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Android M, 6.0 Marshmallow Update Release Date: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 on AT&T Upgrade Leaked Showing TouchWiz UI

Android M, or Android 6.0 Marshmallow as it was later revealed, has rolled out to Google's Nexus family of devices and a few OEM smartphones like the Moto X 2015 Pure Edition, but Samsung has yet to begin a wide release of the OTA update.

Android 6.0 Marshmallow vs. iOS 9 Adoption: Lollipop and KitKat Dominate for Google, Majority of iPhones Upgraded

Google's latest platform distribution numbers for February are out, and Android 5.0 Lollipop (and 5.1) has nearly caught up to Android 4.4 KitKat in adoption. Android 6.0 Marshmallow, which still has yet to roll out on many popular Android manufacturers' devices, continues its slow climb while Apple's iOS 9 is already on the vast majority of iPhones and iPads.

Diversity in Tech: Slack's Second Diversity Report Shows More Rapid Progress Than Most of Silicon Valley

Despite posting some industry standard-setting statistics, like the majority of Silicon Valley companies, Slack admits it still has a long way to go.

Why Alphabet (Google) Overtook Apple as Most Valuable Company, And Why Apple Took it Back

Apple briefly lost the title of world's most valuable company this week, as Alphabet (Google's parent company) overtook the Cupertino tech giant on a stock bounce the day after it released its quarterly earnings report late Monday.

Amanda Judge Talks About How Her ‘Poverty Reduction Business’ Has Grown Into a ‘Fashion Business’

It was after college that the 26-year-old Amanda Judge wanted to start something new in life, something that could make her happy. With a desire to create a positive impact on the world, she left the U.S. and flew to Latin America to find inspiration.

Lorena Lopez: How This Latina ‘Connects Latin America to the World’

Latin America, with the countries' advancements in technology and abundance of its resources, is considered to be one of the perfect grounds for many different business opportunities around the globe. Lorena Lopez saw how Latin America could become an asset in the business field so she took advantage of it.

Zika Update: Indian Biotech Firm Develops Two Possible Vaccines

Two vaccines which can be used as an immunization against Zika virus were developed by an Indian biotechnology company, according to scientists.

Latin Caribbean Cuisine Restaurant Soon to Open in Brewer

An authentic Latin Caribbean cuisine that delivers the Cubano menu called A Taste of Sunshine in Maine will open in Brewer this Saturday at 11 a.m.

Latin America: Home of the World’s Most Miserable Economies? Venezuela, Argentina Show High Misery Indexes

Due to enormous political tension, power struggles, soaring inflation as well as falling currencies and commodities in Latin America, several countries across the region have been listed with high misery indexes.

5 Crisis-Resistant Tips for Launching Startup Business in Latin America

Launching a startup business is oftentimes challenging and terrifying, especially in a tough economic environment. But experts are sharing some crisis-resistant tips for growing and scaling a startup on a foreign soil.

French Law Bans Supermarkets From Throwing Away Food Approaching 'Best-Before Date'

A new French law that bans supermarkets from throwing away food items that are approaching their "best-before date" will help food banks and charities supply their storages.

National Hispanic Media Coalition Teams Up With Latino Media to Boost Diversity

The National Hispanic Media Coalition announced this week it had created a new coalition with a few major Latino media businesses and organizations in an effort to boost Latino diversity in media and technology.

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar

Colombian Counterfeiters Take Advantage of Rising US Dollar With countries such as Venezuela suffering from a devalued currency and the continued strengthening of the U.

Venezuela Up for More Inflation? Country Orders Banknotes by the Planeload

Venezuela seems intent on inflating its currency even more. Venezuela has allegedly started a program that the government believes would help the country's crippled economy.

Valeria Pasmanter and How Her Startup Helps Foreigners Find Rooms in Argentina

Finding a place to stay in Argentina is not just stressing but also dangerous. That's why most of the foreigners who had visited the place would often complain about their demoralizing experiences, but Valesia Pasmanter has a way to help them out.

Martha Debayle and How Her Multimedia Empire Helps Mexican Mothers in Prenatal Health, Parenting

Being a mother is one of the toughest jobs in the world. That's why most of the time soon-to-be moms end up clueless about how to perfectly do this "special job." That's what urged Martha Debayle to start her own multimedia empire. The BBMundo, or Baby World when translated, became the answer to her frustration when she experienced the stress of being a mother for the first time for herself.

CBS Executive Chairman Sumner Redstone Resigns, Replaced by Leslie Moonves

The 92-year-old Sumner M. Redstone has resigned as the chairman of CBS. The company's position for CEO and president will be replaced by Leslie Moonves while Redstone becomes the company's chairman emeritus. His resignation is effective immediately.

S&P Raises Argentina Credit Ratings: Macri Policies Working?

Argentina's credit ratings have been raised by Standard and Poor's. Argentina's beleaguered economy has managed to take a significant step toward recovery on Wednesday, Feb.

Turkish President Appeals to UN on Syrian Refugee Crisis

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed his eagerness to act on the Syrian refugee crisis as well as extend its trade relationship with Latin America and the Caribbeans.

2 Giant Airlines Offer Free In-Flight Food, Promote Excellent Customer Service

American Airlines and United Airlines recently announced their flight improvements, which include free in-flight food.
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