insideKENT Magazine Issue 57 - December 2016 | Page 169

with afterwards! Not only that, it has some amazing cutting-edge tech in it and is an incredibly subtle and fun educational toy, teaching the owner about how engines work, and how saltwater energy may one day, become a viable way of running our transportation. The TechNinja thinks this would be a great present for him, and also for an actual little boy, as well as a virtual one! Finally, one for the future Tony Starks, or if you prefer, the Steve Jobs in your life. Coding is reemerging in schools as a popular and well-taught subject, and in the TechNinja's humble opinion, you can't start learning early enough. One of the ways teachers are making computers and coding more vibrant in schools is using robots, and that's where Coder Mip comes in nicely. !! Building on the success of the original Mip robot, Coder Mip allows you to connect via your tablet or mobile phone (iOS or Android) and program your robot, using a drag and drop visual programming language, that is extremely similar to the Scratch programming language being taught in primary and secondary schools, and is very easy to master. In no time at all your little digital buddy will be whizzing around the place, scaring pets and making rude fart noises at your grandparents, as they doze after Christmas lunch! The TechNinja recommends CoderMip for kids, especially those interested in technology. Have a fantastic Christmas, and an amazing new year! The TechNinja www.thetechninja.co.uk THE TECH NINJA RECOMMENDS: • Smart phone projector – price £13.95 from GadgetGenie www.geniegadgets.com • Salt water 4x4 Engine car – price £12.45 from GadgetGenie www.geniegadgets.com • Coder MiP – price £69.95 from Smyths Toys www.smythstoys.com Glass Verandas with traditional or modern looks. Remote control awnings and large patio covers. Specialist conservatory shading products Bespoke design and build treehouses, playhouses and elevated platforms International commissions welcomed. We also cater for Schools, Hotels & Commercial Properties [phone] [email protected] www.cheekymonkeytreehouses.co.uk 0800 0742 721!sbiproducts.co.uk! 169