Apple News: Australian University to distribute 11,000 iPads to students and faculty
In an educational initiative set to kick off next year, the University of Western Sydney will rollout some 11,000 Apple iPads to all faculty and newly-enrolled students. The iPads will be used to help facilitate a curriculum overhaul across the university’s six campuses, with educators looking to offer more flexible study options and a “blended learning model,” reports The Australian.
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Technology News: Five big tech stories to watch for in 2013
We were dazzled by an array of smartphones. We were fascinated and then disappointed by Facebook’s initial public offering. And we held our breaths as we awaited the verdict in the Apple v. Samsung trial. But all that’s so 2012. Let’s talk 2013. Will we still be paying attention to patents, smartphones, and IPOs? The answer is “yes, yes, and yes,” but not in the way you might imagine. The great thing about writing about the high-tech industry is its constant march forward. New companies get built on the bones of old companies, and new faces emerge while others fade. It’s what keeps us going and sitting on those hard, wooden courtroom benches.
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Programming News: Automator workflow of the month: Sending holiday greetings
While the holiday season can bring both comfort and joy, it can also be one of the most hectic times of the year—one where you may be so distracted by one task that you neglect another. Take those holiday well-wishes that many of us email to friends, family, and business associates, for example. All too often we leave them to the last minute and, worse, remember them only when we’re on the road to grandma’s without laptop or Internet connection.
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Photography News: 10 Best Photography Books for Beginners + 20 More to Consider
Searching for a good photography book can be a quite difficult task that may simply waste your time and efforts. So I decided to help you in this pursuit. I have been browsing the web and reading customers reviews for two days in order to find the best photography books for beginners. Here I have collected 10 photography books recommended for beginners that are easy to read and to understand, even if you have never worked with a camera before.
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