Apple updates MacBook line with latest processors and new Rose Gold colour

Apple's MacBook has received an upgrade. The ultra-thin and compact notebook now features sixth-generation dual-core Intel Core M processors up to 1.3 GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.1 GHz, and faster 1866 MHz memory. New Intel HD Graphics 515 deliver up to 25 percent faster graphics performance, and faster PCIe-based flash storage adds substantial speed. Apple seems to have retained the single USB Type-C port from last year's MacBook.

The new MacBook offers up to 10 hours of wireless web browsing and up to 11 hours of iTunes movie playback. MacBooks are offered in Silver, Space Grey, Gold and now Rose Gold. Pricing in Canada is as follows. The 1.1 GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 processor, 8GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage for $1,549 (CAD), and with a 1.2 GHz dual-core Intel Core m5 processor, 8GB of memory and 512GB of flash storage for $1,899 (CAD). Configure-to-order options include a 1.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core m7 processor. The MacBook Air line also got an update of sorts now with 8GB of RAM standard across all models. For our review of last year's MacBook click here.

YouTube going hyper immersive with 360-degree live streaming and spatial audio

After years of livestreaming Coachella for fans around the world who can’t attend the festival, this year we’re bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360-degrees this weekend

YouTube is offering viewers 360 degree live viewing on certain videos now complete with spatial audio.

"We first launched support for 360-degree videos back in March 2015. From musicians to athletes to brands, creators have done some incredible things with this technology. Now, they’ll be able to do even more to bring fans directly into their world, with 360-degree live streaming. And after years of livestreaming Coachella for fans around the world who can’t attend the festival, this year we’re bringing you the festival like never before by live streaming select artist performances in 360-degrees this weekend," YouTube explained in its blog.

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Apple Stores going green to observe Earth Day

If you chance upon an Apple Retail Store this weekend, notice how they've placed a green leaf on the Apple Logo and check out the Specialists' clothing. Apple is one of the companies ramping up commitment to the environment by switching their world famous Apple shopping bags from plastic to recycleable paper, the bags will also be offered if you want them. Apple has also partnered with the WWF for an Apps for Earth initiative.

Source: 9to5Mac

Wazers can now let Shaquille O'Neal navigate their way

NBA Hall of Famer and four time NBA Champion Shaquille O'Neal is the latest available voice that Waze users can download to help them navigate traffic and avoid the cops.

The former NBA all-star and current TNT analyst on Inside the NBA will help you avoid traffic with some epic lines like, “Don’t cause a Shaqcident” and “Police reported ahead. Don’t be Shaqtin a fool!” You’re pretty much guaranteed a Shaqtastic ride.

Shaquille O'Neal’s voice will be available in Canada for a limited time starting Wednesday, April 13. Shaq will be at the palm of your hands to get you to and from the next Toronto Raptor’s game as quick and smoothly as possible.

To get Shaq’s voice, select Menu → Settings → Sound → Voice Language → Shaquille O'Neal. Download now at Waze.com www.waze.com/get.