Apple quietly refreshes Mac Pro line, promises new models and pro displays are coming

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple has quietly updated the cylindrical Mac Pro line while making a commitment to releasing updated desktops and even a proper pro display in the future. Apple has taken a lot of heat for its neglect of pro users who desire the fastest performance and modularity to be able to stay on top of the curve.

To address the issue, Apple invited a handful of journalists to discuss the perception that the company has abandoned the Mac in favour of focusing on more profitable products like the iPhone. This is a perception that's led to various competitors making moves in the high end of the PC space to gather disgruntled Apple pros into their fold. Microsoft and HP are just a few of the companies who have newer, more powerful and multifunctional high-end PCs they've skewed towards the pro and creative market.

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Samsung Canada to open flagship experience store at Eaton Centre in Toronto

Samsung Canada is elevating its retail presence with a 21,000 sq. ft. innovative space at the hear of Toronto's Downtown core. The Eaton Centre location will provide Samsung a much-needed retail and technology experience, with a full calendar of engaging events and in-store features unlike any other Samsung retail footprint in Canada.

Eaton Centre currently has an Apple Store, a Microsoft Store, Best Buy Canada plus The Source and carrier stores. The Samsung retail store has prime location with street access and is steps from the TTC train station. This puts Samsung front and centre in Canada's busiest shopping intersection.

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Microsoft's Surface Studio comes to Canada on April 20 starting at $3999

Microsoft's first desktop, the articulating Surface Studio, is finally going to be available in Canada on April 20 and will cost $3999.00. Featuring a 6th Gen Intel Core i5, 8GB RAM,a Ultra-thin 28-inch adjustable PixelSense Display and Surface Pen included Windows 10 Pro, the Surface Studio comes just in time for the big Windows 10 Creator's Update.

"We totally believe that Surface changes the way you produce, the way you create, the way you learn," said Panos Panay, who leads Microsoft's devices team. "The product I'm going to show you is all of that — but it's one step further. It's going to seem familiar, but it's going to feel different."

We'll get a chance to check out the Surface Studio during some launch events soon. Stay tuned for more information.

First impressions: Samsung Galaxy S8

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Samsung is back to form with their new Samsung Galaxy S8 family of smartphones. I spent a few hours with one of the Midnight Black models and here are my impressions.

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