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Here's why MacBook and Surface aren't using the newest Intel chips

Analysis: Intel's seventh-generation Core processors are here -- but they're not a significant upgrade.

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Apple's software engineering chief tells us why there's no touchscreen Mac

Craig Federighi discusses the thinking behind the Touch Bar, describes the challenges of adding Touch ID - and reveals that Apple had built several touchscreen prototypes.

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Apple and Microsoft want to bring back the PC

Amid weakening phone and tablet sales, Apple and Microsoft are going big on bigger devices. They hope the MacBook Pro and Surface Studio will lure buyers back to personal computers.

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New MacBook Pros vs. old MacBook Pros vs. MacBook

The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pros have a new design and a bunch of new features. Check out how they compare against last year's models and each other.

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Apple reveals MacBook-friendly 5K LG display

Who needs a new 5K Mac when you can buy a new MacBook Pro and this 5K LG monitor?

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Why Apple's OLED Touch Bar won't destroy the Mac's battery life

The secondary screen in the new MacBook Pro shouldn't consume that much power.

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New MacBook Pro: Should you upgrade?

Just how much of an improvement are the new MacBook Pros? Here's everything you get by upgrading -- and everything you lose.

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What's the difference between the new MacBook Pros and the old ones?

Apple unveiled a new crop of MacBook Pros. Here's what's new and different from the older models.

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Apple's amazing strip show reinvents the laptop keyboard

Everything about these new MacBook models is different, from the design to the keyboard to the trackpad to the amazing Touch Bar.

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All the nifty things you can do with Apple's Touch Bar

Apple's newest lineup of MacBook Pros feature a touch-sensitive bar running alongside the keyboard. Here are just some of the things the Touch Bar does.

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Does the new Macbook Pro revolutionize laptops? (The 3:59, Ep. 131)

Today's show is all about Apple's big event. We'll talk MacBooks and TV.

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Apple's MacBook lineup: What you need to know

The new, the old, and everything: Here's Apple's 2016 MacBook lineup, and what the differences are.

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How the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar works

The MacBook Pro now has a digital function bar that's actually a dynamic screen. Here's how it works.