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Meta has said it will unveil a new product later in the year which will aim its Quest devices at education. It should make Quest devices easier for teachers to use in their classrooms.

The Microsoft Education division has announced more new generative AI features are being added to its services for students and educators. That includes new AI features for Reading Coach

Users, especially in the field of academics, can now get help from new capabilities in Search and Lens by Google. The latest updates solve equations, integrals, and word problems more easily.

Microsoft has announced several new intiatives to help train the global workforce in using generative AI. It said the technology has potential but people need to know how to use it effectively.

Duolingo has announced that it's bringing maths and music lessons to its app. The new subjects will first arrive for iOS users before expanding more widely. The subjects can be accessed in the app.

A new report claims Apple is working on a cheaper MacBook version that is expected to be launched sometime in 2024. The alleged MacBook series is expected to rival Chromebooks in the education sector.

The new cloud storage limits on Microsoft 365 for Education plans are because the current limits are "not sustainable from a cost or environmental" standpoint, according to the company.

Schools and teachers using Google Classroom can have more control over the assignment submission deadlines. A new feature allows teachers to disable submissions automatically after a due date.

UNESCO has called on schools to remove technology, such as smartphones, from classrooms unless they are absolutely necessary. It said technology was over-used and caused a significant distraction.

The Microsoft Classwork app is designed to help teachers create class assignments for students, with features like links to OneNote pages, websites, and Teams channels. Even more features are planned.

Microsoft has announced three new Azure CLX programme tracks that are focused on Data and AI skills. You'll earn certificates and a 50 per cent discount off the Microsoft Azure Certification Exam.

Microsoft has introduced Viva Connections for Education, a dashboard for students to access their many EdTech tools from one place. Admins can adjust the Viva Connections dashboard as needed.

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Many students have been using ChatGPT to write their papers, resulting in school districts banning the tool. However, the creator behind ChatGPT thinks that the chatbot should not be blocked.

The Acer TravelMate B5 14, B3 Spin 11, and B3 11 are the latest additions to the tech giant's B series packing Windows 11 22H2. These are set to arrive later this year across the world.

New York City's education department has taken steps to block access to OpenAI's ChatGPT on school devices and networks. Authorities are worried about ChatGPT's accuracy and impact on learning.

An Android threat campaign using fraudulent educational apps was recently found. It can capture various Facebook information such as profile name, email address, password, and phone number.

YouTube is offering a way to offer videos that do not have ads, recommendations, and external links. Content without distractions can help viewers focus, but only select creators will qualify.

Microsoft Teams has added new features for educators before the start of the new school year. It brings Reflect, so students can share opinions on assignments and a new, more useful home page.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Chromebook 2 360. It is aimed at school students with prices starting at $430. The firm said that the new device is sturdy so it should be able to withstand school.

Microsoft has announced that its design revamp for Office.com should be available to all business and education customers by the end of this week. It is coming soon for the general public too.

In a move to expand its literacy portfolio, Microsoft has introduced Reading Coach in addition to new updates to Reading Progress. The latest resource will be available in Teams for Education soon.

Microsoft's latest Active Citizen game is available for the users of Minecraft: Education Edition, in-game, and on the Minecraft website. A free demo of the game will be offered later this month.

In an effort to improve access to technology for students, Intel partnered with Dell and the Chandler Unified School District to distribute 800 Latitude 5320 and 3,200 Latitude 3310 notebooks.

Apple now requires customers in the US to verify their educational status via UNiDAYS in order to qualify for discounts and other offers on eligible products like the Mac, iPad, and MacBook devices.

The new Windows 11 device portfolio for education includes the Surface Laptop SE, Windows 11 Pro EDU, and Windows 11 SE devices, and is available to order via education channels, starting at $249.

Logitech has announced a $64.99 Pen for students using Chromebooks in educational environments. The peripheral offers 15 days of use on a single charge and 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity.

Microsoft has announced the launch of Windows 11 SE for children in K-8 education. Accompanying the launch is the Surface Laptop SE which comes with Windows 11 SE and is priced at just $249.

Microsoft has announced an education-focused event for Tuesday November 9th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET. The company will discuss “new and existing technology from Microsoft Education”.

Microsoft has announced that it's helping to expand the TEALS computer science program in more U.S. and Mexican schools. It also said TEALS has been translated to Spanish for the first time.

Nokia has been working with partners in Kenya to bring internet connectivity to rural and underserved communities in the African country. The government wants all schools online by 2030.

The Raspberry Pi Foundation is working with the University of Cambridge to launch a research centre that will try to discover the best ways to teach computing and computer science to kids.

Amazon has awarded ten computer science and robotics teachers with a $30,000 prize for the work they have put in to educate underserved and underrepresented communities in their respective fields.

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Day, Microsoft has highlighted a few more education-focused features coming to its apps - including OneNote, and Edge - in time for back to school.

As part of the education-focused features being added to Microsoft's offerings, the firm announced new Whiteboard features such as support for rich content, better Teams integration, and more.

The new partnership focuses on bringing further opportunities for skilling in Azure, with three new specializations on offer. Scholarships for these specializations are provided as well.

Apple has announced $430 million in U.S. investments over the next five years. With this money, it hopes to create 20,000 new jobs, improve areas around the country, and invest in education.

Microsoft has announced its Classroom Pen 2. The latest iteration is more comfortable to use and is appropriate for people of all ages. A pack of 20 pens will cost schools $399.80 ($19.99 per pen).