Microsoft Hardware Microsoft launches new 85-inch Surface Hub 2S for the "hybrid workspace" Along with a new software update that will arrive to all Surface Hubs By Adrian Potoroaca, September 22, 2020, 4:16 PM
Google Microsoft Minecraft: Education Edition is now available on Chromebooks More of an educational tool than a game By Shawn Knight, August 10, 2020, 11:55 AM
The Web Coursera makes its online learning services free to the unemployed Helping those affected by Covid-19 return to work By Rob Thubron, April 27, 2020, 5:15 AM
Google Apple Phil Schiller says Apple's MacBook and iPad are better than Chromebooks for the classroom This is the company's most open remark on a competitor By Adrian Potoroaca, November 14, 2019, 7:31 AM 8 comments
Gaming Ubisoft has a video game development course that is a video game Become a ninja as you learn how to make video games By Cal Jeffrey, September 25, 2019, 11:17 AM
Industry Electronics Sphero acquires modular electronics maker littleBits to tackle educational toy segment Education is big business By Shawn Knight, August 23, 2019, 2:34 PM
Google The Web Google's new curriculum teaches kids how to spot fake news and URLs Becoming better netizens with the company's new media literacy program By Humza Aamir, June 25, 2019, 6:15 AM
Electronics Kano is launching a DIY Windows PC to teach kids assembly and coding skills The Atom-powered modular computer costs $299.99 By Rob Thubron, June 20, 2019, 6:58 AM
Tech Culture Industry Computer Science classes have become so popular that universities can't find enough professors to teach them The hardest part of college shouldn't be trying to register for classes By William Gayde, January 25, 2019, 8:08 AM 11 comments
Electronics Sphero finds education is more important and profitable than Disney products Company will now focus its efforts on educational STEM toys By Cal Jeffrey, December 18, 2018, 5:05 PM
Gaming Nintendo is bringing its Switch and Labo platforms to classrooms across the country Nintendo's Switch as an educational platform By Shawn Knight, October 23, 2018, 1:45 PM
Car Tech Science Bloodhound 1,000 mph car put on hold while seeking new investment Powered by Eurofighter jet engine and three rocket engines By Greg Synek, October 15, 2018, 8:12 AM
The Web Tech Culture Steve Wozniak's $13,200 online coding program blasted by former students One student said it was like a "$13,000 e-book" By Rob Thubron, October 1, 2018, 10:28 AM 7 comments
Electronics Kano adds a touchscreen to its DIY computer kit, shipping now for $279.99 Kids can build their own touchscreen computer then code on it By Shawn Knight, September 13, 2018, 10:21 AM
Microsoft Mobile Cheaper Surface could arrive this week, Microsoft teases Competition in the education sector By Shawn Knight, July 9, 2018, 12:57 PM
Microsoft Industry Microsoft acquires Flipgrid, a video discussion platform for education Will this help Microsoft compete with Google in schools? By David Matthews, June 18, 2018, 9:51 AM
Apple Apple launches new iPad with Pencil support, aims at schools with $299 price point and 200GB free iCloud storage Apple targets students and educators with cheaper tablets By Greg Synek, March 27, 2018, 12:01 PM
Hardware Acer unveils the first Chrome OS tablet for education, the Chromebook Tab 10 Bringing affordable tech to schools By Greg Synek, March 26, 2018, 11:25 AM
Apple Apple to host surprise education-focused media event on March 27 The gathering will take place at a Chicago high school By Shawn Knight, March 16, 2018, 11:14 AM
Industry Tech Culture Ghana ICT teacher instructs students in low-tech style Can we get this man some computers please? By Cal Jeffrey, March 1, 2018, 6:46 PM 15 comments
Tech Culture The next generation of technologists need a lesson in ethics The "build-it-first" mindset has caused a lot of headaches By Shawn Knight, February 14, 2018, 7:05 AM
Microsoft Hardware Microsoft announces education-focused laptops starting at $189 Microsoft is looking to compete with Google's line of Chromebooks By Cohen Coberly, January 22, 2018, 11:14 AM
Electronics Tech Culture Technology in the classroom isn't always a good thing Laptops may do more harm than good By Shawn Knight, November 27, 2017, 4:13 PM 13 comments
Tech Culture Denmark's proposed anti-cheat law allows schools to examine students' laptop content, including search histories And their social media activities By Rob Thubron, October 20, 2017, 7:58 AM 14 comments
Industry Facebook turns to literacy campaign to combat fake news By Shawn Knight, April 6, 2017, 4:30 PM