Hardware

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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
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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

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
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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
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Scientists develop smart paint that cools buildings

Scientists in Australia have developed a smart paint with a porous nanostructure that reflects 97% of sunlight and keeps surfaces up to 25°C cooler than conventional roofs. The coating works ... More
New “all-iron” battery promises exceptional durability for a fraction of the price

New “all-iron” battery promises exceptional durability for a fraction of the price

Chinese scientists have developed an iron-based flow battery that can withstand 6,000 cycles, or 16 years of operation, without losing capacity. The technology offers an extremely cheap and durable ... More
China introduces digital ID cards for all humanoid robots due to security risks

China introduces digital ID cards for all humanoid robots due to security risks

China is introducing unique digital ID numbers for humanoid robots to monitor safety from production to recycling. The measure, led by HEIS, already includes several ... More
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The cheapest home network upgrade?

The open source project ESP32_AdBlocker allows you to turn an ESP32 microcontroller into an effective network ad blocker for less than €15. The device acts as a local DNS server that ... More
The cult hacker multitasker returns with a network upgrade and Linux

The cult hacker multitasker returns with a network upgrade and Linux

Flipper One brings revolutionary networking features with support for Linux and 5G, putting it on par with powerful desktop computers, and development will rely on crowdfunding... More
15-year-old with innovative generator brings hope to remote villages

15-year-old with innovative generator brings hope to remote villages

The innovative BEACON device, built by a teenager for a mere 11 euros, demonstrates how accessible and low-cost local solutions can change the energy future of remote communities... 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.