Microsoft's highly popular game can help children learn everything from programming, science and math to art, languages and history. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about ...

(USA TODAY) -- The popular build-and-survive video game Minecraft could very well be the most surprising tech success of this decade. Created in 2009 by programmer Markus "Notch" Persson, expanded by ...

Minecraft is one of the best video games for learning. It’s also one of the most likely to provoke overuse and get kids over-involved. Knowing where to draw the line involves learning what your kids ...

Never heard of DanTDM? Your kids probably have. The 25-year-old boasts a sold-out global tour, an original series, a bestselling graphic novel and merchandise so popular it’s hard to keep in stock. He ...

Author Max Brooks is out now with the final entry of his Minecraft series for kids. Brooks says Minecraft is a great way to teach kids about preparedness and adaptation. A new kids book out today ...

In a world where kids are consistently glued to their screens and Minecraft rules the digital playground, the Vatican is ...

A new kids book out this week tackles big, serious themes about war, liberty, security — even the purpose of a nation. It's called Minecraft: The Village. It's author says Minecraft — yes, the video ...