Apple refreshes MacBook Pro Retina line with faster processors, increased RAM capacities

Just as we expected, Apple has given us updated MacBook Pro with Retina Displays. Now more powerful and with a double dose of RAM as standard. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display features dual-core Intel Core i5 processors up to 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.3 GHz and 8GB of memory, up from 4GB in the entry-level notebook.The 13-inch model can also be configured with faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 3.0 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.5 GHz.

The top-of-the-line 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display features faster quad-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.5 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.7 GHz, 16GB of memory, up from 8GB in the entry-level notebook, and can be configured with quad-core Intel Core i7 processors up to 2.8 GHz with Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.0 GHz.

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Video: A look at the latest automated espresso machines from Philips Saeco

We love coffee and we were thrilled to see some of Philips Saeco's high manual and automated end coffee and espresso makers. The newer models are fully-automatic and leave nothing to chance, you can make everything from the perfect espresso with a healthy layer of crema, to a long americano, macchiato, you name it you got it.

HTC One M8 drives company back to profitability

Still considered the most impressive smartphone release of 2014 and arguably the best Android device in the market right now, the HTC One M8 is largely behind HTC's steady but sure climb back to profitability. Unaudited financials for the past three months show a profit gain of NT$2.26 billion ($75 million) from a total of NT$65 billion ($2.17 billion) in overall revenue.  Hopefully this is the start of an upward trend for HTC and an indication that they will continue to create outstanding products.

Source: The Verge

Apple revamps iPod touch with vibrant colours & iSight camera

Apple today announced its 16GB iPod touch is now available in vibrant colours and equipped with a 5 megapixel iSight camera for just $219 (CAD). The entire iPod touch lineup features the 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, brilliant 4-inch Retina display, Apple's A5 chip and FaceTime camera. iPod touch features an ultra-thin and light anodized aluminum design and is available in pink, yellow, blue, silver, space grey and (PRODUCT) RED. iPod touch comes in a 16GB model for $219 (CAD), 32GB for $269 (CAD), and 64GB for $319 (CAD).  

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