Neowin News Feed for: Cuba

GitHub confirms heavy restrictions in U.S.-sanctioned regions like Iran and Syria

Hamza Jawad — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 13:46:01 +0000

GitHub has verified that its services will be largely limited for developers in U.S.-sanctioned regions like Iran and Syria. These users will only be able to use them for non-commercial purposes. Read more...

Cuba is considering the use of cryptocurrency to bypass US sanctions

Stergios Georgopoulos — Wed, 03 Jul 2019 19:20:01 +0000

Following a similar move from its ally Venezuela, the Cuban government is exploring the use of cryptocurrency to sidestep harsh US sanctions that have taken a heavy toll on its economy. Read more...

Google to open the Web Store to Cuba, more than two years after it got Chrome

Steven Parker — Tue, 18 Oct 2016 07:52:01 +0000

More than two years after Google allowed residents of Cuba to install Chrome, the company has now reached out to developers stating that their region free apps will be made available to the country. Read more...

T-Mobile announces new deal that will allow roaming in Cuba

Timi Cantisano — Mon, 09 May 2016 14:48:01 +0000

T-Mobile has announced a new deal that will bring its service to Cuba. The deal will offer lower calling rates from the US to Cuba and will give those traveling to the country roaming capabilities. Read more...

Rumor: Call of Duty 7 moving to Vietnam?

Joshua Seed — Tue, 05 May 2009 04:02:59 +0000

According to a confidential source close to That VideoGame Blog, Activision has been pursing licenses for Vietnam War-era music, as well as Cuban, Soviet Union and African music. The publisher has also confirmed that... Read more...

Cuba launches Linux distro to combat Windows

Matthew Hopson — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:00:16 +0000

The Cuban government has launched its own Linux distribution, dubbed "Nova", this week as it attempts to drive up the use of Linux in the country, and to lead the country away from what it... Read more...

Cuba Ends Cell Phone Restrictions

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:13:01 +0000

Although cellphones maybe be more dangerous than cigarettes, that hasn't stopped Cuba from easing restrictions on their usage. The government announced on Friday that it will allow all Cubans to buy and use mobile telephones... Read more...

Cuba to migrate to Open-Source Software

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 03:31:21 +0000

Several Cuban government ministers backed the move to open-source software, and away from U.S.-based Microsoft, at a technology conference held late last week. Communications minister Ramiro Valdes gave an opening keynote that advocated open source,... Read more...