What is micro:bit: A pocket-sized programmable computer with built-in sensors for light, temperature, sound, motion, and more—ideal for hands-on science and coding projects. Why it matters: It helps ...

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. announced a new fully integrated proximity and ambient light optical sensor with the industry's lowest height of 0.8 mm. The VCNL4020 combines an IR emitter, a ...

Recently at BBC Research & Development, we got our hands on the new BBC micro:bit v2, a pocket-sized computer first launched in 2015 to help teach computer science. The first generation of this device ...

LAST week it was rain. This week, our mini weather station will measure temperature and humidity. And by using a second BBC micro:bit, we can get the readings before heading outside. First, we need a ...