We are at a threshold. If it isn’t obvious by now, to Windows users, it will be soon enough. This week might not be the end of Windows 7, as it was for Windows XP, yet it sure looks like a notice of “de facto” discontinuation of a product destined to be forgotten by the end of 2015.

Online shopping is likely to see a significant rise, following the above scenario, with more shoppers avoiding crowded malls and stores, in favor of placing online orders on laptops and tablets, which could result in record numbers for stores able to ship merchandise through online ordering.

Next Thursday, October 16th 2014, Apple hits the stage for the second time, in a much smaller setting, this time around, at the Cupertino headquarters, where media outlets have been invited directly by the company.

Microsoft Windows 10 has been officially announced, in the wake of many image leaks, surprisingly close to the live demo presented by Myerson, featuring the highly anticipated return of the start menu, getting back to basics with the familiar and time-tested layout, enhanced with resizable live tiles.