Economy

Staples Joins RadioShack on List of Retailers Feeling the Squeeze from Ecommerce

On Thursday, office-supply retailer Staples joined the crowd of brick and mortar retailers clearly hurt by a tepid holiday shopping season and competition from online ecommerce. But Staples' attitude appears to be "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em."

Apple Inc. e-Books Price Fixing Trial: Apple Files Appeal to 'Radical' Ruling by District Court Judge

Apple Inc.'s presence in court continued with the iPhone company requesting the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to throw out a judge's "radical" ruling.

iPad Pro Release, Specs and Rumors: Is Apple Delaying Launch Until 2015?

Is the iPad Pro release date delayed? Is the iPad Pro release date delayed? The most talked about device out of the highly secretive Cupertino, Calif. -based Apple has reportedly been shelved for all of 2014 according to a new report by KCI Securities' Ming Chi-Kuo.

Xbox One Price and News: Microsoft Cuts Cost to Compete with PS4, Offers Titanfall Bundle

The Xbox One was hyped up like no other console before it, yes that includes its' direct competitor, the brand-spanking new PS4 system.

Sony Slashes Jobs in Australia and New Zealand as Part of Restructuring Plan

Sony Corp.'s dreaded restructuring plan announced in February is beginning to arrive, as the multinational Japanese corporation announced Wednesday that it was cutting jobs in Australia and New Zealand.

Sprint and T-Mobile Merger: Deutsche Telekom Planning to Stand on its Own

Sprint's support for acquiring fellow wireless service provider T-Mobile may be dwindling faster than it had hoped. Arguments that the two carriers can better compete with juggernauts Verizon and AT&T may lose steam as Deutsche Telekom AG, the owner of T-Mobile, is confident that T-Mobile can stand on its own.

Facebook Announces Anti-Gun Initiative Against Illicit Firearms Sales

The social media company Facebook, which owns Instagram, announced that over the next few weeks it would implement a new set of restrictions on commercial activity use of the sites.

Washington D.C. Legal Weed: Marijuana Decriminalized in Nation's Capitol

Possession infractions will be fined $25 Last Tuesday, the Washington D. C. city council voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Google Glass News, Controversy, and Update: Woman Posts Movie Of Bar Scuffle After Man Was Detained At AMC Theater [Video]

Several incidents involving Glass have made the news Is wearable technology the future? Companies are moving into the space but it remains unclear how and whether users will adopt the new technologies.

Apple vs. Samsung Patent Lawsuit: Apple Inc. Fails to Ban Sales of 23 Samsung Smartphone in US, Ruled Judge Koh

Apple Inc.'s request for a permanent ban of specific and older Samsung smartphones in the United States (U.S.) was denied.

Apple Inc. (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook: 'Get Out of the Stock' If You Disagree with Apple's Sustainability Efforts

Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook has commented on shareholders who share a dislike to the company's sustainability approach.

Latin America, Emerging Markets, Drive Shift in Tech Industry's Priorities

Last year marked the first time smartphones outsold cheaper feature phones globally, but according to a new report, the smartphone frenzy is expected to slow down this year and into the near future. For PC makers, the computer market looks even worse.

Now & Then: One Year After Hugo Chavez's Death There's a "Feeling of Stagnation and Decay" in Some Areas

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the death of the late socialist leader and political trailblazer Hugo Chavez, who died of cancer at age 58.In the aftermath of Chavez's reign and amid this tumultuous time of political unrest in Venezuela, many are reflecting on the past, praying for peace and economic stability and mourning the loss of 18 anti-government protesters. This has left the country in a deflated state of bewilderment, sadness and anxiousness as to what the next chapter will bring.

One Direction Tours, Songs, and News Update 2014: Who Earns the Most in One Direction? Find Out!

It has been revealed that One Direction's Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson are the highest-earning members of the British boyband.

RadioShack Announces Its Closing 1000's of Stores: Mistakes and E-Commerce Competition to Blame

Despite airing a retro-themed commercial during the Super Bowl that turned out to be a lot of self-deprecating fun (during an evening full of self-important, serious ads), RadioShack is not seeing a bump in business. The company just announced it would close about a fifth of its locations.

Sprint to Take its Case for a T-Mobile Merger to the Chamber of Commerce

Despite intense opposition from the U.S. government, Sprint will be taking its case for a merger with T-Mobile directly to the Chamber of Commerce March 11, according to a new Wall Street Journal report Tuesday.

iOS vs. Android Market Share 2013: Google Dominates, Defeats Apple Inc. in Tablet Operating System Sales, Says Gartner

It was a good year for tablets during 2013, and Google Android led the way. It was a good year for tablets during 2013, and Google Android led the way.

Microsoft Siri 'Cortana' Windows 8.1 Update: Rumored Release For Xbox 360, Xbox One

The Halo hologram will act as a personal secretary A Windows Phone 8. 1 update will finally introduce the long-rumored "Cortana. " This was leaked by The Verge yesterday.

Miranda Kerr Naked Reebok Ad: Former Victoria's Secret Model Strips Down in New Skyscape Forever Commercial [WATCH]

Miranda Kerr, who is a veteran of flaunting her flawless physique since walking on the Victoria's Secret runways, now strips down to nothing but a pair of sneakers in Reebok's latest ad.

Top 5 Happiest Careers: Which Industries Have The Best Jobs?

Last week Forbes published a comprehensive list of "The Happiest And Unhappiest Industries In 2014," which was compiled by the Irvine, Calif. based website CareerBliss. Some of the industries included were pretty surprising, while some were as expected.
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