OWC thinks it has the solution to the MacBook Pro's lack of ports

Other World Computing (OWC) has always been one of the more reliable after market solutions providers for Macs and they're meeting the new MacBook Pros lack of ports head on with what looks to be an aluminum base that adds some of the missing ports (i.e. SD card Slot, HDMI-out, USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt are the likely ports in question).  The base, which snaps to the bottom of the MacBook Pro, does add substantial thickness and weight (enough to make Apple engineers squirm), but should sate the need for more traditional I/O for pros. It's either this or dongles, people.

Ford reveals EV roadmap including Mustang, F-150 and Transit models by 2020

Ford has unveiled its EV (Electrified Vehicle) roadmap with no less than seven of 13 new global electrified vehicles coming in the next five years, including F-150 Hybrid, Mustang Hybrid and Transit Custom plug-in hybrid.

the company is committing to a fully elextric SUV with an estimated 300 mile range and even two new electrified Police vehicles. Ford is investing $700 million and adding 700 direct new jobs in Flat Rock (Michigan) Assembly Plant to create a factory capable of producing high-tech electrified and autonomous vehicles – plus the iconic Ford Mustang and Lincoln Continental.

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CES 2017: Nikon modernizes DSLR's with connected 24.2-megapixel D5600

Las Vegas- Let's face it, it has been a while since new DSLRs were considered cool and exciting. Specially when mirrorless cameras and even smartphones are more connected, compact and create similarly stunning photos. But for many photographers, there's just no substitute for a big sensor and for great glass. Nikon's new 24.2-megapixel D5600 continues the company's focus on optics and performances but brings a bag of tech goodies to the mix.

The 24.2-megapixel D5600 features Nikon SnapBridge, which allows users to transfer images directly from their camera to a smart device through always-on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology or Wi-Fi, automatically.

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CES 2017: A quick peek at three new Lenovo ThinkPad devices

You know Lenovo’s ThinkPad line as a staple in the enterprise market. Making sure this segment gets the latest and greatest specs and features, Lenovo has updated this line to fit current requirements and wants of the modern-day worker. We take a quick look at the three devices.

First, we have the more conventional laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. It smaller and lighter but still as powerful. It comes in at under 2.5 lbs. and has a 14-inch IPS display housed in a 13-inch form factor. It runs on 64-bit Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, up to Intel Core 7^th-generation processor, and up to 1TB storage. It’s said to have LTE-A (4G) connectivity to help you stay connected while on the move. The big draw for the Carbon though is the promised 15.5-hour battery life. Security is key with support for Windows Hello, a fingerprint sensor, and FIDO-enabled biometric authentication for PayPal. The ThinkPad X1 Carbon retails for US$1,349 (roughly CA$1,800) and will come with a silver color option when it’s released in February.

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