Economy

Tim Cook Reveals He's Gay: Apple CEO Hopes Sharing His Sexuality Can 'Bring Comfort to Anyone Who Feels Alone'

The Apple CEO opened up about his sexuality in a personal essay published on Bloomberg Businessweek.

Starbucks Coffee Debuts LGBT Commercial Starring 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Season 6 Cast Members

Starbucks, named one of the Gay-Friendly Companies in the United States by "Your Tango" in 2013, has released its first ever LGBT-centric commercial.

Android vs. iOS: Google's OS Continues to Dominate but iPhone 6 Helps Apple

Android and iOS continue to duke it out as the two most popular mobile operating systems in the world, and while Google's offering holds a dominant lead, the new iPhones have breathed new life into Apple's popularity.

2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Emblem in Moscow Unveiled: NBCUniversal's Telemundo, Mun2 Aim to Be 'Most Digital' and 'Mobile' World Cup While Highlighting Latinos' Lives and Women in Soccer

NBC's "30 Rock" stood a little taller along with its top execs from NBCUniversal, Telemundo Network, mun2, Digital Media & Emerging Businesses for they have scored a major goal by becoming the official Spanish-Language home of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S. - and they plan to make history by upping the ante on digital and mobile platforms utilized most by Latinos in the U.S.

Lyft vs. Uber: Which is the Right Choice for you (Hands-On Review)

Car-hailing services are expanding Lyft and Uber are two car-hailing services that you can order right from your smartphone. But, are they safe, affordable ways to get around town? Let's take a look at the two.

Live Streaming TV Online? The FCC Could Make It Ubiquitous, if Wheeler's Proposal Succeeds

Whether or not the Federal Communications Commission will favor Net Neutrality in its upcoming (monumental) decision is still unknown, but a recent statement by FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler may pave the way towards a new Internet revolution: streaming TV online.

Twitter Has Removed Its Google Glass App, Feature Reportedly Permanently Gone Once Deleted

Without any formal announcement, Twitter has stopped developing its Google Glass application. Without any formal announcement, Twitter has abruptly stopped developing and sharing its Google Glass application.

Chrysler Recall News 2014: 500,000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango and Ram Vehicles Declared Faulty

More than 500,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs are being recalled because of two unrelated flaws. More than 500,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs are being recalled because of two unrelated flaws, USA Today reports.

Google Developing Pill that Could ID Cancer, Heart Attacks

Pill would alert doctors to dangerous cells for a variety of diseases Google is in the process of developing a nanoparticle pill that could potentially save lives by identifying cancer, heart attacks and other ailments before they become lethal.

Fireball Whiskey Pulled From Shelves in Finland, Sweden for Ingredient Listed on CDC's Toxic Substances Portal

Fireball Whisky is being pulled from shelves in Europe because it contains too much propylene glycol, an additive that is a food stabilizer and prevents evaporation.

Apple News and Alibaba IPO: CEOs Tim Cook and Jack Ma to Discuss Uniting on Apple Pay This Week

As if Apple and Alibaba weren't already large companies, the two are now looking to partner and could streamline financial payments.

Twitter Stock Prices Fall Over Failure to Monetize Users, Down Over 10 Percent Tuesday

Revenue forecast disappoints The Street Shares of Twitter are getting hammered Tuesday after earnings reports disappointed. Shares are down over 10 percent in mid-day trading and hovering at the $43.

Price of Cocoa Falls as Harvesting in West Africa Increases and Demand Decreases

As of Oct. 27, for the first time since May, cocoa futures ended below $3,000 a ton and that could smell trouble to demands.

Walmart Stores Online Shopping 2014: Company Apologizes for Adult Women Halloween Section Titled 'Fat Girl Costumes'

Walmart issued an apology on Monday after Internet users took offense to a category of women's Halloween costumes being sold on its website under the label "Fat Girl Costumes."

Brazilian Companies to Acquire Chiquita for $681M

After weeks of corporate vetting, Chiquita, the world's largest banana distributor, agreed to be sold to two Brazilian companies for approximately $681 million.

College Dropout's Makeup Brush Business Anisa International to Make $35M This Year: Company Sells to Estee Lauder, Revlon, L'Oréal and More

A college dropout owns, Anisa International, a private-label designer and manufacturer of makeup brushes for some of the biggest brands in the world. This year, the company is on revenue for $35 million.

Apple Pay: How to Setup and Use Mobile Payments on iOS 8.1, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus

Retailers include Panera, Walgreens, Chevron, Macy's and McDonalds. The program also allows for in-app purchases on the new iPads.

Lyft vs. Uber: Drivers Struggle Financially as Prices Drop Due to Competition

The ride-sharing market is so competitive that car services have had to lower their rates. Ride sharing has become a new hip way to travel in the U. S.

Google Invests $522 Million in Virtual Reality Company Magic Leap

Google is investing in Magic Leap, a technology and virtual reality company. With this investment, Magic Leap intends to take virtual reality to a level that goes beyond the acquisition of Oculus Rift by Facebook.

Social Media Saturday: Facebook's Rooms, Twitter's No-Password Plan, Skype's Qik, and Ello Promises No Ads (Ever)

This week in social media, Facebook launched a new app as CEO Mark Zuckerberg impressed everyone with his Chinese language skills. Meanwhile, Twitter is planning to kill the password for good, Skype launched its own Snapchat clone, Snapchat launched its first ads, Tumblr embraced video in a big way, and upstart Ello got attention by legally promising to never advertise on its social network.
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