CE Newswire - 06.05.14

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Apple To Abandon Headphone Jack. Suddenly Beats Deal Makes Sense   Suddenly the reason Apple spent a seemingly ludicrous $3.2 billion buying Beats is starting to make sense. The reason: Apple is being more Apple than we ever imagined. So say goodbye to your favourite pair of headphones because if you love Apple products you're soon going to need to buy some new ones… and they will probably have Beats on the logo. (Forbes) Why This Is Important: Forget about the shakeup the change from 30-pin to Lightning had on speaker docks: This switch (if it comes to fruition) will rock the headphones category like nothing ever before. The product that stands to see the biggest benefit? Bluetooth headphones.  #2 Samsung, B&N Partner For Nook-Branded Galaxy Tabs   Barnes & Noble is looking to revive its struggling Nook business with the help of Samsung. (PCMag) Why This Is Important: B&N hasn't been able to successfully compete with that other bookseller with a tablet, so this last-ditch effort to team with a major CE maker is its best bet.  #3 8 Hot Windows Hybrids   As you probably know, the PC market's seen better days. (InformationWeek) Why This Is Important: Although two-in-ones haven't sold very well to date, it makes sense that they will become successful in the future as consumers demand more from their tablets.  4. Amazon Plans Smartphone Launch At June 18 Event? (WSJ) 5. Survey: 20% Of Households Watch Streamed TV (USA Today) 6. Wireless Charging Through A Coffee Table (Financial Review) 7. Best Buy: The Turnaround Has Already Started (Seeking Alpha) 8. Apple HealthKit Stuns Startup: 'That's Our name' (Market Watch) 9. How Not to Pay the Price for Free Wi-Fi (The New York Times) 10. Apple Demos CarPlay At WWDC (USA Today) "Working with Samsung on co-branded tablets will allow [Barnes & Noble] to reduce its exposure to the substantial cost structure and other financial commitments that accompany ownership of the hardware production aspects of the Nook tablet business. Going forward, the company will be able to focus on its proven expertise in acquiring and delivering the best digital reading experience to grow Nook content sales." – Barnes & Noble in a statement announcing its partnership with Samsung Blog Post of The Day Don't Believe Sprint's T-Mobile Merger Lies By Sascha Segan In the movie Memento, our hero Leonard has a very short memory. Teddy, a friendly cop, promises to help him achieve his goals. But Leonard has a Polaroid of the cop in his pocket, with the chilling legend: DON'T BELIEVE HIS LIES.  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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