Economy

Apple vs. Samsung Patent Lawsuit: Yale Professor Claims Apple Patents Not Worth Billions But $38 Million

The Apple vs. Samsung patent infringement trial from San Jose, Calif. continued with the South Korean-based company claiming Apple's alleged-infringed patents are not worth billions of dollars.

Digital Buys in Mexico to Grow in 2014: Business-to-Consumer Ecommerce Sales Increasing Fast vs. Latin America

By Paola Hernández
Mexico is set to be among the fastest-growing markets in Latin America's business-to-consumer (B2C) ecommerce sales.

Apple iPad Air 2 News and Rumors: Next iPad To Boast All-In-One Display, Improved Camera?

By Paola Hernández
iPad 2 likely to come out late in 2014. Each year Apple keeps the release of its products under tight lips. So, what's next for Apple? A new iPad Air could be coming to shelves in late 2014, about one year after the unveiling of the first iPad Air Oct.

Graphene Companies Find Uses for New Supercapacitor: Manufacturer's Stocks Soar on Graphite Isolated by Nobel Prize Scientists

By Paola Hernández
Heralded as the new miracle material with limitless applications Graphene is a material that has the potential to revolutionize various industries including manufacturing, medicine and even tennis rackets.

Top 2014 Electric Cars Tesla Model S, Honda Fit EV, Nissan Leaf Price & Leases: Mileage Range, Insurance & Battery Charge Improve On Newer Vehicles

By Paola Hernández
Most manufacturers are producing a gasoline-free car these days As the call for clean environmentalism and alternative renewable energy sources increases, several companies have initiated a policy to implement these techniques in their manufacturing processes.

Microsoft Reveals Windows Phone 8.1 at Developer Build Conference 2014: Operating System Features Cortana, Built-in Apps, Internet Explorer and Xbox Streaming

By Paola Hernández
Also includes "word flow", a Swype replica On Monday, Microsoft revealed the Windows Phone 8. 1, the successor to its competitive Windows Phone 8 at Microsoft's Build Conference.

Apple, Google, Samsung & Microsoft Agree on 'Kill Switch' for US Smartphones in 2015: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile Back CTIA Requirement to Deter Stolen Devices

By Paola Hernández
The switch would come preloaded on new phones A "kill switch" is an emergency stop or a safety means that can disable a device in an urgent situation when the device cannot be blocked in any other way.

Gramofan WiFi Router: Facebook, Spotify Built Into New Device; Is It Worth It?

By Paola Hernández
New Wi-Fi router Gramofon technically works with Spotify and Facebook built in, and boasts a low price. The device's dual function gives it the ability to stream music and act like a hotspot.

GM Recall: General Motors To Recall Thousands Of Vehicles; More Lawsuits On The Way?

By Paola Hernández
What does the recall mean for both GM executives and the consumers? General Motors (GM) this week has been dealing with more ignition recall lawsuits. GM says it needs to go to bankruptcy court to protect itself from further lawsuits, but the lawsuits seem to be stemming from as far back as 2009 or even further, and not recently.

2014 New York International Auto Show Dates: Debut Reveals Apple & Google Infotainment LCDs With Siri And Pandora In New Kia, Hyundai

By Paola Hernández
This heralds a new generation of "smart" cars The 2014 New York International Auto Show was a showcase of technology including some unusual specimens like a flying car.

Google Project Ara Modular Phone Release Date, Price & Specs Rumors: Developer Conference Over, Three Sizes Starting At $50 Could Be Available In 2015

By Paola Hernández
Will this redefine smart phone technology? The Project Ara Developers Conference was a two-day conference held in the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif.

General Mills Inc Retracts Controversial Policy Change: Cereal Company Apologizes for Facebook, Coupon Rule

By Paola Hernández
General Mills made some quiet changes to its privacy policy prohibiting customers who buy its products from suing the company if they have a dispute.

'Aereo' Internet TV Faces Broadcast Cable & Satellite Companies In Copyright Protection Case: Supreme Court Justices To Decide Legality Of Antenna Live Stream Service

By Paola Hernández
Subscription service is an alternative to traditional TV. Subscribers can enjoy a low-cost alternative to watching television by streaming it through their computer, tablet or smartphone.

Koch Brothers, Conservatives & Oil Companies Lobby States Using Renewable Energy Sources: Alternative, Solar Power And Environmentalism Gaining Popularity

By Paola Hernández
As more and more states are beginning to utilize solar energy and adapting other clean, green energy solutions, conservative lobbyist groups and oil tycoons have aggressively started pushing back against alternative energy.

Shortage of Limes Worsened by Mexico Drug Cartel: Expensive Fruit's Prices Soar, Restaurants Switch to Prepackaged Lime Juice

By Paola Hernández
An understated fruit, always present when most wanted, will be in short supply in the foreseeable future. The dwindling number of limes available has led to companies changing menus and recipes shining light on the drug war in Mexico. How companies will cope remains up in the air.

PS4 vs. Xbox One Sales: Sony President Says PlayStation Beats Microsoft Console Because of Graphics and Specs

By Paola Hernández
The next-gen console war between Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4 has leaned entirely in favor of Sony as the company has sold more units than its rival, and more reviews favored its graphics.

Digital Atomic Clock Watch Gets Funds Via Kickstarter, Creators Hope to Compete With Swiss

By Paola Hernández
Tick, tock! The first Atomic watch has arrived via Kickstarter, and it will never ever give you the wrong time.

Vinyl Record Collectors A Dying Breed In Digital Download Age: National Celebration Brings Communities Together In Cities Like Los Angeles

By Paola Hernández
Thousands of records stores across the U.S. opened its doors to long lines in what is called Record Store Day, an annual event that has occurred every third Saturday of April since 2007.

Digital Purchases Via Smartphones, Tablets Growing in Brazil But PCs Remain Popular Across Demographics

By Paola Hernández
Smartphone and tablet adoption in Brazil has increased, as a result, the shopping habits by Brazilians have shifted.

Record Store Day 2014 Celebrates Rare Vinyls From Nirvana, Bruce Springsteen And Jack White: Pandora Streaming Radio Service Threatened By Music Label Lawsuit

By Paola Hernández
While music lovers were out celebrating Record Store Day, Record Labels were suing Pandora. How ironic.
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