Economy

A Full Block of Latino Small Businesses in New York City Could Be Evicted Due to Skyrocketing Rent

Punta Cana, a Dominican restaurant located in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan, is one of seven Latino-owned businesses in the area that are in jeopardy of closing down due to a pending eviction.

FCC Moves to Modernize Lifeline Program to Include Broadband Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Americans

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to consider a plan that would modernize Lifeline -- a long-running FCC program that provides subsidies for phone service to underprivileged households -- to include broadband internet.

2016 Presidential Election: RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Talks Latino Voter Outreach as New 'Hypocrisy' Ad Attacks Hillary Clinton

The Republican National Committee's (RNC) Latino outreach continued this week as its chairman delivered remarks to a national Latino faith-based organization.

Xbox One vs. Playstation 4: What to Expect This Coming Year from the Two Consoles

Xbox One and Playstation 4 both announced exciting plans for the near future at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). New games and features are expected from the next generation consoles.

Apple Watch Sales: Nearly 2.8 Million Apple Watches Sold Since April

The Apple Watch is the hot new device that Apple expected it to be. Since April, 2.79 million units of the Apple Watch has been sold.

Several Companies Trying to Acquire T-Mobile, Comcast May Have the Upper Hand

Several companies want to acquire T-Mobile. Now, it seems as though cable and Internet provider Comcast has the upper hand, according to CNet.

AT&T Fined $100 Million by FCC for Slowing Down Unlimited Data Customers Service

AT&T will be fined $100 million by the Federal Communications Commission for its role in misleading customers who thought they had unrestricted unlimited data plans.

Samsung Galaxy Keyboard Hack: Up to 600 Million Devices Could be in Danger

A new security vulnerability discovered in Samsung Galaxy devices could put up to 600 million devices in danger of being hacked.

AT&T Attempting to Cross Borders by Renting Towers in Mexico from America Movil Spinoff

Having to now square off against a former ally, AT&T is reportedly hammering out a deal to rent wireless towers in Mexico from American Movil spin-off company Telesites.

Huawei Honor 7: New Smartphone from Chinese Maker Could Feature a Finger Print Sensor

The next Huawei Honor smartphone is coming on June 30. According to a teaser announcement poster displayed on Huawei's Weibo page, the Honor 7 could be equipped with a finger print sensor.

Sling TV CEO Roger Lynch Talks Sling Latino, Internet TV, and Apple [Exclusive]

Last week, DISH Network's Internet TV service Sling TV launched two low-cost stand-alone base packages curated for Latinos, called Sling Latino.

Los Angeles Becomes Biggest City to Raise Minimum Wage to $15

Law officials in Los Angeles have approved new legislation raising the area's minimum wage to $15 an hour, thus making the city the largest in the nation to implement such an ordinance as the law of the land.

Shakeup At Twitter as CEO Costolo Leaves, Facebook's News Feed Reads You, & YouTube Gaming Takes on Twitch

This week in social media, Twitter's CEO Dick Costolo stepped down as the company faces a life-or-death transition into an uncertain future.

Mariah Carey to Replace Kate Upton as Face of 'Game of War'

Mariah Carey is set to replace Kate Upton as the new face of the "Game of War: Fire Age" series.

Dish Network and T-Mobile Merger: Suitor at the Banks

Dish Network is currently seeking between $10 billion and $15 billion in loans to acquire T-Mobile, showing that a deal between the two is being seriously considered.

Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Review: Next Samsung Smartphone Could Feature USB-C Port in Exchange of Something Else

The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is expected later this year and it could be getting a USB-C port, but it will probably lack one major feature.

Intel Announces $125 Million Investment Fund for Minority-led Startups

When it comes to reshaping Silicon Valley to be more inclusive and better reflect the makeup of the rest of the country, Intel is leading the way again.

2016 Presidential Candidates: Marco Rubio's Finances Show Uneasy Journey Ahead of Campaign Launch

For many Americans, finances could make or break an individual, and Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio has been making his financials public.

eBay App: E-Commerce Website Brings Services to Apple Watch, Updates Smartphone App

Starting Tuesday, eBay shoppers will have a whole new way to bid on items and monitor items they have for sale. The eBay app is coming to Apple Watch and it will allow eBay users to keep track of their auctions and watch lists.

US Latino Unemployment Rate: 13 Million Latinos 'Not in the Labor Force' But May 2015 Hispanic Unemployment Declines

The U.S. Latino unemployment declined by 1-percentage point in comparison to May 2014, and economists have remained optimistic about the latest jobs report.