EdTech Insight – New Activision QA union is the largest in the video game industry

by EdTechMate | Mar 9, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In the latest unfolding of events in the technology and gaming sectors, we have witnessed a significant development in the labor landscape with approximately 600 software testers at Activision forming what is so far the largest union...

EdTech Insight – Salesforce’s behind-the-scenes co-founder is tackling Slack as software company turns 25

by EdTechMate | Mar 9, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points In recent news, Salesforce, under the leadership of Marc Benioff and co-founder Parker Harris, has had to swiftly adapt their strategic plan in response to the rapid rise of generative AI technologies, such as ChatGPT. Traditionally...

EdTech Insight – Signos uses a glucose monitor patch and AI to help you eat healthier. Here’s what it’s like

by EdTechMate | Mar 9, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Innovations in personal health monitoring technologies have begun permeating deeper into the consumer space. Notably, the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) has transcended traditional diabetic care, becoming a...

EdTech Insight – How Sony’s PlayStation has rivaled Microsoft and Nintendo in the console wars

by EdTechMate | Mar 9, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

Executive Summary and Main Points This summary encapsulates the evolution of Sony’s PlayStation and its effect on the gaming industry, reflecting on the strategic moves and cultural initiatives that established Sony as a technological and entertainment leader....

EdTech Insight – Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board of directors as investigation into his ouster comes to a close

by EdTechMate | Mar 8, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points Recent educational technology news encapsulates key structural changes and corporate governance developments at OpenAI following an internal crisis. OpenAI underwent an investigation led by U.S. law firm WilmerHale...

EdTech Insight – UnitedHealth working to restore Change Healthcare systems by mid-March, company says

by EdTechMate | Mar 8, 2024 | CNBC, News & Insights

“`html Executive Summary and Main Points UnitedHealth Group recently announced a significant cyberattack on Change Healthcare’s IT network, which occurred on February 21st. Immediate measures were taken to isolate and disconnect the affected systems,...