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Finally, Latin America Gets First LTE Test Broadcast

Latin America will soon be seeing its first batch of LTE-connected devices, thanks to Mexico’s telecommunications company América Móvil.

This Tech Design Company Predicts Smartphones Will Be More Powerful Than Xbox One, PS4 By 2017

An executive from an American tech firm believes that mobile devices will soon overtake the performance of powerful gaming consoles by 2017.

How Unlocking the Cable Box Could Open Opportunities for Latino Producers, or Not

On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission moved forward on an initiative that may revolutionize how consumers access pay TV, which could help Latino producers find their audiences.

Finally...'WWE 2K16' is Coming to PC This March

After four months of waiting, PC gamers will finally be able to play "WWE 2K16" on their Windows computers. 2K announced on Feb. 17 that the latest version of the famous WWE video game franchise will be released worldwide for Windows on Mar. 11.

Are You Ready for More Bethesda Games After 'Fallout 4?'

"Fallout 4" was one of the biggest releases last year, but developer Bethesda Game Studios isn't lingering on past successes. The company is already gearing up for more projects, specifically three new titles that offer something different to their ever-expanding fanbase.

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.

FCC Wants to Fine Telecom Companies $29M for Scams Targeting Latinos in Puerto Rico, Nevada and Latin America

The FCC is proposing a big fine against four interrelated telecoms that have been accused of "slamming" and "cramming" their customers, reportedly targeting Latinos with the scam techniques

Wisconsin Latino Business Owners Walk Out in 'Day Without Latinos'

Latino business owners in Wisconsin are flexing their economic muscle Thursday in protest of a proposed immigration bill, walking out from their jobs and onto the ground outside where Madison's legislative assembly meets to protest. The demonstration takes place as Wisconsin is drawing more political attention, with its presidential primaries just weeks away.

‘Clash of Clans’ vs ‘Clash Royale’ -- What's the Difference?

“Clash of Clans” is one of the, if not the, biggest game in the mobile platform. With the upcoming release of the new Supercell game “Clash Royale,” is the gaming favorite getting some long overdue competition?

Indonesia Bans Tumblr for Publishing Pornographic Content

Indonesia has banned microblogging platform Tumblr for distributing pornographic content. Indonesia has banned microblogging platform Tumblr for distributing pornographic content.

Is Apple CEO Tim Cook Afraid of the Legal Repercussions of the FBI's 'Backdoor' Plea? [Poll]

Apple Inc. and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are headed into a very important legal battle regarding the iPhone used by Syed Rizwan Farook in the mass shooting in San Bernardino, California. U.S. magistrate judge Sheri Pym has ordered Apple to help the FBI in hacking Farook's phone to find out additional information that may help end the investigation.

500 Startups' Latest Graduating Class Is 10 Percent Latino

On Tuesday, the influential and well-connected startup accelerator and seed funder 500 Startups held demo day for "Batch 15," the latest class of up and coming entrepreneurs now being unleashed upon Silicon Valley. And it's one of the most diverse so far, as women lead a third, 15 percent were founded by Blacks, and 10 percent are led by Latinos.

Apple vs FBI: The Road to a High Profile Showdown

A federal judge has ordered a defiant Apple to help the FBI crack a secure iPhone that belonged to one of the shooters in the San Bernardino attack. How did this happen?

'Magearna' Officially Announced as Newest Mythical Pokémon Debuting in Next Movie

The Pokémon Company officially announced Magearna as the newest Mythical Pokémon. Magearna will be making its debut in the 19th Pokémon movie, titled "Volcanion and the Ingenious Magearna," sometime in 2016.

'Fallout 4' to Release 3 New DLCs for Free

Out of the three announced DLCs, only one has a description in the meantime and the first appears to be story-driven.

Why Facebook's Quest to End Poverty is Getting Backlash

Mark Zuckerberg's idea that Internet access can lift poor people out of poverty has been receiving backlash.

Xbox One, Xbox 360 New Deals With Gold Revealed Alongside ‘Need For Speed Rivals,’ ‘Tomb Raider’ and More

The week is off to a great start as Microsoft reveals the new set of Deals With Gold for Xbox One and Xbox 360. With a lineup that includes “Need For Speed” and “Tomb Raider,” the discounts is a great opportunity for gamers to boost their title collection at a fraction of the cost.

Samsung's Rolling Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow to Galaxy S6, Touting New Features for S6 Edge

Samsung started its rollout of the latest Google Android operating system, Android M or Android 6.0 Marshmallow, on Monday Feb. 15. Only Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge devices are slated for the current update, and Samsung is touting new functionality upgrades to its Edge software included with the Android M update.

Startup DoorDash No Longer a 'Unicorn' With Latest Funding Round and Sub-Billion Valuation

Many have seen a shakeup coming this year to Silicon Valley's so-called "Unicorn" startups, those private startup companies like Uber and AirBnb that have a billion dollar valuation or greater. DoorDash Inc., a food-delivery startup that was seeking a $1 billion valuation when it began fundraising last fall, is reportedly now out of unicorn club as it finishes its investment round valued below that symbolic level -- and it may be the first of many.

Digital Divide: 'Under-Connected' the New Challenge for Low-Income Latino Families - Study

A new study from the Joan Ganz Cooney center, an independence research lab that focuses on modern challenges to children's education, has revealed that of all low-income families, Latino immigrant families are more likely to be under-connected or not connected to the Internet at all. More broadly, the problem of being under-connected still faces many families on the other side of the digital divide.
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