Computers

When the FAA’s computer ran out of memory, hundreds of planes were grounded

Your computer issues probably pale in comparison.

On Aug 19, 2015 by Mike Wehner

This custom PC is an actual Minecraft Redstone block

It’s modeled after a Redstone from Minecraft—and it looks incredible.

On Aug 12, 2015 by Imad Khan

Artificial intelligence will make religion obsolete within our lifetime

We spoke to seven scholars and futurists about the singularity and the uncertain future of religion.

On Aug 5, 2015 by Dylan Love

Major bug in Apple’s computer OS leaves your passwords dangerously exposed

If you’re an Apple fan, this isn’t great news.

On Jun 17, 2015 by Mike Wehner

A 1980s Commodore PC has controlled this school district’s A/C for 30 years

The Grand Rapids Public School district might want to upgrade.

On Jun 15, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

China has developed a computer that beats humans at IQ tests

For the first time, a computer is genuinely smarter than the average person.

On Jun 13, 2015 by Mike Wehner

U.K. police want more hacking powers to stay ahead of criminals

This won’t go over well with privacy groups.

On Jun 12, 2015 by Patrick Howell O’Neill

Stanford invented a computer that runs on water droplets

A new class of computer is born.

On Jun 10, 2015 by Mike Wehner

Is Iran getting ready to relax its Internet censorship?

Could this be the first step toward serious policy change?

On May 11, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

Your hot hard drive could literally melt your data

Burn.

On May 11, 2015 by AJ Dellinger

This tiny-but-mighty microcomputer only costs $9

It’s quite powerful.

On May 8, 2015 by Selena Larson

How the U.S. government is leaving us vulnerable to cyberattacks

Is the government shooting itself in the foot by being stingy?

On Apr 27, 2015 by Dell Cameron

Colorado man cited for shooting his computer execution-style

Dude, you’re killing a Dell!

On Apr 22, 2015 by Miles Klee

Is the Internet’s new favorite game ruining your eyes?

We called the eyeball experts.

On Apr 14, 2015 by Dylan Love

Bill Gates sends touching letter to Microsoft employees for company’s 40th anniversary

Happy 40th birthday, Microsoft. Thanks for everything (especially Clippy).

On Apr 5, 2015 by EJ Dickson