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Starbucks' New iPhone iOS 7 App: Business Locations, Rewards, and Gift Cards Also Made Easier

Available for download from iTunes More changes are coming to Starbucks. The coffee chain has just released a new iOS 7 app on March 19 which features a mobile tipping system.

Kickstarter, Netflix Aim To Change the Face of Television and Film Forever

While the release of the Veronica Mars film last weekend opened to mediocre box office numbers, the very nature of the film's production and financial backing is revolutionary to the Hollywood industry.

Knights Templar, Other Mexican Drug Cartels Look For Lucrative Schemes Outside of Narcotics

While illegal drug production and smuggling is what cartels are primarily known for, a recent "Associated Press" report reveals that numerous cartels in Mexico have found alternate ways of making money illegally.

Netflix Wants Stronger Net Neutrality: Is Hastings Pulling an Underwood?

Netflix's CEO Reed Hastings came out in favor of stronger net neutrality standards on Thursday. But is he protecting customers or the bottom line?

KitTea San Francisco Cat Café: First USA Café for Cats Closer to Reality Thanks to Crowdfunding Campaign

The United States could get its very first cat café if the Internet can scratch up some cash. The United States could get its very first cat café if the Internet can scratch up some cash.

Guardians of the Galaxy Movie Cast, Characters, and News Update: Marvel Reveals Film's Concept Art and Two-Inch Minimates [PICS]

Marvel Studios has finally revealed the concept art of the highly anticipated blockbuster, "Guardians of the Galaxy," as well as adorable Minimates of the characters in the upcoming film.

Justin Bieber Is New Face of Adidas NEO for Their Spring/Summer Campaign; Is He Following in Selena's Footsteps? [VIDEO]

Perhaps this will be able to help him get back on his track - Justin Bieber is now named as the new face of Adidas NEO for the Spring/Summer advertising campaign.

Equal Pay & Gender Discrimination: Wendy Davis' Opponent, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott Accused of Underpaying Female Employees

Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and his office recently came under scrutiny after figures revealed that most of his female assistant attorneys make less than their male counterparts, on average, despite having the same job qualifications. The attorney general's office claims that the difference in pay can be explained by the number of years that men have been licensed as lawyers and served at the agency, yet the figures provided by Abbott's office show no direct correlation between pay and experience.

China Mobile Annual Profit Drops, First Time in 14 Years; How Apple Inc. iPhone Could Help 4G Plans

The world's largest mobile carrier revealed it encountered its first annual profit drop in 14 years.

Vodafone Acquires Spanish Cable Operator Ono for $10 Billion

Telecommunications company Vodafone has acquired one of the largest next-generation networks in Spain with Group Corporativo Ono.

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Clasico La Liga 2014: Which Team Has Better Supporting Cast for Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo?

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will undoubtedly be the central focus when Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the Champions League on Sunday. However, every superhero needs his sidekick and each superstar has a wealth of those on their respective clubs. Who are the other major offensive leaders on Real Madrid and Barcelona?

Apple vs. Samsung Patent Lawsuit: Apple Inc. Demands $40 Per Unit for Five Patents Infringed by Samsung

The patent infringement lawsuit between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. is set to enter its second trial, and one demand by the iPhone company has raised shock.

Should You Worry About Your Bank's ATMs Still Using Windows XP?

Windows XP is headed for the great, green rolling-pasture wallpaper in the sky starting early this April, and people are beginning to freak out about it, with Microsoft's help.

Apple Inc. CFO Resigns: Peter Oppenheimer to Depart in September, Luca Maestri to Succeed; Who Are They?

An Apple Inc. executive has confirmed his retirement from the iPhone company. An Apple Inc. executive has confirmed his retirement from the iPad and iPhone company.

Smart Watch Review 2014 Android and Apple Device Comparison: Google Wear Releases For Developers, Motorola, Samsung, and Others To Follow Suit

Will Android dominate the Smart Watch market? Ultra-modern watches and other wearable gadgets now have a new Android software from Google at their disposal.

Microsoft Office 365 Online Login, Download, Support How-To: Sign Up For Portal Essentials Email, Storage, Skype, and More

Check which pricing is appropriate for your business Microsoft 365 is the latest subscription plan from the software company that allows users to access any of the Office Suite applications as well as other enabled Internet productivity services such as Exchange Online, which hosts email for business and conferencing, extra online storage with SkyDrive, and Skype world minutes.

Walmart Used Games Sale Affects GameStop’s Business; Which One is Better?

GameStop already feels the effect of Walmart's presence in the used-videogame industry as the company's shares drop by five percent.

La Chingona!: Dallas-Based Pizza Chain Pizza Patrón Stirs Controversy by Using Mexican Slang Term to Sell Pizza

In an effort to better connect with this community, the establishment launched a new promotion that employs a Mexican slang term that means "super cool" to some, while others find the term deeply offensive. Pizza Patrón's limited time offer, an extra-spicy pizza that boosts jalapeño encrusted pepperoni, topped with even more jalapeño, is being called La Chingona.

Twitter Paid $36 Million for IBM Patents, Avoids Lawsuits; How Twitter Is Combatting Patent Trials and Trolls

Patent infringement lawsuits have become an ongoing topic for the tech community, and Twitter has avoided a battle by paying off IBM.

YouTube vs. Viacom Copyright Lawsuit: Google and Viacom Resolve Seven Year Litigation Worth $1 Billion

Google's YouTube and Viacom resolved a copyright lawsuit seven years after it was filed. Google's YouTube and Viacom resolved a copyright lawsuit seven years after it was filed.