CE Newswire 01.28.15

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Today's Top 3 Stories #1 Sony Reveals Spotify-Powered PlayStation Music   Get ready to rock, gamers. Spotify is headed to Sony's PlayStation Network. (PCMag) Why This Is Important: Sony is shutting down its current Music Unlimited service by March 29. #2 Apple's China iPhone Coup Shows Angela Ahrendts Is Worth Every Penny   On Tuesday, Apple posted its highest quarterly profit in history: $18 billion, on a staggering $74.6 billion of revenue, much of it from holiday sales of iPhones and Mac laptops. (Forbes) Why This Is Important: Ahrendts has reportedly been recruiting workers from U.S. Apple stores to move to China as Apple increases its presence there. #3 Lockitron Tries Again With 'Bolt' Smart Lock   Lockitron has unveiled its next-generation smart lock. (PCMag) Why This Is Important: The device will come in an open-beta limited edition in M arch and in a finalized version in the spring. 4. If You Need A TV For The Super Bowl, Get One Of These (Wall Street Journal) 5. AT&T Sees DirecTV Purchase Bringing TV To Smartphones (Multichannel News) 6. High-End Smartphone Maker Sought To Buy Acer Handset Business (Digitimes) 7. Good Wants To Manage Your Smartphones For $3 A Month, Per User (PCWorld) 8. 'Bulletproof' Battery Could Prevent Fires, Researchers Say (ABC News) 9. Dell Aims Upgraded Laptop At Mac-Using Creative Pros (CNET) 10. Motorola To Slash Prices On Phones, Accessories (CNET) "This partnership represents the best in music and the best in gaming coming together, which will benefit the vibrant and passionate communities of both Spotify and PlayStation Network." — Andrew House, president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Blog Post of The Day Why All Three Game Consoles Have Now Ditched The TV By Chris Kohler The vast majority of the buzz coming out of Microsoft's Windows 10 announcement has focused on Project HoloLens, and with good reason. But there was another important announcement in there, one that was key simply for the shift it signifies: You'll be able to stream Xbox One gameplay onto any Windows 10 device. 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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