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Replace the Connect tab with Playlists in Music on iOS 8.4

Apple Music’s new Connect feature allows you to follow your favorite artists and groups, similar to Facebook or Twitter. Only, so far Connect hasn’t proven to be all that useful. What is useful, however, is the new playlist feature in Apple Music. You can add playlists created by others to your Apple Music account, or create your own from and …

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Snapchat update gives your finger a rest

Snapchat has changed a defining feature of its app. You no longer have to hold down your finger on the screen to view a message. Your thumb may be grateful, but it does make it easier for someone to take a screenshot of your “disappearing” message. That’s not all that’s changing on the app. Watch this CNET Update report to …

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Renee James, Intel’s highest

President Renee James holds the highest-ranking position any woman ever has held at Intel. Intel Intel President Renee James will step down to seek a CEO job elsewhere, ending a career of more than 25 years at the world’s largest chipmaker. The move, announced Thursday, means Intel will be losing its highest-ranking woman at a time when CEO Brian Krzanich …

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Optus offers data rollover on new monthly pre

Telecommunications service provider Optus has unveiled new monthly pre-paid plans featuring unlimited voice calls and texting, as well as a data rollover system, which will come into effect from July 5. The new plans range from AU$30 to AU$60 and also include allowances for limited international calling. The data rollover feature will allow users to keep any unused data from …

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Get an Acer Chromebook 11 for $109.99

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 …

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Federal agent pleads guilty to corruption charges in Silk Road case

“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 …

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