| Today's Top 3 Stories | | #1 | RadioShack's Comeback Effort Is 'Highly in Doubt,' UBS Says
| | | RadioShack's turnaround attempt is "highly in doubt" and new remodeled stores are unlikely to change the electronics chain's tarnished reputation, according to a report from UBS AG. (Bloomberg)
Why This Is Important: Magnacca's ambitious store overhauls haven't been able to stem the tide of lagging sales and plummeting stocks.
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| | #2 | Activision's Skylanders Toys Landing On Tablets This Holiday
| | | Activision rang up more than $2 billion in sales offering a line of toys that, when placed on a portal, interacts with console video games hooked up to televisions. For its next trick, those toys will work for the same game on a tablet as well. (CNET)
Why This Is Important: This will likely prove to be a home run for Activision. The Skylanders figures are among the best-selling gaming accessories, and allowing dual functionality will allow it to monetize the gap between mobile and console gaming.
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| | #3 | Why The iPhone 6 Will Be The Device Of The Year
| | | Apple is gearing up for a big product announcement on September 9, and all indications are that it will be a new iPhone. The iPhone 6, as it's being called in the press, will deliver a lot of changes over the iPhone 5s, which got relatively modest updates compared to the iPhone 5. It's also one of the most important device launches Apple has ever had, given how long it's been since the company unveiled a new marquee product. (TechCrunch)
Why This Is Important: Major improvements are reportedly in the works for the iPhone 6, including an upgraded camera, increased durability and, most importantly, a larger display.
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