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Nintendo Sales: After 3 Years, Wii U Reaches 10 Million Units Sold

Nintendo is struggling to compete with Sony and Microsoft consoles Nintendo has struggled to compete with Microsoft and Sony's game consoles. The company's latest console, the Wii U, has been out since 2012 but it has failed to gain popularity.

Puerto Rico News: Hedge Fund Economists Advise Puerto Rico to Cut Education Spending

A group of hedge fund economists released a report in which they offered a list of tough solutions to alleviate Puerto Rico’s current economic problems and the U.S. territory's $72 billion debt.

In Latin America Startup Scene, Chile and Colombia Stand Out

Mini-Silicon Valleys are sprouting in Latin America, especially in Chile and Colombia, where a combination of government initiatives, investment, and homegrown entrepreneurs are beginning to foment an economic transformation. Here's why Chile and Colombia are beginning to stand out in Latin American tech entrepreneurship.

Motorola Reveals Third-Gen Moto X 'Style', Moto G, & New Moto X 'Play' for 2015: All Carrier Unlocked, in Industry First

Unveiling the 2015 Moto X "Style", 3rd generation Moto G, and a new Moto X "Play" on Tuesday, Motorola continues to quietly change the smartphone game.

T-Mobile Guarantees $15 Per Month iPhone Purchase Plan

The new plan will work for the next iPhone too T-Mobile is continuing to announce more customer-friendly policies. Tuesday, the company confirmed that customers will be able to purchase an iPhone for $15 a month now and receive the same pricing when the next iPhone is released in the fall, according to CNET.

Dell and HP Offer Free Overnight Shipping of Windows 10 Laptops

This is the fastest way to get the Windows 10 upgrade Dell and HP are both offering laptops with Windows 10 pre-installed, and if ordered by Tuesday evening, they will arrive to customers' homes Wednesday with no shipping charges, Tech Radar reports.

iPhone Trade-In Values: Don't Wait to Sell Old iPhones

Values decrease after a new iPhone is released. A new iPhone is expected to be released in the early fall. Users who have an old iPhone might want to think about selling it now when its value is still high, according to CNN Money.

Brazil Economic Forecast: Banks Warn Nation Heading to 2-Year Recession

Brazilian banks are currently forecasting another economic contraction for the South American country in 2016. When this takes place, it will mark the first time that Brazil’s economy shrank in two consecutive years since since the Great Depression.

Windows 10: Microsoft Tries to Eliminate All Bugs Before Wednesday's Big Release

Uninstall bug has been fixed Microsoft is working hard to remove bugs from its brand new operating system Windows 10 set to be released Wednesday. According to CNET, Microsoft recently fixed a bug that occurred when users tried to uninstall programs.

Windows 10 Release News: Errors Found in Latest Test Version Prior to Wednesday Release

Windows 10 will become available to many users on Wednesday; however, Microsoft has found an unexpected glitch within the system a day before launch.

Android Security: Most Android Devices Vulnerable to Text Hack

Stagefright vulnerability in Android called "the mother of all Android vulnerabilities." Google claims Android still secure system.

#RealDiversityNumbers: Twitter Users Probe What's Wrong With Silicon Valley -- Tech Companies Could Benefit From Listening

Silicon Valley companies are being pressured to add some diversity to their mostly white, male workforces -- and this time, it's coming from a grassroots hashtag campaign on Twitter.

Beijing Police Shut Down Massive iPhone Counterfeiting Operation

Nine arrested as police shut down factory. Beijing police shut down a massive iPhone counterfeiting operation where nine people were arrested. The Guardian reports Beijing officials raided a factory that produced over 41,000 fake iPhones worth $19 million.

'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' Kendall and Kylie Jenner Launch New Clothing Website

The reality stars have launched a new shopping website that will debut new designs every week. Another day, another Kardashian/Jenner collection available for purchase.

Apple Watch: Best Buy will Start Offering Apple Watch August 7, Sales Numbers Still Unknown

Apple Watch will be available at more than 100 Best Buy locations. The Apple Watch will soon be available for purchase at Best Buy. Best Buy announced on Sunday it will start selling Apple's smart watch Aug.

Twitter Whitewashes Users' Custom Backgrounds, Facebook Relents on Major Search Warrant Haul, and Snapchat Partners with Univision

This week in social media, Twitter messed with everyone's homepage, Facebook relented on its fight against a sea of search warrants issued by a New York court, and Snapchat and Univision have partnered up.

First-Time Hispanic Homebuyers Optimistic, Expect to Find Their First Home Within the Next Five Years

Hispanic homebuyers are ready to move the housing market, according to a new report. More than half of Hispanic homebuyers are comfortable with making a down payment of 20 percent or more on an affordable new home. Additionally, most Hispanics plan to buy their first home within the next five years.

Trans Pacific Partnership: United States to Host Meeting Starting July 28

The United States is set to host a meeting of Trans-Pacific Partnership trade ministers from July 28 through 31.

Universal Unknowingly Files Complaint Against Itself For Pirating ‘Jurassic World’

Universal files a DMCA complaint for piracy that turned out to be against itself. Read all about it here.

Jeep Hacking Recall 2015: Is Your Car, Truck or SUV on Chrysler's List of 1.4 Million Vehicles?

On Friday Chrysler issued a formal recall for 1.4 million cars, trucks and SUVs on the road right now. The specified vehicles are vulnerable to software-based attacks allowing hackers to take control of several vital systems remotely. Welcome to the 21st century.