CE Newswire - 12.27.13

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Apple's iOS Defeats Android in Battle of Christmas Day Shopping   Here's one category where Android is still no match for Apple Inc. mobile shopping. (BusinessWeek) Why This Is Important: The story does not explain the discrepancy, but one wonders if much of the online shopping being done via Apple is because thousands of people just received an iTunes gift card and hopped online to spend it. #2 Target confirms encrypted PIN data stolen   Hackers who stole data for millions of credit cards and debit cards used in Target stores removed encrypted data containing personal identification numbers — but the theft isn't expected to compromise cardholder accounts — the company said Friday. (USAToday) Why This Is Important: Target's corporate credibility has taken a beating, and its PR spin is not answering the question of whether or not customers' bank accounts can be emptied. #3 10 things not to buy in 2014   1. Cable TV - Cable television's heyday is over. (MarketWatch) Why This Is Important: Lists like this give the wrong impression. These products and services may be replaceable, but the vast, vast majority of people still rely on stand-alone devices that they already understand. 4. Is Hewlett-Packard Reentering the Smartphone Market? (Fool.com) 5. Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 clues pop up on FCC site (CNET) 6. Resolution Revolution: 4K TV Sales Expected to Soar (Tom's Guide) 7. How would in-flight calling actually work? (The Verge) 8. Amazon Is the Mall, Sets Holiday Sales Record (The Street) 9. King of PCs, Lenovo Sets Smartphone Ambitions (NY Times) 10. HTC employees indicted for leaking trade secrets (CNET) "We remain confident that PIN numbers are safe and secure," said a statement issued Friday by Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder in reference to the 40 million customers whose account information was hacked. Blog Post of The Day Think a $9,599 Mac Pro is expensive? Building a Windows-based equivalent costs even more By Konrad Krawczyk At this point, it's common knowledge that one of the selling points of going with a Windows-based laptop or desktop PC over a Mac option is price. Windows machines are typically much cheaper than Apple's offerings. When it comes to the new Mac Pro, however, you might be surprised to learn that building a Windows-based equivalent will deliver an even bigger hit on your banks account, at least when it comes to the most expensive Pro.  More » Upcoming Events 2014 International CES Jan. 7-10, 2014 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas www.cesweb.org Nationwide PrimeTime! March 9-12, 2014 The Venetian Palazzo and Sands Expo Center Las Vegas www.nationwidegroup.org BrandSource 2014 Summit & Expo March 16-19, 2014 Marriott World Center Orlando, Fla. http://www.brandsourceconvention.com/ Mega Group USA Convention March 20-23, 2014 Gaylord Texan Hotel Dallas www.megagroupusa.com  Was this copy of CE Newswire forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. TWICE Editorial Team Stephen Smith, Editor In Chief Phone: (917) 281-4754  | Email Greg Tarr, Executive Editor Phone: (917) 281-4760  | Email John Laposky, Managing Editor Phone: (917) 281-4736  | Email Doug Olenick, Web Editor Phone: (917) 281-6719  | Email Joseph Palenchar, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4746  | Email Alan Wolf, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4769  | Email Lisa Johnston, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4733  | Email

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