Microsoft plans large volume production of surface
Microsoft Corp. seems to be serious about its foray into the tablet market – the software giant is planning large volume production of its first tablet computer, Surface,…
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Apple ‘preparing’ to launch smaller tablet
Apple is preparing to launch a smaller tablet computer in the coming months in a bid to maintain its edge in an increasingly crowded market, the Wall Street…
Justice Dept. may sue Apple, publishers on eBook pricing
The Justice Department has warned Apple and five of the biggest U.S. publishers that it plans to sue them, accusing them of colluding to raise the prices of…
Airy Labs founder on ‘higher education bubble’ vs. real world
On the surface, Andrew Hsu is a curious fit among the inaugural class of Thiel Fellows, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Washington Post shakes up Kaplan unit
Washington Post Co. said Tuesday that both the chief executive and finance chief of its Kaplan unit's higher-education division are stepping aside, reports the Wall Street Journal.
Amazon to battle Apple iPad with tablet
Amazon.com Inc. has battled Apple Inc. over digital books, digital music and mobile applications. Now the two companies are taking their clash to another front: the tablet market.…
U.S. Education Dept softens final rule on vocational programs
The U.S. Department of Education on Thursday will release the final version of its much-awaited "gainful employment" rule that punishes career-training programs for graduating students with heavy debt…
Key education issues dividing public, college presidents, study finds
The general public and university presidents disagree about the purpose of college, who ought to pay for it and whether today's students are getting their money's worth, reports…
Class of 2011: More debt than ever
It's official: This year's class graduates with a record amount of debt. The Wall Street Journal reports that total student loan debt taken on by parents and students…
Samsung sues Apple on patents
Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday it filed patent infringement lawsuits against Apple Inc. in Seoul, Tokyo and Germany, in apparent response to Apple's suit against it over trademark…