Microsoft expands global YouthSpark initiative to focus on computer science

Microsoft commited US $70 million in community investments over the next three years to increase access to computer science education for all youth, and especially for those from under-represented backgrounds. Through the company’s global YouthSpark initiative, scores of nonprofit organizations around the world will receive cash donations and other resources to provide computer science education to diverse populations of young people in their communities and prepare them with the computational-thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for success in an increasingly digital world.

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National Learn to Code Day takes place on September 26

Ladies Learning Code -- a national not-for-profit offering beginner-friendly tech education -- is proud to announce the third year of the Canada-wide initiative designed to promote technology education: National Learn to Code Day. On September 26, 2015, 1,200+ adult learners will attend simultaneous in-person workshops in 22 cities across the country plus thousands more will have the ability to participate online from anywhere in the world via live stream.

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Pocket gets updated for iOS 9

Apps on Apple’s mobile operating system have started to release updates to catch up with the release of iOS 9. Pocket’s updated its app to add some of iOS 9 features, including Picture in Picture support for the iPad. Users can also use iOS Spotlight to look for Titles and URLs in the app. Version 6.0.1 also brings the usual bug fixes and improvements.

Source: 9to5Mac | Download: iTunes App Store (Free)

Amazon offers Kindle Paperwhite discounts for Student members

Amazon is slashing off $40 from its new Kindle Paperwhite models for Amazon Canada Student members until September 30. Those who want to avail the Wi-Fi version can get it for $99 instead of the regular $139 price. Those who want the 3G + Wi-Fi version can get it for $169 instead of $209.

The Kindle Paperwhite comes with a 6-inch high-resolution display with built-in Light making it easier to download books and access free book samples. Adding margin notes is also possible. You can event edit, delete or export these notes to your computer. You can find out more about the deal here.