Economy

Microsoft-Nokia $7B Merger Deal Strengthens Mobile: Lumia, Surface Tablet & Windows Phone Are Chasing Apple's iPhone iOS and Google's Android Nexus

Nokia devices are still fully supported Microsoft has acquired Nokia in what amounts to a $7 billion deal. Microsoft will manage the Devices and Services business of Nokia, including the company's mobile and smart devices.

SpaceX Launches $1.6B NASA Contract With Falcon 9, Dragon Capsule: Orbital Sciences' Antares, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Join Space Race

A number of companies are vying for US government contracts Flying from Cape Canaveral in Florida, the Falcon 9 and its SpaceX Dragon capsule were successfully launched last Friday, April 18 at 3:25 pm or 1925 GMT to the International Space Station (ISS).

GMO Food Labeling Law Passes Vermont Senate: National Movement Exposes Monsanto, DuPont's "Natural" Food Products

The law just needs Governor Shumlin's approval On April 16, the Vermont Senate passed H. 112, a follow-up bill to a similar bill first passed in 2013.

Apple, Google Wage Fixing Lawsuit Also Named Intel, Adobe: Settlement Reached, Companies Admit Emails but Deny Conspiracy to Keep Workers' Job Salaries Low

The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of thousands of employees Two of the most valuable and famous companies in the world, Apple and Google, have been slapped with a class action suit filed in 2011 by tech workers.

Samsung Galaxy Gear Wearables, Smartwatch News 2014: Battery Life and iPhone, Windows Device Compatibility Are Major Hurdles

So far the Gear has not seen widespread user adoption This year, Samsung officially entered the wearables market with some relative success. The company has been reporting that the Galaxy Gear has been getting sold out in a number of markets.

International News: Peru Continues Fight Against Illegal Gold Mining

Since 2008, the Peruvian government has been battling illegal miners. Amidst the wilderness of the Amazon jungle, explosives ravage the land, illegal prostitution oppresses the local population and disease spreads unmonitored. In 2012, the Peruvian government passed legislation to curb the illegal gold mining rampant in its Amazonian departments. However, it did not fully enforce them until now. A deadline, which expired on April 25, allowed for illegal miners to register with the government. According to the AP, the government of President Ollanta Humala has vowed to enforce this latest deadline and will move against the remaining illegal miners.

Xbox One vs. PS4 Sales: Next-Gen Microsoft Console Trailing Behind Sony PlayStation But Beating Xbox 360 Overall

Microsoft's earnings from Quarter 3 have revealed that in the last quarter, the company has sold a little more than one million Xbox One units to retailers, not consumers.

HTC One M8 News: HTC Design Chief Scott Croyle Gets New Position Thanks to Popular Smartphone

The man behind the award-winning look and design of the HTC One and its recent successor the M8 has taken a new advisory role within HTC.

Android, Play Store & Apple iOS Mobile Apps: Spotlight on Best GPS Map Apps for iPhone and More

Here's some of the best map apps on iOS and Android. The emergence of the Internet of Things has got almost everyone scrambling to buy the latest and greatest smartphone or tablet.

Microsoft Partnership With Nokia Cell Phones: Companies Plan to Dominate Mobile Phone Market

After roughly seven months since Microsoft's announcement that it was going to acquire Nokia's device unit, the two companies will now officially work together to regain dominance in the cell phone market.

Amazon Might Be Too Focused on the Future for Shareholders

On Thursday, Amazon released a relatively strong quarterly earnings report, with revenues and sales that were better than expected. But soon after, shares in the largest ecommerce company in the world dropped precipitously, down nearly 10 percent at the end of trading on Friday. What gives?

Midnight Mexican Meals to Upscale American-Style Mexican Dining: Taco Bell Launches Upscale Trendy Restaurant U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom

Midnight Mexican meal fixes are offered almost exclusively by Taco Bell. But, the international fast-food chain, which was founded in Downey, California during the spring of 1962 and has more than 6,500 locations, is launching a posh version of itself, entitled U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Taproom -- and apparently, it’s pretty awesome.

Google Glass Release and Price: Cheaper, 3G Versions Coming With Ray Ban, Luxottica and Oakley Frames

Is it the future of technology? The much-awaited release of the fancy device known as Google Glass is set to happen soon. The innovation was created by the search engine giant Google, which is finally releasing their controversial new gadget which is supposed to work with Android phones and iPhones.

'Net Neutrality' FCC Decision Explained: Officials Say Ruling Won't Give Google, Netflix Unfair Advantage

Others claim the age of free internet is over On Thursday, Tom Wheeler, the Chairman of the FCC, tried to explain the new net neutrality ruling in anticipation of the voting that will take place on May 15.

Microsoft Corporation Acquires Nokia Devices; Sale Will Cost Microsoft More Than $7 Billion

Tech giant Microsoft has announced that its acquisition of Nokia Devices has been finalized. Tech giant Microsoft has announced that its acquisition of Nokia Devices has been finalized.

Minecraft Gampelay News, Launch, and Update: PS4 and Vita Edition Releases Could Be Months Away

In a recent interview with Polygon, Mojang Chief Word Officer Owen Hill said the company is currently working on the Minecraft: Playstation 4 and PS Vita Editions and is expected to be released in either the second or third quarter of this year.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Preserves Mexican Culture with Largest Collection of Mexican Cookbooks

Echoing the importance of history, culture, and tradition in Mexico households... food. Mexicans love food; always have and always will -- and that love of food has been documented and captured in Mexican music, artwork and businesses for eons. Black beans, cilantro, tomatoes, chilies, peppers, onions, garlic, cumin, chipotle, lime, plantain, rice, and corn are often folded together, in various forms, to create a distinct collection of flavors and tastes, instigated by heritage, and a dependency on fresh and fragrant ingredients. The development of sustenance that's uniquely Mexican is agricultural, but it's also historical: imperialism, independence, immigration, migration, settlement, religion, economics, drought, flooding, war, technology, politics and policies have all had a significant bearing on the plates and palates of Mexicans for centuries.

#VLPowerSummit: Business and Community Leaders, PepsiCo's Javier Farfan, and the Godfather of Hispanic Branding and Inventor of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Richard Montañez [Part V]

Richard Montañez, who's been christened "the godfather of Hispanic branding," is a best-selling author, the inventor of Flamin' Hot Cheetos, the CEO and owner of Adelante Public Affairs & Communications, a former janitor, and an acclaimed motivational speaker. He stepped onto the stage with gusto, putting hundreds of millennials to shame with his unbridled energy at the early hour. Montañez, author of A Boy, A Burrito, and A Cookie, took to the stage, and applause rang for a long while before he spoke. He praised previous speakers before he dove into his own personal story, which began in a Southern Californian town called Gausti.

Apple Stock Price and Earnings Report: iPhone Maker's Shares Soar as Company Posts Strong Earnings, Announces 7-to-1 Stock Split

Stock jumped over 8 percent Thursday. Apple shares soared Thursday and closed up over 8 percent as the company reported earnings that beat Wall Street's estimates.

USPS Workers Protest Partnership Between U.S. Postal Service and Staples

On Thursday, members of the American Postal Workers Union held demonstrations at several Staples locations in 27 states to protest a partnership between the U.S. Postal Service and Staples Inc.