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AVer Ships $200 Document Camera

AVer Information has started shipping a new $200 portable document camera that offers 1.3 megapixel image capture and 720p HD output at 30 frames per second.

Adobe Brings Creative Suite-Inspired Apps to Android

Adobe has launched six new apps for the Android platform, including a new version of Photoshop optimized specifically for Android-based tablets.

Amazon Ships Kindle Fire, Kindle Touches Early

Amazon will release its new tablet, the Kindle Fire, one day early, and its new e-readers, the Kindle Touch and the Kindle Touch 3G, six days early.

Wake Forest, Odigia Collaborate on Textbook Alternative

Wake Forest University and Odigia have partnered to create BioBook, a digital alternative to college-level biology textbooks.

Virginia State Taps Social Tools for Student Engagement

As part of its increasing emphasis on technology in education, Virginia State University's Reginald F. Lewis School of Business has deployed an academic social network in an effort to boost student engagement.

Panasonic To Ship Ruggedized Android Tablet

Panasonic has debuted an upcoming line of ruggedized tablets built on the Android platform. Dubbed "Toughpad," the devices will begin shipping in 2012, with the first model, the A1, starting at $1,299.

Google+ Adds Pages for Organizations

Google has launched pages for Google+ to give organizations a presence on the social network. Previously, only individuals were allowed on the platform.

Samsung Pushes Apple Out of Top Smart Phone Slot

Samsung moved to the top position among smart phone manufacturers worldwide in the third quarter, bumping Apple, Nokia, and Research in Motion out of the way in the process.

oneDrum Brings Real-Time Collaboration to Microsoft Office; Mac Version To Hit Beta Later This Year

A UK company has launched a free application that allows users to collaborate on Microsoft Office files in real time similar to the way they can with Google Docs.

Snap! by Lectora Adds Video Tools, Snap! Empower Integration

Trivantis has released a new version of Snap! by Lectora, which lets instructors convert resources from PowerPoint to Flash.