In recent years, single-board computers have seen a massive influx of popularity thanks to their potential uses for hobbyists, educators, and tinkerers of all varieties. Now, one of the leading brands in this blossoming category of hardware is set to undergo a revamp, as the third edition of the Raspberry Pi has officially been unveiled.
The Raspberry Pi 3 comes 12 months after the launch of its predecessor, and boasts some considerable upgrades based on the specs released on the device’s official website. For one, a 1.2GHz, 64-bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU replaces the ARMv7-based 900MHz CPU that was present in the second edition.
That extra muscle should help the Raspberry Pi to remain viable as users cook up more novel ways to implement this hardware. It’s clear that this update is intended to broaden the horizons of the hardware — and that’s particularly evident in the extra networking capabilities that are being introduced.
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Previously, developers looking to perform such functionality with a Raspberry Pi would have to attach supplementary components to do so. These were required for all manner of projects, and would obviously add extra cost and complexity.
The Raspberry Pi 3 certainly looks to be a distinct improvement over its already popular predecessor — and, even so, it manages to retain the same low price that’s traditionally made hardware like this so attractive. The device is available now from a host of resellers around the world, and is priced at $35 or the regional equivalent.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.
Two new highly requested iCloud plugins just got added to ChatGPT, giving people who rely on Apple’s Mail and Calendar services a way to search emails, check appointments, and manage their schedules directly through the chatbot.
The integration is rolling out to all ChatGPT plans, including the free tier. You can access it on the web, desktop, and iOS.