Computers

Arkansas requires that all high schools offer classes in coding

The program debuts this year.

On Mar 21, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

We’re hardwired to ignore security warnings

Science proves that our brains ignore warning messages automatically.

On Mar 20, 2015 by Mike Wehner

These are the sounds that disappear when an mp3’s compressed

The real ghost in the machine.

On Feb 22, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

Here’s how you can get rid of Lenovo’s Superfish adware

Just how you wanted to spend your day.

On Feb 19, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Is the smartphone revolution killing your computer?

From Denver to Dar es Salaam, the smartphone is going to eclipse the PC for good.

On Feb 16, 2015 by Janel Torkington

Here’s proof that MacBooks are indestructible

Is this a stealth Apple ad?

On Feb 10, 2015 by Eric Geller

You can clean your computer with Nutella

And you thought it was just a delicious topping for crepes.

On Feb 9, 2015 by Molly McHugh

Relive Arthur C. Clarke’s bold and accurate predictions of the future from 1976

Much of what he believed would happen actually came to pass.

On Feb 6, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

The Raspberry Pi 2 packs even more punch in its tiny frame

So small yet so strong.

On Feb 2, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

College students give fedora-wearing professor an ‘Indiana Jones’ entrance

He’s probably heard it all when it comes to that hat.

On Jan 29, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

Mouse Box is a tiny computer inside a mouse

Your trackpad is going to be jealous.

On Jan 20, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

This algorithm knows your personality better than your friends

It uses all your Facebook likes to determine your personality.

On Jan 14, 2015 by Jam Kotenko

That’s no moon—it’s a 3D-printed Death Star speaker case

Why have boring speakers on your desk when you could have these.

On Jan 5, 2015 by Eric Geller

South Korean nuclear control systems hit with cyberattack

The country’s power grid is safe—for the moment.

On Dec 22, 2014 by Kevin Collier

Machine learning can finally beat humans at this ancient Chinese game

Eventually, the machines always win.

On Dec 16, 2014 by Taylor Hatmaker