CE Newswire 01.21.15

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Windows 10 Upgrade To Be 'Free' For One Year   Microsoft has announced that its next operating system will be offered as a free upgrade to owners of devices running Windows 8, Windows 7 and Windows Phone. (BBC) Why This Is Important: Microsoft is hoping the offer will spur faster adoption rates. #2 Wal-Mart Will Cash Your Tax Refund — In Hopes That You'll Spend It There   For the majority of taxpayers, the tax refund is a bonus that seamlessly shows up in their bank account each spring. (Washington Post) Why This Is Important: The service is targeting a specific sector of consumers: those who visit tax preparers and those who receive refunds via snail mail. #3 Apple Buys British Music Data Start-Up Semetric   Apple has acquired British music analytics start-up Semetric, as the iPhone maker bolsters its ability to tap into listening trends ahead of the international launch of its Beats Music streaming service this year. (Financial Times) Why This Is Important: Apple is seeking ways to compensate for its lagging iTunes sales. 4. Here's Who Benefits The Most If Sears Goes Bankrupt (Bezinga) 5. The 10 Best iPhone 6 Accessories (Business Insider) 6. Samsung's New T1 Portable SSD is the Size of a Credit Card (Life Hacker) 7. Billionaires Battle For The Internet In Space (CNN) 8. Welcome To Tampa: A Startup Scene Emerges In This Beach Paradise (Geek Wire) 9. The Two-Day Laptop Battery Is Here (Wall Street Journal) 10. Verizon Gets Super Bowl Smartphone Streaming Rights (Inside TV) "It's always a good thing, we believe, to have customers in our stores who have jingle in their purses and in their wallets." — Daniel Eckert, services senior VP, Wal-Mart U.S. Blog Post of The Day How To Foster Innovation In An Age Of Startups By Gary Shapiro Many big company CEOs tell me they are frustrated with the idea that the new "edge in innovation" is to pay large sums to buy startups, rather than create or foster great ideas themselves. Their frustration is understandable, as these companies have entire departments filled with thousands of researchers and Ph.D.s, which receive billions of dollars in funding. Aren't they in the better position to invent the "next big thing"? More » Upcoming Events Mega Group USA National Convention Feb. 15-18, 2015 Marriott – Riverwalk San Antonio http://www.megagroupusa.com CES Unveiled Tokyo Feb. 18, 2015 Grand Hyatt Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan http://www.cesweb.org Azione Unlimited Spring Soiree March 17-19, 2015 Nashville, Tenn. http://azioneunlimited.com Was this copy of CE Newswire forwarded to you? Start your own subscription by clicking here. TWICE Editorial Team John Laposky, Editor In Chief Phone: (917) 281-4736 | Email Greg Tarr, Executive Editor Phone: (917) 281-4760 | 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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