We recently looked at the origins of the integrated circuit (IC) and the calculator, which was the IC’s first killer app, but a surprise twist is that the calculator played a big part in the invention ...

When the Grumman F-14 Tomcat first flew in 1970, it was a marvel. With its variable-sweep wing, twin tail, and sleek lines, it quickly became one of the most iconic jet fighters of the era — and that ...

The System Idle Process on a computer can't cause high CPU usage because the process is a measurement of how much of the CPU's resources are free at any given moment. Unlike every other process in the ...

This week has been full of news regarding the Dead Space remake, with epic trailers being revealed, talks of some gnarly new features that are set to appear, how the story will play out, and what sort ...

Traditional control-system designs use separate switches to control power and various system functions, but adding a few components to a small, microprocessor-based system can combine a control ...

Integrating processors, sensors, and data exchange functionality into everyday objects, the Internet of Things (IoT) pushes computing capabilities far beyond desktops and servers. On December 5, ...

When the microprocessor and inexpensive ROM memory arrived in the early 1970s, building small, stored-program computing systems became practical. System designers learned that with the rapidly growing ...

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Most consumer PCs are designed for a single Intel or AMD processor, and dual CPU setups are primarily found in servers designed for heavy workloads. This is because these days, most standard CPUs have ...

IBM unveiled its new System Z processor, Telum, at Hot Chips 33 this week. The new CPU offers a new core design, integrated AI capabilities, and enhanced security. Share on Facebook (opens in a new ...

STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a world leader in developing and delivering systems-on-chips, today ...