Mac OS 10 Yosemite available today for free

The latest version of Apple's Mac OS X operating system (10.10) Yosemite is now available for download or upgrade. Yosemite is one of the biggest and most expansive updates to Apple's desktop and notebook operating system which brings various new features and functionalities. Most notable are Continuity and Handoff features that allow access to various features of a paired iPhone (transferring calls, continuing work started on the desktop to a mobile device, ability to use an iPhone as a hotspot automatically). Hit jump for the official release.

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Live from Apple's Special Event in Cupertino

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Cupertino - I'm onsite at the Apple headquarters for today's special annoincement. Stay tuned for reports from the keynote as well as follow-up hands on photos and video from the event. I estimate around 300 press and guests lining up for the event which is taking place in the same auditorium where the iPhone 5s and 5c were launched last year.

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HBO gunning for cord-cutters with online service, but not yet for Canada

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Viewers have spoken and HBO has listened. The popular cable network announced yesterday that it will create a cable-free online service for customers in the USA. This means consumers no longer need to subscirbe to expensive cable packages that bundle a bunch of channels they aren't interested in just so they can watch Game of Thrones or True Detective.

"That is a large and growing opportunity that should no longer be left untapped," HBO's CEO Richard Plepler said. "It is time to remove all barriers to those who want HBO."

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Apple Store is down in preparation for today's special event

Apple's Online Store is currently down in advance of Apple's announcement today. Usually a sign that announced products are available for preorder or purchase at the end of the announcement. Expected today is a refresh of the iPad line with thinner models, the addition of Touch ID fingerprint sensors, new A8 processors as well as updated iOS 8 software. Also widely expected are new iMacs possibly with Retina Displays as well as maybe new Thunderbold displays and Mac minis, two product lines that Apple has left untouched for a long time.