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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 08, 2024

What Is a Mainframe?

You may think they’re old school, but these computing platforms still power several major industries.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 08, 2024

What Is a Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)?

These unique pieces of hardware can be programmed to perform almost any function.

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Mike Thomas Mike Thomas
Updated on August 02, 2024

What Is Simulation Theory? Are We Living in a Computer Simulation?

What is reality? Simulation theory tackles some heavy questions.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 31, 2024

6 Types of Computers to Know

They used to be stored in warehouse-like facilities. Now they're everywhere.

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Tammy Xu Tammy Xu
Updated on July 30, 2024

What Is Haptic Feedback?

The field of haptic feedback technology is abuzz with innovation.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 29, 2024

What Is Flipper Zero?

The internet’s favorite multi-purpose hacking device, explained.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on July 08, 2024

What Is Exascale Computing?

These warehouse-sized supercomputers may lead the way to more personalized medicine and sustainable climate action.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on June 14, 2024

3D Printing Metal: How Does It Work?

These high-precision printers melt metallic powders into functional prototypes and ready-for-use parts.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on June 09, 2024

Airships: What They Are, How They Work

The quest for sustainable air travel has sparked a renaissance for these balloon-like craft.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on June 06, 2024

12 Parallel Processing Examples and Applications

Parallel processing is bringing drug research, energy exploration and more up to lightning speed.

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