Economy

Nat Geo Mundo Series 'Doctor Vet: Los Angeles' Star Dr. Georgina Marquez Talks Animals, Technology, and Health

In Los Angeles, three veterinarians from Mexico, Guatemala and Puerto Rico were brought together to solve complex cases, educate the public on animal safety, and demonstrate the value of human-animal relationships. "Doctor Vet: Los Angeles," which airs on the Spanish-language channel Nat Geo Mundo, broadcasts the challenges of caring for dogs, cats and more exotic animals, such as lions and snakes, and the emotion, skill, creativity and sensitivity involved when operating on animals.

Google Nexus 6 and 8 Tablets Specs, Price and Release Date Rumors: Android 4.5 Lollypop, Waterproof, Fingerprint Scanner Leaked

Google is establishing itself in the budget tablet market Google's Nexus line of products has caught attention across the Internet as it has improved from just a niche Android handset to a mass-market gadget, and has become well-known to users globally.

SpaceX Wins US Air Force Contract Sanctions Case vs. ULA, Russian NPO Energomash: Boeing-Lockheed's Rocket, Launch Vehicle Investments Face Court Injunction

This is part of the ongoing economic sanctions against Russia SpaceX has won at least a temporary victory against its competitor, space supplier United Launch Alliance.

AT&T Could Buy DirecTV to Become the Second-Biggest Media Provider, After Comcast/TWC

This spring is officially the season for mega-mergers. As T-Mobile looks to take over Sprint and cable-giant Comcast is trying to convince the public that merging with the country's second largest cable provider, Time Warner Cable, would be a good thing, AT&T has reportedly approached DirecTV about a possible buy-out.

Facebook Announces a Less Intrusive, But More Connected Direction

At its F8 developer's conference on Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled new products and policies geared towards making the world's largest social media site feel less intrusive, as well as making it more inclusive to mobile developers. The changes are part of Zuckerberg's efforts to shift the company towards a more "mature" outlook and attitude.

AAA Gas Prices by Gallon: Cost of Fuel to Go Down Next Month, AAA Says; National Average Gas Price Is Currently Highest Since March 2013

$3.70 average price per gallon is most since March 2013. Drivers are seeing high gas prices nationwide, but that won't last long according to AAA.

IMF Regional Economic Outlook in Latin America and Caribbean 'Weak' or 'Subdued' for Many Countries

The International Monetary Fund released its Regional Economic Outlook report on the Western Hemisphere, and Latin America is expected to see "low" projections. Latin America and the Caribbean's economic activity is forecast to "stay in low gear" during 2014. However, the IMF report stated Mexico will experience economic growth due to the stronger recovery of the United States and "normalization" of domestic factors.

Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce Launches DMWEBS: Affordable Website, Social Media Package for Businesses Building Online Presence

In effort to increase sales and build an online presence in a competitive marketplace, the Hispanic Chamber of E-Commerce introduced "DMWEBS."

Nintendo Wii U Console Sales: New Bundle Announced; What Does The Forecast Look Like For Sales?

When the Nintendo Wii U dropped, there was incredible hype. When the Nintendo Wii U dropped, there was incredible hype. The touchscreen controller was quite frankly revolutionary and the fact that you could use it to play your favorite games without needing the TV turned on was, and is, still stunning to me.

'Upscale Latinos' Contribute 40 Percent of Hispanics' Trillion Dollar Spending Power, Says Report

A Hispanic trade organization and a global information and measurement company identified "Upscale Latinos" as the most influential segment in the United States.

Twitter Earnings Report Beats Expectations and Shows Growth, But Not Enough for Investors

Twitter released its earnings report for the second quarter that it has been a publically traded company late Tuesday. The results beat expectations in several fiscal categories, but the outlook for the social media company remains grim.

Comcast/TWC Merger: Univision Says Merger Could Be 'Bad for Hispanic Audiences'

The proposed takeover of Time Warner Cable (the nation's second largest cable provider) by Comcast (the first) has attracted criticism and consternation from media advocates, as well as some companies like Netflix and Charter. As of this week, you can Latino television giant Univision to the list of companies that are concerned about the merger.

Apple vs. Samsung Lawsuit Summary: Software Patent Trial Revolves Around Android OS and iPhone, iPad Duplication

Google has offered to help Samsung in the case Deliberations in the latest Apple vs. Samsung patent infringement trial started April 29 in San Jose, Calif.

PS4 vs. Xbox One Sales, Specs, Games & Prices: Next Gen Xbox Arriving In China Soon; Xbox One Offers WWE Network

A decade-long ban in China on Western video game consoles will make an exception for Microsoft's Xbox One beginning this September, the company announced Tuesday.

Western European and Canadian Poor are Richer than the American Poor, American Middle Class No Longer the Richest Among Global Peers

Recent reports have shown that the American middle class has been bested, and they are no longer the wealthiest among their global peers. The report documents the plummet of the American middle class, large pay disparities, and unbalanced distribution of wealth. The after-tax middle class income in Canada is higher than American wages. In addition, European low-income residents earn more than American low-income residents.

Metal Gear Solid 5 'Ground Zeroes' Sells 1M Copies on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3 and PS4: 'Phantom Pain' Sequel Under Development

Sales for the Peace Walker sequel have been strong Konami announced on Sunday that "Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes," an action-adventure stealth game it published from the developer Kojima Productions, has sold 1 million copies to retailers so far (a number which does not factor in online sales nor whether the retailers successfully sold the games to customers).

Nintendo E3 2014 Date, Video Game Presentation Showcase: Super Smash Bros. Demos in Best Buy Stores, Invitational Tournament at LA Live Nokia Center

This is Nintendo's chance to make a comeback in the gaming industry In an official: Nintendo has confirmed its plans for E3 2014 as well as the Smash Bros.

Microsoft iPad Office AirPrint Update Download Released: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Features Grow, Office 365 Subscription Still Required to Edit

Microsoft shows it is able to deliver on consumer wants Microsoft announced on Tuesday that it has now added an essential feature to Office which the otherwise highly-regarded applications have lacked since their launch earlier last month.

Los Angeles Clippers Take Sponsorship Hit in Light of Donald Sterling's Comments

The Los Angeles Clippers took a big financial hit to their sponsorship, brand name, and bottom line in the aftermath of Donald Sterling's racist comments recently revealed on TMZ.com.

Nokia Corporation (NOK) Three-Tier Strategy Revealed in Key Areas of Networks, HERE, and Technologies

With the announcement of Nokia's new president and chief executive officer (CEO), the company also detailed its next strategy in the technology market.
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