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Magnetic Toys for Kids 2014: Encourage Creativity With Holiday Gift Discounts From Picasso Tiles, Magformers, Melissa & Doug

Magnetic toys use a set of embedded magnets that inspire creativity in children and adults to build structures, patterns, and 2D and 3D art. When children have an early experience with the basics of shapes and magnetism, it teaches them the fundamentals of physics, mechanics and building.

Holiday 2014 Deals: Popular Smartwatches from Samsung, Sony, Motorola on Sale at Best Buy, Staples & More

Smartwatches are wearable-technology devices that maintain a wireless connection to a device, usually a smartphone. The watches can alert users to text messages, incoming calls, instant messages, social network updates and more coming into device. Some smartwatch models also allow you to accept and take phone calls.

Tech Stocks Market Report: Records Stock Surge; Facebook, Apple, Twitter All Rise

The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well. The S&P 500 hit another record close Monday with tech stocks especially faring well.

Obama: Keystone XL Pipeline Will Have No Benefit For Americans

Republican leadership in Congress has said authorizing the Keystone XL pipeline will be its first order of business next year, but President Barack Obama said the project would be of small benefit to Americans.

Stock Market News: BlackBerry Makes Deal With Boeing

Boeing will be making an ultra-secure phone in partnership with BlackBerry. BlackBerry may have finally realized that branching out is the way to go. In years past BlackBerry, and previously Research In Motion, has been reluctant to open up their business to third parties.

Oil Prices Down Again as Saudi Oil Minister Rules Out Production Cut

Saudi Arabia insisted on Monday that it would not cut back production no matter the value of crude, comments that put new pressure on oil prices the morning after the biggest one-day gain in over two years.

Lyft vs Uber: Lyft Inks Free Ride Deal with Budweiser to Fight Drunken Driving

Free ride program offering Getting home safely is always important, especially when alcohol is involved. 'Tis the season for celebrating, but no one wants to be on the road with impaired drivers.

Obama Immigration Plan: Presidential Memorandum Aims to Reform, Streamline US Immigrant Visa System

While President Barack Obama issued executive actions that may defer nearly five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, he also issued a "presidential memorandum" aimed towards modernizing and streamlining the country's immigration visa system.

Undercover BBC Reporters Investigate Poor Working Conditions at iPhone Factories in Documentary

Poor working conditions and long working days at an iPhone factory in China have once again brought the plight of the workers to light in a BBC documentary.

Staples Hack and Data Breach Confirmed, Up to 1.2 Million Customers Affected

Latest breach to be reported Staples is now confirming that up to 1. 2 million customers who shopped at Staples across the nation could be affected by a data breach.

Home Theater Systems Reviews 2014: Choosing Between Bose, Blu-Ray and More From Walmart, Best Buy and Other Electronics Stores

Home theater systems are not cheap, but there are ways to make it more affordable when buying a new system.

Designer Handbags on Sale for Cheap: Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Others Offering Holiday Discounts on Marc Jacobs, Celine, Michael Kors & More

This holiday season, buyers will shop for designer handbags so it is good to find some places that have handbags on sale.

Spotify Premium Web Player and App Review: Music Streaming Service Offers 3 Month Trial, Discounts for Students and Sprint Users

Spotify is one of the most popular programs for legally streaming music. It is a free program, but if you really want to enjoy the service, you have to pay $9.99 per month. Now, however, the company wants individuals to try the service for three months for just $.99.

Obama End of Year Speech Video: Over 300,000 Americans Hired in November in 37 U.S. States; "We Are Better Off"

U.S. payrolls added 321,000 workers in November and the unemployment rate held at 5.8 percent, the lowest since July 2008, the year of the financial crisis.

Restaurant Gift Card Deals 2014: Discounts and Deals on Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebees & More Make Easy Holiday GIfts

If you are having trouble finding a holiday present for everyone on your list, a great idea is a gift card. A restaurant gift card is especially a good choice since nearly everyone likes to go out to eat.

T-Mobile Phones, Plans & Unlimited Coverage: Mobile Company's Sustainability Questioned Amid New Data Rollover Offer

In its ever-persistent attempts to win over subscribers from other carriers, T-Mobile has announced they are bringing new value and meaning to the term "rollover."

Spanish-Language Inclusion & Trillion Dollar Buying Power: Lessons Learned About Hispanic Online Marketing in 2014 and Predictions for 2015

The World Cup only marginally proved what length marketers were willing to go to in order to engage Hispanic online consumers and encourage them to flex their $1.3 trillion buying power in 2014.

US, Cuba Relations Today: Senior Obama Administration Official Reveals US-Cuba Policy Changes, Benefits of Renewed Relations

White House officials detailed the most significant changes to U.S. and Cuba foreign policy in more than 50 years. During a conference call, a senior administration official acknowledged President Barack Obama's commitment to change policies that was originally viewed as a failure at the expense of advancing interests.

Sony Leak Shows Snapchat's Angst Before Refusing Facebook Buyout

When Snapchat turned down a $3 billion buyout offer from Facebook late last year, it was hard to tell if Snapchat and its now 24-year-old CEO Evan Spiegel were incredibly confident, unbelievably filled with hubris, implausibly stupid -- or all of the above.

General Electric Company Movie 'Shake the Dust': GE to Compete With Netflix, Hulu With Documentary Streaming on Roku, Apple TV

General Electric is getting into the video-streaming business and plans to release its first feature film, a breakdancing documentary, on Dec. 24. The conglomerate has partnered with streaming devices such as Roku and Apple TV in a marketing effort the news service said may "raise the bar for sponsored content."
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