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Robert Schoon


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Latinos Dominate OTT Streaming; Spanish-Language Latinos Lag in Adoption, but Not in Viewing Habits: Study

The latest study shows Latinos still dominate the over-the-top (OTT) Internet streaming entertainment market, and adds new insights about the differences (and similarities) between Spanish-dominant and English-speaking or bilingual households.

Apple vs Samsung: Google, Facebook, Other Silicon Valley Bigs Back Samsung in Court Filing

The copyright infringement saga of Apple vs. Samsung is long, ever shifting, and mostly technical. But things just got more interesting in that never-ending game of lawsuits as big players like Google, Facebook, HP, Dell, eBay, and others have just entered the fray -- and are supporting Samsung.

ConnectHome, ConnectEd, & Lifeline Offer Promise of 21st Century Internet Connectivity for Low Income Families

The Obama administration has taken several steps in the past few months to expand high-speed Internet connectivity to more low-income Americans, including many Latinos, who remain on the inauspicious side of the "digital divide."

Tap That App: OfferUp Resurrects the Garage Sale On Your Phone

This week on Tap That App, we take a hands-on look at OfferUp, an app for iOS and Android (and available on the web) that is taking the local garage sale into the 21st century -- on your smartphone.

Ellen Pao Steps Down From Reddit & Facebook's News Feed Is Back in Your Hands

This week in social media, the weeks-long maelstrom over former Reddit interim CEO Ellen Pao led to her resignation. Meanwhile Facebook gave its users a little more power over their News Feeds and Twitter's "Project Lightning" is probably going to be called "Moments" in its debut.

Android 5.1 Lollipop Update Release Date: Hands On With New Features as Moto X 2014 & 2013 for AT&T OTA Rollout Begins

It's been quite a long wait since the 1st and 2nd generation Moto X (2013 & 2014) got an early taste of Android L 5.0.2 last year. But now the Android 5.1 Lollipop update is finally being released by AT&T and others in an over the air (OTA) rollout across the U.S. Here's a hands on preview of the upgraded Lollipop firmware on the Moto X (2014), which includes a few surprises you might not expect.

IBM Extends Moore's Law With Breakthrough 7nm Chip

IBM announced on Thursday that it had made a working version of a computer chip designed with a breakthrough architecture at the scale of 7nm, about twice as small as the current generation.

T-Mobile's Latest Shakeup: Roaming-free Calling, Texing, and LTE Data Expanding to Mexico and Canada

The latest shakeup of the wireless industry by T-Mobile might be particularly exciting to frequent travelers, as well as people with relatives and friends they keep in touch with in Mexico and/or Canada. On Thursday, T-Mobile announced a new expansion of its first "Uncarrier" move, extending its Simple Choice plan to cover calling between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada for no extra charge.

Latino Tipping Point: Univision Expects as Much as $1B From IPO Planned Later This Year

Amid the Trump controversy and rising Latino spending power, Univision is making plans for an IPO later this year.

App of the Week: Apple Music Hands On Review -- iTunes for the Streaming Age

Apple released 'Music' along with iOS 8.4 and OS X 10.10.4 this week. Far more than a Spotify rival, this app represents the most ambitious (and much-needed) update in years to Apple's iTunes-rooted music empire.

Diversity in Tech: The Top 25 Colleges Graduating Latinos in STEM

To meet our workforce and economic needs, America must accelerate degree completion generally and particularly in STEM fields

Diversity in Tech: 2015 STEM Index Indicates Positive Trends for Minorities in STEM, But Race, Gender Gap Worsens

New data from the 2015 STEM Index, the second-annual study of growth in STEM jobs, careers and educational pathways carried out by U.S. News/Raytheon shows Silicon Valley's lack of diversity is still rooted in education, as the gender and racial gaps in STEM fields have widened since last year.

WHAT'S NEXT...Biotech Startup SweetBio's Kayla & Isaac Rodriguez Bring Innovation, Honey, to Dental Surgery

"Like many people, I do not like going to the dentist," said Kayla Rodriguez. "No offence to dentists," she continued, "but I've had 17 teeth pulled and had braces twice, so I don't want to spend any more time in that chair than I have to." Kayla's career is inspired by that sentiment, even though she works with dentists all the time.

Hands On With the Moto X (2014): The Perfect Phone to Start an Unlocked Future

Why the Moto X (2014) is going to become my first commitment to buy an unlocked phone. And why you should consider it, too.

Facebook's Faceless Face Recognition, Tumblr TV, and Twitter Loses an Exec (Again)

This week in social media, Facebook released its (disappointing) update on diversity, while setting Messenger free and introducing face-recognition technology so impressive (and creepy), it doesn't need to see your face.

App of the Week: Dash Radio Predates Apple Music's DJ-Centric Streaming, and It's Free

When Apple announced its new "Music" streaming service, one of the most talked-about features was the celebrity-curated playlists Apple teased. But Apple is not the only music service offering curated music by professional and well-known DJs.

MAKETPLACE: Andres Moreno's Open English Finds Key to Learning English Online in Human Element

Andres Moreno -- teacher, entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of the bourgeoning online English language-learning startup, Open English -- is also a something of an accidental viral star in Latin America.

Discovery Channel Taps Dominant Digital Network MiTú for More Bilingual Content, Online and Off

In a new pact that builds on a successful partnership last year, Discovery Communications has inked a deal with digital-native Latino video network MiTú for more Latino series for Discovery's Hispanic TV network, as well as digital content online, in both English and Spanish.

Twitter's Project Lightning, Facebook's Facial Recognition Moments App, and Snapchat's Evan Spiegel Explains it All

This week in social media, Twitter unveiled Project Lightning, its best hope to open up Twitter's biggest strength to multiple platforms, users, and non-users alike.

Tap That App: Baby Sleep Instant Makes a Great (Free) Father's Day Gift for New Dads

Sunday is Father's Day, and if there's anyone who needs a practical Father's day gift, it's new dads. That's why we reviewed the Android app Baby Sleep Instant, a free app (in-app purchases) that could help new dads with crying infants get some peace and quiet.

FCC Moves to Modernize Lifeline Program to Include Broadband Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Americans

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to consider a plan that would modernize Lifeline -- a long-running FCC program that provides subsidies for phone service to underprivileged households -- to include broadband internet.

Sling TV CEO Roger Lynch Talks Sling Latino, Internet TV, and Apple [Exclusive]

Last week, DISH Network's Internet TV service Sling TV launched two low-cost stand-alone base packages curated for Latinos, called Sling Latino.

Shakeup At Twitter as CEO Costolo Leaves, Facebook's News Feed Reads You, & YouTube Gaming Takes on Twitch

This week in social media, Twitter's CEO Dick Costolo stepped down as the company faces a life-or-death transition into an uncertain future.

Intel Announces $125 Million Investment Fund for Minority-led Startups

When it comes to reshaping Silicon Valley to be more inclusive and better reflect the makeup of the rest of the country, Intel is leading the way again.

iPad Pro: Are Apple iOS 9's Multitasking Features Laying Groundwork for a Future 12-inch Tablet?

In the keynote for the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2015), Apple's software chief Craig Federighi showed off some impressive new multitasking features for iOS 9 like SlideOver and Split View. The whole set is only available on the iPad Air 2 for now, but is that because Apple is finally planning to release an iPad Pro?
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