LG Unveils Chromebase and Other News You Need to Know

Welcome to this morning's edition of "First To Know," a series in which we keep you in the know on what's happening in the digital world.

Today, we're looking at three particularly interesting stories. Apple announced that all iOS app submissions must be optimized for iOS 7 starting Feb. 1. LG plans to announce a new computer at CES in 2014 called the Chromebase — an all-in-one running Google's ChromeOS. The International Electrotechnical Commission wants to see universal laptop chargers; according to ITProPortal, the IEC published a laptop charger standard in hopes that manufacturers would reduce electronic waste. Read more...