The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer with an LED screen, built-in speaker, microphone and touch sensor that can help you to learn about coding.

The BBC is giving schools a million free micro:bit computers. It hopes it will kick-start a coding revival. This is the inside story ...

“Coding with BBC micro:bit introduces children to the hardware and software features of the micro:bit, including the built-in microphone, speaker, and touch sensor added in micro:bit version 2. They ...

Playing with the new micro:bit - three MakeCode projects for you to try out We took part in a coding workshop as the pocket sized computer got an update - see what we made and try them for yourself!

I made a theremin-like thing! It uses the micro:bit's light sensor, one of the buttons, and the speaker. While I hold down button A, a tone is played out of the speaker whose pitch is set by the ...

The Micro Bit is central the the BBC's Make It Digital initiative, which is aimed at raising proficiency and understanding of coding and digital creativity across the country.

The pocket-size device, called the micro:bit, contains a programmable array of LED lights, sensors, a Bluetooth chip and a meter that measures magnetic fields.

The broadcaster is developing a spiritual successor to the BBC Micro, called the Micro Bit, which will give students a physical companion in their path to coding competence.

The Micro:bit educational foundation is donating the devices alongside partners Nominet and the Scottish government in a bid to boost coding skills amongst primary school students.

Pocket-sized computer micro:bit is being updated for the first time since 2016 with the latest technology to help children code.