| Today's Top 3 Stories | | #1 | Xbox One And PlayStation 4 Release Dates Revealed?
| | | Toy retailer Toys R Us may have prematurely leaked the release dates for the much anticipated Xbox One and PlayStation 4 video gaming consoles, although neither Microsoft nor Sony will confirm.
Why This Is Important: According to the toy store, the Xbox One is due to arrive on shelves Nov. 29 and the PlayStation 4 will follow on Dec. 13, setting the stage for another holiday shopping frenzy.
3 Takes: Den Of Geek | T3 | BGR
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| | #2 | Nintendo's Wii U Sales Disappoint
| | | Sales of Nintendo's Wii U gaming console slowed in the three months to June, selling just 160,000 units, down 51 percent from the previous three months.
Why This Is Important: Nintendo has sold a disappointing 3.61 million units in total so far, putting it at a disadvantage as new rival consoles are preparing for launch.
3 Takes: Channels | Engadget | Exophase
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| | #3 | Apple Now Second In Customer Satisfaction
| | | A new smartphone brand study could be the harbinger of a new world order. Two smartphones made by Samsung Electronics were the top U.S. scorers, ahead of various iPhone models from Apple Inc. To keep Samsung from getting too complacent, however, Korean customers prefer Apple's phones.
Why This Is Important: The study, which placed Samsung atop Apple for two devices, does not even take the Galaxy S4 phone into account.
3 Takes: 24/7 Wall Street | TWICE | Forbes
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"Not only does Samsung edge ahead of all iPhones, Apple customers themselves don't see much difference between the iPhone 4, 4S or 5," said David VanAmburg, ACSI director.
| | | Blog Post of The Day | Has Surface And Windows Mess Gotten Microsoft's Ballmer Fired?
By Phil Moore
Steve Ballmer has had nine lives in his thirteen years as the CEO of Microsoft, hanging onto his job long after most have stopped believing that he has any vision for the company's future. But the parallel failure of Windows 8 and the Surface tablet just may be the last two straws which get him fired. More » |
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