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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Harvard's acoustic computer chip uses sound waves to encode data
June 29, 2022Traditional computer chips run on electricity, while the emerging photonic chips use light. Now, scientists at Harvard have demonstrated a new kind of chip that transmits data in the form of sound waves. -
Atomic-scale quantum circuit marks major quantum computer breakthrough
June 23, 2022Engineers have demonstrated a quantum integrated circuit made of just a few atoms. By precisely controlling the quantum states of the atoms, the processor can simulate the structure and properties of molecules, which could unlock new materials. -
Lenovo packs a lot of power into ThinkStation P360 Ultra mini-PC
June 21, 2022Lenovo has launched an interesting addition to its ThinkStation line of desktop workstations, which offers the kind of tower-like performance needed to run CAD and BIM modeling applications but in a space-saving compact form factor. -
Optical brain-like chip processes almost 2 billion images per second
June 07, 2022A powerful new optical chip can process almost two billion images per second. The device is made up of a neural network that processes information as light without needing components that slow down traditional computer chips, like memory. -
Holograms move to the big screen with launch of Looking Glass 65
June 07, 2022Last year, the Looking Glass Factory announced a second-generation update to its 4K UHD and 8K light-field displays, with the latter boasting a 32-inch screen area. Now the company has gone "impossibly large" for the launch of the Looking Glass 65. -
Diamond-based quantum computer paired with supercomputers for first time
June 02, 2022A quantum processor, developed by German-Australian start-up Quantum Brilliance, runs at room temperature, and will now work in tandem with classical supercomputers at the Pawsey Supercomputing Research Centre. -
Frontier breaks the exascale threshold to take top supercomputer spot
May 30, 2022The US Department of Energy's Frontier supercomputer has been crowned world's fastest at the International Supercomputing Conference 2022 in Hamburg, Germany, and is the first system to enter the exascale era of computing. -
Quantum teleportation achieved between non-adjacent network nodes
May 26, 2022Scientists in the Netherlands have made a major step towards quantum computer networks by teleporting quantum information between two nodes without a direct link to each other. The breakthrough heralds a faster and more secure communication system. -
Samsung gets tough on portable SSD storage with T7 Shield
April 26, 2022Samsung has added a tough cookie to its T7 range of portable solid state drives. The T7 Shield is designed for creators in the field looking for fast data transfer and secure storage in a SSD that can survive 3-m drops and is waterproof too. -
Deepfake tool gives animated life stories of dead relatives a voice
March 11, 2022Early last year, MyHeritage made use of deepfake tech to bring old photos of deceased loved ones to life, and more than 100 million animations have since been created. Now the company is back with LiveStory, which adds vocal storytelling to the mix. -
Google's DeepMind AI fills in the blanks on broken ancient texts
March 10, 2022To aid research into the history of human writing, DeepMind has now turned its AI technology to the task of restoring incomplete ancient texts, where it has performed with an impressive degree of accuracy. -
Apple unveils powerful new Mac Studio desktops and display
March 08, 2022Apple has unveiled new desktop computers and monitors at its keynote presentation today. The Mac Studio is a new desktop workstation running on a powerful new processor, and the Studio Display is a new ultra-HD Retina screen. -
Record-setting hybrid atom array could power quantum computer RAM and CPU
March 02, 2022Researchers have demonstrated key tech that could help scale up quantum computers, creating a model with a record-breaking 512 qubits. The team combined atoms of two elements into an array, so atoms can be manipulated without disturbing their neighbors. -
Compulab gives industrial mini-PC Elkhart Lake processor refresh
February 11, 2022We've seen a number of fanless mini computers from Israel's Compulab over the years, aimed at the Internet of Things, AI edge computing or industrial automation applications, and now the company has updated its modular fitlet model with Intel's latest Atom processor. -
SpaceX reveals premium Starlink satellite internet with 500-Mbps speeds
February 02, 2022SpaceX has introduced a new premium version of its Starlink internet with download speeds of up to 500 Mbps – but it will cost a great deal more than the standard 250 Mbps service.
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