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🔞 How does age verification technology work?

From ID checks to AI-powered facial age estimation, discover the computer science behind modern age verification & the privacy questions it raises.

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October 27, 2026 at 2:59 PM
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Could this be the future of programming education?

We chat to Heather Lyons from @getkita.bsky.social about collaborative coding, safe AI in the classroom & how teachers could spend less time marking & more time teaching.

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October 27, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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Under-16s could be banned from social media in 2027… but will it actually keep them safe?

We look at the proposed ban, facial age checks, ID verification, VPNs, Australia’s experience & what the evidence actually tells us.

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Will banning under 16s from social media actually keep anyone safe?
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October 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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🎬 How does a 2-hour film fit into just a few gigabytes?

We break down how video compression works, from I-frames, P-frames and B-frames to motion vectors, DCT and quantisation.

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How does video compression actually work?
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October 26, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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💻 Fetch, decode, execute… still a thing!

Modern CPUs just do it with pipelines, speculation, and chaos like an over-caffeinated octopus 🐙⚡

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October 22, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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📚 Framework or formula?

Teaching models can be incredibly useful… but when guidance becomes a rigid formula, are we taking the professionalism out of teaching?

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October 20, 2026 at 10:47 AM
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GCSE results may look flat, but the reality behind the numbers tells a very different story.

Our latest blog explores grade 4, comparable outcomes, the challenges facing schools & what GCSE results really tell us.

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Do GCSEs doom students to fail? - Craig 'n' Dave
GCSE results may look stubbornly flat, but the reality behind the numbers tells a very different story. Why has further improvement become so difficult, and are we measuring success in the right way?
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October 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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💾 ROM = Read-Only Memory… except you can write to it. 🤔

From PROM & EPROM to EEPROM & flash memory, ROM has evolved quite a bit!

So why is it still called ROM? Find out 👇

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Why is ROM not really Read Only any more?
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October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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💻🔐 Quantum computers vs your passwords… who wins?

Discover why qubits, Shor’s Algorithm, & post-quantum encryption matter (and why “password123” is still the real danger!)

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Will Quantum Computers Break Encryption? - Craig 'n' Dave
Could quantum computers really break encryption and put our data at risk? We explore the reality behind the hype, from qubits and Shor’s Algorithm to the future of post-quantum security.
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October 5, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Is AI really the answer to teacher workload?

Dave chats with AI & edtech expert Kat about AI in schools - from lesson planning and tutoring to safeguarding, hallucinations and the dangers of over-reliance.

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At the chalk face: Is AI a panacea? With Kat Morgan
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October 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM
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Could smart glasses kill the paper exam? 🤔

With hidden tech making exam cheating harder to spot, are digital exams the future?

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September 29, 2026 at 12:25 PM
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🤔 What *actually* is a logic gate?

We know computers are built from them, but what’s happening inside that tiny bit of silicon?

Discover the microscopic transistors behind AND, OR and NOT gates in our latest video!

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September 29, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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🚀 #CraignDave Mission Update is here!

In this month’s update, Craig and Dave cover:
Key Stage 3 Resource Centre
Smart Revise & Class Awards.
TIME 2 CODE.
Festival of Computing 2027.

Grab a brew & catch up with the crew!

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Mission Update September 2026
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September 28, 2026 at 11:18 AM
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🐧🎮 Is Linux finally ready for AAA gaming?

Steam Deck, Steam Machine, Proton, and anti-cheat drama—Valve is shaking things up. Find out what it means for the future of gaming.

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Has Steam brought AAA gaming to Linux? - Craig 'n' Dave
Valve’s Steam Deck and Steam Machine are shaking up gaming, bringing Linux closer to AAA titles than ever before. But with Proton bridging DirectX and anti-cheat hurdles still in play, the future of L...
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September 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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Our new KS3 CS resources

✅ 2028 curriculum-ready.
✅ Fully editable lessons, presentations & worksheets.
✅ Units linked to real computing careers.
✅ AI, ethics, literacy & oracy infused throughout.

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September 22, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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💡 Did you know Pixar still trusts CPUs over GPUs for their final film renders?

Find out why your favourite animated films take hours to render and why tiny errors just won’t fly on the big screen.

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Why Pixar still chooses CPUs over GPUs - Craig 'n' Dave
Pixar still relies on CPUs for their final film renders — not because they’re faster, but because accuracy beats speed when every photon counts. Discover why GPUs, despite their power, aren’t perfect ...
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September 22, 2026 at 9:35 AM
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📱 How do QR codes still work when they’re crumpled, blurry, badly printed… or even eaten by a dog? 🐶😂

It’s all down to clever computer science, error correction and a little bit of Reed–Solomon magic! 🤓

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September 21, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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Smart Revise: The best Computer Science course companion.

Get your FREE Teacher account now - go.craigndave.org/dJIX1R

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September 14, 2026 at 1:04 PM
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Every teacher has a superpower… but what’s yours?

We chat about the things that really make a difference in the classroom — connection, relationships, respect, consistency… & knowing your students

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Every teacher has a superpower. What’s yours?
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September 11, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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The Smart Revise 2028 A level & 2029 GCSE courses are now available.

⭐ Thousands of teachers already use it to raise attainment and cut their workload.

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September 11, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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📸 Why does a JPEG get worse every time you save it?

It’s all down to lossy compression - every save throws away a little more information.

8×8 blocks, DCT, artefacts & generation loss… explained without the headache.🤓

Watch now: go.craigndave.org/pgN41a

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September 10, 2026 at 8:35 AM
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🤯 AI has just uncovered a 27-year-old software bug along with thousands of new security vulnerabilities.

What does this mean for cybersecurity, AI and the future of digital defence?

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September 2, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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#SmartRevise: The Computer Science course companion.

Adaptive quizzes, flashcards, exam questions & AI marking - help students retain knowledge, improve exam technique & build confidence.

Save time. Support every student.

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September 2, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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💻 RAM used to be cheap… now a 32 GB upgrade costs like a weekend away! 😬 AI data centres are hoovering up memory, and just three companies control the world’s supply.

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Why is RAM Suddenly So Expensive? - Craig 'n' Dave
Why has RAM gone from bargain-bin prices to costing like a city break? It’s not your PC suddenly getting fancy — AI data centres are hoovering up memory, and a few big companies are calling the shots.
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September 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Why can a 43” 4K TV cost less than your weekly shop? 🤯📺

It’s not magic—it’s industrial-scale manufacturing, fierce competition, and yes… your viewing habits.

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August 27, 2026 at 9:34 AM