Diversity in Tech: Dropbox's 2015 Report Shows Bits of Progress Among Mostly Static Figures

Dropbox finally dropped its diversity report for 2015, and like many other Silicon Valley companies, it shows that the company has slightly improved in some aspects, while declining in others. Here are the details.

FCC Chairman Wheeler Wants to Unleash Silicon Valley Innovation on Your Dusty Old Cable Box

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler has a plan to transform cable television. No, it doesn't involve breaking up big monopolies like Comcast; Wheeler wants to transform the technology at the point where consumers interact with their cable television networks: by unlocking the cable box.

Half of South American Internet Users Are Pirating Media: Study

When you think of online piracy, the first image that comes to mind is probably of American teenagers in their dorm rooms, bittorrenting Hollywood movies. "Widespread" piracy, meanwhile, perhaps connotes a visual of bootleg DVDs being hawked on the streets of Shanghai. But perhaps it'd be more accurate to think of an average Chilean family sitting down to watch TV.

Apple Q1 2016 Earnings Report: the iPhone Is Officially Deflating for the First Time

As expected, Apple announced on Tuesday that growth in the sale of iPhones has slowed significantly.

Total Roll Call: Attendance App Connects Teachers & Parents to Curb Student Truancy

Teachers have a hard time getting students to show up to class, much less on time, especially in underserved communities. Now there's an app that helps educators keep kids on track, by taking a new approach to the old ritual of taking attendance.

Tesla Shows Off How the Model S's Autopilot Will 'Revolutionize Your Commute' [Watch]

Tesla is showing off the autopilot feature on its Model S cars in what may be the company's first television ad, "Revolutionize Your Commute."

#Tabletgate: Patriots' Surface Issues Generate a New NFL Conspiracy

The biggest loser in Sunday's NFL playoff action? Microsoft.

Diversity in Tech: Facebook Taps the NFL's Playbook to Increase Diversity in Hiring

Facebook latest diversity innovation, one that's beginning to show results, was borrowed from professional football.

Social Media Sunday: Facebook's New Sports Hub, 3D Touch Features, & Twitter's Wall Street Woes Hit New Low

This week in social media, Facebook launched a sports hub designed to catch online social buzz over live sporting events. The company also figured out a technique to deliver 360-degree VR video with a fraction of the bandwidth, all while Twitter hit a new low on Wall Street.

Kapor Capital Seeks to Build Diversity Into the Bedrock of Startups with 'Founders' Commitment'

Venture capital firm Kapor Capital has decided to boost diversity in the next generation of Silicon Valley companies, by building commitments to it early.

iOS vs Android Market Share & Revenue: One Win for Each App Store in 2015

Apple and Google both saw gains for their respective app stores over 2015, but each dominated one specific metric over the other. For Apple's iOS App Store, the biggest win was in revenue. For Google's Play Store (Android), it excelled in growth and market share.

Latina Accelerator AccessLatina Announces Finalists for Startup Challenge

Eight Latina tech entrepreneurs have been selected for the final round of competition in the new Latina-focused Puerto Rico-based startup accelerator AccessLatina.

The Worst Passwords of 2015: '12345' Is Not a Good Way to Secure Your Data

Technology may be rapidly evolving toward the future, but the way most of us secure it sure isn't. For the fifth year in a row, cyber security firm SplashData has released a compilation of the past year's worst passwords, many of which also happen to be the year's most popular passwords. Go figure.

Microsoft Declares $1B Cloud Donation, With Implicit Silver Linings for Nadella's Company

Much good will undoubtedly sprout from the $1 billion in networked computing services that Microsoft has pledged to give to charity, but the company will also clearly benefit in the ongoing war of the clouds.

FCC Amends Exclusion List to Remove Cuba, Opens Doors for U.S. Telecoms

As the federal government has begun thawing its once-deeply frozen relationship with Cuba, opportunities for business and trade have arisen. Yet another door opened last weekend, as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) officially dropped its telecom ban on Cuba.

Why WhatsApp Stopped Charging Users Subscription Fees

Paradoxically, it's because the company wants to make more money.

Apple Rejects Latino Shareholder's Proposal to Increase Diversity Among Senior Management

This weekend Apple released the company's latest diversity report, showing progress in its U.S. workforce -- but only by tiny margins. Meanwhile, the company's board of directors has rejected one Latino shareholder's proposal to accelerate change in the upper ranks of Apple, Inc.

Social Media Sunday: More Facebook Stock to Charity, Foursquare CEO is Out, and Snapchat Looks for Ad Tech

This week in social media, Facebook COO followed CEO Mark Zuckerberg's example and gave a huge amount of her company stock to charity. Meanwhile, Twitter was under pressure to crack down on hate speech, Snapchat began shopping for ad tech startups, and Foursquare's co-founder and CEO announced he would be stepping down.

Obama Proposes $4 Billion for Autonomous Vehicles: Here Are All the Details

Secretary of Transportation (DOT) Anthony Foxx made an appearance at the auto show in Detroit, flanked by representatives from Ford, Delphi, and Google, to announce details of a $4 billion federal initiative to help usher in autonomous cars.

Why Google is Getting Serious About Virtual Reality Now

Google is getting serious about virtual reality's business potential. Here are the reasons Google is doubling down on VR now.

Hernan Lopez, ex-CEO of Fox International, Launches Podcast Network Wondery

Just days after leaving his position as CEO of Fox International Channels, Hernan Lopez announced the launch of Wondery, a venture hoping to reshape the way podcasts are distributed and monetized.

Google I/O 2016 Date Announced: What Does Google Have in Store for its Upcoming Developer Conference?

Google announced the dates and venue for the company's annual developer conference, Google I/O. Here are some of the projects Google could provide updates on this year.

How Microsoft Helped NBC Universo & Telemundo Take Latinos' 'Pulse' During SOTU

The State of the Union presented an opportunity for Microsoft to expand its reach with tech-savvy Latinos, as it launched the Spanish version of Microsoft Pulse in partnership with NBC Universo and Telemundo.

Oculus Rift vs. HTC Vive VR: Everything You Need to Know

Here's a comparative rundown highlighting the similarities and differences between the two leading first-generation VR systems for PC, based on what we know so far -- and a couple of educated guesses.

ASU Launches Center for Gender Equity in Science & Tech to Empower Women of Color in STEM

The multifaceted problem of diversity in technology has caught the attention of companies, nonprofits, academics, and the federal government. Now Arizona State University has launched a new Center for Gender Equity in Science and Technology to address the reasons why so few women and girls of color pursue or persist in technology careers.
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