CE Newswire - 06.03.14

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Target Gives A Defense Of Its Efforts On Security   In advance of next week's annual shareholders' meeting, Target on Monday defended its management and oversight of customer data despite the extensive hacking it experienced last year. (The New York Times) Why This Is Important: Although Target claims to have taken extensive security measures prior to the holiday hacking, analysts have said it failed to address basic safeguards in place. #2 Sony PSP Finally Retiring   Sony is calling time on the PSP, announcing that the long-running PlayStation Portable will cease sales in Japan at the end of June, with a complete wrap-up worldwide by the end of the year. Sales of the handheld, which first went on sale in Japan back in December 2004, with a broader launch early the following year, have exceeded 80 million units as of late last year. (SlashGear) Why This Is Important: Handheld gaming systems have faced insurmountable competition from smartphones and tablets, where they must compete with copious and free apps and games.  #3 App Extensions In iOS 8 Will Change How You Use Your Device   Apple announced a ton of new features for iOS 8 yesterday, but if you didn't stick around for the developer portion of the keynote, you missed one of the most significant user-facing changes. The new iOS 8 will have support for application extensions, which will allow developers to bring their apps out of the locked-down sandbox to vastly improve the experience. (PCMag) Why This Is Important: In layman's terms, Apple is reducing the restrictions it imposes on apps. One example is that third-party apps will now be able to be used as the default operation. 4. Dr Dre On New Role At Apple: 'What Time Do I Show Up For Work?' (NME) 5. FCC: Spectrum Auctions Don't Require Preservation Of TV Coverage Areas (Broadcasting & Cable) 6. Shop Your Way: Just Another Way Sears Holdings Can Go Broke (The Motley Fool) 7. Panasonic Targets Cheaper Wearable Robots For 2015 (WSJ) 8. Smart TV Alliance Common Developer Portal Goes Live (Broadband TV News) 9. Wearable Technology In The Manufacturing Workplace (Manufacturing.net) 10. Amazon.com, Apple Don't Pose A Threat To Sirius XM (Tech Insider) "By the way, I'm glad you called. I hear Tim gets in pretty early. What time should I show up for work?" – Dr. Dre on speakerphone at Apple's WWDC Blog Post of The Day iBeacons: How Retailers Are Using Microlocation By Grace Dobush Apple's iBeacon technology is less than a year old, but beacons are already transforming the retail landscape. More » Upcoming Events E3 June 10-12 Los Angeles Convention Center Los Angeles www.e3expo.com D&H Education Back to School Show June 18 Lancaster Marriott & Convention Center Lancaster, Pa. www.dandh.com Azione Unlimited Fall Conference Oct. 8-10 Sheraton Austin Austin, Texas www.azioneunlimited.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 Lisa Johnston, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4733 | Email Joseph Palenchar, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4746 | Email Alan Wolf, Senior Editor Phone: (917) 281-4769 | Email

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