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HTTP Convenes Digital Empowerment Panel at NCLR’s 2011 Convention

July 27, 2011 by HTTP

BY: ENRIQUE CORTEZ

July 27, 2011

On July 26^th, HTTP helped to convene a high-level group of leaders,moderated by HTTP ED, Jason Llorenz, for a panel discussion on the Internet’s impact on jobs and the Hispanic community during the National Council of La Raza’s 2011 Conference in Washington, DC. The NCLR Annual Conference represents the largest and most important gathering of the nation’s most influential individuals, organizations, institutions, and companies working with the Hispanic community.

PEW Smartphone Study: The Day Smartphones Took Over

July 25, 2011 by HTTP

By: Jason Llorenz, Executive Director
July 25, 2011

Today, everyone has a cell phone. More to the point, the mobile device has become essential for many people in their day-to-day lives. With continuous advancements in mobile technology, smartphones – which provide more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a contemporary basic ‘feature phone’ – are rising in popularity and use, especially for Latinos.

White House Spotlights Latinos, Importance of Broadband

July 13, 2011 by HTTP

By: Jason Llorenz, Executive Director
July 13, 2011

On July 11 and 12, the White House hosted a comprehensive two-day conference on issues of concern to the Hispanic community — including the importance of broadband expansion. The White House Hispanic Policy Conference brought community leaders from across the country together with a broad range of White House and Cabinet officials for an in-depth series of substantive conversations on the Administration’s efforts in the Hispanic community.

Wireless Competition, Innovation From Two Corners

July 11, 2011 by HTTP

By Jason Llorenz, Esq.
July 11, 2011

The White House Unveils Two New Digital Strategies

July 8, 2011 by HTTP

By Jason Llorenz
July 8, 2011

In the last two weeks, President Obama launched two separate digital strategies showcasing the prominence that broadband and digital tools have taken in politics and security. The first was the President’s much-hyped Twitter town hall that allowed him to engage directly with the web-surfing public. The second aimed at taking the fight to Al-Qaeda in cyberspace.

Searching for Answers: Google vs. the Public Good

July 7, 2011 by HTTP

By Jason Llorenz, Esq.
July 7, 2011

For months now, speculation within the media has been high that Google will face a federal investigation into alleged anti-competitive behavior. This week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is moving forward and will “hit Google Inc. with subpoenas, launching a broad, formal investigation into whether the Internet giant has abused its dominance in Web-search advertising”.

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