Economy

Disneyland Parks to Increase Ticket Prices of Single-Day Passes

Walt Disney Co. just increased the price of happiness as summer begins. Walt Disney Co. just increased the price of happiness as summer begins. The multinational media company raised the price of admission to its Disneyland theme parks, known as the "happiest place on earth," to $96, a 4 percent bump from the $92 price it set last year, according to The Los Angeles Times.

AT&T and DirecTV Deal Changes 2015's Spectrum Auction Landscape

AT&T announced Sunday that it intends to pay nearly $50 billion for DirecTV in a move that alters the landscape for the 2015 FCC spectrum auction.

Patdek: Patent-Related Information Startup Eases Complicated Patent Practice for Lawyers, Businesses

With technology constantly expanding, addressing intellectual property has become increasingly compound for multiple parties. For one startup company, they have taken the "less is more" approach in helping people navigate patents.

eBay Launches Spanish, Portuguese Language Websites for Latin American Consumers

eBay, one of the largest online marketplaces with 145 million active buyers globally, has made online shopping easier for Latin Americans by adding Spanish and Portuguese versions of its website.

PS4 and Xbox One Stats and Review: Study Finds Next-Gen Consoles Are Energy Hogs

An environmental group found that the Sony and Microsoft's next-gen video game consoles consume large amounts of energy, even when the devices are in standby mode.

Cannes Film Market 2014 Day 4 & 5: River Phoenix's Final Film 'Dark Blood' Goes to Lionsgate; Benedict Cumberbatch Boards 'The Yellow Birds'

The Cannes Film Market continued to be busy during the fourth and fifth days as companies continued to acquire new films and announce newly casted projects.

Switzerland Vetoes Highest Minimum Wage in the World: $25-an-Hour Referendum Did Not Pass

The proposed increase would have made Switzerland the country with the world's highest minimum wage.

AT&T Set to Buy DirecTV: Move Consolidates Control Over Communications

AT&T-DirecTV merger could rival Comcast-Time Warner Cable in consumer base size as well as fundamentally shift the economy of television. More options for some and less competitive prices for others.

FCC Spectrum Auction Impact: Hispanic-Owned Businesses Should Create Online Presence Now, Says HISCEC

It is no secret that the rate of Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs are growing in the United States, but a reason why some firms struggle appear to be lack of wireless technology understanding.

Google Acquires Quest Visual, Maker of 'Word Lens' App: Image-Based Translation Works With iOS, Android, Glass

The company is based out of San Francisco Google has just a purchased Quest Visual, maker of the augmented reality translator app Word Lens. The cost of buyout was not announced.

More 3D Printers And Printing Are Coming: Staples and Engineering Giant Autodesk are Getting in on the Act

More business and companies are going mainstream in the realm of 3D printers. Staples has now introduced 3D Printing at two of its in the U.S. .

'Girls Gone Wild' Creator Joe Francis Arrested by LA Police: Embattled Founder Tied up in Legal Battles With Wynn Casino Mogul

Joe Francis, the founder and creator of "Girls Gone Wild," was arrested Friday evening in Los Angeles on suspicion of assault after allegedly being involved in a "pushing and shoving" incident.

ObamaCare Subsidies Wrong for Millions of Americans: Errors Would Mean Returning Payments to Government

Some are getting too much subsidy payments. The federal government could be giving more subsidies to Americans who signed up for health care under ObamaCare than they deserve, a new report from the Washington Post says.

WWE Network News: Vince McMahon Net Worth Shrinks, CEO No Longer a BIllionaire Thanks to Declining Stocks

WWE stock crashes, and McMahon loses $350 million. Friday was not a pleasant day for WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon. He started the day as a billionaire and ended it about $350 million poorer.

Uber Technologies in Talks to Raise Value to Over $10B: Funding Level Would Match Airbnb and Dropbox

Bloomberg reported that Uber, a San Francisco-based company that provides a mobile car booking service, is now in talks to raise its financing. The move would place the company's value at above $10 billion, nearly tripling its previous value of $3.5 billion last year, when it raised $258 million.

Apple vs. Google Patent Disputes Dropped: iOS, Android Companies Reach Lawsuit Truce

Apple Inc. and Google have reportedly issued a truce on their global patent infringement claims against each other.

GM Performance News: US Government Hits General Motors With Record-Breaking Fine for Dangerous Ignition Switches

On Friday, General Motors was slapped with a record-breaking $35 million U.S. fine for its delayed response to an ignition switch defect in millions of vehicles that has been linked to at least 13 deaths.

'Modern Family' Star Sofia Vergara Shares Hot Bikini, Bathing Suit and Swimsuit Tips Amidst New Kmart Line [Pic]

Sofia Vergara launches her brand new sexy swimwear collection for this summer, affordable at Kmart. Sofia Vergara is launching her brand new sexy swimwear collection for this summer at the ever-affordable Kmart.

Apple vs. Samsung Patent Lawsuit: US Court of Appeals Denies Revival of Samsung Patent Case With ITC

Following a loss at a San Jose, California, courtroom, Samsung encountered another blow to their patent infringement battle against Apple Inc.

Samsung Galaxy S4 vs. Galaxy S5 Specs Comparison: Is It Really Worth Upgrading?

The Samsung Galaxy S5 has been released, almost exactly a year after the S4 was released. But, what are the differences between the two phones and is it worth it to upgrade to the S5? Here is a comparison of the two handsets.