Latin American Tech

OnePlus 3, OnePlus 3T Now Receiving Android 7.0 With OxygenOS 4.0 Update

OnePlus has surprised everyone as it announced the rollout of the Official Android Nougat 7.0 based OxygenOS for OnePlus 3 and 3T users before the end of 2016. The company announced the rollout on OnePlus Forums around 2 PM IST on 31 December 2016.

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Tablet PC Launching In First Quarter

Microsoft is currently working on a new Surface Pro tablet, according to a new report, touting a Q1 2017 release for the tablet in question.

A 60 fps, 4K action camera could be coming in 2017 from Yi Technology

As we can attest from our in-depth review of the 2016 Yi 4K Action Camera, the company behind this little shooter has the technical skills for some very fine 4K action recording quality.

Why HTC's Top-Ranked Virtual Reality Gear Will Lose Market Share In 2017

Why HTC's Top-Ranked Virtual Reality Gear Will Lose Market Share In 2017 because the competition is getting high and the supply of AMOLED display panels are getting low.

Raspberry Pi PIXEL desktop now on Mac/PC, promises to revive old laptops

Looking for an OS to restore an old computer to its prime? How about a desktop originally designed for the $35 credit card-sized Raspberry Pi. Raspberry Pi PIXEL desktop now on Mac/PC, promises to revive old laptops

You can use the LG UltraFine 5K display with older Mac But not at 5K

Apple has clarified through a support document published on its website that LG’s latest UltraFine 5K display works at a lower resolution when used with older Macs. Only the company’s latest MacBook Pro lineup are capable of driving the monitor at 5K resolution.

Nokia WILL Return in 2017 With Two New Android Phones

Samsung and Apple may seem to be the most prevalent competitors worth noting in the smartphone battle, but that doesn't mean other brands are out of the running. Nokia will return in 2017 with two new Andriod phones.

Use Your Apple Watch To Take Perfect Holiday Photos

One of the coolest Apple Watch features is one of its least known. Here s how you can use it to take perfect selfies, family shots and holiday photos with your iPhone s camera.

Google Nexus 7 2016 Is Going To Be Google Pixel 7

We've been investigating the rumors about powerful Google Nexus 7 2016 and it may not be appropriate to call it 'Nexus.'

Samsung Galaxy A Series Hits New Android Security Update

Samsung will roll out Android Nougat to its mid-range line starting next year, wherein the Galaxy A 2016 is one of the devices to get the confirmed update.

A Hacker Helped Rig Elections in Mexico, Panama, Colombia, Argentina, and More By Spying and Manipulating Social Media to Steer Public Opinion

For nearly ten years, a 20-something Colombian hacker secretly shaped the outcomes of major elections across Latin America.

Latin American Governments Paid This Company to Spy on Their Citizens

The Italian spyware company Hacking Team provided services to governments across Latin America, some of which were used to spy on political dissenters, journalists, and other non-criminal targets, according to a new report.

Much of Latin America is Unprepared for Cyber Attacks - Report

Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study. Latin America needs to get on its cybersecurity game, according to a new study.

Persistent Latin American Gender Pay Gap Harms Progress, Says UN

Latin America is lagging behind on gender pay equity, and that's a problem for the region's economy and culture as a whole, according to the United Nations.

Latin American Economic Downturn Forces Private Equity to Stick Around, for Now

Latin America is going through quite a tough recession, but the private equity that flooded the region before the downturn hit is there to stay -- at least, for now.

The Four Barriers to Latin America's Mobile Internet Boom

If 90 percent of Latin America is covered by mobile broadband, why is more than half the population not online? Here are the four major barriers new research has found keeping the Latin American economy from bursting on the mobile Internet scene.

What IBM's Supercomputer AI Watson Can Do for Latin America

IBM announced on Wednesday it was entering into a partnership with Latin American IT giant GBM Corporation to create a new company designed to apply the unique talents of IBM's cognitive computer Watson to the region's challenges. The new company, appropriately named Cognitiva, will be dedicated to addressing complex problems with big data and Watson's incredible capacity for analysis.

Online Piracy in Latin America: Half of South American Internet Users Steal Media: Report

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.

Blu Vivo 5 Release Date, Price, & Specs: All-Metal Design a First for Blu

Introducing the all-metal Vivo 5 at CES 2016 this week, discount smartphone maker Blu just joined the premium crowd.

Brief Brazilian WhatsApp Ban Shows How Essential Social Media Messaging Is, Boosts Telegram App by 1.5M Users

On the same day that investigators of the ISIS Paris attacks announced to CNN that the perpetrators used encrypted chat apps, including WhatsApp and Telegram, to communicate under the radar of law enforcement, Brazil imposed -- and then subsequently rescinded -- a nationwide ban of WhatsApp for related reasons, at least officially.

Mobile Powers US Digital Latinos, But Latin America Is Becoming Next Mobile Battleground

Latinos have been the leading edge in adoption of mobile technology and smartphones in the U.S. since the beginning of the trend. Now Hispanics outside of the U.S. may take the reigns, as a boom in Latin America's mobile market is taking shape.
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