Talking Tech: Fresh MacBooks and Pixel smartphones, plus a new name for Facebook?
Brett MolinaIf you are a regular subscriber to the weekly Talking Tech newsletter, you are probably asking yourself a couple questions.
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What happened in tech this week
Let's start with Apple. On Monday, the tech giant unveiled its latest line of MacBook Pro laptops. They start at $1,999, but if you really want to splurge, you can spend more than $6,000 on a fully loaded MacBook. Apple also announced a new version of its AirPods and new HomePod Mini speakers in various colors. They also quietly launched a $19 polishing cloth.
Google's got gadgets, too. Meet the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, the latest smartphones from Google. Starting at $599, both phones feature Gorilla Glass Victus so the screens are even more durable, a new processor built in-house by Google, and cool features like Magic Eraser, (no, not the Mr. Clean one) which allow you to scrub unwanted people or objects from your photos.
A new name for Facebook? The social network is reportedly considering a rebrand, which would include giving its company a new name. The change is meant to show how the company has expanded beyond just Facebook, with other properties including Instagram, WhatsApp, Oculus and this new push into the metaverse.
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