1.Next-Gen MacBook Pro Tipped to Feature OLED Display and Touchscreen in 2026
**Apple's MacBook Pro: What to Expect in 2026 (and Beyond!)**
Okay, so Apple just gave the 14-inch MacBook Pro a little upgrade. It's got the new M5 chip, faster storage, and they're saying the battery can last up to 24 hours. Pretty cool, right? But don't get too comfortable with this one because there are rumors floating around about a big design change coming, according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg. People are saying we're looking at a completely new look for Apple's top-tier laptop. It's supposed to be really different from what we're used to.
**M5 MacBook Pro: Peeking Under the Hood**
This update is mostly about what's on the inside. The M5 chip should make everything work a lot smoother – the processor, graphics, even the AI stuff. Plus, it'll probably use less power. The storage is faster than before, so files should open quicker, and apps should load almost instantly. And if that 24-hour battery stuff is true? That'd be great if you’re always looking for an outlet. Just going a whole day without needing to plug in would be good.
The funny thing is, it basically looks like the last model. Same aluminum body, same awesome screen, same ports. It's like a quick break before something different arrives. Think of putting a brand-new engine in an older car. The cool stuff is still being worked on. It's a nice step up, but it's really just leading up to a more complete update. The way it looks is still like other Apple Products, but the parts inside are much better in terms of how they work and how much power they use.
**What's Coming: The 2026 Redesign**
The word is (again, thanks Gurman) that Apple is planning to change the whole MacBook Pro sometime after 2026. This big change has been in the works for years, so it might be a while before we actually see it. People have been working on it for a long time.
So, what can we expect? What could be next! What is in development?
**Touchscreen, No Joke:** Yes, you heard right! Apple might be changing its mind about touchscreens on Macs. The next MacBook Pro *might* let you use macOS by touching the screen – tapping, swiping – you know, like on a phone or tablet. It would be like a big iPad glued to a keyboard. It would be a big change, and everyone wants to see how Apple does it. Many users have been saying this for ages, and it looks like it may happen. This could change how users interact with their Macbooks!
Macs were first meant to be used with a mouse, so making it work well with touch will be hard. They'll have to redo a lot to make it feel real, not just added on. Putting in a touch input method will also take some rethinking of how macOS looks. Looking around files, using some regular apps, and anything else users do might not be as easy to use with touch. The main way users interact with the operating system could be completely changed.
**OLED Screens:** Get ready for colors and super dark blacks! Moving to OLED screens should make everything look awesome. Colors should pop, photos should look great, and videos will be super clear. OLED screens can also be thinner and lighter, which is also good for Apple. The OLED displays on iPhones look great. This is a good change, and users will enjoy it. The screen colors should be more intense and visually appealing.
**Thinner Design:** Apple wants the next MacBook Pro to be easy to carry without feeling cheap. The goal is to make it nice and easy to carry, while keeping its premium feel. So, hopefully, it’ll be lighter and thinner. No one wants to carry a heavy laptop. Clients like the feeling of new thin products, and it shows that there are new parts inside. This makes it more desirable.
**Hole-Punch Webcam:** Remember the camera hole on iPhones? The MacBook Pro might get something similar. It covers the camera better. It's a small thing that could really make a change in the way it feels and looks.
**Stronger Hinges:** If you have a touchscreen, you don't want the screen falling back every time you touch it. There's talk that Apple is making them stronger to keep everything even when you're using the touchscreen. They need to be strong, so people don’t worry about the screen breaking. Making sure the way the screen is connected to the body is well manufactured.
**Face ID: Maybe Later?**
Face ID is on almost everything else, but not Macs. Apple is testing it, but don't think it will be here soon. Touch ID is staying now. Face ID would be good, and a lot of users would enjoy it. It's another layer of security. Some Apple fans like keeping up with tech, and others feel worried about it. Perhaps this has been tested.
**M6 Chip**
These changed MacBook Pros will have M6 chips. The speed and battery life should be better than the M5 series. So, expect a big different in performance. The performance different might not be needed right now, but it lets software catch up in the future. New programs may demand higher performance.
Gurman says that Apple is calling these K114 and K116 inside the company. People are testing them, even they might not come out until late 2026. That should give them time to get the laptop working well. Having computers in testing for an extended period shows that there's an intent to raise the value and satisfaction for future consumers. Apple's name is related to creating products meant to work and be enjoyed.
**More Mac Updates in the Works**
Apple has plans to update more of its computers and laptops.
* **MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips:** We could seethis as soon as January next year. It should look the same as this year’s model, but be faster. And there should be more memory.
* **MacBook Air:** New models in 2026 will have similar upgrades to the Pro.
* **Mac Studio and Mac Mini:** Some changes are coming for them. The Mini might get smaller and have more ports. The Studio could use less power and have faster processors.
* **Displays:** Apple is working on new displays. These displays will have OLED screens and could have Face ID. They could also use less power and be able to charge your Mac.
**Price**
Be aware that these MacBook Pros will cost a lot. New tech usually costs more. The new screens and chips could make the price higher. Even the professional MacBook users could find it out of their budget.
These changes are aimed at Apple's pricey laptops, mostly the Pro models. So, if you've been thinking about buying a better laptop, now might be the time to start saving!
**In Conclusion**
The current M5 update is good, but more is coming over the next few years. The future MacBook Pro could be a big step forward. The long plans for Mac will have some users waiting with interest.
2.12-Year Study of Hard Drives Reveals New Insights Into the Bathtub Curve
Backblaze, that company that does cloud storage, just released some pretty cool stats about their hard drives. They have been tracking how their drives perform in their data centers since 2013. I was thinking hard drives are becoming something of the past. With SSD's taking over.
Stephanie Doyle and Pat Patterson went into the details in a blog post. They checked out more than 317,000 drives to see how they have held up, and figure out what has changed since 2013 and 2021.
**So, what did they actually find?**
Back in 2013, when Backblaze started watching these drives, they had like 21,000 drives in the mix. By 2021, that number shot up to over 200,000. Currently, they are keeping tabs on over 317,000 drives from companies like Seagate, Western Digital, and Toshiba. The storage sizes go all the way from 4TB to 24TB.
To know when drives stop working, they use what they call the Annualized Failure Rate, which is how many go bad each year, percentage wise. In 2013, the worst AFR was almost 14%, and it was usually when the drives were about three years old. In 2021, the AFR was around 14%, but the drives failed later and closer to eight years. In 2025, the highest AFR they noticed was just over 4%, and it didn't happen until about ten years in.
Doyle and Patterson said that the failure rate spiked later.
**What about this Bathtub Curve?**
Heard of the Bathtub Curve? It states that most of the time something fails quickly or works for a very long time.
The info from Backblaze is saying that those failure rates are moving up slowly over time.
Backblaze makes it is clear that the curve comes into play when taking a look at how long a drive exists. It is all dependent on how much work the drive does, if the quality is good to start, or the times it has updates.
**Why you should even care about the info**
This is good info when trying to make decisions. These are being used in a high-temperature, high-usage data center. The drives might last longer for you when you get one. In the end it might lead you to the best thing for you.
**HDDs or SSDs: What to choose?**
SSDs work quickly. They do not last as long. These drives are cost efficient and remain solid. Go with hard drives to store important files.
Doyle asked if what you are paying extra for an SSD is a must to pay. Thinking about gamers. If you game the best titles, and editing videos in 4k. Is it even worth the usage of HDDs.
**Remember:**
Backblaze cannot keep tabs on how long some drivers have been on the shelf. Some of the HDDs currently being used in 2025 have been for 9 years. The newer ones have been pushing along longer. The drive sizes are from 4TB to 24TB. The older drives in 2021 were smaller.
The drives are getting larger due to the amount of extra space being created by sharing them.
Backblaze is claiming that HDDs have gotten better overall. They will be checking those drives again in 2029. These are efficient.
**End:**
Backblaze is tracking their hard drives. By them doing that, this is information on how well the drives are working and how long they are. Drives bring space and do not cause that much when buying a drive.
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