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As rumored, today’s event included the unveiling of an all-new Apple portable. While the rumor mill was calling it a MacBook Air, the new machine returns to familiar ground and is just called MacBook.

(It even comes in colors, and my, the Space Gray looks good.)

Specs-wise, the machine is a 12-inch notebook with a 226 pixels per inch Retina display and an Intel Core M processor with 8 GB RAM, which allows it to run fanless. It forgoes all ports ever shipped on an Apple notebook for a single, solitary USB C port across from a headphone jack.

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Apple:

Apple Watch is so capable you’ll want to wear it all day long. So we made sure we gave it a battery that lasts all day, too. Our goal for battery life was 18 hours after an overnight charge, factoring in things like checking the time, receiving notifications, using apps, and doing a 30-minute workout. And because everyone will use Apple Watch differently, we tested several other metrics as well.

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FeedPress is a powerful RSS platform for bloggers and podcasters.

Their RSS analytics platform is crazy powerful, but dead-simple to use. It includes built-in diagnostic tools, responsive design, multi-feed redirect and push support, integration with popular analytics and publishing tools.

With custom host name redirecting, you are not beholden to a single platform. If you choose to leave, you may do so – a simple change in redirect is all you need to get up and running again.

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I enjoyed this video of a modern-day DeLorean owner. Watching his car in motion is simply stunning. From the doors’ crazy hinges to the way the light moves across the stainless steel panels, it’s hard to believe the DMC-12 is as old as it actually is.

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Chris Enns, the host of the Show Me Your Mic podcast:

Myke Hurley is back on the show to talk about Relay.fm and the new version of Inquisitive he’s recently launched that’s telling the story behind app development on iOS.

Myke’s interview provides a great behind-the-scenes look at how we run — and why we founded — Relay FM.

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Early last month, I visited a local jewelry store to buy a necklace for my wife. Her birthday is just a few days before Valentine’s Day, and this year I wanted to do something nicer for the occasion than usual.

I walked in wearing jeans, a plaid shirt, and sneakers, but was helped immediately by the staff. The woman who helped me was knowledgeable and helpful, and even though I spent shy of four figures, the level of service was phenomenal. We had a conversation about Merri’s likes and dislikes, and walked through some options together.

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As the owner of a LEGO DMC-12, this little video really made me smile.

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I can feel many of you rolling your eyes already, but Office plays a central role if you have to live in a cross-platform world, as I do.

I haven’t played with this yet, but from Microsoft’s site, it looks like a welcome update to the applications so many people rely on everyday.

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This week, on Connected:

This week, Federico, Myke and Stephen revisit their thoughts on the iPhone 6 Plus and many other things before moving onto March’s Apple Watch event and Federico’s recent health article.

Don’t miss the post-show, wherein Casey Liss shows up.

My thanks to these companies for making it all possible:

• lynda.com: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial.
• Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like, free for up to 10 people.
• Sanebox: Clean up your inbox and spend less time on email.

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FeedPress Is Made for Bloggers and Podcasters

Today we’re unbelievably excited to announce a new complimentary component to FeedPress: Podcast hosting (code named: Kraken). This brings FeedPress into a unique position that provides all of the feed analytics and podcast hosting you need within a single dashboard that’s intuitive and attractive.

With powerful subscriber tracking, white labelled domain name support, integrated newsletter sign-up, and automated publishing to popular social networks such as Twitter, Facebook, and App.net, FeedPress is the publishing tool for bloggers and podcasters looking for a great way to deliver their RSS content to readers and listeners everywhere.

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Federico Viticci:

I’ve been struggling to get back in shape after chemo.

Since being diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma (Stage IV) in late 2011, my life changed. Beyond the psychological and emotional consequences of how cancer affected me, my family, and my relationships, it is undeniable and abundantly clear that cancer took its toll on me from a physical perspective.

Last year, I decided to regain control of my body, my life habits, and my health. I started tracking everything I could about my activities, my exercise routine, the food I ate, and the time I spent working with my iPad instead of walking, sleeping, or enjoying time with my family. Since then, I’ve made a decision to not let cancer and its consequences define me any longer.

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Leonard Nimoy passed away today at 83. His last tweet was beautiful.

A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP

— Leonard Nimoy (@TheRealNimoy) February 23, 2015

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