Computers
Continuous breakthroughs are bringing ever more powerful computers at ever-diminishing prices and enabling revolutionary related technologies, such as deep learning, artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and mind-reading machines. New Atlas keeps you up to date with the latest developments.
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Mini PC rocks detachable Bluetooth speaker out front
December 01, 2023Chinese compact computer maker SoonNooz has launched an interesting model called the Mini, which has a stunning retro vibe but features a front section that can be removed from the main body to serve as a Bluetooth speaker. -
Fiio crams dual hi-fi DACs in a mechanical keyboard
November 23, 2023There's a good chance that the headphone jack of your laptop or PC doesn't offer stellar plugged-in audio quality. Chinese hi-fi brand Fiio is aiming to offer a significant quality boost with a mechanical keyboard rocking its own DAC/headphone amp. -
New cybersecurity tech treats keys like the Colonel's secret recipe
November 21, 2023Cybersecurity is a growing concern as more critical infrastructure can be exposed to hacks. Now Australian engineers have developed and demonstrated a new technique called “ineffable cryptography,” which treats keys like the Coca-Cola secret formula. -
Apple unveils advanced M3 chips for iMac and MacBook
October 30, 2023Twas the night before Halloween, and Apple held a “spooky” event to announce some “scary fast” new products. The company unveiled its next generation chips, the M3 family, as well as the first iMacs and MacBooks that will feature them. -
Quantum computer startup first to break 1,000-qubit milestone
October 29, 2023Atom Computing has announced the first quantum computer to pass the 1,000-qubit milestone. The prototype, due to become available for use in 2024, leapfrogs IBM’s announcement of its new quantum computer platform expected in the next few weeks. -
First look: The world's first naturally-lit, anti-eye-strain monitor
October 24, 2023Some folk find regular monitors harsh on the eyes, and look to e-ink and RLCD screens to reduce eye strain and fatigue. Another option is the Eazeye monitor is designed to use ambient backlight, via a reflector panel behind a transmissive screen. -
IBM's NorthPole chip mimics the human brain for greater power
October 22, 2023IBM Research’s lab in California is developing a prototype chip called NorthPole based on the architecture of the human brain. It holds the promise of greatly improving computer efficiency and producing systems that do not rely on cloud computing. -
First mini-PC with solid-state active cooling system launches
October 19, 2023Back in late 2022, Frore Systems emerged from stealth with two solid-state active cooling chips for computers called the AirJet Pro and AirJet Mini. Now Chinese multinational Zotac has announced the rollout of the first mini-PC built around the latter. -
Microsoft's glass data storage system saves terabytes for 10,000 years
October 19, 202310,000 years in the future, explorers could end up getting rickrolled, thanks to a Global Music Vault due to be built in Norway. It features Microsoft’s Project Silica, a tough new data storage medium that’s never gonna give you up. -
HP fuels productivity on the Move with battery-powered Envy AIO PC
October 06, 2023All-in-one desktop computers are a great space-saving solution for folks who work at home. But what if you want to work from a coffee shop? Laptop's just don't offer a big-screen experience, so HP has made the AIO mobile with the Envy Move. -
Eye comfort a priority for all-in-one desktop PC with color E Ink display
September 29, 2023Earlier this month, Dasung launched a desktop monitor sporting color E Ink technology for reduced eye strain while working. Now Bigme has gone one better by combining monitor and computer for the B251 all-in-one Windows PC. -
Makers treated to fresh slice of Raspberry Pi
September 28, 2023The last generation of the popular fruity board for tinkerers landed in 2021, though its creators did double the system memory the following year. Now the Raspberry Pi 5 has launched rocking in-house silicon for much-improved performance. -
Inventor ponders ethics of wiring human brain tissue into computers
September 22, 2023When you take 800,000 human brain cells, wire them into a biological hybrid computer chip, and demonstrate that it can learn faster than neural networks, people have questions. We speak to Dr. Brett Kagan, Chief Scientific Officer at Cortical Labs. -
With some 1,500 dead animals in its wake, Neuralink heads to humans
September 20, 2023Following years of controversy, including whistleblowers reporting of rushed experimental “hack jobs” that resulted in as many as 1,500 animal fatalities, Elon Musk's brain-chip implant company has begun recruiting for its landmark first human trial. -
Thunderbolt 5 delivers up to 3 times the bandwidth of its predecessor
September 13, 2023Intel has announced the latest in next-gen connectivity with Thunderbolt 5, a single-cable solution designed to deliver up to three times more bandwidth than its predecessor to benefit even the most demanding PC user.
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