UK tech start-up Curious Chip has created a handheld gaming device that teaches children to code their own games and apps. The Pip device is designed to help novices get to grips with the basics of coding. It allows users to program games and apps in multiple coding languages – including Javascript, HTML and Python. Although primarily aimed at children, the device is designed to be suitable for all ages and all tech levels. "We made Pip so that people could easily dive in deeper and learn how technology works on the inside, empowering them to take control of technology however they like," said Jason Frame, chief technology officer at Curious Chip. "We wanted to make something that taught coding skills with real hardware. It was important for us that people could use skills learnt with Pip and go on to invent beyond our platform," CEO Sukhvir Dhillon continued.