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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on June 03, 2025

What Is an FET (Field-Effect Transistor)?

A field-effect transistor (FET) is a type of transistor device that uses an electric field to control the electrical current through a semiconductor. FETs commonly function as amplifiers, switches or voltage-controlled resistors.

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Anders Indset Anders Indset
Updated on May 27, 2025

How Quantum Computing and Advanced AI Are Redefining the Boundaries of Human Thought

Our expert lays out a vision for the effects of Quantized Intelligence on humanity’s future.

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Yuval Boger Yuval Boger
Updated on May 20, 2025

How to Evaluate Quantum Readiness in Your Organization

As quantum computing becomes more accessible, organizations should assess how ready they are to implement the technology. Our expert explains how.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on April 24, 2025

What Is Reverse Engineering?

From old computers to advanced military tech, reverse engineering pulls back the curtain on how things work. It’s an effective way to drive innovation, make repairs and stay up on the competition — but is it legal? 

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Ateet Dhawan Ateet Dhawan
Updated on March 24, 2025

How the Lab-as-a-Service (LaaS) Model Will Supercharge the Semiconductor Revolution

Lab-as-a-service allows smaller companies to access expensive, high-end equipment for semiconductor fabrication. Our expert explains its role in the industry.

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Yuval Boger Yuval Boger
Updated on March 04, 2025

Should the Government Fund a Manhattan Project for Quantum Computing?

As quantum computing develops, we should ask whether it would benefit from an influx of government funding analogous to the Manhattan Project.

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Muraly Srinarayanathas Muraly Srinarayanathas
Updated on February 14, 2025

How the Tech Industry Can Navigate Tariffs to Success

The recently imposed tariffs threaten global economic stability, but now is the time to lay the foundation for future success.

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Guilherme Oliveira Guilherme Oliveira
Updated on February 12, 2025

How to Install a Docker-Driven Home Server on Ubuntu With CasaOS

CasaOS is an open-source software built around the Docker ecosystem. When combined with Ubuntu, it can be used to host a Docker-driven home server. Learn how.  

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Ali Chaudhry, Adi Andrei and Julius Cerniauskas Ali Chaudhry, Adi Andrei and Julius Cerniauskas
Updated on January 15, 2025

What Can We Expect From AI in 2025?

The hype around AI didn’t die down in 2024, so what will this new year hold?

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Lisa Bertagnoli Lisa Bertagnoli
Updated on October 25, 2024

Looking for a Career Change? How 4 Professionals Got Into Tech.

These professionals chose tech as a second career. Here’s how they did it, and what you can learn from them.