New Macbook!

Did you know that Apple released new 12-inch Macbook models last week?

Well they did. Here’s whatsup.

They come equipped with the latest sixth-generation Skylake dual-core Intel Core M processors up to 1.3 GHz, new Intel HD Graphics 515 that deliver up to 25% faster performance, faster PCIe-based flash storage,a larger 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery, an additional hour of battery life, and faster 1866 MHz memory.

Fancy.

They’re still super thin at 13.1 mm thick and 2 pounds, still has a a 12-inch display with a 2,304-by-1,440 resolution at 226 PPI, single USB 3.1 Type-C port, 256GB or 512GB flash storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 480p FaceTime camera, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

They’re available in  Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, and Space Grey. The base 1.1GHz Core m3 model costs $1,299, while the faster 1.2GHz Core m5 model costs $1,599. The 1.3GHz Core m7 is a $250 upgrade.

If these babies tickle your  fancy, get one here from the Apple Store. 

Time names Tim Cook one of top 100 influential peeps

Apple CEO Tim Cook was once again named one of “the 100 most influential people” by TIME magazine in its annual list recognizing individuals who have made a major impact on the world.

Alongside each of the 100 influential people in the magazine, an essay  is written by an associate of theirs. Cook’s was written by Disney CEO Bob Iger.

From the sauce:
“Apple is known for elegant, innovative products that change the world by transforming how we connect, create and communicate, as well as how we work, think and act. Its continued success requires a leader of great courage and character who demands excellence, upholds the highest ethical standards and routinely challenges the status quo, including encouraging vital conversations about who we are as a culture and a community.

Tim Cook is that kind of leader.

Behind his soft-spoken demeanor and Southern manners is a focused fearlessness that comes from deep personal conviction. Tim is committed to doing the right thing, in the right way, at the right time and for the right reasons. As CEO, he’s led Apple to new heights, and he continues to build a global brand that is universally recognized as an industry leader and widely respected for its values.”
Stephen Curry, Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama, and Aziz Ansari are also counted as most influential, which is cool. We like all of those people!