MacBook Pros with Retina Display get new processors, lower prices

Apple is making the MacBook Pro with Retina display faster and more affordable with updated processors and lower starting prices. The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now starts at $1,499 for 128GB of flash, and $1,699 for a new 2.6 GHz processor and 256GB of flash. The 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now features a faster 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, and the top-of-the-line 15-inch notebook comes with a new 2.7 GHz quad-core processor and 16GB of memory. Apple today also announced that the 13-inch MacBook Air with 256GB of flash has a new lower price of $1,399.

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LG's Optimus G Pro's 5.5" smartphone pics revealed

LG's Optimus G Pro will be a bigger, badder and rounder device. Looking oddly like a Samsung Galaxy Note II, the new flagship device from LG will sport a larger curved screen that will have a 1080p HD resolution. The pro will have a quad core processor although it is not yet known if this will be a different one than what is on the LG Optimus G.

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HTC throws up a teaser countdown for Feb 19th smartphone launch

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

HTC just sent out a link to their coundown page for the February 19th smartphone launch. An animated teaser shows extreme close-ups of what is supposedly detail of the new device or devices that will be unveiled. From what I can make out, I see a lens, some rounded corners or chamfers, the gleaming HTC logo and enough lens flare effects to make JJ Abrams smile. Now, we'll just need to check this page every few hours to see if more details are revealed. I'll be covering the HTC event live on the 19th so stay tuned for my reports right here.

Sonos introduces Playbar Soundbar for $749

Updated on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at 4:52PM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Sonos, a leading provider of high-end audio streaming solutions,  just launched their new Playbar, the soundbar that brings immersive HiFi sound to the TV and, being a full Wireless HiFi System also streams through one easy-to-use player. The Playbar features nine individually amplified speakers: six mid-woofers to deliver deep, rich low-frequency sounds, and three tweeters for crystal clear high-frequency detail.  

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