Economy

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.

T-Mobile Phones, Deals, Sales & Promotions: This Week is Rumored to Be Big for Some Customers

This week may be mostly about what Apple reveals at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference starting Monday, but T-Mobile is rumored to have a week full of promotions rolling out throughout the next few days to steal a little of Apple's buzz.

Apple WWDC 2015 Preview: Everything You Need to Know

Monday, June 9, marks that time of year when Apple holds its World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC). It's more than just a gathering of programmers, though, and Apple's lengthy opening keynote kicking off the conference is when the public can get previews of products coming soon, updates on how recently-launched products are faring, and the occasional surprise announcement.

Facebook Lite Launches, Pinterest vs Instagram on Ecommerce & Snapchat Doubles Down on Original Content

This week in social media, Facebook announced Facebook Lite for Android, Pinterest and Instagram find themselves competing in ecommerce and ads, and Snapchat hired the former head of The Onion.

AT&T Looks to Join Brazil Spectrum Auction Via DirecTV and Sky Brazil

Key AT&T executives will visit Brazil next week as the company expands its Latin American foothold and looks to participate in the country's spectrum auction at the end of the year.

Sling TV Channels & Add-ons: Sling Latino Launches With Two Tiers For Billingual Latino Families

The first true Internet TV OTT (over-the-top) streaming subscription service in the U.S., DirecTV's Yaveo, was aimed squarely at Latinos. Now that audience of tech-savvy cord cutters has proved valuable enough for the budding industry's leader, DISH's Sling TV, to create its own special Latino branded service.

Android M Developer Preview Download Solid But Missing Main New Features

The official release of Google's recently announced Android M mobile operating system is still months away, but the good news is that developers and curious parties can get an early look through Developer Preview.

Taco Bell Menu: Fast Food Chain to Serve Alcohol in New Chicago Restaurant

Taco Bell is using a new technique to attract millennials: alcohol. Taco Bell is using a new technique to attract millennials: alcohol. Yum Brands Inc.

Former CVS Workers Accuse the Drug Store of Racially Discriminating Against Latino and Black Shoppers

Four ex CVS store detectives are pursuing legal action against the pharmacy chain, claiming that personnel in multiple New York City CVS stores are actively profiling African-American and Hispanic customers.

NCLR Educational Programs to Help Young Latinos and Millenials Swarm the Finanial Services Sector

Hispanic/Latino banks, analysts, investors and tellers are noticeably absent from the financial sector. However, programs designed by one of the nation's largest advocates for la raza should help to swarm the financial services sector with capable young Latinos.

Dish, T-Mobile Merger News: Companies Reportedly Setting Up Talks For Possible Merger or Partnership

Dish Network and T-Mobile have hinted at combining forces for years. Now, the satellite TV provider and the nation's No. 4 wireless carrier are in early talks for a possible merger.

Puerto Rico Economy 2015: Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Signs Tax Increase; More Tax Hikes Coming

Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla signed a legislation increasing the commonwealth's sales tax increase to double-digit figures.

Google Diversity: Company Has Very few Latino and Black Employees

Google is a company consisting mostly of white and Asian males. Google is a company consisting mostly of white and Asian males. The company has tried to diversify its workforce by hiring women for one out of every five computer programmers and other high paying jobs last year, The Grio reported.

Android Market Share: iOS Gains in Europe Thanks to iPhone 6

Android may still be the dominant player in the global mobile operating system market, but it looks like Apple's new image thanks to the iPhone 6 is winning many over, especially in Europe.

T-Mobile, Sprint, and Dish Network Team Up Against Verizon and AT&T

Sprint and T-Mobile might not be merging, but the two companies are still putting up a united front against Verizon and AT&T alongside Dish Network by urging the FCC to reserve some spectrum for the little guys.

Immigration News: US Companies, Workers Manipulate the H-1B Visa Lottery System

Some firms fill out multiple H-1B visa applications for one foreign worker, according to immigration attorneys.The government agencies do not monitor how many applications each candidate sends.

Sen. Bob Menendez Releases Corporate Diversity Survey, Says Latinos 'Grossly Underrepresented'

In an effort to expand diversity, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., released his report about corporate America's diversity. "We all deserve a seat at the table," wrote Menendez.