The Apple Beat: Mighty MacBook Pro up for redesign

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The 13-inch MacBook Pro and its 15-inch variant are undoubtedly two of the greatest laptops ever made. My 2013 13-inch MacBook Pro has been dropped multiple times, has survived chaotic press scrums, and traveled with me all over the world and it still runs like a clock.

The size, amount of ports and combination of processing power and portability, plus the ability to run the latest version of Mac OS X and that class-leading Retina Display, makes the MacBook Pro one of the most compelling notebook options out there. So how can it be improved?

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Review: Fitbit Blaze fitness tracker

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

While dressed up to look very much like a premium smartwatch, Fitbit's new Blaze fitness tracker is actually a fashion-focused personal fitness and motivational gadget that brings elegance and versatility to a device that can easily tap the powerful Fitbit cloud and app ecosystem.

Fitbit is the the first name that comes to mind when considering fitness trackers. The company has been at it for a number of years and has expanded and iterated its wireless pedometers and fitness devices into a ful-blown line of products catering to various user needs.

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Microsoft says no to advertisements in Minecraft

Minecraft, whose sales just topped 100 million is not going to go the same path as some XBox games with in game advertising or sly nods to product or brand placements within environments. Mojang, maker of Minecraft and subsidiary of Microsot, said in a blog post, that advertisers or brands will not be allowed to build or promote their products in the Minecraft environement but users can continue to build whatever they want provided it isn't aimed at promotion.

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Pulse camera remote is a pocket-sized solution for wireless control of DSLR and Mirrorless cameras

Alpine Labs announced the availability of Pulse: the world’s most powerful and user-friendly camera remote. With a wide range of powerful and advanced features and a beautiful and intuitive user interface, Alpine Lab’s Pulse is set to delight photographers of all levels and interests.

Pulse offers a powerful pocket-sized solution to wireless control of DSLR and Mirrorless cameras. Connecting via the USB port and mounted in the hot shoe, Pulse facilitates remote control from the comfort of your mobile device using Bluetooth connectivity and a free mobile app. Unlike other remotes that utilize a camera’s trigger port, the USB connection allows Pulse to wirelessly control ISO, shutter speed, aperture, start / stop video, preview images on the screen of your device, and boasts an operational range of up to 100 ft.

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