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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.

Chinese Military Officials Caught Cyberspying on American Companies; US Charges Five with Espionage

On Monday, the US announced that it will charge five Chinese military officials with cyberspying on American companies. According to a U.S. government official, the five individuals will be slammed with espionage charges of cyberspying. It will be the first time the U.S. Department of Justice is accusing China of such spying.

International Space Station Crew Returns Home Following Six-Month 'Expedition 39' Trip

What exactly happened on the I.S.S.? Who or which countries were involved in this space project? "Houston, they have landed!" The international space station crew returned to Earth safely last week.

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.

Beats Audio and Apple Partnership Could Lure Streaming Music Listeners Back to Apple: Allows iTunes to Compete With Spotify and Pandora

New partnership plans to boost streaming music for Apple. Apple's iTunes Radio turned out to be a giant flop and iTunes downloads are down as well.

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.

Flappy Bird Coming Back to Apple Store & Google Play: Creator Dong Nguyen Announces New Muti-Player Component

Only play during free time, he says Those who missed "Flappy Bird" will surely be happy to know that it is returning this August. Dong Nguyen, the developer, made the announcement, but warned players to play this habit-forming game only during their free time.

Russian Satellite Breaks Up in Atmosphere: Russia Threatens US Space Program

Ukraine crisis hinders space cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. The only place left to successfully launch spacecraft is a Soviet space base in Kazakhstan.

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. .

Android 4.4.3 KitKat Update Release Date Rumors: Nexus, Google Play Edition, and Samsung Phones to Receive Bug Fixes

This is one of the most anticipated updates so far The long awaited Android 4. 4. 3 KitKat update is still not available. But rumors are saying that it might be available very soon.

Paleontologists Discover Largest Dinosaur That Ever Existed: Creature Weighs 77 Tons, as Heavy as 14 Elephants

Paleontologists in Argentina have unearthed fossilized bones belonging to a creature they say to have been the largest to have ever walked the Earth.

HTC One M7, M8 Get Updates From T-Mobile: Sense 6 and Extreme Power Saving Mode Added

On Friday, wireless carrier T-Mobile reportedly made some software improvements to the HTC One - both (M7) and (M8).

GTA 5 Online Gamplay: Rockstar Games Celebrates Newest Grand Theft Auto V Update With GTA$ Bonuses, Sweepstakes [Video]

In celebration of its recently released The High Life Update, Rockstar Games is treating Grand Theft Auto Online players to The High Life Event Weekend which lasts until the end of Sunday.

Microsoft 'Surface' Pro 3, Mini Tablet Release Date: Rumored Specs Leaked, Windows 8.1 OS Allows Laptop & Desktop Software

The device will be Intel-powered Microsoft's third generation of its 'Surface' Tablet is due for release on May 20 as reported by some publications.

Astrophysicists Question Gravity Wave Discovery: Scientist Questions BICEP2 Finding

On March 17, astrophysicists announced they had discovered evidence of gravity waves left over from the time of the supposed big bang, which was believed in the scientific community to be confirmation of the big bang theory's cosmic inflation.

Social Media Saturday: Pinterest, a Serious Competitor; Foursquare Releases Swarm; Yahoo Buys Its Own Snapchat Clone

This week in social media, Pinterest emerged as a serious competitor in the social media industry. Meanwhile, Foursquare rolled out its new Swarm app, Yahoo bought a Snapchat clone called Blink, Snapchat itself was named one of the worst companies for data privacy, Twitter almost got banned in Russia, and Facebook tested a new location-based notification system that's a bit like Foursquare, with a little Google Now thrown in. It's time for Social Media Saturday!

Battlefield 4 Shows Off New DLC Features: EA Releases Trailer For Dragon's Teeth and Final Stand

Electronic Arts has released a trailer that gives "Battlefield" players a glimpse at two upcoming DLC packs: "Dragon's Teeth" and "Final Stand."