Between 2006 and 2024, over 1,700 journalists have been killed around the world, and around 85 percent of the cases did not make it to court, according to a report by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Google has revealed an experimental travel feature called Talking ToursIt provides AI-generated commentary on over 50 locationsYou can try it out in the Google Arts & Culture app or website Google made it pretty clear with its recent Google Maps upgrades that it wants to be your virtual tour guide – and a new Talking Tours experiment takes those ambitions to the next level. Found in Google’s Arts & Culture app for iOS and Android (you can also try it online), the Talking Tours feature gives you AI-generated commentary on big landmarks for 55 locations around the world. But what makes it feel like a glimpse of the future of walking tours is the ability to let you look around a 360-degree panorama, take a snap, and then have the AI feed you information about what’s in the scene. Naturally, the audio guides are restricted to major tourist locations like the Taj Mahal, Machu Picchu, and the […]
Apple has just acquired the popular photo editing app PixelmatorThere won’t be any changes to Pixelmator’s app “at this time”The move could be a big boost for photo editing on iPhones and Macs Apple has just bought the popular photo editing app Pixelmator – and that could be huge news for photo editing on iPhones, iPads and Macs. The news was shared by Pixelmator in a surprise blog post, which says that it’s “signed an agreement to be acquired by Apple, subject to regulatory approval”. That approval is likely to be a formality, given Pixelmator is far from the biggest fish in the image editing pool. If you’re a Pixelmator fan, you don’t need to worry about big changes for now – the app maker says there will not be “material changes to the Pixelmator Pro, Pixelmator for iOS, and Photomator apps at this time”. However, it added to “stay tuned for exciting updates to come” and […]
The flipped classroom model is an innovative educational strategy that inverts traditional teaching methods by delivering instructional content, often online, outside of the classroom. This pedagogical approach allows for what is traditionally homework to be completed in class under the guidance of the teacher. The core idea is to shift the more passive aspects of learning, such as lectures, out of the classroom space, thereby maximizing classroom time for interactive activities that reinforce and deepen students’ understanding of the material. The flipped classroom is supported by digital technologies that facilitate the distribution of lecture materials, such as video lectures, podcasts, and digital readings, which students can engage with at their own pace prior to class. The practical implementation of a flipped classroom involves two main components: pre-class preparation and in-class activities. In the pre-class phase, students engage with learning materials that introduce them to new concepts. This phase often includes watching video lectures or participating in online […]
From digital distractions to training evaluation hurdles, this edition of our monthly hot topics article is all about challenges that L&D pros must overcome. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. eLearning Trends Source: eLearning Industry Read More
UN Secretary General António Guterres has strongly condemned escalating attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan’s Al Jazirah state, as new reports reveal over 135,000 civilians were displaced in just 10 days.
A senior UN disarmament official on Thursday called on all parties to the conflict in Ukraine to exercise restraint and avoid actions that could further escalate the war.
South Sudan is facing a spiralling humanitarian crisis with hunger and cholera cases escalating in several parts of the country. UN agencies on Friday called for more international support and interventions to ease the widespread suffering.
Generative AI is revolutionizing remote and hybrid learning by providing personalized, interactive training that engages employees and adapts to their needs, regardless of location. It bridges skills gaps through scalable, accessible content and real-time analytics, ensuring effective learning experiences. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Artificial Intelligence Source: eLearning Industry Read More
In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet has approved an accelerated pathway to permanent residency and nationality for nearly half a million stateless people, marking one of the region’s most significant citizenship initiatives.
Using a cloud-based LMS for corporate training can significantly reduce expenses by eliminating the need for in-house infrastructure, minimizing setup time, and providing scalable, user-friendly solutions. This post was first published on eLearning Industry. Learning Management Systems Source: eLearning Industry Read More
The record-breaking rainfall and deadly flash floods that hit Spain this week underscore why saving lives as climate change turbocharges extreme weather must be a top priority, the World Meteorological Office (WMO) said on Friday.