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BBC reveals new coding and computing content to tie-in with new UK school curriculum

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by on September 1, 2014 at 10:31 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Product Updates, UK

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The BBC has today introduced a range of computing and coding-related shows, games and competitions for kids designed to help improve their understanding and enjoyment of the subjects. BBC Children and BBC Learning hope that the new resources will help kids to become more involved in computer science, a desire shared by the UK government, which has introduced new coding and computer elements to the UK’s education curriculum. The Beeb’s additional content coincides with the launch of this new curriculum this week, and incorporates different activities, aimed at primary and secondary school level children. For example, BBC Bitesize content includes study guides and quizzes…

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Blinkist for Android gives you the gist of non-fiction books in 15 minutes

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by on September 1, 2014 at 10:26 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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We first brought you news on Blinkist back in January, delving deep into the reading subscription service that helps you get to grips with books in fifteen minutes. It’s all about manual curation, as experts in their specialized fields with a passion for explaining complex matters, provide abridged, ‘condensed’ versions of non-fiction titles that can be read quickly. Back then, it was only available on the Web and on iPhone, but following its arrival for iPad back in March, it’s finally landed on Android too. How it looks Blinkist for Android pretty much follows the same layout as that of its…

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Offline over the weekend? Read all the tech news you missed right here

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by on September 1, 2014 at 9:41 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider, Roundups

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The weekend is over, Monday is upon us, and it’s time to catch up on everything you missed while you were away from the screen doing other things. We understand that not everyone can keep their eyes peeled for the best in news and features all day every day, so we do it for you. All you need to do is put on a coffee, switch your phone to silent and spend 10 minutes catching up on the news and features from The Next Web and beyond over the last two days. News from The Next Web over the weekend Apple…

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Trouble in China: Microsoft has 20 days to explain itself in antitrust probe

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by on September 1, 2014 at 9:33 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Asia

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Things aren’t looking all that good for Microsoft in China as it comes under close scrutiny by the government for antitrust issues. Authorities visited Microsoft’s offices in July and have targeted the company since last month for alleged monopolistic practices relating to compatibility issues for its Windows operating system and Office software. The latest development in the saga comes in the form of a statement issued today by a Chinese government agency, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC), demanding that Microsoft explain itself within 20 days (as spotted by Reuters). The SAIC said it believes Microsoft hasn’t fully…

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