Results for "educational technology"
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Hackers Claim Massive Data Breach at Instructure, Targeting 9,000 Schools
Hackers say they stole student and staff data from nearly 9,000 schools using Instructure’s Canvas platform and locked users out, demanding negotiation by May 12.
NotebookLM Builds More Than Presentations With New AI Features
Google's NotebookLM now creates full narrative presentations from source documents, transforming how users build educational content.
Kansas City Schools Ditch Windows for Apple in $30M Tech Overhaul
Kansas City Public Schools is spending millions to replace 30,000 Windows PCs and Chromebooks with MacBook Neos, becoming an all-Apple district. The move raises questions about cost efficiency and long-term value in education technology.
Prusa Research Launches Open-Source ColorMix Engine for Slicers
Prusa Research released an open-source ColorMix engine for PrusaSlicer and EasyPrint ahead of INDX, enabling advanced multicolor 3D printing without hardware upgrades.
AI Infrastructure Outpaces Human Understanding, Experts Warn
Rapid AI deployment creates a dangerous gap between infrastructure and workforce expertise. Standardization and education are critical to closing this divide.
Steve Jobs on Why Coding Teaches Critical Thinking, Not Just Job Skills
Steve Jobs argued programming teaches how to think, not just technical skills. His quote resurfaces amid debates on coding education and AI's impact.
The Case Against AI Skepticism Is Weaker Than You Think
A growing backlash against AI is not just noise. It reflects real concerns about control, labor and culture that the tech industry ignores at its peril.
Exam Cheating Goes High-Tech as Smart Glasses and Hidden Earpieces Become Tools for Fraud
UK government warns that cheating using smart devices like glasses and earpieces is rising. Students risk losing all A-level grades. The threat extends beyond British schools.
Poland Moves to Ban Phones and Smartwatches in Schools
Poland's government approved a bill to ban phones and smartwatches in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and improve student focus. The proposal now heads to parliament.
Microsoft quietly downgrades offline Office features for perpetual license users
Microsoft is reducing functionality in perpetually-licensed Office products, pushing users toward subscriptions. The changes affect offline software used by businesses and consumers who avoid cloud plans.
MicroPython and WebAssembly Create a New Path for Python Sandboxing
MicroPython compiled to WebAssembly offers a lightweight, secure sandbox for Python code. It enables safe execution in browsers and servers, addressing a key need for platforms that run untrusted scripts.
LLMs Do Math Without Numbers: New Research Reveals Hidden Process
New analysis shows large language models solve arithmetic using pattern matching and embeddings, not explicit numbers. The findings challenge assumptions about AI reasoning.
One developer built a museum of 600 operating systems you can run today
Andrew Warkentin's Virtual OS Museum offers over 1,700 OS installations for download and emulation, spanning from 1948 to modern builds.
UK education panel demands social media ban for children under 16
UK Education Committee calls for statutory social media ban for under-16s, citing addictive design and mental health harms. It urges broader regulation and treats child safety as public health issue.
AI Tutors Learn Your Style: How Gemini Creates Custom Lessons
Google Gemini adapts to individual learning styles with custom analogies and daily quizzes, helping users grasp complex topics faster.
Flipper Devices Targets Network Tinkerers With New Linux Gadget
Flipper Devices announces a Linux-powered networking gadget for hackers and hobbyists. The base model will cost under $350.
Maka Kids Raises $3M for Streaming App That Prioritizes Child Development Over Engagement
Maka Kids raised $3 million in seed funding for its streaming app designed for children ages zero to six. The platform focuses on well-being and healthy development rather than engagement metrics.
AI-Powered Web App Builders Create Security Risks for Development Teams
AI-powered web app builders speed up development but introduce serious security risks. Many teams skip proper review, leaving vulnerable code in production.
Laptop Makers Return to 8GB RAM as Component Costs Bite
Dell and Acer introduced new laptops with 8GB RAM at Computex, reversing the 16GB trend. The shift aims to keep prices low amid ongoing component shortages.
Hacker News Project Brings Realistic Soft Body Physics to Developers
A developer showcased a soft body jiggle physics project on Hacker News, highlighting real-time deformable simulations for games and animation.