Apple adds Force Touch trackpad to new 15-inch MacBook Pro, releases new Retina iMac

The Force Touch trackpad feature from the Watch and new MacBook was expected to come to the larger Retina MacBook Pro after Apple started including it in the 13-inch variant and after current iterations of the 15-inch MacBook Pro were being announced as discontinued.

Starting today, the 15-inch MacBook Pro will feature the progressive force touch feature plus faster flash storage, longer battery life and faster discrete graphics to up the performance of Apple's flagship portables. Apple also announced updated 27-inch iMacs with Retina Displays.

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First look at the ASUS Zenfone 2

Photos by Maarten Heilbron

New York: The new ASUS Zenfone 2, which comes to Canada tomorrow as an unlocked Android smartphone from sellers like Newegg.ca, is definitely worth checking out. Not only is this the first device from ASUS to come to North America, the Zenfone 2 is bringing top-tier specs and innovatie features like Dual-SIM capability and Intel's latest mobile processors. 

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ASUS enters North American smartphone market with affordable powerhouse Zenfone 2

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New York: ASUS just took the wraps off its affordable flagship the Zenfone 2 in New York. Coming to the US and to Canada starting at $199 the Zenfone 2, which will come in two variant boasts Intel's 2.3GHz quad-core Z3580 chipset, 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of dual-channel RAM at the high-end ($379, off contract, Dual-SIM) which are better specs than many tablets or even notebooks in the market today. Canadians will be able to purchase the Zenfone 2 from Newegg starting tomorrow.

ASUS CEO Jonney Shih - Photo by Maarten Heilbron

A more affordable model, which will cost $249  features a 1.8GHz chipset and 2GB of RAM as well as 16GB of onboard storage (off contract, Dual-SIM) . Also on tap are a 13 megapixel camera with a bevy of special photo features and settings all of this packaged in a slightly curved body with various textures and designs. Stay tuned for more images and video coming from the event as well as specifics regarding Canadian availability.  

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Fujifilm launches X-T10 prosumer ILC and new lenses

Fujifilm has taken the wraps off the X-T10  featuring the latest generation 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor with built-in phase detection autofocus along with the high-performance EXR Processor II, and is compatible with all FUJINON lenses to deliver excellent resolution and outstanding image quality. It will be available starting in June 2015 in the following configurations:

X-T10 Body - USD $799.95 USD \ CAD $899.99.

X-T10 XC16-50mm Kit - USD $899.95 \ CAD $999.99.

X-T10 XF18-55mm Kit - USD $1,099.95 \ CAD $1,249.99.

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