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iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus Boost Apple Sales, Dominate Phablets in US

Despite Android's surge in the worldwide smartphone market over the past few years, Apple's new iPhone 6 series seems to have breathed some much needed momentum into iOS's popularity, according to new market data.

$1 Trillion Federal Budget Bill Threatens Pensions, Has "No Opportunity for Public Input," Says Rep. Louis Slaughter

Congress is due to vote on a 1,600 page federal budget Thursday which while keeping the government running could have implications for pensions, election campaigns, bank and environmental regulations because of amendments.

LG Plasma TV Deals: TVs That Won't Break the Bank For You

Big screens for you LG, which stands for Life is Good, has always made a good product. They excel in TVs though. Getting a name brand TV with the specs you wanted used to be next to impossible, now with Amazon and price matching, you can find a good TV at a fair price from LG.

Google News Leaving Spain: Or, How NOT to Save a Struggling News Industry

Google News has decided to stop operations in Spain and drop publications based in the country from its listings in response to a new copyright law that will take effect in that country starting in 2015.

Sony PS4 and Microsoft Xbox One Comparison, Sales & News: PlayStation 4 to Sell in China, But Which Games Will the Government Approve?

Sony Corp. announced that the PlayStation 4 gaming console will go on sale in China starting January 11. This significant start date marks an end to a 14-year ban on foreign gaming consoles, which limited U.S. brands from tapping into the third-largest gaming market until next month.

Healthcare.gov Open Enrollment 2015: Plans Selections, Calls to Spanish-Speaking Representatives Increase for Second Open Enrollment Period's Third Week

The second open enrollment period of Healthcare.gov, and its Spanish-language website, has accrued more than one million consumers, days before its first initial deadline.

Toy Trucks for Sale: Holiday Deals on LEGO, Fisher-Price and More Available for Toddlers and Adults at Toys "R" Us and Other Stores

Kids will keep on truckin' until bedtime with these popular toy trucks. Toy trucks are an age-defying holiday favorite. Children love the durable Matchbox, Tonka and LEGO toy trucks for outside and inside play, while many adults opt for the collectible Hess Toy Truck.

Discontinued Classic Apple iPod MP3 Players Selling for up to $30,000 on Ebay, Amazon

Apple officially stopped offering the iPod Classic MP3 player in September, but since then there's been an explosion in sales on eBay and other outlets with nostalgists paying more than twice the original retail price.

Video Game Sales and News: Holiday Deals Means Discounts on 'Call of Duty,' 'The Last of Us Remastered, PS4 and More

If you have been holding out for that hot new video game because it costs $59.99, you may be in luck this holiday season because prices on some popular games are about to drop.

Summit For Silicon Valley Diversity: Latinos Not Well Represented in Event Hosted By Jesse Jackson

Representatives from Google, Apple, Facebook and 20 other tech companies joined the civil rights leader Jesse Jackson and his group Rainbow Push at a Silicon Valley summit, Diversity 2.0, to find solutions to the scarcity of women, blacks and Latinos at technology companies. It will be the first time companies will publicly address their lack of diversity.

The Pirate Bay Is Still Down: This Time, For Good?

The latest raid by Swedish authorities has definitely created a longer-lasting problem for top torrent and movie pirating destination, The Pirate Bay. Now going on 48 hours, the site and its mirrors are still down -- its founders behind bars.

Obama Job Approval Rating 2014: High Disapproval for Immigration Executive Action, Economy and Foreign Policy Management

President Barack Obama's job approval rating continued to decline, based on new polling data conducted after the midterm elections, and his handling on immigration has been viewed with unpopular opinion.

Kendrick Lamar, Reebok Announce Partnership: 'i' Rapper Talks Falling in Love With Shoes Brand Thanks to Cash Money Records [Video]

Kendrick Lamar is the latest artist to sign an endorsement deal with Reebok. Kendrick Lamar is the latest artist to sign an endorsement deal with Reebok.

iPad Mini Holiday Deals 2014: Tablet Sales Available at Amazon, Best Buy and More for Various Models

The iPad Mini is the smaller version of the popular iPad series from Apple. It's still powerful and now, it's affordable thanks to some holiday price slashing by retailers. Let's take a look at the iPad Mini deals currently going on.

Apple and IBM Partnership Introduces First Group of iPhone, iPad Apps Geared Toward Businesses Like Sprint, Citi

Apple and IBM are merging cutting-edge technology with the smartest data and analytics to help businesses go mobile.

US Small Business Administration to Partner for Minority Entrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Monday that it has extended its partnership with the Minority Business RoundTable to continue outreach opportunities to minority entrepreneurs.

Amazon TV: Amazon Prime, Netflix Now Offering 4K Videos for TV

Amazon Prime members will get it for free Looking to justify that $2,000 4K TV you bought on Black Friday? Have no fear, with Amazon Prime you will have access to some super sharp TV shows and movies.

U.S. Latino Unemployment Rate Drops in November: More Latinos Employed Than Latinas, 1.7 Million Hispanics Unemployed

While the overall U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged for November at 5.8 percent, the Latino unemployment rate, however, did drop across the nation during the same period.

Cookware Sets on Sale: Great Deals on Pots and Pans From Rachael Ray, Food Network, Williams-Sonoma, Philippe Richard and More

There's nothing more joyful during the holiday season than celebrating with family and friends. The celebration would not be complete without holiday food favorites, like candied sweet potatoes and honey baked ham. The increase in cooking and the arrival of guests this may tempt you to replace your worn pots and pans, but you don't have to buy the most expensive or chef-endorsed cookware sets to get the best quality.

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries Retires Following Controversial Statement, Comments in 2006 Interview

Abercrombie & Fitch's controversial chief executive is stepping down. Mike Jeffries announced he will be retiring from leading the teen clothing retailer on Tuesday.
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