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  • Apple introduces new MacBook Pro featuring M4 chip Max and prices up to R $ 90,000.

    Apple introduces new MacBook Pro featuring M4 chip Max and prices up to R $ 90,000.

    Apple has unveiled the latest 14 and 16 inch MacBook Pro models featuring the new M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. This new lineup, introduced on Wednesday, boasts full integration of Apple Intelligence, emphasizing high-performance processing and battery life. However, the prices are steep, ranging from R$19,999 to R$90,199.

    What are the latest updates on the new MacBook Pro?

    The new MacBooks feature subtle visual enhancements, such as a slim-edged screen with a notch for the front camera. Available in black spatial and silver colors, they are constructed from aluminum for durability. The 14-inch model is 1.55 cm thick and weighs 1.55 kg, whereas the 16-inch model is slightly thicker at 1.68 cm and weighs up to 2.15 kg.

    O novo MacBook Pro tem só 1,68 cm de espessura. Imagem: Apple/Reprodução
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    The new MacBook Pro features a range of connections at the back, such as a MagSafe 3 charging port, three USB-C ports, an HDMI port, a P2 headphone jack, and an SDXC card reader. Additionally, it supports 6E Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3 for comprehensive connectivity.

    The MacBook Pro is equipped with the latest Liquid Retina XDR display, offering a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits in HDR and a nano-texture option to minimize reflections. It also supports ProMotion technology for a dynamic 120 Hz refresh rate. The 14-inch model provides a resolution of 3024 x 1964 pixels, while the 16-inch model boasts 3456 x 2234 pixels, enhancing the visual experience for creators and design experts.

    The main draw lies in the impressive performance of the new chips available in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. These laptops offer various configurations, ranging from the M4 chip with 10 CPU and GPU cores to the top-of-the-line M4 Max with 14 CPU cores and 32 GPU cores. For the 16-inch model, it can be equipped with the powerful M4 Max, featuring 16 CPU cores and 40 GPU cores. This advanced setup, combined with the enhanced Neural Engine tailored for Apple Intelligence, positions these models as the most potent ones ever released by the company.

    Teclado do novo MacBook Pro. Imagem: Apple/Reprodução
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    The autonomy is a standout feature, offering a potential 24-hour battery life. The new MacBooks start with a 16 GB RAM capacity and no longer offer 8 GB options. Users can expand the RAM up to 128 GB and the storage goes from 512 GB to an impressive 8 TB SSD.

    macOS Sequoia news

    The latest MacBooks come with the macOS system Sequoia, which includes various enhancements like iPhone Mirroring, an updated Safari with improved features, a revamped video player, task-focused distraction control, Space Audio Located, and compatibility with AAA games. Moreover, macOS provides new backgrounds for video calls and a customizable color and image system for enhancing the appearance during video conferences.

    Price and stock status

    The MacBook Pros are already displayed on the Brazilian Apple website in both color options, but an official sales launch date has not been announced yet. The 14-inch model with an M4 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and 512 GB SSD starts at R$ 19.999.

    The 16-inch model with M4 Max, 128 GB of RAM, 8 TB of SSD, and a nano-texture screen can cost up to R$ 90,199 for those looking for the highest configuration.

  • Amazon Prime Gaming has launched five new complimentary games; learn how to claim them.

    Amazon Prime Gaming has launched five new complimentary games; learn how to claim them.

    Amazon Prime Gaming provides a monthly selection of free-to-play games for its members. This month, five new games have been added to the collection, including popular titles like Plague Tale: Innocence and Scorn. These games will be available until the end of December.

    A Plague Tale: Innocence

    A Plague Tale: Innocence
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    In this thrilling game, you follow Amicia and her younger brother Hugo on a perilous adventure as they flee from Inquisition soldiers and battle swarms of rats. Through difficult situations, they build trust and strive to stay alive.

    Death’s Gate

    Death
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    In the game, you play as a Crow assigned to gather the souls of the deceased. Things take a turn when a soul meant for collection goes missing, leading you to chase the thief through a mystical realm teeming with covetous and formidable beings.

    3. Contempt

    Scorn
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    A spooky game with a one-of-a-kind eerie setting, Scorn involves navigating diverse linked areas, solving puzzles, and engaging with a seemingly sentient world. Each zone offers fresh obstacles and abilities to master.

    Coromon is the fourth text.

    Coromon
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    Prepare for a fresh journey in Velua after graduating as a Battle Researcher. On the initial workday, a mysterious entity strikes the workplace. Assemble a team of Coromons to combat the intruders and safeguard the world.

    Five: A Hotel Haunted by Personal Fears

    Haunted Hotel: Personal Nightmare
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    Upon receiving a letter informing you about the disappearance of your mother and sister, you reach the Freedom Hotel, an establishment where appearances can be deceiving. Engage in a puzzle and hidden objects game where you will confront your fears and unravel puzzles to rescue your loved ones.

    How to claim the games

    To access these incredible games, you must have an Amazon Prime subscription and an account on platforms like GOG, Epic Games, or Amazon Games. Once claimed, the games will remain in your account permanently.

    You have the option to subscribe to Amazon Prime for R$19.90 monthly or choose the yearly plan at 12 installments of R$13.90, totaling R$16.80. New users can also benefit from a 30-day free trial.

  • Samsung TV Plus secures a new exclusive CNN channel in Brazil.

    Samsung TV Plus secures a new exclusive CNN channel in Brazil.

    Samsung TV Plus recently added CNN Brasil Money, a fresh channel centered on the financial sector that is exclusive to Samsung’s IPTV platform for the next six months. Users can enjoy comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of major economic news.

    CNN Brazil has now officially joined the FAST TV sector.

    CNN Brasil has ventured into the FAST TV market in Brazil through a new partnership, offering CNN Brasil Money for viewers to access economic trends and analyses on a modern and free platform.

    Jabbour stated that collaborating with CNN Brasil is part of their ongoing effort to provide a variety of content that caters to a discerning and well-informed audience, with the aim of enhancing user experience.

    Fernanda Tomasoni, the Executive Director at CNN Brasil, expressed excitement about the new stage. She views the collaboration with Samsung TV Plus as a significant strategic achievement for the company, as it already offers the linear signal of CNN Brasil on the platform.

    CNN Brasil Money will focus on all economic matters affecting viewers’ lives, according to the executive.

    What does CNN Brasil Money programming entail?

    CNN Brasil Money. Imagem: CNN/Reprodução
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    CNN Brasil Money airs live programming for 12 hours each day, covering both Brazilian and international markets extensively. The schedule includes the opening and closing of stock exchanges, featuring detailed analyses and expert insights on the effects of global economic trends.

    The channel’s journalist team consists of well-known figures like William Waack, Thais Herédia, and Daniel Rittner, providing unique analyses and live updates. The content will be accessible not only on Samsung TV Plus but also on CNN Brazil’s official website.

    The new CNN Brasil Money channel is available on channel 2043 on Samsung TV Plus. It may also be added to other platforms like Pluto TV, LG Channels, and TCL Channel in the next six months.