I may have got it wrong. The new Apple News app that will be part of the new iOS 9 will be curated by human editors. And it will feature articles from major newspapers like the NY Times as well as respected on-line publications. Of course, it still might be a crappy app…we will just have wait until the Fall to find out. But with the on-going slow death of real journalism, this might be something to watch.
In other news, I love the fact that the FCC is going to fine AT&T $100 million for lying to its unlimited data customers and slowing down their speeds when they used too much data. Its time to throttle these scumbags for ripping us off on a continual basis.
There is more news and good info below. It is currently 108 here in Tucson, so its too hot to write anymore. Hope you have a wonderful Father’s Day weekend. My son is taking me to the Padres/D’backs game on Sat. where it will be 114. The good news that the Chase Field roof will probably stay closed for the game. It’s the walk to and from the hotel that will be the killer! -JRC
Tech News and Opinions
FCC to fine AT&T $100M for deceiving customers over unlimited data plan
The agency says AT&T did not adequately inform its unlimited-data customers that it would throttle service when they used too much data.
Apple hiring human editors for News app
Apple seeks human editors for Apple News, its new Flipboard-like app that will display stories from publications like Wired, The New York Times, and BuzzFeed.
An '80s-era Amiga controls the heating for an entire school district
All 19 schools of the Grand Rapids Public School District depend on a nearly 30-year-old Commodore Amiga 2000 to automate their air conditioning and heating. It communicates to the other schools using a pokey 1,200 baud modem
Cardinals Face F.B.I. Inquiry in Hacking of Astros’ Network
Investigators have uncovered evidence that Cardinals officials broke into a network of the Houston Astros that housed special databases the team had built.
FCC votes to subsidize broadband internet for low-income households
Tthe commission voted on the matter, approving the addition of internet subsidies to the Lifeline program that already offers both phone and prepaid wireless.
Computer Tips and Tricks
You’re Not Backing Up Properly Unless You Have Offsite Backups
So-called “offsite backups” will protect your important files from catastrophic events like fires, floods, and robberies of your home or office. Files stored in just one physical location are vulnerable
Google shuts down new Chrome Bookmark Manager, goes back to previous version
That Bookmark Manager simply wasn’t ready to hit the market. It was slow, confusing, cluttered and flashy. It just made no sense to have it on a browser that is known for speed and simplicity, which is the complete opposite of what this page was.
What you should know about the Windows10 launch
The mighty Microsoft marketing system is taking an entirely new approach to introducing the next Windows. Here are the facts, not the hype. You might be surprised.
Tip: Protect Your LastPass Account with Two-Factor Authentication
If you’re already using this method to protect your Microsoft (or Google, or whatever) accounts—and you should be—you’ll be delighted to discover it works exactly the same way with LastPass.
Microsoft to Automatically Encrypt Bing Search Traffic
Microsoft announced this week that it will encrypt all Bing search traffic by default starting "this summer." Previously, the software giant allowed users to opt-in to this functionality manually, but with this shift, it will do so automatically for all users.
Mobile Computing
The best launcher apps for iOS
A good launcher app can vastly speed up many of the everyday tasks you do on your iPhone or iPad. But which ones are the best? (Hint: We love Launch Center Pro.)
The Best Movie Showtimes App for Android
Most of us know how useful IMDb is for getting information about movies, but few probably think of it as their go-to app for showtimes. However, in our experience, it’s the best app for getting to the theater.
5 reasons to switch to Inbox by Gmail, and 4 reasons not to
For almost every time-saving feature, there's a drawback that'll make you think twice.
Google Maps latest update warns you if your destination will be closed by the time you arrive
Google Maps has a new update that will save you the frustration of arriving at your destination after it’s closed.
iOS 9 updates for iPad set stage for business pro version
Apple's iPad franchise gets better multitasking and text management. Why? The iPad needs to be more of a business friendly laptop replacement. Time for an iPad Pro.
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