| Today's Top 3 Stories | | #1 | Apple HealthKit Apps Rolling OutApple HealthKit Apps Rolling Out
| | | Now that iOS 8.0.2 is finally out in the wild (and apparently bug-free) those HealthKit-compatible apps that have been waiting in the wings can now go live. Apple's helping them to find their feet too, with a special promotional section within the iTunes App Store called Apps for Health. (Digital Trends)
Why This Is Important: After compatibility issues forced Apple to disable the HealthKit app prior to the iOS 8 rollout, the app is finally available along with the most recent iOS 8 update.
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| | #2 | Can RadioShack Bulls Continue The Charge?
| | | RadioShack Corporation traded as high as $1.15 in intraday trading on Friday to close 25% higher at on the New York Stock Exchange. The jump in the stock price came on the back of news of RadioShack's talks with hedge fund Standard General LP regarding the new financing package, which restored investors' confidence in the company, as per filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission, released on Friday. (Bidness Etc)
Why This Is Important: Despite the looming threat of bankruptcy over RadioShack, stock rose on Friday after news broke of plans for a new financing package by Standard General.
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| | #3 | From Awful To Awesome? Comcast Vows To Improve Customer Service With New SVP
| | | Comcast, which has been voted the worst company in America twice, is now vowing to take steps to improve its reputation. Despite the vow, the cable comapny says that it may take years to turn things around and become a more loved company. (Tech Times)
Why This Is Important: Terrible customer service and business policies have contributed to Comcast's incredibly low popularity. But while the company reports that they are making some changes in order to boost popularity, how effective those changes will be remains to be seen.
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"Transformation isn't going to happen overnight. In fact, it may take a few years before we can honestly say that a great customer experience is something we're known for. But that is our goal and our No. 1 priority ... and that's what we are going to do." — Neil Smit, CEO, Comcast
| | | Blog Post of The Day | The Pros And Cons Of Adding A 4K Display To Your Mac
By Rob Griffiths
I've long believed there's no such thing as "too many pixels." My desk setup follows that to a tee: I currently use a 27-inch iMac and two external displays, which, when combined, offer me 6656 horizontal pixels of resolution. But this setup, while great, requires a fair bit of head movement—it's over four feet from the left edge of the left display to the right edge of the right display. More » |
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