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Artturi Jalli Artturi Jalli
Updated on September 02, 2025

What Is Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is the practice of automating the provisioning and management of IT infrastructure using code instead of manual configuration.

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard
Updated on September 02, 2025

How We Proved the Modern Cable Internet Was Possible

In this book excerpt, the image of a flying dove proves that broadband connectivity is possible.

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Bayley Wang Bayley Wang
Updated on August 25, 2025

Why Robotics Needs Its ChatGPT Moment

While generative AI continues to evolve, robotics remains stuck in the past. Our expert examines what needs to change and how vision-language-action models can help.  

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Ahmad Shadid Ahmad Shadid
Updated on August 21, 2025

Solving the AI ‘Body’ Problem Is Crucial to Unleashing Its Power

Outdated devices limit the transformative potential of AI. We must develop hardware that suits the technology’s form.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 20, 2025

7 Types of 3D Printers to Know

These new-age additive manufacturing methods have permanently changed production lifecycles for good.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 20, 2025

9 Examples of Robots in Space

Space robots are unmanned spacecraft that provide a cheaper, safer and more efficient alternative to human-led space exploration. Here are some examples of robots in space and how they contribute to space exploration.

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Alex Sandoval Alex Sandoval
Updated on August 20, 2025

How AI Copilots Will Help Revitalize American Manufacturing

As manufacturing is on the cusp of a revival in the United States, the sector will need new, tech-savvy workers to replace retiring ones.

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Patrick Scully Patrick Scully
Updated on August 18, 2025

What Is the Current Status of Quantum Technology?

Though scalable quantum computers remain in the future, some of the threats they’ll bring are here today. Here’s how to stay safe.

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Brooke Becher Brooke Becher
Updated on August 12, 2025

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Apple, Nvidia and Big Tech Hardware Manufacturing in Asia

Hardware giants are navigating Trump’s trade whiplash — rerouting production, stalling billion-dollar projects and shifting supply chains. Here’s how the top players are adapting.

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Matthew Urwin Matthew Urwin
Updated on August 06, 2025

The Supercomputer Behind Grok: What to Know About Elon Musk’s Colossus

Colossus is xAI’s supercomputer designed to handle artificial intelligence workloads. Once at full strength, it aims to enhance products like Grok and propel xAI to the forefront of the AI industry — but not without far-reaching consequences.

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