According to statistics on supply chain technology adoption, only 40% of companies currently use inventory and network optimization technologies. Since many businesses have yet to adopt inventory management systems, stock control is inefficient. As you scale your business into new sales channels, your order volume increases, and so will the complexities of filling orders from various marketing channels. If you are still managing your inventory manually, there will come a time when it becomes overwhelming and unsustainable....

The first new product Steve Jobs announced after taking the stage for the Macworld 2008 keynote was Time Capsule, a router and wireless backup solution designed to work with Time Machine, Apple’s then new backup software. Jobs would talk about another kind of time machine before the keynote was over: the MacBook Air. Announced on January 15th, 2008 – 10 years ago today – the original MacBook Air gave us a glimpse into the future of Apple’s plans and ambitions across all of their product lines....

Update: Despite the speculation from U2 followers, a spokesperson for the music group said the band will not be performing at the iPhone event or launching an album on the device, according to Irish site Independent.ie: “They are not releasing their album on the iPhone, and they are not performing at the iPhone launch.” Update 2: Not so fast. The article with the denial statement is interestingly no longer available. Google cache here....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: Samsung Chromebook 11″ WiFi/2GB/16GB SSD (Used-Very Good) $135 Shipped (Reg. $250 new) Netgear Centria WNDR4700 Wireless Router/NAS $80 shipped (Reg. $200) Walmart rolls back price on iPad 2 in Black or White to $299 ($100 off)...

Fortune Senior Editor-at-large Adam Lashinsky’s upcoming book about Apple’s inner workings titled “Inside Apple: How America’s Most Admired and Secretive Company Really Works” is bound to become controversial. Unlike Steve Jobs’ authorized biographer Walter Isaacson, Lashinsky did not have direct access to Apple’s leadership team, employees nor did he have Jobs’ cooperation. Nevertheless, the author has deep connections so his book draws from this expertise, focusing on Apple’s former CEO Steve Jobs, current CEO Tim Cook, design chief Jonathan Ive and head of iOS software Scott Forstall (pictured on the right)....

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Creative Suite 4 is an extensive release, it includes: Soundbooth, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Flash, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, After Effects as stand alone apps. Bundles: There’s a Master Collection which includes everything, and standard and premium versions of both design and web product groups, along with a new Production Premium collection. “Designers and developers are shaping the way that people consume information, share ideas, sell products, tell stories and create memorable experiences – in print, online and via mobile handsets,” said Shantanu Narayen, president and chief executive officer at Adobe....

From 9to5Toys.com: A large majority of the deals we cover each day come from a variety of ‘Daily Deal’ websites or are so popular that they don’t even last 24 hours. We know you can’t be at your computer every second, so we’re going to round up the best deals each day to make sure you have a fair shot at the deals you want. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal… Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+....

Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: New Livescribe Notebook takes ideas from paper to digital in a whole new way Diesel clothing & shoes 50% off, watches 20% off, Lord & Taylor gift cards 20% off, more Otterbox Reflex Case iPad 2/3/4 $29 shipped (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: Mattel’s retro-rebooted $30 VR View-Master is now available for iOS and Android Philips hue Lux LED Starter Kit $60 shipped (Orig. $80), 750-Lumen 9W LED Light Bulb $15 (Orig....

Apple is about to sunset support for a number of iPhones, Macs, and other products as it plans to switch several models to “Obsolete” or “Vintage” status in June, according to internal documents. When a device receives Obsolete status from Apple — Vintage status only applies to California and Turkey, where the company is required to continue offering support — it no longer offers service or repair support through its own Apple retail stores or authorized service providers....

The good news is that this is preventable if you set up and enforce a content ideation and development process. Ideation can be ongoing or scheduled. The goal is to never have a content pipeline that dries up. Content ideation stage Content ideation in the marketing industry is the process of producing or sourcing topics to be used in future marketing content. The topics are meant to be relevant to your company in the hopes of being part of your content marketing strategy....

It’s easy to dismiss how reliant a modern lifestyle is on the ability to constantly charge batteries and consume large quantities of data over WiFi. Even minor interruptions to internet and electrical services can be frustrating inconveniences, but how do iPhones, Apple Watches, and Macs fare during an extended period off the grid? I unexpectedly found out this week. Shortly after noon on July 20th, a round of severe storms sent a large cedar tree crashing to the ground in my front yard, severing the power and communication lines running to my home and office....

This morning, Adobe is introducing several significant updates to both Photoshop CC and XD, the company’s user experience prototyping tool. Today’s announcements bring features and improvements developed thanks to Adobe’s work in machine learning and from customer feedback and requests in the Creative Cloud desktop apps. First up is Photoshop CC, which is debuting a new feature powered by Adobe Sensei that was previewed last fall. Select Subject harnesses the power of machine learning to make complicated selections easier with a single click....

Following a Twitter request from us yesterday, we’re hearing more on the Best Buy front. Best Buy has been an important partner since the original iPad launch and we hope they stay on Apple’s map in the foreseeable future. Bust two publications have reported that the electronics retailer has pulled all iPad 2 stock at some stores due to a misunderstanding between the two companies. This one from TUAW: Another tipster, an alleged Best Buy employee, told CrunchGear a similar story:...

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call Updates: iTunes Free App of the Week: 8bit Doves ($3 value) LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000) Portable Bluetooth speakers: Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg....

Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications. Today’s can’t miss deals: Last Call updates: Supersize your Super Bowl with these HDTV deals The Internet Button from Spark lets you physically trigger all your IFTTT recipies Plex is now available on PlayStation 3 and 4 for Pass subscribers Kitchen Tech: The best wine tools and restaurant-class champagne accessories Home: Dyson DC44 cordless stick/hand vac $250 (orig....

As part of their plan to create a suit of productivity apps, the makers of the popular productivity app Any.do have launched a new calendar app called “Cal“. Available in the App Store, it makes it really easy to quickly find locations and invite others to events in a clean interface. http://vimeo.com/69827636 Integrating right into your phone’s calendars and Facebook friends list, you can start taking advantage of the features right away....

As scheduled, Apple’s annual shareholders meeting took place at Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park today. The 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders — previously held at Town Hall at 1 Infinite Loop — is the first to take place at Apple’s new campus. While there were no surprises during the voting procedure, Apple CEO Tim Cook did throw out a few tidbits regarding Apple Watch, Apple Pay, who might replace him one day, and much more....