Bell launches Global 4G LTE MiFi by Novatel Wireless

Novatel Wireless, Inc. announced that its latest MiFi brand mobile hotspot, model MiFi 6630, will launch with Bell Mobility on Canada's largest 4G LTE network this month. The new MiFi 6630, based on the award-winning U.S. MiFi 6600 series family, is a  mobile hotspot, designed for customers in cities, small towns or rural and remote communities looking for super-fast wireless broadband connectivity.

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Apple adds Force Touch trackpad to new 15-inch MacBook Pro, releases new Retina iMac

The Force Touch trackpad feature from the Watch and new MacBook was expected to come to the larger Retina MacBook Pro after Apple started including it in the 13-inch variant and after current iterations of the 15-inch MacBook Pro were being announced as discontinued.

Starting today, the 15-inch MacBook Pro will feature the progressive force touch feature plus faster flash storage, longer battery life and faster discrete graphics to up the performance of Apple's flagship portables. Apple also announced updated 27-inch iMacs with Retina Displays.

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ThinkBook 2.0 for iOS: Note-taking and outlining App

Bitolithic today announces ThinkBook 2.0.1, an important update to their flexible note-taking and outlining app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. By being very flexible, ThinkBook adapts to its users and not the other way around. The app supports multiple note types, including text notes, todos, questions and projects. Notebooks and pages behave just like other notes, they can be arranged however the user wants. Version 2.0.1 gets iPhone support, a new look and iCloud integration.

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Starbucks and Spotify tie up for a massive multi-year collaboration

Spotify is set to invade Starbucks cafes in big way. The two big companies have inked a multi-year deal. Spotify and its premium service will be playing a key role in the in-store music experience at Starbucks and help customers earn free drinks. The 7,000 Starbucks locations in the United States will be link to Spotify’s 60 million users to develop a “first-of-its-kind music ecosystem.” Starbucks employees a.k.a. partners will gain complimentary access to Spotify Premium and will be able to influence the in-store playlists. And customers will be able to access these playlists through a dedicated Starbucks section in the app.

This partnership is also the first time Starbucks is opening its loyalty program to a third-party company. According to the announcement, Spotify Premium subscribers will earn “Stars as Currency” but there aren’t any specifics how they’ll be able to earn those and how long they have to be subscribers to get Starbucks freebies. The partnership will be rolled out in phases starting this fall in the US and it’ll be expanding to Canada and the United Kingdom.

Source: The Verge