Does the new Macbook Pro revolutionize laptops? (The 3:59, Ep. 131)

Bye-bye, function keys, hello Touch Bar!

Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro on Thursday, with a built-in touch strip at the top of the keyboard where the F-Keys, media controls and escape button used to be.

It’s the most noticeable change to tech giant’s laptops in recent years. We discuss if it’ll set the standard for future laptops.

We also talk about how Apple TV’s new “TV” app will play out without Netflix, and how Apple’s event compared to Microsoft’s reveal on Wednesday.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

Check out the extended shows on YouTube.

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Does the new Macbook Pro revolutionize laptops? (The 3:59, Ep. 131)

Bye-bye, function keys, hello Touch Bar!

Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro on Thursday, with a built-in touch strip at the top of the keyboard where the F-Keys, media controls and escape button used to be.

It’s the most noticeable change to tech giant’s laptops in recent years. We discuss if it’ll set the standard for future laptops.

We also talk about how Apple TV’s new “TV” app will play out without Netflix, and how Apple’s event compared to Microsoft’s reveal on Wednesday.

The 3:59 gives you bite-size news and analysis about the top stories of the day, brought to you by the CNET News team in New York and producer Bryan VanGelder.

Check out the extended shows on YouTube.

Does the new Macbook Pro revolutionize laptops? (The 3:59, Ep. 131)


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