Faster Forward Archive: Computers
Is Thunderbolt ready to rumble at home?
Last week's introduction by Apple of its updated line of MacBook Pro laptops might not have drawn as much attention as it did without a new ingredient: a high-speed, multipurpose port called Thunderbolt. From Apple's description of Thunderbolt----developed by Intel under the name Light Peak--as "the fastest, most versatile I/O...
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Rob Pegoraro
| March 1, 2011; 3:24 PM ET |
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Computers, DRM, Music, Standards, Video
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Watson plays 'Jeopardy!' with members of Congress
Holt, a five-time Jeopardy winner and nuclear physicist, was the only member to beat Watson in a round of the game, earning $8,600 to Watson's $6,200. Overall, Watson pulled in $40,300 to the members' $30,000.
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Hayley Tsukayama
| March 1, 2011; 12:54 PM ET |
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Computers, Digital culture, Policy and politics
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New MacBook Pros are here
As expected, Apple unveiled a new line of MacBook Pros today saying that the new models take three "big leaps forward."
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Hayley Tsukayama
| February 24, 2011; 9:20 AM ET |
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Report: More Macbook Pro refresh details
The Web site MacRumors said it has confirmed images and details about the MacBook Pro refresh expected on tomorrow, Feb. 24.
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Hayley Tsukayama
| February 23, 2011; 8:50 AM ET |
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Apple, Computers, Mac, Shopping
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Will Apple's MacBook Pro launch celebrate Jobs's birthday?
There's new information on what to expect from the rumored MacBook Pro refresh announcement will come this week, on Feb. 24, which MacRumors has pointed out is Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs' birthday.
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Hayley Tsukayama
| February 22, 2011; 10:21 AM ET |
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Reports: High-speed Light Peak connection in new MacBook Pro, iPad 2?
Apple is likely refreshing the MacBook Pro this week, and may use Intel's Light Peak high-speed connection tech.
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Hayley Tsukayama
| February 21, 2011; 8:06 AM ET |
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