How Latinos' Underrepresentation in the U.S. Tech World Starts in the Education System
A new study shows the challenges Latino students face both at K-12 and collegiate levels
Google Search Temporarily Removes 'News' Filter: Could AI Replace It?
The firm clarified that, in the context of a test, it had removed the News filter for some users
Apple Races Against Time to Avoid Ban of Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2: What We Know
You can still buy Apple's smartwatches with third-party retailers
How Tech Is Improving the Way Migrants Apply For Citizenship and Visas
New tech platforms are helping migrants fill out visa paperwork and schedule asylum meetings
Latinas in Tech: The Stories of Three Women Who Lead Cutting-Edge Ventures in the U.S.
Over 27,000 Latino women are working in the country's technology sector. Here are three salient stories
'Future Ready: Miami Dade College President Talks Scholarship Program in Latino-Heavy Institution
Future Ready is aimed at students graduating from high school in Dade County and allows them to earn an associate's degree for free
Artificial Intelligence Threatens Millions Of Jobs, But It's A Technology Where Latinos Are Not Far Behind
A recent AI study commissioned by Intuit QuickBooks found that 86% of 1,000 Hispanic and Latino respondents use artificial intelligence in their work, and 38% say they use it daily.
Tech Breathes New Life Into Endangered Native American Languages
Linguistics experts are turning to cutting-edge technologies to revitalize threatened Native American languages -- and rejuvenate generations of Indigenous tradition -- through new approaches such as children's books and smartphone apps.
Tech Funding in LatAm Sees Slight Increase in Q3 But Yearly Figures Still Lag Previous Years
Tech companies in Latin America raised $698 million during Q3. Many of the large rounds closed in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.
Illinois County Is Expanding Access to High-Speed Internet for Latinos With New Plan
Illinois' most populated county introduced a plan to offer residents subsided internet subscriptions. It also intends to invest in infrastructure and education to improve access for Latinos and other marginalized communities.
Tampa Tech Organization Seeks Latino-Led Startups for Accelerator Program
The program will help foster and grow Latino-led tech startups in the U.S. and Latin America.
From Wow To New Normal: Driverless Cars Cruise The Streets Of San Francisco
Autonomous vehicles in San Francisco are operated by Waymo and GM-owned Cruise and earlier this summer both operators received permission by a California regulator to operate 24/7 across the city except on freeways.
Apple Shares Hit on Reports of China Government's iPhone Restrictions
China is reportedly planning to expand an iPhone ban to government-backed agencies and state companies, broadening the effect of the policy in a centrally-planned economy.
Tech's Carbon Footprint: Can AI Revolutionize Responsibly?
The transformation of the world's data servers to AI readiness is already well underway, in what one Google executive called a "once-in-a-generation inflection point in computing."
AI revolution in Video Games Is Putting Industry Players on Watch
From generating story lines to coding entire games to turning ideas into animation, artificial intelligence is front and centre at Gamescom, one of the video game industry's biggest fairs.
Binance and Mastercard to End Card Partnership in LatAm, Middle East
Binance Holdings says the Binance Card, a partnership with Mastercard, will no longer be available in these regions as of September 2023.
Google's Initiative To Develop AI Tools For News Reporting
This development comes at a time when the industry has already experienced substantial job cuts.
Meta Resolves WhatsApp Messaging Disruption
The widespread disruptions impacted users across different regions, highlighting the magnitude of the issue.
Mark Zuckerberg Remains Optimistic About Threads Despite Sharp Decline In Users
Mark Zuckerberg has shared via a Threads post that "10s of millions of people are returning" to Threads.
The Resurrection Of Film Stars: Exploring How AI Brings Back Dead Actors
Only a few actors achieve a lasting legacy in their careers due to the challenging nature of show business.
Google's ChatGPT Competitor, Bard, Launches In Europe And Brazil
This expansion marks the largest rollout of Bard since its initial launch in the United States and the United Kingdom in March.
Threads, Meta's Twitter Competitor, Surges To 100 Million Users Faster Than ChatGPT
Since its release on Wednesday, Threads has been making headlines for its remarkable user growth.
Elon Musk Takes Jab At Meta CEO Zuckerberg, Calling Him 'Zuck Is A Cuck' After Rival Twitter App Launch
The social media feud has involved jibes, threats of legal action, promises of physical confrontation, and now a personal insult.
Twitter's Threat Of Legal Action Against Threads App
Launched to a substantial user base on Wednesday, Threads has been positioned by Meta executives as a "friendly" alternative to Twitter.
Meta's Threads App Takes On Twitter, Gains Millions Of Users
Meta aimed to capitalize on Twitter's weakened state following a series of controversial choices made by its owner, Elon Musk.
Grammys CEO Confirms Eligibility Of Music With AI-Created Elements
Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason Jr. acknowledges that both the music industry and the Grammys are adapting to this emerging technology.
Meta To Unveil Twitter Competitor On Thursday
The app, Threads is scheduled to launch on Thursday and is already available for pre-order on the Apple App Store.
AI Technology Trained To Identify Recyclable Waste
Mikela Druckman has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system specifically designed to analyze waste processing and recycling facilities.
FTC Reaches Privacy Settlement: Amazon's Ring Accused Of Spying On Customers
Amazon, which purchased Ring in April 2018, pledged to make some changes in its practices.
Mexico's Suburban Train Expansion
The Suburban train is affordable with the cost of 10 pesos or 0.50 cents USD for a short trip of 7 miles and 23 pesos or $1.05 USD for 16 miles.