July, 2015

• 2 July

  iTunes users hit stumbling blocks with arrival of Apple Music

  

  Apple Music offers a lot of cool features from streaming music to an online radio station. But it also seems to be creating some headaches for loyal iTunes users. On Tuesday, Apple launched iOS 8.4, which turned on Apple Music, a new service that offers streaming music with playlists curated by “music experts,” a 24/7 …

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• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  Everything arriving and leaving on Netflix in July 2015

  

  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 in the same month. The …

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• 2 July

  Take two, call me in the morning: ​Telstra lets you dial a GP

  

  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 …

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• 2 July

  Prince won’t stream music 4 U: Artist drops Spotify, Rdio

  

  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 …

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• 2 July

  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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• 2 July

  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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