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AppWizard

November 26, 2024

Alpine Partners with Minecraft in Huge New Formula1 Project

The collaboration between Alpine and Microsoft has resulted in the launch of a Minecraft Education world aimed at promoting the Race into STEM initiative, which focuses on engaging youth in STEM education and encouraging gender diversity in motorsports. The initiative includes global outreach events in cities like Mexico City, London, and Melbourne, designed to inspire young people to consider STEM careers in the motorsports industry. A key feature is a Minecraft recreation of Alpine's Enstone factory, allowing players to learn about Formula One car development and racing mechanics. The initiative has seen participation from over 100 students and over 80,000 visits from users in 99 countries. The partnership also involves FIA Girls on Track UK, which curates educational content to motivate young women in STEM fields. Local schools, such as Middle Barton Primary School, have participated by touring Alpine's facility for hands-on learning experiences.

BetaBeacon

October 17, 2024

Android gets beloved, award-winning digital ‘playroom’ game for kids that was iOS-exclusive for years

Pok Pok, an award-winning game for children aged 2-8, is now available on Android after years of success on iOS. The game is ad-free, free of in-app purchases, and does not contain any words or letters. CEO Melissa Cash highlighted the demand for an Android release due to the lower cost of Android hardware compared to iPads. The app offers a 7-day free trial followed by a subscription model. Subscribers can expect regular content updates every 6-8 weeks, with a recent teaser hinting at the introduction of numbers in an upcoming update.

AppWizard

October 8, 2024

Journey through stars with NASA in new, free Minecraft DLC

NASA has collaborated with Minecraft to create the James Webb Space Telescope Challenges, allowing gamers, educators, and students to explore a virtual world inspired by the telescope. The initiative aims to enhance understanding of NASA's mission and promote STEM education through interactive learning experiences. Participants can engage in tutorials about star formation, planet characteristics, and galaxy structures, and participate in a build challenge to design their own solar systems. The James Webb Space Telescope, launched on December 25, 2021, has been pivotal in astronomical research, providing observations of planets, analyzing exoplanet atmospheres, and capturing images of distant galaxies. This international project involves NASA, the European Space Agency, and the Canadian Space Agency. In 2023, NASA's Office of STEM Engagement partnered with Minecraft for the Artemis Challenge, allowing users to build rockets, navigate spacecraft, and establish lunar bases.

Tech Optimizer

July 5, 2024

Raise the bar on AI-powered app development with Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Microsoft Azure Blog

Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a fully managed service that simplifies the migration of existing PostgreSQL databases to the cloud, allowing users to focus on building AI-powered applications. The service offers high availability, performance automation, security features, and seamless compatibility with PostgreSQL. Users can also learn at their own pace through curated lessons and participate in Cloud Skills Challenges to win Azure prizes. Additionally, users can connect with PostgreSQL experts at the POSETTE 2024 conference to learn more about the future of Azure Database for PostgreSQL.

AppWizard

April 16, 2024

7 Android apps ‘popular’ among smartphone users across the world to learn coding – Times of India

- A surge in demand for Android applications dedicated to coding education has been observed. - Mimo is a leading app with 1 crore downloads, offering lessons in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, HTML, SQL, and CSS. - Sololearn has 10 million users and provides free coding courses with a focus on generative AI and web development. - Programming Hub, developed with Google experts, has over 5 million downloads and offers lessons in over 20 programming languages. - Programming Hero has 1 million downloads and gamifies the coding learning experience with games and quizzes. - Enki offers personalized lessons in coding, data analysis, and AI tools with 1 million downloads. - The "Learn Python Programming" app provides tutorials, lessons, code examples, and quizzes for learning Python. - GeeksforGeeks is a comprehensive resource for programmers with 1 million downloads, offering tutorials, articles, and practice problems.

AppWizard

April 12, 2024

7 Android apps ‘popular’ among smartphone users across the world to improve reading skills – Times of India

- There are seven Android applications that have amassed over a million downloads each. - These apps are focused on improving reading skills through various methods such as interactive reading platforms, gamified learning experiences, and speed reading training. - The apps cater to different age groups, from children aged 5 and up to adults, providing a wealth of features and resources to meet diverse reading goals.