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Lenovo Yoga 900: Laptop and Tablet Hybrid Features Powerful Processor, Longer Battery Life

The Yoga 900 can be bent in many different ways Lenovo is introducing another laptop and tablet hybrid, the Yoga 900, and this time it will be more powerful than ever.

Latinos Still Leading Digital Entertainment Trends, But the Gap is Closing

Latinos are still over-indexing as a digital entertainment audience above other ethnic demographics and above the general population as a whole. But the study also shows the gap between leading digital Latinos, and everyone else, is starting to close.

Oprah Winfrey, Weight Watchers Stake: Oprah Makes $70 Million in a Day

Weight Watchers may be about shedding those pounds, but it was a stunning gain -- in stock price -- that had the company in the news early this week, and the hoopla was all thanks to talk-show star Oprah Winfrey.

Oprah Winfrey Net Worth: Oprah Buys Stake in Weight Watchers, Company's Shares Soar Big Time

The Queen of Talk show and media Oprah Winfrey recently revealed to everyone how she wanted to lose weight again. However, this time, she plans to make money out of it too. The numbers are up and Winfrey's partnership with Weight Watchers just soared big time when Winfrey bought 10 percent in shares.

Apple iPhone 7 Specs Rumors: Intel to Supply Chips by 2016 iPhone 7 Release Date?

It appears that Intel may have a big role preparing the next-generation iPhone 7, if a new report on the possible collaboration proves true.

Facebook Features: Facebook to Warn Users Suspected of Being Attacked by Government-Sponsored Hacker

New feature could keep accounts secure Facebook users will now have an extra layer of security against attacks from a state-sponsored agency. This means hackers who have been hired by enemy countries or even America's own National Security Agency (NSA) will have more difficulty spying on Facebook members.

Diversity in Technology: An Eye-Opening Look at Venture Captial's Decision Makers

Silicon Valley's represnatives are only part of the problem with diversity in technology. The other center of power is known as Sand Hill Road, a part of Silicon Valley that's the center of private equity for the tech industry.

United Airlines CEO Oscar Muñoz Suffers Heart Attack, Condition Remains Uncertain

Newly appointed United Airlines CEO Oscar Muñoz is believed to remain hospitalized after suffering a heart attack late last week.

Nexus 5X: Latest Phone From Google Features USB Type C, Fingerprint Sensor and More

The Google Nexus 5X is available for $379 unlocked Two updated Google Nexus devices are coming this year. The smaller of the two smartphones, the Nexus 5X, is available as of Monday.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook's Multi-Pronged Video Strategy, Dorsey's Twitter Shakeup & More

This week in social media, Facebook unveiled its latest push into online video, seeking to rob top rival YouTube of views. Meanwhile, Twitter went through some major company changes under new CEO Jack Dorsey and a new study surprised no one by revealing that teens prefer Instagram, with Snapchat right behind, over other social networks.

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis: White House Will Not Bailout Commonwealth

Despite rumors to the contrary, on Thursday the White House made it clear that there are no plans to provide a financial bailout to alleviate Puerto Rico’s massive debt crisis

Digital Divide: Nonprofits Sue Sprint Over Spectrum Shutdown, a 'Near Lethal Blow' to Low-Income Internet Access

Usually it's considered good news when a company announces that it is phasing out an old technology for a new one. But one network upgrade announced by Sprint sparked a lawsuit this week.

Microsoft Joins With PC Companies in Windows 10 Advertising Campaign

In a major and unexpected move, several software and PC companies are coming to together for a joint marketing campaign pushing Windows 10.

Fantasy Football 2015: Justice Department, FBI Investigating Daily Fantasy Sports for Illegal Activity

The U.S. Justice Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have launched an investigation to determine if the business model of daily fantasy-sports operators is a form of gambling that violates federal law.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Bankers, Lawyers Prefer 'Legacy' Candidates Hillary Clinton, Jeb Bush

Their role as "establishment candidates" may make it hard for them to rally the energized base of their respective parties, but when it comes to bankers and lawyers, Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush have no trouble winning support.

Social Security Recipients Won’t Get Cost-of-Living Benefit Increase Next Year

For the third time in the last decade, social security recipients will not receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment increase next year.

Puerto Rico, US Treasury Consider 'Superbond' to Fix Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico and the U.S. Treasury Department engaged in talks about a possible restructuring of the commonwealth's $72 billion debt, which would mark an important change in the relationship with the federal government.

Youtube Gaming Update Allows For Mobile Capture, Sponsorship Subscription

YouTube Gaming, the platform launched in August that lets viewers watch and comment on live streams of video games much like Twitch, will now allow for Mobile Capture in addition to a number of other features. With the update, gamers can directly stream and record games such as Hearthstone on their Android mobile devices.

The Internet of Things: The Next Digital Divide for Latin America?

Compared to the rest of the world, especially developing regions, the Internet in Latin America has quickly grown, and looks to be on a healthy path towards more connectivity in the next few years, despite the economic and political challenges facing some major countries in the region.

Affordable Care Act Penalty for 2016 Increases: Obamacare Third Open Enrollment Will Be Harder, Says HHS

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been preparing for what may be a more difficult open enrollment period, as penalty fees increase to new highs.
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