Hardware
A significantly cheaper Raspberry Pi 4 is coming to the market
Seller Cytron offers a cheaper Raspberry Pi 4 with a processor that runs at 1.25 GHz instead of 1.8 GHz. The model with 4 GB of memory costs around 80 euros, and the version with 8 GB costs around ... More
New US supercomputer does 500 years of work in one day
AFRL has launched the Flyer supercomputer, which has 186,000 cores and 14 petaflops of power. The system, worth 18.5 million euros, will drastically accelerate the development of hypersonic weapons, ... More
What does the expiration of Microsoft certifications at the end of June mean for your old computer?
The original security certificates for Secure Boot in Windows expire at the end of June 2026. Most modern computers will receive new keys (valid until 2038) automatically, ... More
Chinese researchers bet on photonic chips
Shanghai Jiao Tong University has established China's first photonic chip laboratory in collaboration with Lightelligence. The new technology uses light to speed up ... More
DARPA wants batteries that are ten times more powerful
DARPA's ExPEDitions program will develop advanced rechargeable batteries with up to 10 times higher energy density starting in 2027. The success of the project would reduce logistical risks, extend ... More
Is 16GB of RAM still enough?
If someone had asked me a few years ago how much RAM a new computer should have, the answer would have been pretty simple. Today, however, the answer is more complex. More
China's first wind-powered underwater data center goes live
China has launched the world's first underwater wind-powered data center, which operates without fresh water and uses 90 % less land area. The facility, which houses 192 server racks, is planned to... More
Invisible surveillance in your living room
German scientists have found that ordinary Wi-Fi routers can use radio wave reflections and artificial intelligence to identify people with almost 100 percent accuracy, ... More
It's official now. Nvidia is entering the laptop and desktop market
This was expected, but now it's official. Nvidia finally confirmed at Computex that they will try to penetrate the laptop and desktop market with their new RTX Spark chip. ... More
LeRobot humanoid robot for home craftsmen
Hugging Face has introduced LeRobot Humanoid, an open-source 3D printed robot leg kit that costs around 2,300 euros and allows researchers and hobbyists to perform advanced testing... More
Computer hardware is a fundamental part of any computer system. It includes key components such as the processor, memory, hard drive, graphics card and motherboard that allow data to be processed, stored and displayed. The processor is the heart of the computer, and the memory stores the currently running programs. The hard disk is responsible for long-term data storage, while the graphics card enables the display of graphic content. The base plate connects all these components. Additionally, the power supply provides power, the case protects the internal components, the optical drive allows reading optical discs, and expansion slots allow adding cards to expand functionality. Computer hardware is constantly evolving to meet growing demands and technological innovations.
