Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 If you really want a MacBook Pro, you’ll buy a new MacBook Pro. But maybe you’re on the fence. How does the new Mac compare to the Windows competition? Truth be told, there aren’t as many direct competitors as you’d think. The recently upgraded Microsoft Surface …
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Apple’s MacBook lineup: What you need to know
Now playing: Watch this: The new MacBook Pro: How Apple added touch without a… 2:16 Apple’s MacBook lineup has finally been updated, which is great news. But what does that mean, and what laptops are available? Here’s what you need to know after Apple’s event. Top-end: Apple’s new MacBook Pro The newest MacBook Pro line comes in three flavors: two …
Read More »The surprising reason why the new MacBook Pro doesn’t have (much) more battery life
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 Everybody wants more battery life. And sometimes, you can get it — but if you were expecting many hours of additional battery life from a new 15-inch MacBook Pro, you’ll be disappointed. Apple quotes a 10 hour battery life for the new MacBook Pro, whether you pick the 13- or 15-inch …
Read More »New Macbook Pro vs. Old Macbook Pro
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 After years without a new MacBook Pro, Apple has unveiled a brand new line of them. What’s the big deal? Exclusive interview Does the Mac still matter? Well, in addition to being slimmer, lighter, faster and yadda yadda yadda — the typical updates everyone expects — the new MacBook Pros feature …
Read More »MacBook Pro with Touch Bar and a TV app for Apple TV: Everything Apple just announced
Now playing: Watch this: Apple’s Touch Bar or Microsoft’s Dial? One outshines… 2:01 It seems like only yesterday that Apple hosted its iPhone 7 circus, and now we’re back for the company’s MacBook 2016 launch, a much smaller event at the company’s headquarters. The event started with a video highlighting the accessibility features of Apple’s products, and announced a new …
Read More »New MacBook Pros vs. old MacBook Pros vs. MacBook
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 For a lot of people, today has been a long time coming: Apple announced completely redesigned MacBook Pros. The new models are thinner and lighter, but also come with a Force Touch trackpad a brand new shortcut interface called the Touch Bar. There’s even a fingerprint sensor for using Touch ID. …
Read More »Here’s why MacBook and Surface aren’t using the newest Intel chips
Now playing: Watch this: Intel turns to Overwatch to show off seventh-generation… 0:57 Apple’s new MacBook Pro is an eye-catching new computer. So are Microsoft’s new Surface Studio and upgraded Surface Book. But none of them use Intel’s latest processors. Is that a big deal? Not as much as you’d think. Here’s our explainer from August on what “Kaby Lake” …
Read More »Apple hikes price for new family of MacBook Pros
Now playing: Watch this: Apple debuts MacBook Pro 2:05 Apple’s latest MacBook laptops are finally here. During a press event at the company’s headquarters in Cupertino, Apple introduced its newest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros, which sport a slimmer design, a larger Force Touch trackpad and a dynamic Touch Bar with Touch ID. A 13-inch model without the Touch Bar …
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Now playing: Watch this: USB-C and Thunderbolt 3: One port to rule them all 2:58 Read up on USB-C 5 things to know about the MacBook Pro’s USB-C ports Cheap USB-C to USB-A dongles Our favorite USB-C accessories Look around your house and chances are you have at least a few devices that use Universal Serial Bus. On average, some …
Read More »Is Google working on an eye
Now playing: Watch this: Two reasons eye-tracking is the future of VR 1:32 Virtual reality is pretty neat — until you run into a wall, or trip over a cord. Generally, you’re not going to do a lot of walking in VR. But Google may be working on a totally wireless, standalone headset that can map out the real world …
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