article thumbnail

Sony launches high-end visual display technology

eSchool News

New scalable system has 99 percent black surface area for high contrast, high resolution, immersive visuals. At InfoComm 2016, Sony will highlight its display capabilities in a big way, focusing on upgrading the landscape for large-scale visual entertainment. The surface-mounted light source also improves light use efficiency.

Sony 42
article thumbnail

Sony Vows to Bring “Blockchain” Tech to Education. Will It Take Hold in K-12?

Marketplace K-12

Sony Global Education Inc. says it has developed a system to bring “blockchain” technology–meant to serve as a decentralized-yet-secure system for transmitting data–to education, as the concept slowly begins to attract attention in the K-12 space. Goodbye, Middleman?

Sony 40
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Uphill Battles Facing Asia’s Education Technology Startups

Edsurge

In technology, Sony and Nintendo are among the most internationally recognized brands. But when it comes to the education technology industry, few people outside the country can name Japanese companies off the top of their heads. In education, the tutoring center Kumon has franchises across the world. But they will for coding.”

article thumbnail

How “blockchain” technology could influence education

eSchool News

Sony Global Education sims to build a new, widely applicable educational infrastructure that enables diverse methods of evaluation, open sharing of academic proficiency and progress records. This would be a first if implemented on a system-wide basis.

Sony 40
article thumbnail

Can Virtual Reality Improve Education?

EdTech4Beginners

Advancements in VR Technology. VR technology is increasing at a rapid pace, and with each new app, there is endless learning potential. For example, Sony Playstation VR software and designs have evolved dramatically over the past few years, seeking to create a more comfortable and natural experience for users.

Sony 176
article thumbnail

Tech Apprenticeships Shift the Costs of Higher Ed From Students to Employers

Edsurge

More companies are assuming the costs and risks of preparing people for entry-level technology roles by offering apprenticeships. The Rise of Technology Apprenticeships The number of U.S. Information technology offerings account for just a small fraction of programs. Members include Walmart, Sony and T-Mobile.

Training 163
article thumbnail

eLearning Brothers Expands Family with Two Corporate Training Acquisitions

Edsurge

To support that pursuit, eLearning Brothers has acquired two companies: course-building tools provider Trivantis and learning management system provider Edulence. Customers include PepsiCo, Bangkok Airways and Sony. Customers of Edulence’s learning management system, Knowledgelink, include Lincoln Financial Group and AARP Services.

Training 101