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"When asked what my first language is, I often answer, "visual." I think in images, prefer to be taught through images, and like to express what I know through images. I find it disconcerting that as learners progress to the higher grades, there is less use of images and visuals to teach concepts. The power of the use of vision for learning is emphasized by developmental molecular biologist, John Medina, where in his publication, Brain Rules, he states: Vision Trumps All Other Senses We are incredible at remembering pictures. Hear a piece of information, and three days later you'll remember 10% of it. Add a picture and you'll remember 65%. Professionals everywhere need to know about the incredible inefficiency of text-based information and the incredible effects of images (http://www.brainrules.net/vision)."

"Chinese manufacturer Huawei is continuing its assault on the UK tablet and smartphone market this winter, announcing that the Android-powered Vision smartphone will be available from December."

Huawei has publicly announced its latest Android powered devices, MediaPad tablet and Vision 3D smartphone at a discussion event held in London.

Facebook has already become as one of the most accessed services on the internet, but the vision of its CEO, Mark Zuckerberg does not stop there. In fact, his vision is not limited to the present population of the internet users either.

It seems like Microsoft is keen into reaching sky-high in its "one experience" motto. This is due to its recent announcement that involves Skype in its latest Windows 8.1 operating system edition released in October. "Skype will be front-and-center on Windows 8.1 - from the very first time you turn on your PC," states Aga Guzik, marketing chief of Skype desktop, in an official blog post.