Hardware

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China shows the world a new level of autonomous warfare

The Chinese military has demonstrated the use of troops of robotic dogs armed with rifles that work in coordination with the help of artificial intelligence. The technology allows for autonomous cleaning ... More
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Build your own internet radio for just €14

Using an ESP32 microcontroller and €14 worth of components, it is possible to build an internet radio with an interface of the legendary Winamp. The project combines retro design, 3D printing and ... More
Photo: Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen / Ralf Baumgarten

The future of tunneling and steel cutting without physical contact

New mega lasers enable contactless tunnel drilling and steel cutting by using high-energy melting of materials. The technology eliminates mechanical wear and enables faster ... More
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Artificial intelligence creates indestructible robot

Artificial intelligence has used evolutionary simulation to design a robot that can adapt to severe physical injuries. The small, inexpensive machine can continue its journey even after losing parts... More
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Robot horse from China

Robotics is increasingly inspired by nature, but this time there's an interesting twist. A Chinese company has unveiled a robot that combines cultural symbolism and industrial technology... More
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Private AI in your pocket without internet

Using artificial intelligence usually means a constant connection to the cloud, which raises privacy issues. But a new project shows that it's possible to build a fully functional AI assistant, ... More
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Cheap ultra-small mini PC with 16GB of system memory

Mini PCs are becoming increasingly popular due to their small size and low power consumption. The new Minix Neo Z95 model is aimed primarily at users who need a compact system ... More
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Xiaomi Book Pro 14 also with the new Intel Panther Lake processor

After a long break, Xiaomi is returning to the laptop market with the new Book Pro 14 model. It is an extremely thin and light ultrabook that uses Intel's latest Core Ultra X7 processor... More
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Ultra-thin fanless mini computer

MSI MS-C936 is a new ultra-compact mini PC that uses completely passive cooling. The device combines small dimensions, a 10-core Intel processor and support for ... More
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A silent desktop for demanding environments

Aaeon has unveiled the TWL01 Edge, a compact fanless mini PC with Intel's Twin Lake processors and rich connectivity. The device targets industrial and edge applications where... 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.