Smart learning uke fattens the tone with built-in pre-amp

PopuMusic has followed its learning ukulele from 2017 and last year’s acoustic guitar – each featuring follow-me LED lighting in the neck – with a new version of the uke that rocks a different shape and features a built-in pre-amp with effects.Continue… Continue reading Smart learning uke fattens the tone with built-in pre-amp

Math ability predicted by measuring neurotransmitter levels

Do you have a brain for math? New research indicates levels of two key neurotransmitters can predict mathematics ability, suggesting brain chemistry may be playing a role in those who find math easy.Continue ReadingCategory: ScienceTags: Neuroscience, … Continue reading Math ability predicted by measuring neurotransmitter levels

Neuroscientists discover how taking breaks while learning improves memory

In the late 19th century German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus published an influential book exploring memory and learning. Ebbinghaus was the first to chronicle a learning phenomenon which became known as the “spacing effect.”Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Neuroscientists discover how taking breaks while learning improves memory

Travel Sax 2 lets players practice without disturbing others

When Spain’s Ramon Mañas moved to Berlin to study music, he started learning the saxophone. But as the sax is a loud instrument, he couldn’t do so when and where he liked. This led to the development of the small and light Travel Sax, which could be pl… Continue reading Travel Sax 2 lets players practice without disturbing others

Iterative raises $20M for its MLOps platform

Iterative, an open-source startup that is building an enterprise AI platform to help companies operationalize their models, today announced that it has raised a $20 million Series A round led by 468 Capital and Mesosphere co-founder Florian Leibert. Previous investors True Ventures and Afore Capital also participated in this round, which brings the company’s total funding to […] Continue reading Iterative raises $20M for its MLOps platform

How Gamification is Changing Cybersecurity

Gamification is changing cybersecurity and the way we learn! Scott Wright, Co-host and CEO of Click Armor, joins us this month to discuss why gamification is a “game” changer in our industry. ** Links mentioned on the show ** What is Gamified Learning?… Continue reading How Gamification is Changing Cybersecurity

Sphero takes early learners for driving lessons with indi robot car

Though Sphero released its first rolling robot way back in 2011, the company is probably best known for the BB-8 droid it released before Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens hit cinemas in late 2015. More recently, the focus has been on helping ki… Continue reading Sphero takes early learners for driving lessons with indi robot car

DJI flies into the classroom with Tello Talent programmable drone

China’s drone titan DJI has today added a new model to its recently launched Education division. The company aims to encourage robotics and AI tech learning with a package that includes a teeny drone, an intuitive mobile app and an exclusive curriculum… Continue reading DJI flies into the classroom with Tello Talent programmable drone