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Sling TV CEO Roger Lynch Talks Sling Latino, Internet TV, and Apple [Exclusive]

Last week, DISH Network's Internet TV service Sling TV launched two low-cost stand-alone base packages curated for Latinos, called Sling Latino.

Los Angeles Becomes Biggest City to Raise Minimum Wage to $15

Law officials in Los Angeles have approved new legislation raising the area's minimum wage to $15 an hour, thus making the city the largest in the nation to implement such an ordinance as the law of the land.

Shakeup At Twitter as CEO Costolo Leaves, Facebook's News Feed Reads You, & YouTube Gaming Takes on Twitch

This week in social media, Twitter's CEO Dick Costolo stepped down as the company faces a life-or-death transition into an uncertain future.

Mariah Carey to Replace Kate Upton as Face of 'Game of War'

Mariah Carey is set to replace Kate Upton as the new face of the "Game of War: Fire Age" series.

Dish Network and T-Mobile Merger: Suitor at the Banks

Dish Network is currently seeking between $10 billion and $15 billion in loans to acquire T-Mobile, showing that a deal between the two is being seriously considered.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Review: Next Samsung Smartphone Could Feature USB-C Port in Exchange of Something Else

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is expected later this year and it could be getting a USB-C port, but it will probably lack one major feature.

Intel Announces $125 Million Investment Fund for Minority-led Startups

When it comes to reshaping Silicon Valley to be more inclusive and better reflect the makeup of the rest of the country, Intel is leading the way again.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Marco Rubio's Finances Show Uneasy Journey Ahead of Campaign Launch

For many Americans, finances could make or break an individual, and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has been making his financials public.

eBay App: E-Commerce Website Brings Services to Apple Watch, Updates Smartphone App

Starting Tuesday, eBay shoppers will have a whole new way to bid on items and monitor items they have for sale. The eBay app is coming to Apple Watch and it will allow eBay users to keep track of their auctions and watch lists.

US Latino Unemployment Rate: 13 Million Latinos 'Not in the Labor Force' But May 2015 Hispanic Unemployment Declines

The U.S. Latino unemployment declined by 1-percentage point in comparison to May 2014, and economists have remained optimistic about the latest jobs report.

T-Mobile Phones, Deals, Sales & Promotions: This Week is Rumored to Be Big for Some Customers

This week may be mostly about what Apple reveals at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference starting Monday, but T-Mobile is rumored to have a week full of promotions rolling out throughout the next few days to steal a little of Apple's buzz.

Apple WWDC 2015 Preview: Everything You Need to Know

Monday, June 9, marks that time of year when Apple holds its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). It's more than just a gathering of programmers, though, and Apple's lengthy opening keynote kicking off the conference is when the public can get previews of products coming soon, updates on how recently-launched products are faring, and the occasional surprise announcement.

Facebook Lite Launches, Pinterest vs Instagram on Ecommerce & Snapchat Doubles Down on Original Content

This week in social media, Facebook announced Facebook Lite for Android, Pinterest and Instagram find themselves competing in ecommerce and ads, and Snapchat hired the former head of The Onion.

AT&T Looks to Join Brazil Spectrum Auction Via DirecTV and Sky Brazil

Key AT&T executives will visit Brazil next week as the company expands its Latin American foothold and looks to participate in the country's spectrum auction at the end of the year.

Sling TV Channels & Add-ons: Sling Latino Launches With Two Tiers For Billingual Latino Families

The first true Internet TV OTT (over-the-top) streaming subscription service in the U.S., DirecTV's Yaveo, was aimed squarely at Latinos. Now that audience of tech-savvy cord cutters has proved valuable enough for the budding industry's leader, DISH's Sling TV, to create its own special Latino branded service.

Android M Developer Preview Download Solid But Missing Main New Features

The official release of Google's recently announced Android M mobile operating system is still months away, but the good news is that developers and curious parties can get an early look through Developer Preview.

Taco Bell Menu: Fast Food Chain to Serve Alcohol in New Chicago Restaurant

Taco Bell is using a new technique to attract millennials: alcohol. Taco Bell is using a new technique to attract millennials: alcohol. Yum Brands Inc.

Former CVS Workers Accuse the Drug Store of Racially Discriminating Against Latino and Black Shoppers

Four ex CVS store detectives are pursuing legal action against the pharmacy chain, claiming that personnel in multiple New York City CVS stores are actively profiling African-American and Hispanic customers.

NCLR Educational Programs to Help Young Latinos and Millenials Swarm the Finanial Services Sector

Hispanic/Latino banks, analysts, investors and tellers are noticeably absent from the financial sector. However, programs designed by one of the nation's largest advocates for la raza should help to swarm the financial services sector with capable young Latinos.

Dish, T-Mobile Merger News: Companies Reportedly Setting Up Talks For Possible Merger or Partnership

Dish Network and T-Mobile have hinted at combining forces for years. Now, the satellite TV provider and the nation's No. 4 wireless carrier are in early talks for a possible merger.
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