Economy

Microsoft and Nokia Deal Gets Chinese Approval

Chinese competition authorities granted approval to Nokia to sell its mobile division to Microsoft earlier this week, paving the way for one of the most important mobile acquisitions of the year.

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Pays Employees To Quit Like Zappos, Also Pays Tuition For Education In Any Field

"Pay To Quit" lets employees reassess their lives A lot of people were confused when Amazon announced that they were offering a "Pay to Quit" program to their employees but also said that they wanted to keep their employees.

Disney's 'Frozen' Movie News, Merchandise, and Sales: Elsa Dress Selling on eBay for $1,000

Disney's mega-hit "Frozen" has become a global phenomenon with its abundant business grossing over nearly $1 billion worldwide, as the demand for all things that has to do with the film's kingdom of Arendelle continues to skyrocket.

How to Watch TV Online Cheap: 'Aereo' Micro-Antenna Allows Your Favorite Television Shows For Only $8/Month

The end of cable is near? Back in the day, using a difficult to install huge awkward antenna placed on the top of a roof was the norm for picking up a television signal.

iTunes for Android App Update: Apple CEO Tim Cook Looking to Grow Revenue, May Port Over App

Apple CEO Tim Cook's latest business idea is to embrace Android. Apple CEO Tim Cook's latest business idea is to embrace Android. He's reportedly looking into bringing iTunes to the Android marketplace.

PS4 vs. Xbox One Sales Comparison and Upgrades: Sony Pulling Ahead of Microsoft in Next Gen Console Battle

Though the most recent next-gen console war has just begun between Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's Playstation 4, it would seem that Sony is pulling ahead of the competition in terms of development and fans after an already early lead in sales.

MacBook Air 2014 Design, Display, and News: One Size Fits All Screen, Better Graphics, More Premium Metal Finish

The MacBook Air is a hot-seller, but it no longer elicits the smattering of oohs and aahs it did when it debuted on January 29, 2008.

HTC One M8 Release, News, and Update: Smartphone of the Year's Next Gen Model Attempts to Be 'The Best'

While HTC's newest smartphone the HTC One (M8) has been only been available at retailers in the U.S. for only about two weeks, the reviews of the device have been highly positive.

Sriracha Hot Sauce Factory Lawsuit: Irwindale, CA Residents Give Huy Fong Foods 90 Days to Fix Their Smelly Problem

City demands company contains its fumes within 90 days. Sriracha hot sauce is popular among diners at restaurants for its capability of spicing up foods, but one California city says the company's factory is causing quite a nuisance.

Taco Bell Secret Menu Exposed: Superman Burrito Headlines List

Some fast-food eateries are known for their so-called secret menus. Some fast-food eateries are known for their so-called secret menus. West Coast Burger chain In-N-Out may indeed have the most well-known secret menu.

Why the Cincinnati Bell Sale Highlights the Case for a Sprint and T-Mobile Merger

Government officials are still wary of a Sprint and T-Mobile merger, citing consolidation concerns, but Cincinnati Bell's recent sale of its entire wireless spectrum to Verizon may help Sprint make its case.

Be More Like Netflix, Says FCC's Tom Wheeler to Broadcasters

While the internet has become the place for young Americans to get all forms of entertainment and news, TV broadcasters are being left in the dust by online media. This week, the National Association of Broadcasters and the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission both accused each other of being asleep at the wheel.

Comcast's Competitors? Cable Giant Sees Many Rivals in Arguing For TWC Merger - Part 3: Digital Divide

Cable giant Comcast has put forth a long, complicated argument in favor of its acquisition of cable giant Time Warner Cable. In part three of this series "Comcast's Competitors?" we'll look at Comcast's argument for expanding its efforts at bridging the digital divide - the nationwide problem of internet access and affordability for low-income families - to TWC's territory.

Short-Term Loans and Long-term Benefits: Tandas are "No-Interest, Short-Term Loans" that Can Help Latina Entrepreneurs and Job-Creators

Tandas is a resource that many Latinas consider when dealing with financial difficulty or when someone close is struggling financially. Tandas are a no-interest, short-term loan that's arranged among friends, and can be managed in a number of ways.

Heart Bleed OpenSSL Computer Virus Update: Security Bug Found by Google Exposes Internet Data

Web users beware. There’s a new security bug that has been discovered and is described to be “one of the greatest threats to ever surface the World Wide Web,” according to The Clock Online.

American Airlines Revamping their Frequent Flier Program

More miles will be needed for certain award tickets. Following what seems to be a trend in the airline industry American Airlines will be revamping its frequent flier program.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Release, Specs, and News: Samsung's Flagship 'Phablet' Will Feature Super HD Display

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 won't be as underwhelming as the Samsung Galaxy S5 per reports. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 won't be as underwhelming as the Samsung Galaxy S5 per reports.

Twitter Design and Layout Update: Redesign Set To Launch In A Few Weeks

It’s official. The wait is over. On Tuesday, Twitter announced that it has officially started rolling out its new look. Rumors of the social site’s makeover surfaced in February, but now it is finally here ….at least for a few of us.

Megaupload Lawsuit News and Update: Film Studios Sue Kim Dotcom and Company For Copyright Infringement

Six major film studios including Twentieth Century Fox Film, Disney Enterprises, Paramount Pictures, Universal City Studios Prods., Columbia Pictures Industries, and Warner Bros. Entertainment have filed a lawsuit against Megaupload for allegedly encouraging and profiting from copyright infringement.

National Retail Foundation Calls For Support, Transparency Against Patent Trolls Targeting Retailers

As Latin Post reported, "patent trolls" have received notoriety for suing major tech companies over alleged patent infringements. The patent trolls, however, might have a new target: retailers.
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