OS X 10.10 Yosemite Beta 2 now available

Beta testers of the upcoming Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite operating system were rewarded this morning with the first major non-developer update with various bug fixes as well as updates to the interface and design tweaks that give it a more unified look and feel. Also included are new wallpapers. Yosemite is expected to be released to the world at large this fall and is free for users of compatible Macs running the current Mavericks OS. You can check out my initial impressions of OS X Yosemite based on the first beta release here.

Intuit releases Quicken 2015 for Mac

It took seven years, but Intuit finally released an all-new version of Quicken for the Mac. Available for download from Quicken.com for $74.99, Quicken 2015 for Mac also sports an updated design, reminiscent of Apple's new "flat" design direction in OS X Yosemite. A companion app for iOS, Quicken Money Management is free. 

While showcasing many of the features of older versions, Quicken 2015 lacks the the ability to create a 12-month budget, show loan amortization as well as pay bills within the application. Other features available to the Windows version, like multi-currency conversion and advanced investment options, are also missing from the Mac variant, though may be coming soon.

Source: Appleinsider

The Apple Beat: iMac turns 16

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's iMac turned 16 recently, and I couldn't help but feel a bit nostalgic about this very important chapter in Apple's history and also in my own life. For many people, the iMac meant a more affordable Mac and one that looked unlike any other PC in the market. It ushered in a new era as the Mac for the Internet age as well as one that shed old standards for new ones. Here's a look back.

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ESPN's Scores App comes to Pebble

This should cheer some Pebble smart watch owners feeling left out of all the Android Wear talk. ESPN has released the Scores App for Pebble which launches in advance of the 2014-15 college football season and will include scores from across major professional leagues and college conferences including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, college football and college basketball.

“The ESPN app for Pebble extends our presence on wearable technology and reflects a belief in product and content mobility,” said Ryan Spoon, Senior Vice President of Digital Product Management, ESPN.  “Whether it is a watch, a phone or a 65-inch TV, our focus is for ESPN to be there when fans are. This is another great example of that.” Sports fans can  download the ESPN watchapp now in the Pebble appstore. It is compatible for both iOS and Android.

Source: ESPN