According to a report that tracks global learning tech investment trends, investments directed to higher education technologies saw a substantial bump in the last year, while investments specifically in Pre-K–12 sunk dramatically. Higher Ed Tech Investments Soar Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreOur tech columnist answers reader questions about using Facebook’s new “Off-Facebook Activity” tool, which lets you glimpse how the social media giant tracks you. Help Desk: If Facebook is stalking me, what about Instagram? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIt’s not every day we get to talk about a good old-fashioned utility app update. I wouldn’t go so far as to say they’re a dying breed, but the Apple App Store platform dynamics of recent years have made their row much harder to hoe. Which is one reason I’m happy to say that if
Read MoreThe Switch Lite’s launch pushed the hybrid console’s sales over 52 million, while Pokemon Sword and Shield sold more than 16 million copies. Nintendo Switch overtook SNES' lifetime sales over holidays – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Huawei overtook Apple to become the world’s second best selling smartphone manufacturer in 2019, according to reports from Strategy Analytics, Counterpoint Research, and Canalys. Over the course of the year, the Chinese manufacturer reportedly shipped around 240 million phones, compared to just under 200 million for Apple.
Read MoreSamsung’s foldable flip phone could turn out to be quite the Motorola Razr rival. Here’s everything we know. Galaxy Z Flip nothing like Galaxy Fold? Rumors of ,400 price, foldable glass screen, no 5G – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Bird Two comes with anti-theft encryption, mostly hidden brake cables and an anti-tipping kickstand. Bird designs new scooter to fend off vandals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFortunately most UK networks plan to continue providing free roaming across Europe to customers. Brexit to bring back roaming fees from 2021 unless networks say otherwise – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreGabriel Whaley and his colleagues do whatever they want all day. Sometimes, they even make money. How to Run a Business in 2020 Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Nintendo had its strongest Switch quarter ever this holiday season, moving 10.81 million units to reach a total of 52.48 million sold as of the end of 2019. That means it’s now overtaken the SNES to become Nintendo’s third best-selling home console of all time behind the
Read MoreAustralia’s internet ranks 68th in the world, below Kazakhstan’s spot at 65. The US is number 11. Kazakhstan has faster internet than Australia, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMeet a newly discovered form of northern lights that let scientists observe invisible atmospheric waves. Amateur photographers spot new aurora that looks like glowing green dunes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCEO Elon Musk is already the world’s largest satellite constellation operator, but he’s just getting started. SpaceX successfully launches 60 more Starlink satellites into orbit – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe South Korean company has been hurt by falling chip prices — but its mobile business posted stronger results. Samsung's Q4 profit tumbles as Apple takes the lead in smartphones – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP via Getty Images E-commerce billionaire Yusaku Maezawa has backtracked on his bizarre plan to find a girlfriend to take into space by way of reality TV show. Maezawa, the founder of Zozotown, made a significant downpayment on a private SpaceX flight around the Moon and had initially planned to take several
Read MoreThe Super Bowl is the place to be — to watch extremely expensive movie ad spots. Super Bowl 2020 movie trailers to expect: Black Widow, Fast and Furious 9 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto credit should read JOEL SAGET/AFP via Getty Images Netflix has ordered a live-action show based on One Piece, the colossally popular Japanese manga and anime franchise, as first reported by Deadline. It’s said to be a ten-episode series from publisher Shueisha and Tomorrow Studios, the studio also working on Netflix’s forthcoming Cowboy Bebop show.
Read MoreThe PurrSong Pendant is a tiny device that measures your cat’s activity and sleep. This activity tracker helps you tell when your cat is sick – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook has agreed to pay roughly half a billion dollars to settle a class-action case alleging the company violated Illinois law in the way it collected data for its facial-recognition tools, the tech giant said Wednesday. Facebook agrees to pay 0 million to settle privacy lawsuit, days after Supreme Court declined to hear case Source:
Read MorePlus, Mr. Peanut dies, Rick and Morty get in a pickle with Pringles, and Lil Nas X rides the Old Town Road to Doritos’ Cool Ranch. Super Bowl commercials 2020: Ellen envisions life before Alexa, Bill S. Preston goes shopping – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA jury handed down the decision related to Wi-Fi chips used in iPhones, Macs and other devices. Apple, Broadcom must pay CalTech .1B for patent infringement – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt looks like Full Self-Driving is still a ways off, but a Tesla battery tech day isn’t. Tesla Q4 2019 earnings call: 'Full Self-Driving', battery day and insurance discounts – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung Electronics just released fourth-quarter earnings that told much the same story as the rest of 2019. Revenue was more or less flat year-on-year — up 1 percent to 59.9 trillion won ($50.7 billion) — while operating profit slid 34 percent to 7.1 trillion won ($6 billion). The
Read More{$inline_image} Photo: Carlton Beener / Blizzard Entertainment The Overwatch League’s plans for a truly global e-sports league have taken a major hit. Today, Blizzard announced that the China-based games taking place in February and March planned for the 2020 season have been canceled following the outbreak of the coronavirus. In a statement posted this evening
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Epic has announced an in-game Fortnite tournament for this weekend that’s timed with the Australian Open, and players who compete will have a shot to earn the game’s first-ever competition skin. The in-game item can only be earned by placing well in the tournament. But there is a catch — only players
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