September 18, 2013

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With Google Play for Education, Google Promises a Hassle-Free Tablet for K-12, challenging the iPad

With Google Play for Education, Google Promises a Hassle-Free Tablet for K-12, challenging the iPad

The iPad has been the tablet of choice for schools, thanks to volume purchasing, volume management, and the vast selection of apps. But that may be about to change. With the recent launch of Google Play for Education, Google is set to challenge the iPad’s dominance.

John Green to ‘Hangout’ with Obama

John Green

On Thursday, February 14 at 4:50 p.m. EST, popular young adult author John Green will participate in a Google+ “fireside” Hangout with President Obama, following up on the State of the Union address to Congress.

Google Drive’s new very appy Create menu

Google Drive’s new very appy Create menu

It’s just a little easier to find your apps these days and to discover and connect to new ones. On Friday Google announced a new feature in its Drive interface.  The Create menu now expands to list a lovely variety of  third-party Drive-connected apps.  These apps may now be conveniently added to your Create menu [...]