It’s a rather odd proposition, to give an ARM based single board computer to coder-newbie children in the hope that they might learn something about how computers work, after all if you are used to ...

A new version of the pocket-sized BBC micro:bit computer is coming to schools worldwide, packed with new features designed to keep young students up-to-date with the latest hot trends in technology.

The module has no on-board battery, but there’s a power connector. The edge connector uses standard 0.05-in spacing. In addition, five large sections with holes could be used to mount a header, ...

I was not able to go to the launch of the BBC micro:bit and have been puzzling over exactly what is on the board, particularly as the language used in the press release is somewhat obscure – ...