Google announces 2nd generation Chromebook Pixel with dual USB-C ports

The age of the luxury ultraportable is definitely upon us. Apple launched its new thnner and lighter Retina MacBook two days ago and now Google has followed suit with its latest Chromebook Pixel.

Starting at US $999, the new Chromebook Pixel features an  all-aluminum body, a 13-inch touchscreen that has a 2560 x 1700 resolution and an aspect ratio of 3:2. Google decided on a proper mobile chip, no leass than an Intel Core i5 Broadwell processor powers this Chromebook which also sports  8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage space.

Comparing Chromebooks to Apples, the pixel 2 is heavier than the new MacBook at 3.3 pounds but it also offers more in terms of battery life (12-hours), ports (two USB-C ports) and fast charging technology. in terms of design, it looks a whole lot like the Retina MacBook Pro 13.

Video: HP's new LaserJet m553n Enterprise printer speed test

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

HP revealed its new line of re-engineered LaserJet Colour printers yesterday. Starting from the toner, HP's refined the process to ensure 33% more printing capacity and even faster performance. Because of their innovation, printers wake from sleep faster than ever before and can tackle print jobs quicker. Compared with DELL's enterprise printer, the m553n can print 8 pages before the competitor's printer warms up and begins its first page.

This may not be a big deal for home offices or SMB's, but in workplaces where various users need to print multiple pages quickly, every second matters. The new HP LaserJets come to Canada and the US on April 1.

Free TomTom Go Android app offers real-time traffic information for Canadians

TomTom Go is a new navigation app with real-time traffic tracking in Canada. People can now experience TomTom’s premium navigation and real-time traffic information, driving up to 75km every month at no additional cost. Drivers can upgrade to unlimited driving with a simple in app purchase.

“The TomTom GO Mobile app for Android is made for drivers who want to experience the best of TomTom on their smartphone,” says Corinne Vigreux, Managing Director, TomTom Consumer. “We entirely rethought our Mobile solution so every driver has the chance to try navigation with TomTom Traffic. Now all android owners can avoid the traffic jams and get to their destinations faster, every day.”

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Video: A demo of Private Printing functionality on HP's new LaserJet Enterprise printers

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We were at HP's DeskJet Printer launch event yesterday and got to see how security, cloud computing and user-verification now plays into private printing. The demo above shows how you can print virtually to a cloud printer, which docks your print jobs for up to three days.

When you're at your office and in front of the printer, you can then authenticate using your office proximity card or a PIN or password in order to access your docked documents and print them directly on any connected printer. This is ideal for when documents, files, contracts and other critical information is to be kept away from priying eyes. Stay tuned for a few more innovation demos coming from the HP event.