The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted on new "Open Internet" policies, and politicians from the Legislative and Executive Branches have mixed reactions to the decision.
On Thursday, Apple sent out invitations to the media for an event on March 9 simply called "Spring Forward." It is widely expected that this will be the official announcement of the Apple Watch.
Android users will now be able to separate their work and personal lives to an unprecedented degree thanks to the official release of the "Android for Work" platform.
Apple's next iPhone -- whether it's the iPhone 6s or the iPhone 7 -- could bring some radical changes to the handset's internal camera hardware that should improve picture quality.
On Thursday morning, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted on a new Open Internet policy, grounded by strong federal authority that treats Internet service providers similarly to utilities. Adoption of the new rules -- which prevent ISPs from blocking or slowing any lawful Internet traffic or charging companies like Netflix for faster delivery -- is considered a victory for Net Neutrality advocates.
The fight for the No. 3 spot among the nation's four largest wireless carriers just got a lot more heated. According to T-Mobile, Sprint has already been relegated to fourth place, although the truth may be a bit hazier.
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Often the Digital Divide -- the gulf between those online and those who don't or can't access the Internet -- is described as one of the challenges affecting Latinos in the U.S. But everyone knows that demographic terms are broad and inexact, and that's especially true with the word "Latino," which is a catchall word for the most diverse and quickly-growing demographic in the U.S.
In a February 24th opinion piece, Jose Marquez, the President and CEO of Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA), opined that Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler's proposed Open Internet rules that would prevent blocking, throttling, and paid fast lanes online would, inexplicably, harm Latinos. The FCC is set to vote on these rules on February 26th.
