Economy

Apple Must Install Micro-USB Standard Port for iDevices by 2017 After European Parliament Vote as New Patent Surface

The European Parliament has ruled companies such as Apple must use the common micro-USB port on their devices, and coincidentally, the iPhone company has a new patent focused on the subject.

Nintendo Wii U Console Sales: Why 'Super Smash Bros.' Creators' Didn't Match GameCube, 3DS Success, New Console On the Way?

Before we delve into the Wii U's many follies, let's take a look back and see just how Nintendo found itself nearing six feet under.

AT&T Gets FCC Approval for Leap Acquisition, Will Continue Cricket Prepaid Service

More big wireless companies are stepping up their prepaid offerings, and AT&T is one of them. Its acquisition of the country's largest independent prepaid wireless carrier, Leap Wireless, was approved on Thursday, giving AT&T a new tool in its fight against T-Mobile.

2014 St. Patrick's Day Parade in NYC and Boston: Sam Adams Beer Pulls Sponsorship From Boston Parade Over LGBT Controversy

Boston Beer, makers of Samuel Adams, has announced they will no longer support the St. Patrick's Day Parade due to their exclusion of LGBT groups.

Google Store Coming To An Area Near You? Rumors Suggest Store May Open In NYC

The search giant might open new brick-and-mortar stores in the near future. New trends in software continue to abound in this day and age. One of the latest ones is to open up a physical location for software and technology companies to sell their wares rather than relying on middlemen and retailers.

Starbucks iOS 7 App Update: Customers Can Now Tip From App; Other Changes Announced Too

Baristas at Starbucks could see some extra money soon after the coffee giant introduced a mobile tipping system that works from an iPhone app.

L.A. Judge Sentences Pinkberry Co-Founder To 7 Years, Accomplice Believed to Be in Korea

On Friday, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Henry J. Hall sentenced Pinkberry co-founder Young Lee to seven years in prison, according to the "Los Angeles Times."

L.A. City Attorney Sues Time Warner Cable For $10 million

The Los Angeles City Attorney announced Friday the city of Los Angeles filed a federal lawsuit against Time Warner Cable, according to the "Los Angeles Times."

Twitter Marketing Strategy: How To Use Tweets To Send A 'Permalink' To A Blog Or Business

A permalink goes to a specific blog entry, etc. Twitter is one of the most popular social networking sites, but it is entirely different from other social media sites like Facebook and MySpace because of the short Internet text messages known as tweets.

American Opportunity Tax Credit: How Students Can Get A Free Tax Refund, Credit or Deduction From IRS in 2014

Simply complete an additional form and attach it when you file The purpose of the American Opportunity Tax Credit is to reduce the amount of taxes paid by students (or people who claim student status) by allowing them to include education related materials into consideration when it comes to tax reduction.

Windows and Android Together Make Microsoft and Google Mad

Microsoft's Windows and Google's Android operating systems may begin to run side by side in the near future, but it looks like neither company is happy about the increased interaction.

Sony Entertainment Executive Leave as Layoffs Imminent

Sony Home Entertainment's upper echelon took at a hit as Matt Brown, executive vice president of worldwide commercial, announced his retirement. One of Sony Entertainment's top executives, Brown will stay with the company until the end of the month.

Survey: RadioShack's In Big Trouble - No Wonder Amazon Is Raising Prices

According to a DealNews survey, RadioShack's troubles are far from over. According to a DealNews survey, RadioShack's troubles are far from over.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Are Spectrum Assets Actually Convincing?

SoftBank Corp. chief executive and Sprint chairman Masayoshi Son has been on the offensive recently, having taken his case for a merger with T-Mobile directly to the Chamber of Commerce earlier this week. One of his arguments, that Sprint's spectrum assets lend itself to a merger, however, may not be so convincing.

Google Glass Release Date Rumors and Price: Take a Look at the Capabilities of the Google Glass

You can control gadgets by looking at them Now that companies are making wearable gear the future (just check out the smart watches), here's a look at something that has been exciting the tech community: The gadget from Google known as Glass, which is basically a pair of glasses that is loaded with modern technology.

Amazon Prime Free Shipping Scam: Lawsuit Claims Cost Offset By Inflated Prices

Amazon Prime is a popular service, but that may soon change. Amazon Prime is a popular service, but that may soon change. Currently priced at $79. 99, the service offers access to thousands of Amazon Instant Video feature films and TV programs.

Amazon Confidently Raises Prime Membership Price, As Its Competition Struggles

Amazon decided to increase the price of Amazon Prime on Thursday, leading to questions about whether or not the online retailer will lose customers from the margin-increasing move. Judging by how its competition is doing, Amazon might not have much to worry about.

Candy Crush IPO Banks, Share Price News: Free to Play Online 'Saga' Game Maker King Hints at Trying to Win Investors

King is valuing its company at $7.6 billion King Digital Entertainment, which makes the popular Candy Crush saga game, said on Wednesday that it has planned an initial public offering of stock.

Kaleidescape Cinema One Specs and Details: Digitize Your DVD Collection Now

People love watching TV and movies. People love watching TV and movies. Some consumers view their media via digital downloads. Yet other people desire the excellent audio and video quality offered by physical discs.

Travel to the Moon: Lunar Space Elevator Being Built, Schedules to Launch 2025

Feeling blue? Then just take a trip to the moon! Feeling blue? Then just take a trip to the moon! Don't worry, you won't need to board a Russian or Chinese spaceship in order to reach Earth's largest satellite, you can take an elevator! The best part about an elevator is that you can travel up to the moon and back down to Earth at a moment's notice.