Now playing: Watch this: All the big new titles on Netflix and Amazon for July… 2:40 July 2015 is shaping up to be a very interesting month for Netflix. First, let’s take a look at what’s leaving in July — 1980s people will be furious to see “Magnum P.I.” and “Miami Vice” both departing Netflix …

Telstra Telstra has its eyes set on a future when a GP consultation won’t require a trip to the doctor’s surgery, with the launch of its ReadyCare eHealth service. Designed for Australians in remote areas, and for times when visiting a surgery is more difficult, such as at night, on weekends or when patients are travelling, ReadyCare will allow Australians …

Prince spent decades trying to regain control of the rights to his music — a luxury he’s exercising by pulling his catalog from some streaming services. Getty/WireImage for NPG Records 2013 The artist known for “1999” is following the playbook of the artist known for “1989.” Prince is pulling a Taylor Swift, asking for his popular catalog of music to …

Acer I’m crossing fingers, toes and everything else I can think of that this doesn’t sell out 5 minutes from now. Because it’s crazy-insane great. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Acer (via eBay) has the refurbished Acer Chromebook 11 CB3-111-C8UB for $109.99 shipped. That’s one of the lowest laptop prices I’ve ever seen. (Thanks to reader Mark …

“Seduced by the perceived anonymity of virtual currency and the Dark Web,” a federal agent fraudulently obtained bitcoin, says the assistant attorney general of the US. Bitcoin A federal agent involved in the investigation of online illegal-drug marketplace Silk Road has pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction of justice in connection with the case. While working undercover for the …

Now playing: Watch this: What to watch on HBO Now and what’s coming to iTunes,… 1:55 Movie theaters can be awful places, so why venture outside when first-run movies are hitting iTunes? Apple’s got some interesting documentaries coming on the same day they arrive at theaters. There’s “Nowitzki,” which covers basketball star Dirk Nowitzki’s rise to NBA stardom. At the …

The Polarr image editor for iOS is built using the same Web technologies used by websites. Screenshot by Stephen Shankland/CNET Conventional wisdom says that the technologies used to build websites are poorly adapted to the hotter and newer world of smartphone apps. But a photo-editing tool called Polarr may prove that thinking wrong. Polarr broke from convention and utilized that …

Jason Cipriani/CNET Selling an old smartphone can be a frustrating process. Listing it on Craiglist often leads to a series of emails, wherein the buyer wants to lower the selling price, while selling on eBay leaves the final sales price up to chance. We’ve covered various sites and services that offer you a flat price for a device, but how …

The Ikea Brada in action. Rick Broida/CNET If you’re old enough to remember using a desktop as your primary computer, you probably also remember basic ergonomics: the top of the screen should be just about eye level, the keyboard should be angled up slightly and so on. Flash-forward to today. Most of us use laptops, meaning most of us end …

James Martin/CNET The virtual reality conversation is currently dominated by devices like the Oculus Rift , HTC Vive , and Sony Project Morpheus , impressive gadgets that’ll leave you tethered to a gaming PC or console. The Samsung Gear VR is a bit more mobile, but it only works with select Samsung phones. And then there’s the matter of price: …

Now playing: Watch this: Search bookmarks and history super quick in Google Chrome 1:35 Looking for a shortcut to your Chrome history or bookmarks? Chrome’s URL bar or Omnibox lets you perform Web searches, and it also shows results from your bookmarks and history. With a little up front work, you can use the Omnibox to search only your bookmarks …

The biggest news in streaming this month is the return of BoJack Horseman, the perfectly profane animated show about depression that just happens to star an anthropomorphic horse voiced by Will Arnett. But there’s also a great binge offering from Presto, including eight seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and five seasons of Six Feet Under. Stan doesn’t disappoint either with …

Apple Music may not contribute much to revenue, says one analyst. But that’s not the point. CNET Apple Music is not likely to add much money to the company’s coffers, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. In an investors note released late Tuesday, the analyst said Apple Music would add less than 1 percent (around $1.8 billion) to the …

Huawei’s strategy is to continue to sell phones like the P8 Lite directly to US buyers. James Martin/CNET The historical relationship between phone buyers and wireless carriers in the US is one of codependence. Traditionally, providers like AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon have been the major gateway through which anyone bought a new phone: two-year contract a virtual given. Related …

What’s next for Apple’s iPhone line? CNET Apple’s next iPhone could offer faster Web connectivity and better battery life, all thanks to one component, according to a new report. The handset, which is rumored to be called the iPhone 6S, will launch with a Qualcomm-developed chip known as the MDM9635M, 9to5Mac is reporting, citing a person who claims to have …