This is part of our Road Trip 2016 summer series “Life, Disrupted,” about how technology is helping with the global refugee crisis — if at all. Editors’ note: On October 24, French police began to clear refugees out of the Jungle as a prelude to demolishing the camp, which charities say holds 5,500 people. Earlier …
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27 October
Fingerprint scanner scares refugees away from safe haven
This is part of our Road Trip 2016 summer series “Life, Disrupted,” about how technology is helping with the global refugee crisis — if at all. Editors’ note: On October 24, French police began to clear refugees out of the Jungle as a prelude to demolishing the camp, which charities say holds 5,500 people. Earlier in the year, we visited …
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27 October
Last year’s MacBook Pros are still here
Apple has a lot of laptops for sale lately. In addition to the 12-inch MacBook, the new 13 and 15-inch MacBook Pros and the older MacBook Air, last year’s 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models remain on sale on Apple’s website. It’s a bit surprising, since they’re inferior choices. And they’re also being offered at the same price as before, …
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27 October
The Mac and iPad aren’t merging. Get over it
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 Sure, Apple could make software that powers both Macs and iPads. Yes, it could put touchscreens in its laptops. And yeah, it could make a hybrid device that’s both a tablet and a notebook. But that would be taking the easy route. At least that’s according to Jony Ive, Apple’s longtime …
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27 October
Retina vs. non
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 If you’re planning to trade in your old MacBook Air or slot-loading MacBook Pro for a shiny new Apple computer, you’re going to see a major difference as soon as you open the lid. All of Apple’s latest machines come with a “Retina Display.” Exclusive interview Does the Mac still matter? …
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27 October
Find out which MacBook model you currently own
Whether you want to trade in your MacBook for a new model or check compatibility with other products, you’ll need to find out what model MacBook you own. Since the MacBook Air, Pro and “regular” MacBook names don’t change when they’re updated, Apple uses the year — and time of year — a MacBook is released as the model. It …
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27 October
Why the new thin MacBook Pro keyboard probably isn’t that bad
They came for the optical drive. They came for the headphone jack. And now, Apple is changing the keyboard on the MacBook Pro, too. Those deep, comfy Chiclet-like keys are being replaced by a thin, shallow keyboard, one that probably feels nothing like before. But before you write off the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro, you might want to …
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27 October
FCC adopts controversial online privacy rules
There’s a new cop on the internet privacy beat. In a 3-2 vote Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission passed new rules that for the first time give the agency the authority to police internet service providers, such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, that share customers’ sensitive personal information with third parties, like advertisers. The FCC’s new rules will require internet …
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27 October
Apple brings Touch ID to the MacBook Pro
Now playing: Watch this: MacBook gets Touch ID fingerprint scanner 1:00 Apple on Thursday introduced a new MacBook Pro design for the first time in over four years. As rumored, the new models — available in 13- and 15-inch sizes — offer an all-new design, an OLED “Touch Bar” that replaces the function key row, and the Touch ID sensor …
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27 October
Get discounted tech with Amazon’s ‘Certified Refurbished’ service in the UK
Struggling to save up for that new iPhone? Amazon might have the answer for you with the UK rollout of its Certified Refurbished service. The service, which is already available in the US and Germany, sees tech partners like Apple, Dell, Samsung and Microsoft refurbish pre-owned products to an ‘as new’ state, which will then be sold at a lower …
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