| Today's Top 3 Stories | | #1 | For Shoppers, Next Level Of Instant Gratification
| | | All the world's a shopping cart. A wave of experiments at various companies could take consumer convenience (and impulsiveness) to
new heights. (New York Times)
Why This Is Important: This will further elevate the shipping wars, and analysts have said could eventually lead to consumers cutting out the middleman: the retailer.
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| | #2 | Nest Labs Takes on the Smoke Detector | | | Nest Labs, the company founded by Apple alums that brought you a stylish Internet-connected thermostat, wants to redefine the stodgy piece of home hardware that hasn't changed in decades: the smoke detector. (Wall Street Journal)
Why This Is Important: Nest Labs aims to fix the gap between irritation and safety, and it's coming at the time when "the Internet of Things" is top of mind. However, the device's high price will likely serve as a roadblock to mass acceptance, especially since most homes requires more than one smoke detector.
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| | #3 | Ballmer's Final Shareholder Letter Outlines The Future For Microsoft
| | | Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer unveiled his plan to transform the software maker into a devices and services company during his shareholder letter last year, but this year's final address is more about reflection, execution, and a future with a new Microsoft CEO. (The Verge)
Why This Is Important: Ballmer is leaving the company while it is in the middle of several massive undertakings, including absorbing Nokia, rolling out Windows 8.1, and pursuing new product areas.
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