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Students Playing Video Games to Learn English

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:06:43 GMT

In China, the future of foreign language education may be online. About 1,000 primary school children in China’s coastal area of Fujian are paying to play online games and learn English. WSJ’s Eva Tam takes us to 3-D English Adventureland.

Why 15 Million People are Addicted to Candy Crush

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:01:50 GMT

If you’ve heard a low voice exclaim, “Delicious!” or “Tasty!” while you’re on mass transit or at a coffee shop, you know the popular smartphone game Candy Crush is being played. WSJ’s Monika Vosough explains why it’s Facebook’s number one game today.

Face Messaging the New SMS

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:52:42 GMT

University of Cambridge scientists have created a program that digitizes your face, gives it emotion and reads off your texts. WSJ’s Linda Freund introduces us to Zoe.

Why Banks are No Use to Tech Start-Ups

Wed, 22 May 2013 08:11:56 GMT

Banks are of little value to tech start-ups says John Mullins, associate professor of management practice at London Business School. He explains where entrepreneurs might go instead. Photo: LBS

Apple Tax Case Is Toxic Political Issue

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:57:15 GMT

A U.S. Senate hearing on Apple’s international tax structure has become a toxic political issue in the U.S. and the U.K. as the company has gone to Ireland to book income at a cheaper tax rate. Even so, WSJ’s Charles Forelle reports that little is being done by governments to change the law.

Fine Dining Goes to New Heights—180 Feet Up

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:30:00 GMT

For around $300 per person, high-flying foodies can dine out while dangling from a construction crane — 180 feet in the air. WSJ's Dan Michaels reports on the latest dining-up trend from Belgium.

For Sale: Your Cellphone Data?

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:36:23 GMT

Big phone companies have begun selling the vast troves of data they gather about their subscribers' location, travels and interests -- opening up a long-anticipated and powerful tool for marketers but raising new concerns about privacy, Anton Troianovski reports on digits. Photo: Getty Images.

Microsoft Shows Off Xbox One Console

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:32 GMT

Microsoft unveiled a new videogame console called the Xbox One on Tuesday. The company spent much of the time showcasing the broader entertainment features of the new console while relatively few games were shown. MarketWatch's Dan Gallagher reports. (Photo: AP)

Xbox One Unveiled

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:49:33 GMT

Eight years in the making, Microsoft is finally shows off its next generation Xbox videogame console at an invitation-only event at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Wash.

Can Other Start Ups Do as Well as Tumblr?

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:31:20 GMT

Yahoo's $1.1 billion deal for Tumblr is a fairy-tale ending for the blogging site. Many other highflying Web startups may not be as lucky. Spencer Ante joins digits. Photo: Getty Images.