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Micro Bit mini-computer gets new update – BBC News
The new model will have an in-built microphone and speaker.
By Cristina CriddleTechnology reporter
image captionSchoolchildren have used the mini-computers to learn to code
The BBC Micro Bit mini-computer – used by millions of schoolchildren across the world – will receive its first major update since 2016.
The new model includes a speaker and microphone, as well as artificial intelligence and machine-learning capabilities.
Formerly a BBC-led project, it is now led by a foundation that aims to make coding accessible for children.
The device will be …
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