• 'Too Small and Too Slow': FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Proposal Draws Criticism

  A week remains for K–12 stakeholders to submit comments on the Federal Communications Commission's proposed 3-year, $200 million Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program, and so far, most comments submitted have expressed significant concerns that it is too "too small and too slow" to help public schools defend against emerging cyber threats.

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• Google Announces New Education Features and AI Tools, New Chromebooks

  Google has announced 15 new Chromebooks and more than 30 new Google for Education features, both available now and to be rolled out this year, the company said in a blog about its recent and upcoming showcases at annual ed tech exhibition Bett 2024.

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• Microsoft Announces Education AI Enhancements with Focus on Collaboration, Personalized Learning

  Microsoft has unveiled a handful of AI initiatives aimed at educators and students, including new and enhanced features in Microsoft Copilot and Microsoft Loop.

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• LG Announces New CreateBoard with Built-in Access to Google Play Store

  LG Business Solutions USA (LG) has introduced a new CreateBoard, the TR3DK-BM, to be shipped this spring. It will come with ransomware default protection ChromeOS Flex and Android 13 pre-installed and be able to access the Google Play store.

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• Lightspeed Introduces Multifunctional Audio Platform Cascadia

  Instructional audio company Lightspeed has announced Cascadia, a networked audio platform for K–12 schools. The new platform allows easy projection of the teacher's voice as well as instant communication outside the classroom and help in an emergency.

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• Orbbec and Hiwonder Partner in Educational Robotics

  3D vision technology company Orbbec and educational robot manufacturer Hiwonder have partnered to add Orbbec's 3D capabilities to Hiwonder's mobile robot platforms, the companies announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.

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• PTZOptics Unveils New Livestreaming Video Camera Line

  PTZOptics has announced its new livestreaming video camera line, Move SE. The line, introduced at CES 2024, includes over 10 new features for PTZ cameras, the company said.

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• AWS Selects 15 Ed Tech Startups for Education Accelerator Program

  Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced the selection of 15 innovative ed tech startup companies to take part in its inaugural Education Accelerator program. The program will support these companies to apply data, analytics, and AI to transform teaching and learning and tackle educational challenges to improve student success.

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