Friday Buzz Report – Issue Number 4
It is our favorite day of the week, the clock is ticking, and we can almost smell the sweet, delicious scent of the weekend. This week we have a ton of news to cover, so let’s get to it.
Apple Unveils iPhone X with Tons of ‘New’ Features
Apple unveiled iPhone X this week and delighted its fans with features such as large OLED screen, wireless charging, facial recognition and more. While Android users were quick to point out that none of these features can be considered as new, Apple fans will gladly take out a new mortgage on their house to buy the $1000 phone (or whatever is being sold to them by the powerful brand).
Hey, we are not taking sides here, whether you are an Android user or an Apple fanatic, we have courses you can benefit from. Read More>>
Google Wants You To Hold Off Buying Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone X
Now that Samsung and Apple have released their latest smartphones, it is only natural that Google will try to outdo them. Google teased Pixel 2 this week and declared October 4 as the official announcement date for the new phone. If you are thinking about buying a new phone, you should wait until Pixel 2 is released, so you can compare it with Galaxy Note 8 and iPhone X. Read More>>
The eLearning Industry Will Grow Past $200 Billion by 2024
Academic and corporate sectors are more inclined towards flexible education solutions, according to Global Market Insights, Inc. A report published by the company indicated that the elearning industry will go well past $200 billion by the year 2024. The market growth can be attributed to the increased availability of internet throughout the world, increased interest by emerging economies to invest in the development of their workforce, and easy access and availability of course materials online. The report also touched on how different corporations are utilizing elearning to train their employees. Read More>>
Bonus: Here is a great read on how elearning enabled classes to continue during Hurricanes Irma and Harvey.
As we are writing this report, there is a lot of news about a terrorist attack in London that happened this morning. At least 22 people have been hospitalized as a result of the attack. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and we wish everyone a safe weekend. That’s it for this week’s Friday Buzz Report, see you guys next week.
Senior Product Marketing Manager
Ehtisham Hussain
Ehtisham is a writer, editor, and digital marketing professional working in the IT training industry. Passionate about how IT Training is delivered, consumed, and implemented, he serves as a product marketing manager for QuickStart, a workforce readiness platform serving the IT Community by delivering high impact, personalized training.