Connect America Fund Bringing Broadband to 400,000 Americans
For those of used to downloading apps in seconds or streaming video, it’s hard to imagine going back to the days of dial-up. But according to the FCC, nearly 19 million Americans currently lack access to broadband, meaning those people have access only to dial-up — or nothing at all. Enter the FCC’s “Connect America [...]
Read MoreNational Urban League: Broadband Internet is Fundamental to Civil Rights
The theme of empowerment permeated the “Job Creation and Education: Programmatic Efforts to Increase Broadband Adoption in African American Communities” panel held at the 2012 National Urban League Annual Conference. “I say without hesitation today, that broadband is the great equalizer,” said Federal Communication Commission (“FCC”) Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who keynoted the panel. Clyburn, along [...]
Read MoreMayor Vincent Gray Signs Bill Supporting LivingSocial’s Growth and Job Creation in D.C.
Waiting for government to give a helping hand to the start-up community and create jobs? You might not have to wait much longer, at least not in D.C. District of Columbia’s, Mayor Vincent C. Gray recently signed a bill (The Social E-Commerce Job Creation Incentive Act of 2012) that allows D.C. to retain LivingSocial and to create [...]
Read MoreJay-Z Powers Up In Duracell Powermat Commercial Launch
Who’s gon’ run this town tonight? Apparently, Jay-Z and anyone who has access to a Duracell Powermat, a wireless charging system that provides power at home and on the go. Jay makes an appearance in the new Duracell Powermat online commercial showcasing a day-in-the-life of a busy New Yorker who needs to stay connected. It [...]
Read MoreHTC Change of Heart on Beats Deal? Sells Back Half of Stake
Just last year, Taiwanese smartphone maker HTC invested $300 million into Beats Electronics, but they appear to have changed their mind on the deal. HTC sold back half its stake in Beats for $150 million, now owning 25 percent of the company. It is reported HTC still wants to work very closely with Beats Electronics created [...]
Read MoreU.S. Prosecutors Still Looking At Swizz Beatz in Megaupload Case
On the day Megaupload was shut down, the company website listed rapper/producer Swizz Beatz as company CEO. The popular rapper/producer was one of the stars who endorsed MegaUpload in public, and he reportedly recruited several artists for the Mega Song promotion. Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, is married to R&B superstar Alicia Keys. He won his [...]
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