Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is now official, with 5G version

Microsoft has upgraded its Surface Pro with new CPU options and colours for the Surface Pro 9 series. Its most significant change is the Intel- and ARM-powered Surface Pros are now part of this one product line. The ARM-based version runs on the latest SQ 3 chip, a collaboration between Microsoft and Qualcomm. This Surface Pro 9 option finally gets 5G support through this variant.

If you don't need that kind of mobile connectivity, the Intel version is Wi-Fi only. And this Surface Pro 9 option runs on the latest 12th-generation Intel processors. Microsoft updates the available colours with platinum, graphite, sapphire, and forest options. There's also a limited-edition special blue floral patterned one made in collaboration with Liberty that covers the tablet and the keyboard. 

While most of the other specs are similar to its predecessors, it does get a 19-hour battery life rating this time. The Microsoft Surface Pro 9's retail price starts at $1,410, with its release date on October 25.

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TikTok gets a Photo Mode to rival Instagram

We've gotten used to hearing Instagram borrow features from TikTok, but now it looks like the latter is borrowing an Instagram feature, too. The company recently announced a new Photo Mode in a carousel format, allowing users to share still images on the app. As with TikTok videos, you have the option to add music to your posts. The feature is accessible through the "+" icon, too. TikTok says the feature is available in the US and most global regions.

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Dyson Link is now the MyDyson app

Dyson has rebranded its Dyson Link app. It is now called the MyDyson app and gets extra features and content for the company's cordless vacuums and hair care products. It's the app you'll use to manage your different Dyson products. There will be how-to videos, user guides, and more for some Dyson products. You can also get 24/7 support, including chat right from the app. 

Some Dyson products have more features in the app than others. The hair care products lean more on tutorials, ways to connect with Dyson's community, and a quick way to shop for accessories. Meanwhile, smart home accessories like purifiers, robot vacuums, and lights give you mobile control of these devices. Voice control is compatible with Amazon Alexa in Australia, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, and the US.

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Mastercard, Pier Five partner for small business fund

As part of its new Secret Sauce campaign, Mastercard partners with Pier Five, a platform that uncovers creative entrepreneurs and helps tell their stories, to offer five women-owned small businesses across the country a chance to receive $10,000 in funding. All five business owners will also be invited to a "Priceless Experience" that brings women from across Canada together for a once-in-a-lifetime community-building event. It's an opportunity to connect and learn from peers and Mastercard executives to help develop their businesses. You can apply until the end of the month through this link.

The Secret Sauce campaign aims to elevate the visibility of women small business owners in the culinary space and help them through support, funding, and resources they need to grow their businesses.