Why it's important for parents to know about coding and how Swift Playgrounds makes it accessible for everyone

We're hearing more about "coding" but how many parents actually know what it means? Even a conversation today with friends over lunch we had discussed coding. While I had assumed that we all have some basic understanding, it was really not the case. Coding is a language. It's universal. It's what is used to create games, software, apps, and websites. It's not only for computer whizzes but for everyday...hello Facebook users? So, why should we, as parents, care? It's the language that powers the computers and if I look around me right now, I can tell you that my phone, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, lights, car and television are all running because of computers. Coding is the step-by-step commands that makes all these machines follow what we need them to do.

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Roku updates mobile app for iOS and Android

Roku announced an update for its mobile app for iOS and Android devices that delivers a fresh new look and an exciting new feature! This update to the Roku mobile app has been designed to make your mobile device an ultimate streaming companion by giving you one-tap access to features that make streaming what you love fast and simple. Navigation to popular mobile features, including the remote control and search, is easier than ever. And starting today, you’ll be able to quickly browse a selection of great movies and TV shows that are available to stream by simply tapping the new “What’s On” tab.

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The trailer for Injustice 2 is out

Injustice: Gods Among Us was a successful and well received fighting game that incorporated various iconic DC Comic characters. The whole idea was that in an alternate reality, Superman becomes a villain after the Joker destroys Metropolis and kills Lois Lane. Injustice 2, continues where the first game left off, but now includes various new heroes and villains. Character reveals here include Supergirl, Brania and the big bad Darkseid. The game drops on May 16, 2017.

Samsung now offers iPhone compatibility for Gear S3, Gear S2 and Gear Fit2

Samsung's been making wearables for a number of years now, but has often limited these to be compatible to specific Samsung models and just recently made them interoperable with other Android devices. Samsung's now announced that iPhone users can consider rocking a Gear wearable.

Consumers can download the Samsung Gear S app for the Gear S2 and Gear S3 or the Samsung Gear Fit app for the Gear Fit2 from the Apple App Store.

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