Touch+ID&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") (now \\$689.99). Hey, it's something.\n***\nCredit: Apple\n\n\\$595  at Amazon   \n \\$599  Save \\$4\n\nCredit: Apple\n\n\\$689.99  at Amazon   \n \\$699  Save \\$9.01\n\nIt ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to \\$595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at \\$689.99 in — a savings of \\$4 and \\$9.01, respectively.\n\nAmazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its [Prime Day](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/amazon-moving-prime-day-sale-july-to-june-report) sale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's [Big Spring Sale](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/best-amazon-spring-sale-macbook-deals-2026).) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached.\n\n[Best Buy](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aB8npb?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best+Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aB8npb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") has some Neos that are around \\$20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The [Apple Store](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/aD8G3b?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple+Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aD8G3b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") will give you \\$100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty.\n\n![the apple macbook neo](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/articles\/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc\/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1773868436.png)\n\nWe tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it. Credit: Joe Maldonado \/ Mashable\n\nThe MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a [MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-macbook-pro-m5-2025) with more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's [M4 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-m4-macbook-air) — think web browsing and sending emails.\n\nIn heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an [M1 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/macbook-air-m1-chip-2020-review) from 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge.\n\nFeatures-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy \"citrus\" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.)\n\n\"For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like \\[the Neo\\] at this price,\" writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8\/5. ([Check out his full review.](https:\/\/mashable.com\/review\/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop))\n\nIf you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new [M5 MacBook Air](https:\/\/mashable.com\/comparison\/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5) and [older M-series models](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/macbook-neo-vs-older-macbook-air-models).\n\n![Mashable Image](https:\/\/helios-i.mashable.com\/imagery\/defaults\/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png)\n\nSenior Shopping Reporter\n\nHaley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from [dupes](https:\/\/mashable.com\/roundup\/best-dupes) to [12-foot skeletons](https:\/\/mashable.com\/article\/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton).\n\n![Mashable Potato](https:\/\/mashable.com\/images\/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)\n\n• SPONSORED •\n\nGive your memory a boost with this app.\n\nThe following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. 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It was co-founded by Jonas von Essen, a two-time World Memory Champion who won *Who Wants to Be a Millionaire* and *Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader*, and uses proprietary virtual Mind Palace technology to help teach effective memorization.\n\nmemoryOS employs [Mind Palace technology](https:\/\/zdcs.link\/QW62X6?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Mind+Palace+technology&object_type=article&object_uuid=00uqPwdY3vWWHh9f73rtkBQ&short_url=QW62X6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 \"(opens in a new window)\") to serve as your mind’s storage space, and mnemonics and spaced repetition, both time-tested, scientifically proven ways to boost your memory.\n\nThe memoryOS Student Plan isn’t only available to students — it’s for anyone looking to boost their memory. 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The reports by [Google Threat Intelligence Group](https:\/\/cloud.google.com\/blog\/topics\/threat-intelligence\/darksword-ios-exploit-chain \"(opens in a new window)\") and cybersecurity companies [Lookout](https:\/\/www.lookout.com\/threat-intelligence\/article\/darksword \"(opens in a new window)\") and [iVerify](https:\/\/iverify.io\/blog\/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-explained \"(opens in a new window)\") detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7.\n\nAccording to Apple's [own developer website](https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/support\/app-store\/ \"(opens in a new window)\"), nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18. [*Wired*](https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild\/ \"(opens in a new window)\")points out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword.\n\nWhat makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage.\n\n\"As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance,\" writes Lookout in its report. \"Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates.\"\n\nHackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device.\n\nDarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl.\n\nAnother concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. 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Boilerpipe Text	To the moon (not you, Bitcoin)! Elon <3 Dogecoin Credit: Bloomberg / Getty Images Tesla's Bitcoin bet hasn't gone all that great. In its earnings report for the second quarter of 2022, the company revealed it has sold three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings. "As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency. Conversions in Q2 added $936M of cash to our balance sheet," says Tesla's latest shareholder deck . Mashable Light Speed You May Also Like Tesla invested roughly $1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted $936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly $189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given how low the price of Bitcoin went earlier this year. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. Shortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted only a couple of months , though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that "Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin." During the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk said Tesla sold the bitcoins to "maximize [its] cash position," which was important to do "given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China." He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as "some verdict" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future. There's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk said on the earnings call that the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla started accepting the cryptocurrency for some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some Supercharger stations . There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has $218 million in "digital assets," though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin. Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. It's not a huge discount, but it's something. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable SAVE UP TO $9.01: The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save $4 on the 256GB base model (now $595) and about $9 on the 512GB version with Touch ID (now $689.99). Hey, it's something. Credit: Apple $595 at Amazon $599 Save $4 Credit: Apple $689.99 at Amazon $699 Save $9.01 It ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to $595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at $689.99 in — a savings of $4 and $9.01, respectively. Amazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its Prime Day sale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's Big Spring Sale .) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached. Best Buy has some Neos that are around $20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The Apple Store will give you $100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty. We tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable The MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a MacBook Air with more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's M4 MacBook Air — think web browsing and sending emails. In heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an M1 MacBook Air from 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge. Features-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy "citrus" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.) "For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like [the Neo] at this price," writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8/5. ( Check out his full review. ) If you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new M5 MacBook Air and older M-series models . Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from dupes to 12-foot skeletons . • SPONSORED • Give your memory a boost with this app. The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. If you buy a product featured here, we may earn an affiliate commission or other compensation. Boost your memory recall with this game-changing app Credit: Pexels TL;DR: Improve your memory with an app thanks to this lifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan , now just $79.99 (reg. $198). Credit: memoryOS $79.99 $198 Save $118.01 You can get a personal trainer for your body, but what about your brain? Fortunately, there’s now an app for that — memoryOS . It gives users an average 70% increase in memory recall, and right now you can secure a lifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan for just $79.99 (MSRP $198). While there are many apps on the market promising they can give your memory a boost, memoryOS actually uses scientifically proven methods that truly work. With some help from memoryOS’s gamified microlessons , you can train your brain to remember important things. Mashable Deals By signing up, you agree to receive recurring automated SMS marketing messages from Mashable Deals at the number provided. Msg and data rates may apply. Up to 2 messages/day. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help. Consent is not a condition of purchase. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . As the number one most-funded app on Kickstarter, memoryOS already has 500,000 users training their brains. It was co-founded by Jonas von Essen, a two-time World Memory Champion who won Who Wants to Be a Millionaire and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader , and uses proprietary virtual Mind Palace technology to help teach effective memorization. memoryOS employs Mind Palace technology to serve as your mind’s storage space, and mnemonics and spaced repetition, both time-tested, scientifically proven ways to boost your memory. The memoryOS Student Plan isn’t only available to students — it’s for anyone looking to boost their memory. You’ll get 140 Loci, which are structured mind storage spaces for organized recall, 52 interactive micro-lessons, 11 lifelong memory skills, and 40 unlockable Loci Rewards to expand your mental capacity. This lifetime subscription also gives you exclusive access to the Early Adopters private group , zero ads, and unlimited practice attempts to work on your skills. Get this lifetime subscription to the memoryOS Student Plan for only $79.99 (reg. $198). Want to see more deals? Visit the shop and use code MARCH15 to save an extra 15% sitewide through March 29. Exclusions apply. StackSocial prices subject to change. The exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone. Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Google, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data — all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device. DarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by Google Threat Intelligence Group and cybersecurity companies Lookout and iVerify detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7. According to Apple's own developer website , nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18. Wired points out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword. What makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage. "As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance," writes Lookout in its report. "Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates." Hackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device. DarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl. Another concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. Hackers who have utilized DarkSword have left the code behind for anyone to access and deploy. In addition, it appears these hackers aren't concerned with its discovery, resulting in the closure of the exploit, meaning they are likely confident new and similar attacks can be replicated with new tools. Google's report details some specific attacks carried out by DarkSword. For example, one early incident in November targeted Saudi Arabian users through a Snapchat-themed website called Snapshare. The website forwarded visitors to a legitimate Snapchat site while it infected the device in order to hide the nefarious activity. In more recent attacks carried out just this month, a hacker group with suspected ties to the Russian government, known as UNC6353, deployed DarkSword in order to target iPhone users in Ukraine. The group was somehow able to compromise legitimate Ukrainian news sites and official government websites to target its victims. It is believed this threat actor is also behind a previously uncovered yet similar exploit known as Coruna earlier this year. That hacking toolkit targeted even older iOS devices that were still using iOS versions 13 through 17.
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By [Stan Schroeder](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder) ![Stan Schroeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h/image.fill.size_449x435.v1667472843.png) Stan Schroeder Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. [Read Full Bio](https://mashable.com/author/stan-schroeder) on July 21, 2022 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin&text=Tesla+sold+most+of+its+Bitcoin%2C+but+none+of+its+Dogecoin "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Ftesla-bitcoin-dogecoin&title=Tesla+sold+most+of+its+Bitcoin%2C+but+none+of+its+Dogecoin "(opens in a new window)") ![Elon Musk](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/077HdzeszkV9KzhFRG5YQx8/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1658384426.jpg) Elon \<3 Dogecoin Credit: Bloomberg / Getty Images * Tesla's Bitcoin bet hasn't gone all that great. In its earnings report for the second quarter of 2022, the company revealed it has sold three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings. "As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency. Conversions in Q2 added \$936M of cash to our balance sheet," says Tesla's latest [shareholder deck](https://ir.tesla.com/#tab-quarterly-disclosure "(opens in a new window)"). Mashable Light Speed Want more out-of-this world tech, space and science stories? Sign up for Mashable's weekly Light Speed newsletter. Use this instead By clicking Sign Me Up, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our [Terms of Use](https://www.ziffdavis.com/terms-of-use "(opens in a new window)") and [Privacy Policy](https://www.ziffdavis.com/ztg-privacy-policy "(opens in a new window)"). Thanks for signing up\! * You May Also Like * * Tesla [invested](https://mashable.com/article/tesla-bitcoin-2-billion) roughly \$1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted \$936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly \$189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given [how low the price of Bitcoin](https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-price-plummets-record-low) went earlier this year. > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1392602041025843203 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") Shortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted [only a couple of months](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-suspends-bitcoin), though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that "Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin." * Related Stories * - [Dogecoin: Everything you need to know about the cryptocurrency](https://mashable.com/article/dogecoin-cryptocurrency-explainer) - [Elon Musk says Dogecoin is his favorite cryptocurrency](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-dogecoin) - [We regret to inform you that dogs named 'Bitcoin' exist](https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-dog-name) During the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk [said](https://decrypt.co/105619/elon-musk-tesla-sold-its-bitcoin-because-of-covid-lockdowns-in-china-2 "(opens in a new window)") Tesla sold the bitcoins to "maximize \[its\] cash position," which was important to do "given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China." He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as "some verdict" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future. There's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk [said on the earnings call](https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/20/elon-musk-discloses-that-tesla-owns-dogecoin-but-how-much-does-it-have/ "(opens in a new window)") that the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla [started accepting the cryptocurrency](https://mashable.com/article/tesla-shop-dogecoin) for some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some [Supercharger stations](https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/tesla-to-accept-dogecoin-as-payment-at-supercharging-station-122022000267_1.html "(opens in a new window)"). There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has \$218 million in "digital assets," though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin. 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By [Haley Henschel](https://mashable.com/author/haleyhenschel) ![Mashable Image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_1600x900.1.png) Haley Henschel Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from [dupes](https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dupes) to [12-foot skeletons](https://mashable.com/article/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton). 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If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. ![silver macbook neo on display at launch event](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773872425.jpg) Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable * Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Learn more about [how we select deals](https://mashable.com/about/deals-coverage-explained). SAVE UP TO \$9.01: The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save \$4 on the [256GB base model](https://zdcs.link/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=256GB+base+model&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") (now \$595) and about \$9 on the [512GB version with Touch ID](https://zdcs.link/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=512GB+version+with+Touch+ID&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") (now \$689.99). Hey, it's something. * [![the silver apple macbook neo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/images-1.fill.size_256x156.v1773866514.jpg) Opens in a new window](https://zdcs.link/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") Credit: Apple [Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)](https://zdcs.link/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple+MacBook+Neo+%28A18+Pro%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+256GB+SSD%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") \$595 at Amazon \$599 Save \$4 [Get Deal](https://zdcs.link/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") [![the silver apple macbook neo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/images-1.fill.size_256x156.v1773866514.jpg) Opens in a new window](https://zdcs.link/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=image&element_label=image&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") Credit: Apple [Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD)](https://zdcs.link/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=title&element_label=Apple+MacBook+Neo+%28A18+Pro%2C+8GB+RAM%2C+512GB+SSD%29&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") \$689.99 at Amazon \$699 Save \$9.01 [Get Deal](https://zdcs.link/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=shop-card&element=offer&item=buy-button&element_label=Get+Deal&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") It ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to \$595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at \$689.99 in — a savings of \$4 and \$9.01, respectively. Amazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its [Prime Day](https://mashable.com/article/amazon-moving-prime-day-sale-july-to-june-report) sale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's [Big Spring Sale](https://mashable.com/article/best-amazon-spring-sale-macbook-deals-2026).) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached. [Best Buy](https://zdcs.link/aB8npb?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best+Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aB8npb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") has some Neos that are around \$20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The [Apple Store](https://zdcs.link/aD8G3b?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple+Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aD8G3b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") will give you \$100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty. ![the apple macbook neo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1773868436.png) We tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable The MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a [MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/apple-macbook-pro-m5-2025) with more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's [M4 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/apple-m4-macbook-air) — think web browsing and sending emails. In heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an [M1 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/macbook-air-m1-chip-2020-review) from 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge. SEE ALSO: [MacBook Neo review: I think Apple's going to sell millions of these](https://mashable.com/review/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop) Features-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy "citrus" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.) "For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like \[the Neo\] at this price," writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8/5. ([Check out his full review.](https://mashable.com/review/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop)) If you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new [M5 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/comparison/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5) and [older M-series models](https://mashable.com/article/macbook-neo-vs-older-macbook-air-models). Topics [Amazon](https://mashable.com/category/amazon) [Apple](https://mashable.com/category/apple) [MacBook](https://mashable.com/category/macbook) ![Mashable Image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png) Haley Henschel Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Her work has also explored the driving forces behind digital trends within the shopping sphere, from [dupes](https://mashable.com/roundup/best-dupes) to [12-foot skeletons](https://mashable.com/article/12-foot-home-depot-skeleton). ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) • SPONSORED • [Home](https://mashable.com/) \> [Tech](https://mashable.com/tech) # This app is like a personal trainer for your brain, and now it’s 59% off for life Give your memory a boost with this app. By [Sponsored by StackCommerce](https://mashable.com/author/stackcommerce) on March 18, 2026 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&text=This+app+is+like+a+personal+trainer+for+your+brain%2C+and+now+it%E2%80%99s+59%25+off+for+life "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&title=This+app+is+like+a+personal+trainer+for+your+brain%2C+and+now+it%E2%80%99s+59%25+off+for+life "(opens in a new window)") The following content is brought to you by Mashable partners. 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Fortunately, there’s now an app for that — [memoryOS](https://zdcs.link/QW62X6?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=memoryOS&object_type=article&object_uuid=00uqPwdY3vWWHh9f73rtkBQ&short_url=QW62X6&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-memoryos-lifetime-subscription-student-plan&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)"). 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By [Matt Binder](https://mashable.com/author/matt-binder) on March 18, 2026 [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware&text=Hackers+target+millions+of+iPhones+with+new+DarkSword+spyware "(opens in a new window)") [Share on Flipboard](https://share.flipboard.com/bookmarklet/popout?v=2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fhackers-target-apple-iphone-darksword-spyware&title=Hackers+target+millions+of+iPhones+with+new+DarkSword+spyware "(opens in a new window)") ![iPhone on keyboard](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eScefKFToFkxf4fITRb1j/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773865540.jpg) Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images *** Google, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data — all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device. DarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by [Google Threat Intelligence Group](https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain "(opens in a new window)") and cybersecurity companies [Lookout](https://www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence/article/darksword "(opens in a new window)") and [iVerify](https://iverify.io/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-explained "(opens in a new window)") detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7. According to Apple's [own developer website](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-store/ "(opens in a new window)"), nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18. [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/ "(opens in a new window)")points out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword. What makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage. "As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance," writes Lookout in its report. "Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates." Hackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device. SEE ALSO: [Iran-linked hackers launch cyberattack against U.S. medtech company Stryker](https://mashable.com/article/iran-linked-hackers-cyberattack-stryker) DarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl. Another concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. Hackers who have utilized DarkSword have left the code behind for anyone to access and deploy. In addition, it appears these hackers aren't concerned with its discovery, resulting in the closure of the exploit, meaning they are likely confident new and similar attacks can be replicated with new tools. * Related Stories * - [Hacker says he accidentally breached 7,000 DJI robot vacuums with a PS5 controller](https://mashable.com/article/dji-romo-robot-vacuums-hacked) - [How hackers are stealing millions from ATMs, FBI warns](https://mashable.com/article/hackers-stealing-millions-atms-fbi-warning-how) - [Hackers threaten to leak massive 'Wired' customer database](https://mashable.com/article/hackers-threaten-to-leak-massive-wired-customer-database) Google's report details some specific attacks carried out by DarkSword. For example, one early incident in November targeted Saudi Arabian users through a Snapchat-themed website called Snapshare. The website forwarded visitors to a legitimate Snapchat site while it infected the device in order to hide the nefarious activity. In more recent attacks carried out just this month, a hacker group with suspected ties to the Russian government, known as UNC6353, deployed DarkSword in order to target iPhone users in Ukraine. The group was somehow able to compromise legitimate Ukrainian news sites and official government websites to target its victims. It is believed this threat actor is also behind a previously uncovered yet similar exploit known as Coruna earlier this year. That hacking toolkit targeted even older iOS devices that were still using iOS versions 13 through 17. 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Readable Markdown	To the moon (not you, Bitcoin)\! ![Elon Musk](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/077HdzeszkV9KzhFRG5YQx8/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1658384426.jpg) Elon \<3 Dogecoin Credit: Bloomberg / Getty Images Tesla's Bitcoin bet hasn't gone all that great. In its earnings report for the second quarter of 2022, the company revealed it has sold three quarters of its Bitcoin holdings. "As of the end of Q2, we have converted approximately 75% of our Bitcoin purchases into fiat currency. Conversions in Q2 added \$936M of cash to our balance sheet," says Tesla's latest [shareholder deck](https://ir.tesla.com/#tab-quarterly-disclosure "(opens in a new window)"). Mashable Light Speed * You May Also Like * * Tesla [invested](https://mashable.com/article/tesla-bitcoin-2-billion) roughly \$1.5 billion in Bitcoin back in 2021. If selling 75% of that netted \$936 million in cash, that means the company lost roughly \$189 million on its Bitcoin bet (so far), which isn't even that bad given [how low the price of Bitcoin](https://mashable.com/article/bitcoin-price-plummets-record-low) went earlier this year. > [This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.](https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1392602041025843203 "(Opens in a new tab) (opens in a new window)") Shortly after its Bitcoin purchase, Tesla said it would start accepting bitcoins as payment for its cars. That lasted [only a couple of months](https://mashable.com/article/elon-musk-tesla-suspends-bitcoin), though CEO Elon Musk did say Tesla would resume Bitcoin purchases when the cryptocurrency gets greener. Notably, Musk said at the time that "Tesla will not be selling any Bitcoin." During the company's earnings call Wednesday, Musk [said](https://decrypt.co/105619/elon-musk-tesla-sold-its-bitcoin-because-of-covid-lockdowns-in-china-2 "(opens in a new window)") Tesla sold the bitcoins to "maximize \[its\] cash position," which was important to do "given the uncertainty of COVID lockdowns in China." He also said that the company's decision to sell Bitcoin should not be taken as "some verdict" on the cryptocurrency, and that Tesla remains open to buy Bitcoin again in the future. There's good news for fans of Dogecoin, though, as Musk [said on the earnings call](https://techcrunch.com/2022/07/20/elon-musk-discloses-that-tesla-owns-dogecoin-but-how-much-does-it-have/ "(opens in a new window)") that the company hasn't sold any of the DOGE it owns. Tesla [started accepting the cryptocurrency](https://mashable.com/article/tesla-shop-dogecoin) for some of its merch in January 2022, and later expanded that to accept DOGE at some [Supercharger stations](https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/tesla-to-accept-dogecoin-as-payment-at-supercharging-station-122022000267_1.html "(opens in a new window)"). There's no telling how much Dogecoin Tesla owns, though. According to the shareholder deck, the company still has \$218 million in "digital assets," though the bulk of that has to be Bitcoin. ![Stan Schroeder](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/authors/00CbVhBRGwkeD0ePVTmvt7h/image.fill.size_100x100.v1667472843.png) Senior Editor Stan is a Senior Editor at Mashable, where he has worked since 2007. He's got more battery-powered gadgets and band t-shirts than you. He writes about the next groundbreaking thing. Typically, this is a phone, a coin, or a car. His ultimate goal is to know something about everything. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) It's not a huge discount, but it's something. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. ![silver macbook neo on display at launch event](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773872425.jpg) Credit: Timothy Werth / Mashable SAVE UP TO \$9.01: The new Apple MacBook Neo is on sale on Amazon as of March 18. Save \$4 on the [256GB base model](https://zdcs.link/aoJY5A?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=256GB+base+model&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aoJY5A&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") (now \$595) and about \$9 on the [512GB version with Touch ID](https://zdcs.link/a07LXr?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=512GB+version+with+Touch+ID&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=a07LXr&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") (now \$689.99). Hey, it's something. * Credit: Apple \$595 at Amazon \$599 Save \$4 Credit: Apple \$689.99 at Amazon \$699 Save \$9.01 It ain't much, but it's honest work: Amazon just put the brand-new Apple MacBook Neo on sale for the first time since its March 11 launch. The 256GB base configuration is marked down to \$595, and the upgraded 512GB version with Touch ID is sitting at \$689.99 in — a savings of \$4 and \$9.01, respectively. Amazon will probably dish out much better discounts on the MacBook Neo this summer during its [Prime Day](https://mashable.com/article/amazon-moving-prime-day-sale-july-to-june-report) sale. (I can't see it getting dramatically cheaper than this between now and next week's [Big Spring Sale](https://mashable.com/article/best-amazon-spring-sale-macbook-deals-2026).) But to date, this is the best deal on new models with no strings attached. [Best Buy](https://zdcs.link/aB8npb?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Best+Buy&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aB8npb&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") has some Neos that are around \$20 off, but they're open-box, i.e. returned. The [Apple Store](https://zdcs.link/aD8G3b?pageview_type=Standard&template=article&module=content_body&element=offer&item=text-link&element_label=Apple+Store&object_type=article&object_uuid=046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc&short_url=aD8G3b&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmashable.com%2Farticle%2Fmarch-18-apple-macbook-neo-deal&session_uuid=ca6bd993-9e30-4051-a9f3-4ce040ff1631&view_instance_uuid=06f13e5b-6d6d-49b7-9102-6f7597dca839 "(opens in a new window)") will give you \$100 off, but only if you're a college student, a parent of one, or school faculty. ![the apple macbook neo](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/046V8XoPkl94nlzyDR85OGc/images-3.fill.size_2000x1125.v1773868436.png) We tested an indigo MacBook Neo. We loved it. Credit: Joe Maldonado / Mashable The MacBook Neo is powered by a capable A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM. It's not as good for multitasking as a [MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/apple-macbook-pro-m5-2025) with more memory, but its perfect for folks who only have a couple tabs open at any given time. It can churn through basic tasks as fast as last year's [M4 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/apple-m4-macbook-air) — think web browsing and sending emails. In heavier workloads like video editing, it's just as zippy as an [M1 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/review/macbook-air-m1-chip-2020-review) from 2020. It offers around 15 hours of battery life per charge. Features-wise, the Neo comes with a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, a 1080p webcam, a clicky mechanical touchpad, and Dolby Atmos speakers. Its all-aluminum chassis comes in four colors: indigo, silver, blush, and a punchy "citrus" yellow-green. (Amazon's deal only applied to the silver one at the time of writing, but that might change by the time you read this.) "For students, young people, and casual users, there's nothing else like \[the Neo\] at this price," writes Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth, who rated it a 4.8/5. ([Check out his full review.](https://mashable.com/review/apple-macbook-neo-budget-laptop)) If you're not sure whether the Neo is right for you, read our analysis of how it stacks up against the new [M5 MacBook Air](https://mashable.com/comparison/macbook-neo-vs-macbook-air-m5) and [older M-series models](https://mashable.com/article/macbook-neo-vs-older-macbook-air-models). ![Mashable Image](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/defaults/fallback-thumbnail.fill.size_100x100.1.png) Senior Shopping Reporter Haley Henschel is a Chicago-based Senior Shopping Reporter at Mashable who reviews and finds deals on popular tech, from laptops to gaming consoles and VPNs. She has years of experience covering shopping holidays and can tell you what’s actually worth buying on Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. 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[StackSocial](https://www.stacksocial.com/ "(opens in a new window)") prices subject to change. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png) The exploit doesn't even require anything to be downloaded on a victim's iPhone. ![iPhone on keyboard](https://helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/04eScefKFToFkxf4fITRb1j/hero-image.fill.size_1248x702.v1773865540.jpg) Cybersecurity groups are sounding the alarm about DarkSword, the latest hacker tool that targets iPhone users. Credit: Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Google, along with two cybersecurity firms, are warning iPhone users of a new exploit that can steal data — all from just visiting a website on a user's iOS device. DarkSword is a new hacking toolkit being deployed by bad actors on a global scale. The reports by [Google Threat Intelligence Group](https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/darksword-ios-exploit-chain "(opens in a new window)") and cybersecurity companies [Lookout](https://www.lookout.com/threat-intelligence/article/darksword "(opens in a new window)") and [iVerify](https://iverify.io/blog/darksword-ios-exploit-kit-explained "(opens in a new window)") detailed multiple vulnerabilities used to carry out attacks against iOS devices running versions 18.4 through 18.7. According to Apple's [own developer website](https://developer.apple.com/support/app-store/ "(opens in a new window)"), nearly 25 percent of all iPhones are still on some version of iOS 18. [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/hundreds-of-millions-of-iphones-can-be-hacked-with-a-new-tool-found-in-the-wild/ "(opens in a new window)")points out that this means there are potentially hundreds of millions of iOS devices susceptible to DarkSword. What makes DarkSword so concerning? Unlike most malware, DarkSword doesn't need to be installed on a target's device. A victim simply needs to visit an infected website. From there, DarkSword steals personal or financial data. And unlike most spyware, DarkSword isn't being used for long-term espionage. "As opposed to many other previously reported cases of sophisticated attacks on mobile devices, DarkSword is not designed for ongoing surveillance," writes Lookout in its report. "Once it finishes collecting and exfiltrating the targeted data, it deletes the files it created on the filesystem of the device and exits. Its dwell time on the device is likely in the range of minutes, depending on the amount of data it discovers and exfiltrates." Hackers utilizing DarkSword take what they want from the victim within a short period. Once an infected device is restarted, the spyware is nearly undetectable on the device. DarkSword can be used to siphon all sorts of personal data from an iOS device to a nefarious actor. Call logs, contacts, calendars, notes, photos, screenshots, location history, web browser history, signed in account identities, device keychains, SIM card info, Find My Phone settings, WiFi passwords, iCloud content, and more can be sent to the threat actor through this attack. iMessage data, email, WhatsApp data, Telegram data, and even cryptocurrency wallet credentials can also be stolenl. Another concerning aspect of DarkSword is the cleanup of the cybercrime scene afterward. There is none. Hackers who have utilized DarkSword have left the code behind for anyone to access and deploy. In addition, it appears these hackers aren't concerned with its discovery, resulting in the closure of the exploit, meaning they are likely confident new and similar attacks can be replicated with new tools. Google's report details some specific attacks carried out by DarkSword. For example, one early incident in November targeted Saudi Arabian users through a Snapchat-themed website called Snapshare. The website forwarded visitors to a legitimate Snapchat site while it infected the device in order to hide the nefarious activity. In more recent attacks carried out just this month, a hacker group with suspected ties to the Russian government, known as UNC6353, deployed DarkSword in order to target iPhone users in Ukraine. The group was somehow able to compromise legitimate Ukrainian news sites and official government websites to target its victims. It is believed this threat actor is also behind a previously uncovered yet similar exploit known as Coruna earlier this year. That hacking toolkit targeted even older iOS devices that were still using iOS versions 13 through 17. ![Mashable Potato](https://mashable.com/images/seamless-keep-scrolling.png)
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