Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Augmented-reality devices like Microsoft’s HoloLens are still a work in progress, but they may bear more fruit for investors. Augmented-reality technology mixes the real world with objects that aren’t really there. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. University of California, Irvine is launching a new e-sports initiative this fall, which it’s describing as “the first of its kind at a public research university.” More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Artificial intelligence* is developing much faster than we thought. Just last month, Google’s DeepMind AI beat Lee Sedol, a legendary Go player, at his own game in a defining moment for the industry. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. There are many ways of integrating technology in the classroom; ways that do not directly involve the use of computers. Some of the traditional classroom tools have found equivalent technology tools. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. For millions of Americans with Internet access, technology has become more than a fun way to pass the time or keep in touch with friends and family; it can also open them up to a world of knowledge. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The Institute for Advanced Computer Studies at the University of Maryland College Park is at the forefront of visual communication and learning, and virtual reality is expected to become an important element for students and faculty.EdTech reports the latest generation of virtual reality technology, including the recently released Oculus Rift headset, could achieve mainstream adoption in five to 10 years, giving students a way to experience their lessons firsthand, without leaving the classroom. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. The University of California, Irvine, was slow to upgrade its wireless availability in student housing, primarily because of budget constraints, but its recent upgrade means the school has powerful infrastructure that will remain relevant for several years. More...

Higher Ed Tech News and Research ~ Ray Schroeder, editor. Education technology hardware spending increased worldwide by 7 percent in 2015, according to a new report issued by Futuresource Consulting. More...