Last week, Cuba got its first free, public WiFi hub. But as significant as that is for the formerly hermetic island nation that's in the process of normalizing relations with the U.S. and others, it may just be the beginning of a much larger coming technology revolution in the country.
Facebook is looking to make Messenger more than an annoying extraneous download, turning it into a multi-app platform soon. Meanwhile, Twitter celebrates nine years since its debut took South by Southwest (SxSW) by storm by ironically doing all it can to stop Twitter network-exploiting video streaming app Meerkat from doing the same at this year's SxSW -- with the opposite effect.
Sling TV, the potentially game changing Internet TV package for cord cutters by DISH Network, just added a new platform, new extras, and more content to its core package, which costs $20 per month for live streaming and on demand TV.
A new program is looking to boost diversity in Silicon Valley from the ground up, by giving a select few minority entrepreneurs a whole year of resources to take their startups to the next level. Now backed by Google, CODE2040 has announced the first three winners of their pilot Entrepreneur in Residence program.
This week, we take a hands-on look at the new iOS app Robinhood, a unique, mobile-first take on stock market trading that's poised to be a big hit with millennials.
This week in social media, Facebook acquired shopping search engine TheFind.com, Twitter pressures Meerkat, and Snapchat gets another major investment but loses a long-time executive. All of the week's top social media news and more, now at its new home on Sundays at Latin Post!
Jorge Granier found a way to give his family's legacy -- archival television programs from his family's media company, and former Venezuelan TV channel RCTV -- a new life online. Now he's set his sights on creating a global Spanish-language streaming empire.
At its big "Spring Forward" event on Monday, Apple finally disclosed some key facts about the Apple Watch that the company wasn't ready to discuss when CEO Tim Cook took the stage last September to unveil the smartwatch.
At 10 a.m. local time in San Francisco, Apple will unveil its new Watch -- again -- but this time, to reveal the Cupertino giant's first wearable technology in detail.
If you've been hiding under a rock for the past year, when a cavalcade of Silicon Valley workplace transparency reports were released, here's the news: Most high tech jobs and leadership positions tend to be held by white men.
The rumors were true: Google is planning a wireless service that could launch sometime this year. But it's not going to become a full carrier, owning spectrum bands and infrastructure itself -- which is precisely why "Google Wireless" could shake up the industry.
Two major Android flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the HTC One M9, were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on Sunday. Arguably the two handsets that set the tone for the year's premium Android brands, HTC and Samsung's new devices together show a heavier influence from Apple than ever, and a shift away from longstanding features Android users have come to expect.
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on Thursday to adopt a strong legal foundation for new Open Internet regulations, which mirror the principals of Net Neutrality.
On Thursday morning, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on a new Open Internet policy, grounded by strong federal authority that treats Internet service providers similarly to utilities. Adoption of the new rules -- which prevent ISPs from blocking or slowing any lawful Internet traffic or charging companies like Netflix for faster delivery -- is considered a victory for Net Neutrality advocates.
Often the Digital Divide -- the gulf between those online and those who don't or can't access the Internet -- is described as one of the challenges affecting Latinos in the U.S. But everyone knows that demographic terms are broad and inexact, and that's especially true with the word "Latino," which is a catchall word for the most diverse and quickly-growing demographic in the U.S.
Last year, Apple was put under popular and celebrity pressure to fix its emoji -- the cartoon graphical icons often used in messaging -- and add diversity to the mostly all-white cast of characters (not counting the classic yellow smiley faces, of course). It appears that change is coming soon to the next OS X and iOS updates.
The company behind hit games like Half-Life and Portal, as well as the Steam PC gaming platform and its own "Steam Machine" console (still in development), just announced another foray into the gaming future: SteamVR.
In the world of mobile payments first, there was PayPal, and then Apple Pay. Now, with the acquisition of Softcard and a deal with major wireless carriers, enter Google Wallet -- this time, for real.
Even the most ardent Android users may sometimes candidly admit jealousy over some features that are exclusive to the Apple iPhone ecosystem. Besides the App Store, one of those envy-inducing Apple exclusives is how well the iPhone works with Mac computers, especially now with Continuity and Handoff for iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite.
This week in social media, Facebook's real name policy got it in even more trouble, while Snapchat and Pinterest both climb in value. It's time for Social Media Saturday!
Snapchat, by all indications, is involved in another round of venture capital fundraising that could increase financing of the ephemeral social media messaging company by up to $500 million. The funding round could also value the still privately held "startup" at $19 billion -- a number full of irony for Snapchat's CEO Evan Spiegel.
Last week a voluntary agreement made between the CTIA Wireless Association and the FCC went into effect, officially marking the point where consumers can insist on having smartphones and tablets they fully paid for unlocked from any of the four major carriers.
