PC makers respond to Apple's MacBook Neo

PC manufacturers are beginning to counter Apple's MacBook Neo with new laptops featuring Intel's budget-focused Core Series 3 processors, codenamed Wildcat Lake. These new chips are designed to compete directly with Apple's A18 Pro, offering improved CPU and GPU architectures and utilizing Intel's advanced 18A manufacturing process. Several companies, including Lenovo, Asus, and HP, have announced upcoming models, though pricing and availability details remain scarce due to market volatility and supply chain issues. Intel is also exploring initiatives like 'Project Firefly' to standardize designs and reduce costs, potentially passing savings to consumers.