Do you have an Android phone running Oreo? Use Google Go to read webpages to you

Do you have an Android phone running Oreo? Use Google Go to read webpages to you

Today, we’re launching a new feature which will let everyone using Google Go’s browser listen to webpages out loud. Powered by natural language processing and speech synthesis AI, this technology can read aloud billions of webpages in 28 languages smoothly, and in a natural sounding voice, even on 2G connections. It also uses minimal cellular…

A guide to using gaming mechanics in your classroom

A guide to using gaming mechanics in your classroom

Players seek risks, challenges, rewards, and recognition when they play a game. Application of various game mechanics to learning experiences can help fulfill these ‘human motivations’. When you design a learning game, you need to choose mechanics that seem appealing for your students, whilst also ensuring that they gel well with the context and the…

Watch livestreams of Dr. Robert Ballard’s research vehicle Nautilus

Watch livestreams of Dr. Robert Ballard’s research vehicle Nautilus

The Nautilus is a research vehicle operated by the Ocean Exploration Trust, a nonprofit founded by Robert Ballard, one of the people who helped us find the Titanic. It conducts scientific research and offers live video and audio streams to those of us who are unable to come along. This year, it’ll journey along the…

Taking Notes in Vivaldi

Taking Notes in Vivaldi

Check out taking notes in Vivaldi for a quick way to collect information. The Vivaldi browser has a note taking feature built in to the browser. You can access it from the toolbar on the right, but default it’s the 3rd icon down. I wasn’t too interested in the Notes feature before they added syncing,…