CE Newswire - 08.11.14

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Simplifying The Bull: How Picasso Helps To Teach Apple's Style   Apple may well be the only tech company on the planet that would dare compare itself to Picasso. (The New York Times) Why This Is Important: The devil is in the details. Scads of manufacturers hold ongoing training for its employees, but few are as meticulous as Apple when it comes to the programs.  #2 Saying Goodbye To Windows 8   We're starting to understand what's next for Windows. Considering the most recent leaks involving the Charms Bar, desktop improvements, and the like, it's becoming plain that some of what Windows 8 emphasized and introduced will be scaled back in Microsoft's next Windows build. (TechCrunch) Why This Is Important: While the PC market stabilizes and tablet sales slow, Microsoft plans a Windows 9 that strikes a better balance between mobile capability and desktop muscle. #3 Google Chromebooks Eating Into US Education Market   Chromebook sales will hit 5.2m units this year, according to research company Gartner, as American schools in particular begin adopting them for their simple functionality and remote administration. (The Guardian) Why This Is Important: The dog can't eat your homework if it's saved in the Cloud. Google Chromebooks are finding their niche in an education market that values ease of use and mobile capabilities.  4. Sirius XM's Effort To Segment Market Falling Short? (Seeking Alpha) 5. How Beats Went From A Single Pair Of Headphones To A $3B Apple Deal (CNET) 6. Apple Blogger Hints At iWatch Debut Next Month; Later Says It Was A Joke (HNGN) 7. Sonos Play:1 Is A Well-Priced, Super-Sounding Wireless Speaker (TUAW) 8. Windows 9 Might Have Cortana Built Right In (Gizmodo) 9. Is This An iPhone 6 – Or A Chinese Clone? (The Guardian) 10. Microsoft Decides To Keep Selling Ultra-Low-End Phones, Debuts $25 Nokia 130 (Re/Code) "Even the toilet paper in the bathrooms is really nice." — unnamed Apple employee on the company's training facilities  Blog Post of The Day 9 Smart-Home Gadgets You Can Get For Less Than $50 By Ry Crist A smart home doesn't have to center around large scale connected appliances that cost thousands of dollars. Think smaller, and you'll find the kinds of bargains that can get you connected without breaking the bank.  More » Upcoming Events CTIA Super Mobility Week Sept. 9-11 Sands Expo and Convention Center Las Vegas www.supermobilityweek.com CEDIA Expo Sept. 9-13 Colorado Convention Center Denver www.cedia.net Azione Unlimited Fall Conference Oct. 8-10 Sheraton Austin Austin, Texas www.azioneunlimited.com PlugFest20 Oct. 19-24 Los Angeles http://ce.org Was this copy of CE Newswire forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. TWICE Editorial Team 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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