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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AI scans satellite imagery to locate unexploded Vietnam War-era bombs
Scientists have developed a new AI-powered tool that could make finding unexploded bombs a lot easier, with an ability to detect craters through satellite imagery and therefore help reveal where the undetonated devices might remain. -
Purism puts privacy and security in focus with Librem Mini computer
Mini computers are capable, quiet, and often inexpensive ways to bring a full-size desktop computing experience to small spaces. Purism has just announced the Librem Mini, a small PC for the home office or media server for digital entertainment. -
Intel's new neuron-based computer matches brain of a small mammal
Computers still pale in comparison to nature’s version – the brain. Now Intel has unveiled its most powerful “neuromorphic” computing system. Named Pohoiki Springs, it packs in 100 million neurons, putting it on par with the brain of a small mammal. -
Biological and artificial neurons connect and communicate online
Researchers in Europe and the UK have managed to connect biological and artificial neurons together. The biological neurons were grown in Italy, sent signals through an artificial synapse in the UK to communicate with artificial neurons in Zurich. -
The wonderful weirdness of neural nets
New Atlas talks to research scientist Janelle Shane about the inherent oddness of neural networks and other AIs. Shane's sideline in experimenting with neural networks led her to write "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You." -
Apple's OSX computers now being hit with twice as much malware as PCs
Mac laptops and desktops running OSX have a reputation as being virus- and malware-free, but as Apple's market share increases, cybercriminals are beginning to focus their efforts on OSX machines, according to a recent report by Malwarebytes. -
High-spec Eve Spectrum monitor draws on crowd for design
Finnish firm Eve already has a track record of developing hardware in partnership with gamers and power users, and its latest community-driven product just went up for preorder: a premium-spec, high-resolution monitor called the Eve Spectrum. -
Microsoft launches revamped Edge browser – here's what's new
Microsoft is pushing out its new and improved Edge browser – rebuilt from scratch and available on all the major platforms. Here's what you get in the new browser, and why Microsoft went back to the drawing board. -
A MacBook user's review of the Dell XPS13 2-in-1 laptop/tablet
This powerhouse of a laptop folds over backwards to become a gigantic 13-inch mega-tablet. In aluminum and carbon, the XPS 2-in-1 oozes toughness and style. But is it enough to win over an Apple MacBook Pro user? -
Samsung debuts blazing fast SSD with built-in fingerprint scanner
Samsung has stepped up data transfer speed game in a big way, rolling into this year’s CES with the portable T7 Touch SSD that offers double the read and write speeds of its predecessor, along with a fingerprint scanner for extra peace of mind. -
Dell demoes dual-screen, foldable and Switch-like concept devices
At CES this week, Dell has unveiled three concept devices that follow clear tech trends. The Alienware Concept UFO looks a lot like a Nintendo Switch-inspired, Concept Duet is a dual screen notebook and Concept Ori is a foldable tablet. -
Lenovo opens up "world's first foldable PC"
The ThinkPad X1 Fold unveiled at CES and set to go on sale this year looks almost identical to the prototype Lenovo teased last May and is designed to combine the power and usability of a laptop with the portability of a smartphone.
