Microsoft and Code.org celebrate Computer Science Education Week with free ‘Minecraft’-based coding tutorial

Microsoft and Code.org are at it again this year with Minecraft Hour of Code Designer, a coding tutorial for students and educators. The two organizations partnered yet again for this entry for Hour of Code, an annual global campaign held during Computer Science Education Week from December 5 to 11. The web-based tutorial allows beginner coders to create and share their own simple Minecraft game, which at the same time is teaching them the needed critical thinking and problem-solving skills for working in this modern age.

The tutorial is available in 10 languages and is scheduled to be available in 50 languages by December 5. It’s designed for ages 6 and up and features Code.org’s drag-and-drop coding interface to teach computer science concepts like object-oriented programming, event handlers, and repeat loops. There will be a series of 12 challenges for players to overcome and resulting in them being able to create their own simple game that they can share with friends. Microsoft also plans to host hundreds of free workshops in Microsoft Stores around the world. You can secure a spot for these youth coding events through this link or by visiting your local Microsoft Store.

HP's performance Z2 Mini workstations are designed for CAD

With very few contenders in sight, HP is turning heads with its latest Intel Xeon powered mini PCs designed for compact performance. The HP Z2 Mini Workstation is expected to be available worldwide in December starting at $945.00 CAD.

HP unveiled the world’s first mini workstation designed for users in CAD and other compute-intensive industries. The stylish, new HP Z2 Mini Workstation delivers breakthrough power and versatility and at only 2.3” high is 90 per cent smaller than a traditional business-class tower.

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OnePlus 3T coming on November 22 for $599 with a spectacular set of specs

OnePlus is bringing another highly desireable smartphone to market on November 22. The OnePlus 3T is the superphone version of the already impressive OnePlus 3 and it will come with a quad-core Snapdragon 821 CPU clocked at 2.35GHz backed by an Adreno 530 GPU. This monster will have 6GB of RAM and 64GB (CAD $599) of storage in tap with an option for 128GB. 

Other features coming to OnePlus 3T are quick charge capability, a 3400 mAh battery, a 16 megapixel rear and 16 megapixel front camera, fingerprint sensor and 5.5-inch AMOLED display.

Game of Thrones Season 6 Blu-Ray out today with deleted scenes and extra features

The Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season is now available and features what many believe to be the best battle episode ever shot on TV (Battle of the Bastards) plus various deleted scenes and special features in glorious Blu-Ray resolution.

Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season continues the show's use of Dolby Atmos (with a Dolby TrueHD 7.1 core) but the default to the also included Dolby Digital 5.1 track. Below is a complete list of the special features on the Blu-Ray.

 
·   In-Episode Guide –
·   Histories and Lore –
·   The Old Way: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
·   The Kingsmoot: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
·   The Sunset Sea: narrated by Euron Greyjoy (Pilou Asbæk)
·   War of the Ninepenny Kings: narrated by Brother Ray (Ian McShane)
·   The Great Tourney at Harrenhal: narrated by Meera Reed (Ellie Kendrick)
·   Robert’s Rebellion: narrated by Jaime Lannister (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau)
·   Vaes Dothrak: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
·   The Dothraki: narrated by Jorah Mormont (Iain Glen)
·   Northern Allegiances to House Stark: narrated by Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner)
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·   Brotherhood Without Banners: narrated by Thoros of Myr (Paul Kaye)
·   Oldtown: narrated by Grand Maester Pycelle (Julian Glover) and Qyburn (Anton Lesser)
·   House Dayne: narrated by Young Ned Stark (Robert Aramayo)
·   The Little Birds: narrated by Lord Varys (Conleth Hill)
·   Knights of the Vale: narrated by Petyr ‘Littlefinger’ Baelish (Aidan Gillen)
·   House Tarly: narrated by Randyll Tarly (James Faulkner)
·   Riverrun: narrated by Brynden ‘the Blackfish’ Tully (Clive Russell)
·   Great Sept of Baelor: narrated by the High Sparrow (Jonathan Pryce)