Startup makes 'Harry Potter' app to teach coding via wand
London-headquartered startup Kano has teamed up with 'Harry Potter' franchise for a coding app that can help teach basic coding skills with a wand. The wand, equipped with a motion sensor, connects with a PC or tablet via Bluetooth to produce "spells" and complete challenges. Launched in 2013, Kano developed DIY computer kits to help people assemble computers from scratch.