The Anker PowerCore 347 (40,000mAh) Power Bank is powerful enough to not only charge mobile devices, but laptops as well, and you can get one for $55.99 shipped, today only, originally $99.99. Its 30W USB-C charging lets you charge up an iPhone 14 Pro to 50% in just 28 minutes, or up to 3 times faster than a typical 5W charger. Product page.
We didn’t get a preview of the Apple Car today, but two new Apple MacBook Pro models were officially unveiled, which boast up to 22 hours battery life, the longest yet in a Mac. The M2 Pro models can be equipped with either a 10- or 12-core CPU with up to 8 high-performance and 4 high-efficiency cores that deliver 20% greater performance over its predecessor, the M1 Pro.
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Apple is rumored to announce new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by the M2 Pro / M2 Max processor tomorrow, as several unreleased Macs have been surfacing on Steam as well as in the Canadian regulatory database earlier today. Design wise, both of these new models are expected to look similar to its predecessors, but processing power wise, it’s an entirely different story.
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You’ve seen the glass MacBook, now check out a new Apple patent that possibly points to a MacBook keyboard with special multi-function aluminum keys. Unlike traditional keycaps that wear out over time, these aluminum keys would have laser cut perforations that allow a backlight to shine through the various symbols or letters.
The Apple MacBook Air M1 Laptop is still the best value for your money, and you can get one for $799.99 shipped, this weekend only, originally $999. In addition to the 8-core CPU performing up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation, its fanless design keeps the laptop completely silent. Product page.
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An all-new glass MacBook with raised touch sensitive keys may have leaked in a recently uncovered Apple patent. This laptop would have a glass body with a soft, bendable surface to lessen the impact of typing on a solid material, or the iPad to be more specific.
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There’s the Apple Smart Ring, and possibly, a future glass-bodied MacBook Pro with wireless charging built directly into the palm rest area. The Apple patent in question was just approved by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office yesterday, with some of the sketches also showing a magnetized keyboard accessory for those who prefer typing on a physical device rather than a touchscreen.
Apple’s MacBook Air M1 laptop is still a great pickup in 2022 for most users, and you can get one for $799 shipped during the Prime Early Access Sale for the next 2-days, originally $999. This Apple-developed 8-core CPU performs up to 3.5x faster than the previous generation and its 8-core GPU provides graphics that are up to 5x faster, enabling graphics-intensive games to run at significantly higher frame rates. Product page – or check out all of the other Prime Early Access deals.
The Twelve South Curve Flex is a MacBook stand designed for those who might want to use an external keyboard or just need their laptop elevated for a video call. This stand can flex up to 22-inches and adjusts the keyboard angle from 0-45 degrees. When not in use, simply fold it flat and use the included padded neoprene travel sleeve for safekeeping.
The Apple MacBook Air M2 just hit stores last month, but you can already pick one up for $1099 shipped, today only, originally $1199. Weighing just 2.7-pounds, it has a completely new design built around the M2 chip, making the laptop very thin (11.3mm) from every angle and includes a durable, all-aluminum unibody enclosure. Product page.