July - Your curated technology news from Lökwest
We hope you had a wonderful 4th of July holiday! Summer is heating up, but we've got you covered with some nice beach reading.
In this issue, we'll be talking about Google products, Amazon's new clothes offering, the new Apple iOS, and everything you need to know about July's streaming TV lineup.
As an aside, there was quite a scare this month with a resurgence of ransomware. The Petya worm was released, originating in the Ukraine, and affected many systems world wide. Most of these systems were industrial.
It should be noted that many leaks are still out from the Shadow Brokers dump of NSA secrets in April, so keep your devices updated and your passwords safe!
Going to the beach? How much data should you bring?
How much mobile data does streaming media use? — www.androidcentral.com
If you've got Spotify blasting at the beach or summer BBQ and wifi isn't around, you're paying for data. Here's the breakdown on how much data streaming music and video use so you know how much to budget.
Google, Apple, and Amazon - oh my!
17 Google products and services you've never heard of — www.businessinsider.com
Google can do so much more than search. Take a look at this useful list of tools. Even I found some things that I didn't know existed!
Apple released iOS 11 (beta) - Here's what it does — www.buzzfeed.com
Apple's annual software update for phones and tablets is coming. Here's a breakdown of some of the changes, the biggest of which are meant for the iPad.
Amazon will pay you $10 to watch Prime Video on your TV — www.businessinsider.com
Are you Amazon Prime and have never tried out Amazon's extensive (and free) Prime Video library? Amazon wants to pay you $10 to change that.
Your summer streaming starts here
Everything coming to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and HBO Now in July — www.theverge.com
If you were at my tech talk in June, you learned all about streaming TV options. Here's a round-up of what's coming to three major streaming services in July. Sit back in the A/C and binge watch away!
Just what you need - more clothes!
Amazon Prime Wardrobe lets you try on and return clothes free — techcrunch.com
Amazon's latest perk for Prime members - Amazon sends you a few items. You try them, and send back whatever you don't want free of charge. You get a discount if you keep multiple items? Would you try it out?
Finally, your tech history minute
50 years ago......
The ATM at 50: It was invented before the debit card (and other weird facts) — www.marketwatch.com
The first ATM debuted in London in 1967. Who put it there, and what did it do? Learn all of the interesting tidbits here.
103 years ago.....
The first test call is made on the newly completed transcontinental telephone line, taking place between New York and San Francisco. The last pole was erected and the line completed two days earlier on July 27th, but commercial service did not start until January 25th of the next year. The sixth month delay was due to AT&T’s wish to publicize the service in conjunction with San Francisco’s 1915 World Fair.
• 13,900 poles
• 1800 miles of No. 8 copper
• 146 miles of No. 12 copper
• 14,000 crossarms
• 700 patent anchors
• 58,000 bolts
• 72,000 washers
• 56,000 insulators
• 90,000 insulator pins
(From the Minneaplois StarTribune in 1915) "It will cost a person in New York $20.70 [that's $501.58 in today's money, according to the Inflation Calculator] to talk for three minutes with San Francisco and $6.75 [$163.56] for each additional minute.
Now those are some roaming charges! We've come a long way!
Live July 18th - Get to know your phone better
I’ll be giving my monthly tech talk, in conjunction with the San Clemente Village, on June 20th. Not a member? No problem! You can attend any San Clemente Village event on a trial basis as a guest.
This month’s topic - tips and tricks on getting to know your phone better. This will be an open Q&A session so bring your best questions!
Join me at 1:30 on the 20th at the The Volarè, 111 Avenida De La Estrella in San Clemente!
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