CE Newswire 01.26.15

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Cablevision Tips 'Freewheel' Wi-Fi Phone Service   Cablevision is getting into the wireless business, but the company's new "Freewheel" phone service will only be available via Wi-Fi networks. (PCMag) Why This Is Important: The service is the first of its kind for Cablevision. #2 Apple Likely Sold More iPhones in China Than In The U.S. Last Quarter   A day before the company is set to announce earnings for its first fiscal quarter of 2015, Financial Times highlights a recent report suggesting Apple may report it sold more iPhones in China than in the U.S. for the first time ever. (Mac Rumors) Why This Is Important: Apple has made it no secret that it considers China to be one of its leading avenues of growth; it partnered with China Mobile last year to extend its reach.  #3 Amazon To Begin Collecting Sales Tax In Illinois   Amazon.com will start collecting sales tax from Illinois shoppers Feb. 1, the e-commerce giant said Friday, in compliance with a new state law that aims to treat online and brick-and-mortar retailers equally.  (Chicago Tribune) Why This Is Important: Past studies indicate the e-tailer could experience a 10 percent  drop in sales volume. 4. Samsung To Provide Chip For iPhone 7 (and Galaxy S6) (MK Business News) 5. Detroit Auto Show Attendance Tops 808,000; Watch Time-Lapse Video From Event (MLive) 6. Ford Accelerates Tech Efforts (Engadget) 7. Logitech Expands Video/Audio Gear For Meeting Rooms (Network World) 8. Microsoft's Windows Reboot Could Be Legendary (Tech News World) 9. 5 Reasons HoloLens Won't Be The Next Google Glass (CRN) 10. The World's In-Flight Wi-Fi Offerings, Ranked (Quartz) "There has been a dramatic shift in how consumers use their mobile devices. Today, it's all about data, and Wi-Fi is now preferred and clearly superior to cellular." -- Kristin Dolan, Cablevision COO Blog Post of The Day Here's What Happens to CES Exhibits After the Show By Kelsey Pommer The exhibits and booths at the International CES are incredible. Thousands of people work tirelessly weeks prior to the show to transform empty convention space into the CES show floor we know and love. Every year the exhibits are more eye-catching, more interactive and more elaborate, but what happens once the show is over? More » Upcoming Events Mega Group USA National Convention Feb. 15-18 Marriott – Riverwalk San Antonio http://www.megagroupusa.com CES Unveiled Tokyo Feb. 18 Grand Hyatt Tokyo Tokyo, Japan http://www.cesweb.org Azione Unlimited Spring Soiree March 17-19 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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