Google and NASA are among those involved with the new Singularity University, which wants to draw elite students for short courses to help solve the world's big problems.
As competition to One Laptop Per Child and Intel's models, India is set to introduce its own low-cost laptop, aimed at the country's schoolchildren and students.
The Securities and Exchange Commission is launching an investigation to make sure investors weren't misled by announcements over Steve Jobs's health and decision to take a leave of absence.