Science & Technology
Creator of the World Wide Web Says It Is “An Uncontrolled Monster”
The World Wide Web (WWW), or global computing network, celebrates its 30th anniversary in March 2019. But the presence of false news and the influence of social networks have led its creator, Tim Berners-Lee, to launch a campaign to...
Science & Technology
Costa Rica Has Advanced 75% for Analog Blackout
The country has advanced 75% for the analog blackout that will take place on August 4th, 2019. The Alvarado administration took on this project where the different operators, who are already doing experiments, will have to make the change...
Science & Technology
4 Things Your Smartphone Can Do that Maybe You Did Not Know
Calls and social apps are 2 of the most common things you use on your smartphone. However, these electronic devices have functions that could help you simplify your life. Here there are 4 of them:Scan documents. If you are...
Environment
National Parks in Costa Rica Will Offer Free Internet to Their Visitors
Within the framework of the Digital Transformation Strategy towards Costa Rica of Bicentennial 4.0, work is being carried out on the implementation of the Connected Public Spaces project, which is financed with resources from the National Telecommunications Fund (FONATEL).The...
Science & Technology
3 Solutions for Internet Privacy an Individual User Should Know
The Internet service in Costa Rica has been significantly improved recently. Now people can access better-streaming video and audio services and have a more stable Internet connection. However, with a higher quality of Internet connection, comes bigger opportunities for...
Culture & Lifestyle
Workshops Will Help English Teachers Update Their Tech Skills
Are you an English teacher? If so, this is something of your business! Next January 25th (tomorrow), English teachers will have the opportunity to improve their classroom practices through the application of technology.This activity, called "Innovation within Reach: Technology...
Science & Technology
3 Tips to Optimize Your Twitter Account
There is no doubt that Twitter is a powerful tool. Used by millions of people globally for both personal and business use, Twitter is a social media platform that any company can master in order to optimize their marketing...
Money
The Costa Rican Banking System Will Migrate Completely to “Chip” and “Contactless Payment” Technologies
The Regulation of the Payment System approved by the board of directors of the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), 3 years ago, established that as of December 31st, 2018 100% of debit and credit cards in circulation had...
Science & Technology
Costa Rica Has Full Participation in International Fairs for Tourist Promotion 2019
Costa Rica is exhibiting at the "Vakantierbeurs International Fair" since last Wednesday, and during 5 days, the most outstanding of its varied and wide tourist offer including sun and beach, adventure, closeness with nature, wellbeing in the style "Wellness...
Science & Technology
A Project Will Provide Free Internet in Public Spaces of Costa Rica
Telecable, a telecommunications company with 100% Costa Rican capital, was awarded to implement in 170 sites the ambitious project of "Connected Public Spaces" of FONATEL, through its business unit, with the objective of reducing the country's digital divide.This is...
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The Case for Cryptocurrency Adoption in Costa Rican Businesses: A Path to Financial Inclusivity and Growth
The cryptocurrency boom, as evidenced by growing BTC/USDT interest over the past decade, has reshaped the financial landscape globally,...