Apple's new peripherals bring modern touches to desktop Macs

Apple's latest peripherals- the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad 2, bring improved convenience and functionality to new and existing Mac desktops and notebooks.

The Magic TrackPad 2, brings the Force Touch functionality from the Apple Watch, the new MacBook as well as the MacBook Pro Retina to any existing Mac.

The new Magic Mouse improves glide and connectivity plus no longer relies on replaceable batteries thanks to a new Lightning connector which all these peripherals now ship with. The udpated Magic Keyboard boasts an even lower profile but improved typing experience thanks to a more stable wedge design. 

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Acer launches 34-Inch Curved IPS gaming monitor

PC Gamers rejoice! Acer has just released the Predator X34, a 21:9 ultra-wide QHD curved monitor featuring a 34-inch IPS panel with NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.  The Predator X34 is available at leading retailers in Canada for a MSRP of $1,699.99.

The 34-inch curved design with up to 178-degree viewing angles provides crisp picture quality from almost every angle. By wrapping around the gamer’s field of vision, the 21:9 curved panel envelops gamers so that they feel like they’re truly a part of the action. 

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Twitter to streamline workforce by cutting 336 jobs

Twitter has announced that it is cutting 336 jobs as part of a streamlining effort to set the company on course. 336 jobs represent 8 per cent of Twitter's global workforce and the job cuts will affect the engineering division.

The cuts come weeks after Jack Dorsey was appointed Twitter CEO. Twitter is doing well financially but has been having a hard time attracting new users, even as it has tried to diversify and add features to the service.

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Toyota releases details on 4th generation Prius hybrid with 18% better mileage

Toyota's popular Prius Hybrid looks to be getting better mileage (up to 40 kilometres a litre) as well as improved engine, interior and driver features. Coming to Japan in December and expected to hit North America next year, the new Prius has imprvoed batteries which are 10 per cent smaller than the current version while better options for engine performance, and even all-wheel drive, are being considered.

"The Toyota Prius is the most successful hybrid on the planet, but its success hasn't expanded to other hybrids, and even the Prius has struggled to maintain sales in recent years," said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book.

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