What a busy week. Politicians mocking themselves and Microsoft reveling its first laptop - you must be wondering where you’ve been when it all happened. Here are 5 important news stories that you just can’t miss.

Microsoft’s First Laptop Introduced
The ongoing “cold war” between Microsoft and Apple has reached a new level at this week’s Windows 10 Device Event when Microsoft revealed its first ever laptop. The new Surface Pro 4 is claimed to be twice as fast as the MacBook Air, and the brand new Surface Book poses a direct threat to the MacBook Pro with Microsoft’s claim that it’s more reliable than aluminum.

Former Twitter CEO Writes for HBO’s Silicon Valley
After stepping down from managing Twitter, Dick Costolo has found a new challenge. According to Time magazine, one of the 10 most influential US tech CEOs has started working with HBO’s writers on the third season of the hit show Silicon Valley. Costolo is assisting the writers in understanding the dynamics between executives and employees according to his unique experience and point of view.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Presidential Race Reached SNL
Democratic presidential candidate, Hillary Clinton, made an appearance on a Saturday Night Live sketch. Clinton portrayed nice bartended Val, who listens to “Hillary Clinton” played by comedian and SNL cast member Kate McKinnon. In the short skit McKinnon criticized Clinton on some of her views but ended with “I wish you could be president” to which Clinton replied “Me too!” Afterwards, the two hugged and started singing together.

Facebook Adds Doodle Feature to Pics
The popular social media platform features a new fun tool that enables its users to express themselves. After adding a variety of editing options to pictures uploaded to Facebook, such as filters and stickers, now there is a new doodle option that enables you to interact with you inner child and paint the day away.

American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy
The once popular fashion company filed for chapter 11 this week, after losing more than $340 million over the past five years. American Apparel became popular in 2005 with its basic T-shirts and a sweatshop-free business model. Its problem is that the once-hipster cool company did little to push itself, and did not develop or innovate overtime.